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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.
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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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100 Grandes Mujeres Latinoamericanas – meet the inspirational women who shaped Latin American history and society

A new book celebrating 100 women who have shaped the history and society of Latin America, based on research by an academic at the University of Sheffield, will be published in November 2019.
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Money worries, scandalous affairs and chronic health problems: letters reveal fascinating insights into the life of Cole Porter

A new collection of letters providing an unprecedented insight into the personal and professional life of one of the most successful American songwriters of the 20th century has been published by a researcher at the University of Sheffield.

Akala visits the University of Sheffield

Akala will be giving a Prokhorov Centre Lecture on Friday, 18th October 2019.

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University of Sheffield ranked among world’s best for arts and humanities

The University of Sheffield has been ranked 62nd out of more than 500 universities worldwide, in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2020.