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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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Centre for Poetry and Poetics Presents: Maria Sledmere / Carol Watts / Katharine Kilalea

Join us for an in-person event with a brilliant line up. The Centre for Poetry and Poetics presents Maria Sledmere, Carol Watts and Katharine Kilalea reading some of their favourite pieces, followed by a short with Q&A Dr Agi Lehoczky.
Landscape image of Reservoir in the peak district, Sheffield
Image of reservoir in the Peak District, Sheffield

WW1 & The Rise of Ghosts

Professor Andrew Smith features in an episode of the Warfare podcast, discussing the literature of those who were in the trenches and looking inside the minds of those who struggled to cope with the tragic losses of war.

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Centre for Poetry and Poetics Presents: Clare Fisher and Gail McConnell

The Centre for Poetry and Poetics is hosting renowned writers Clare Fisher and Gail McConnell on Thursday 17th November.
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Centre for Poetry and Poetics Presents: A Reading with Maggie Nelson

The Centre for Poetry and Poetics is hosting Maggie Nelson, acclaimed author of the recent bestseller "On Freedom: Four Songs of Care and Constraint".
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Roger Robinson to host workshops with students

Students in the School of English will have the opportunity to work with renowned writer, musician and performer Roger Robertson next week.