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University of Sheffield Philosophy named ‘Department of the Year’ in Inaugural BPA Prizes

A world top-100 university - QS 2026

The University of Sheffield’s Faculty of Arts & Humanities ranked in top 100 in the QS World University Rankings by Subject

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University of Sheffield Philosophy PhD ranked in global top 10 for quality and climate

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Ancient skeletons show hormonal signatures of pregnancy in landmark discovery

New method developed by Sheffield and UCL researchers reveals oestrogen, progesterone and testosterone preserved in archaeological bones and teeth for the first time
W.H. Pyne, Coal Heavers, The Costume of Great Britain, 1808. Trustees of the Science Museum.

London Lives, 1690 to 1800

The Digital Humanities Institute in the School of History, Philosophy & Digital Humanities is pleased to announce the launch of a substantially updated version of the London Lives website.
Caroline Dodds Pennock at BBC premier

BBC2 Civilisations: Rise and Fall - featuring our own Caroline Dodds Pennock

The news is out - Professor Caroline Dodds Pennock will feature in the major new BBC Arts documentary series, 'Civilisations: Rise and Fall'.
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Professor Angie Hobbs stars in BBC's Remembers

Angie Hobbs stars in BBC's Remembers sharing her memories of Brian Magee's series The Great Philosophers.
Craft alcohol report

Scale of Sheffield's independent alcohol economy revealed, as city's artisans turn away from 'craft' label

A new report has revealed the impressive scale of Sheffield’s independent drinks scene, estimating that 42% of its specialised alcohol outlets are independently owned or operated.