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Taking control of the narrative: Dr Aneesh Barai on the Future of Diverse Children’s Literature

As the world celebrates International Children’s Book Day, the spotlight turns to the power of representation and the urgent need for diverse voices in the stories told to our youth.
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University of Sheffield ranked number one in the world for Library & Information Management in QS World University Rankings 2026

The QS World University Rankings 2026 rank the School of Information, Journalism and Communication number one in the world for Library and Information Management for the sixth year running.
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Neurodiversity week 2026: Surviving and Thriving in Academia as an AuDHD Woman

To celebrate Neurodiversity week we highlight a recent journal article by Dr Lauren Powell which sheds light on the lived experience of AuDHD (ADHD/Autism).
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Advanced virtual simulations set to reshape care for patients with multiple long-term conditions

Advanced virtual simulation could revolutionise NHS care for those living with multiple long term health conditions thanks to a major new £6.1 million research partnership led by the University of Sheffield.
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Launch of The 2021 Crook Public Service Fellowship Reports

On 21st April 2022 a live panel discussion took place celebrating the launch of The Crook Public Service Fellowship 2021 reports.
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New £2m ESRC productivity award for Diversity and Productivity project

Professor Steve McIntosh and Professor Andy Dickerson are part of the team working to advance understanding of the barriers to creating a diverse workforce and provide new evidence on the benefits of diversity to business performance.

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Social Sciences subjects are among the world’s best in global subject rankings

The QS World University Rankings by Subject 2022 have ranked a number of Social Sciences departments among the world’s best, demonstrating the excellence within the Faculty.
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Innovative programme supports social scientists to develop new ventures

The Faculty of Social Sciences has received funding from the ESRC which will support entrepreneurial research staff in developing their venture ideas from their research.

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Exhibition gives insight into children’s play in pandemic

New research from the University of Sheffield, University College London (UCL) and play specialists from Great Ormond Street Hospital has revealed the impact the Covid-19 pandemic had on children’s play.