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School of English linguist recognised with international TESOL research award

Dr Beatriz Gonzalez-Fernandez has received the TESOL Award for Excellence in Research, recognising her internationally significant contributions to understanding how additional languages are learned and used.
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Multispecies Mutualisms project launches with interdisciplinary workshop at Sheffield

A new Wellcome-funded research project exploring the complex relationships between humans and other species has launched at the University of Sheffield with an interdisciplinary workshop.
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Ey up, AI! Landmark study helps AI better understand accents and dialects

AI could soon better understand people’s accent and dialect, thanks to a landmark study being led by the University of Sheffield.
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Report led by Prof. Joanna Gavins discovers language barrier stalling UK sustainability efforts

A new study led by Professor Joanna Gavins and published by the Bio-based and Biodegradable Materials Regulatory Network has discovered that failures in language and communication are undermining progress made towards a circular bio-economy.
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School of English PhD student shortlisted for the prestigious CBC Poetry Prize

Catherine Greenwood, a PhD student in the School of English, has made the 2019 CBC Poetry Prize shortlist for The Grolar Bear's Ballad.
Looking for Kes
Looking for Kes

Greg Davies: Looking for Kes

Dr Dave Forrest in the School of English was involved in this documentary about Kes which is being aired on 19 November at 9pm on BBC Four.

Barry Hines archive

Rare collection of Barry Hines materials on display to public for first time

Research into the life and work of Barry Hines by Dr Dave Forrest from the School of English as well as the importance of working class writers with Professor Sue Vice have drawn widely on the archive.
Mahwish Chishty

Two globally renowned artists visit the School of English

As part of The Aesthetics of Drone Warfare project led by Dr Beryl Pong, there were two talks featuring Mahwish Chishty and Tomas van Houtryve this week.

Professor Cathy Shrank, School of English

Scuffles, Swagger and Shakespeare: The Hidden Story of English

Professor Cathy Shrank talks to BBC Four about the rise of English as a global linguistic superpower.

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