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Understanding Society: A Festival of Social Science 2026

A series of free events and activities examining the ideas that shape our everyday lives. From Saturday 17 to Saturday 31 October 2026 in various venues across Sheffield City Centre.

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University of Sheffield recognised as a leader in research collaboration and knowledge exchange

The University of Sheffield has reaffirmed its position as one of England’s top universities for external collaboration and engagement with businesses and communities according to the latest Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF).
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First study of its kind will uncover the links between Greenland’s fjords, climate change and sea level rise

Dr Benjamin Davison from the School of Geography and Planning will investigate ice-ocean interactions in Greenland during his prestigious UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship.
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Professor Kate Dommett receives Award of Fellow of the Academy of Social Science

Many congratulations to Professor Kate Dommett who has recently been conferred the Award of Fellow of the Academy of Social Science.
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Blast Theory announced as artist in residence for University of Sheffield responsible AI project

Blast Theory has been announced at London Data Week today as the embedded artist in residence for an ongoing research project that will help define the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI).

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Kate Campbell-Pilling - Law Teacher of the Year 2024

We are excited to announce that Kate Campbell-Pilling is the winner of the Law Teacher of the Year 2024 award.
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Visit the 2024 General Election Hub

Read the latest academic insights and information about the 2024 UK general election, from our academics in Social Sciences.

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Sheffield students to makeover derelict plot into community garden

A derelict and overgrown plot of land is being transformed into a flourishing community garden thanks to a collaboration between University of Sheffield students and the Scraith Wood Tenants and Residents Association (TARA).
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Comment: Lib Dem proposals take social care reform seriously – but doubts remain over how they’d pay for it

Professor Kate Hamblin, Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for Care, writes for The Conversation