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Creative arts a vital gateway to digital inclusion for older people, new research finds

Engaging with digital arts and culture activities is a critical step in building digital confidence in older people who are often excluded from the online world, according to a new University of Sheffield report.
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New externally funded PhD project will support public understanding of complex new technologies

The School of Information, Journalism and Communication is pleased to share the launch of a new externally-funded PhD project focused on how people understand and engage with fusion energy.
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New information and training hub launched to support prison librarianship

A new website has been launched to provide resources for prison library staff and others involved in providing library services to people in prison and their families.
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Political communication experts gather in Sheffield for the IPPC Conference 2023

An impressive cohort of guest speakers arrived in Sheffield last week to present a series of talks and workshops as part of the 2023 IPPC Conference.
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Long Read: Civil War Bluejackets

Researchers from the School of Information, Journalism and Communication are involved in interdisciplinary research using machine learning to shed new light on the ordinary sailors of the American Civil War.
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Claim back West Street!

Journalism students appear on Look North after their ambitious campaigning against drink spiking on a major city street.
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Sheffield journalists celebrate more national awards

Young journalists who learned their craft at the University of Sheffield have continued to rack up honours in the latest round of media industry awards for outstanding work by students.
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Media industry honours Sheffield journalists, degree, and ex-staff member

The School of Journalism, Media and Communication is celebrating a new batch of awards from the media industry.