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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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The future of the Yorkshire accent and how it is changing, according to language expert

Dr Chris Montgomery, from the University of Sheffield's School of English, discusses what influences regional accents and how the Yorkshire accent may change over the coming years.
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Dr Meredith Warren awarded the prestigious Frank W. Beare Award by the Canadian Society of Biblical Studies.

Dr Meredith Warren was recently awarded the prestigious Frank W. Beare award for her brilliant book, Jewish and Christian Women in the Ancient Mediterranean (Routledge 2022).

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University of Sheffield Special Collections and the Battleship Texas Foundation

University of Sheffield Special Collections Exhibit. Jonathan Rayner and the Battleship Texas Foundation, marking the anniversary of Operation Torch in WW2.

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No Love in War: A Story of Christian Nationalism Book Launch

This is a new book by Valerie Hobbs that provides an auto-ethnographic account of the everyday – and often violent – realities of life without love, among those who pursue war. The book published by Mayfly Books.
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Wellbeing Blog Update #1

5 ways to create a little 'you time'