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We are 1st in the Russell Group for teaching on our course.

Department of Music receives outstanding ratings from students

The National Student Survey Results for 2022 revealed the Department of Music is top of the tables for many aspects of teaching, learning opportunities and academic support amongst the Russell Group Universities.

The Orchestral Music of Afghanistan: Looking Forward

University of Sheffield academic to conduct celebration of exiled Afghan composers

Nine new orchestral works by Afghan composers, many of whom are silenced in their home country and living in exile, will be showcased in a concert co-curated and conducted by a University of Sheffield academic.
Group in tunnel surrounded by water

Where have the the rivers gone? A sonic exploration of the Sheaf and Porter rivers in concert

Composers from the University of Sheffield Sound Studios showcase new works recorded from Sheffield's lost rivers.

REF 2021 illustration showing University building and subject areas

University of Sheffield celebrates its impactful research

The Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021 results confirm our research is changing lives and shaping the world we live in.
Supporting arts organisations to grow audiences post-lockdown

Supporting arts organisations to grow audiences post-lockdown

Research by the University of Sheffield’s Performer and Audience Research Centre (SPARC), has been the catalyst for a new consultancy that is helping arts, heritage and performance organisations nurture and grow their audiences after COVID-19.