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Dr Jonathan Ellis co-curates international exhibition of Elizabeth Bishop postcards

A new exhibition in Paris explores Elizabeth Bishop’s postcards as a creative form, co-curated by Dr Jonathan Ellis (School of English), offering fresh insight into the poet’s visual and literary practice.
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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.
Chatsworth House

The secret lives of servants at the 'real life Downton Abbey'

Frivolous spending, private parties and grumpy governesses - our researchers have uncovered the real life of servants at Chatsworth House, the picturesque country estate thought to have inspired Jane Austen.

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Exhibition celebrates life and work of writer Barry Hines

A new collection of images inspired by the writing of the renowned author Barry Hines is set to be unveiled as part of an exhibition celebrating the 50th anniversary of "A Kestrel for a Knave".
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Our researchers shed light on the first ever English novel ahead of debut theatre performance

The world’s first ever English novel - a satire of magic and religious controversy entitled Beware the Cat - is being brought to life by researchers from across the School of English.
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Love Island: audience reaction shows deep snobbery about accents

Dr Gerry Howley writes for The Conversation about how prejudice against certain accents manifests itself in criticism of the popular ITV 2 reality show Love Island.

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Fifty years ago A Kestrel for a Knave gave working-class Britain a voice: it’s needed again now more than ever

Dr David Forrest, Senior Lecturer in Film Studies, explores the significance of Barry Hines' 'A Kestral for a Knave' for The Conversation.

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