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Launch of ‘Muses Mind Machine’, a new Centre of Excellence

The interdisciplinary Centre of Excellence ‘Muses Mind Machine’, has now officially been launched.
A archive view of Winnats Pass in Castleton

Explore the Peak District's hidden history and more as Being Human Festival returns

The Being Human Festival is an annual celebration of the humanities, taking place across the UK. This year, the University of Sheffield is joining in the festivities with a range of exciting events.
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Sheffield Black Humanities Series - New Events

Introducing two upcoming events that are part of the new Sheffield Black Humanities Series in collaboration with the Centre for Poetry and Poetics.
Festival of the Mind

Festival of the Mind 2024 - Arts and Humanities edition

Expect immersive exhibitions, films, live performances, talks and more as we bring our world-leading research to the public!
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Coming home... people of Sheffield invited to submit artwork for exhibition on experiences of home now, and in the future

Being Human Festival returns to University of Sheffield this year with an event designed to bring the city together with creativity.
Ian Panter, Head of Conservation York Archaeological Trust with the coffin
Ian Panter, Head of Conservation York Archaeological Trust with the coffin. Image credit: York Archaeological Trust

Rare early Bronze Age log coffin discovered on Lincolnshire golf course

An early Bronze Age log coffin containing the remains of a man buried with an axe thought to date from 4,000 years ago has been discovered accidently on a golf course.
An photo of concert pianist Imogen Cooper
Concert pianist Imogen Cooper. Credit Sussie Ahlburg.

Emotion, energy and hope! Leading light in world of classical music to headline concert season at the University of Sheffield

Headlining the new concert season at the University of Sheffield this November will be internationally renowned pianist Imogen Cooper. The concert will be a celebration of the University receiving its All-Steinway School accreditation.
Dr. Fay Hield

Dr Fay Hield from the University’s Department of Music has been awarded Future Leaders Fellowship by UKRI.

University of Sheffield researcher recognised as leader of innovation.