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Uncovering 500 years of local history
In collaboration with a local social enterprise, Sheffield Archeologists are bringing Sheffield Manor Lodge, a site of great historic interest, to a wider audience.
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Bluestonehenge: A new stone circle near Stonehenge
Archaeologists from several institutions have discovered a lost stone circle a mile from Stonehenge, on the west bank of the River Avon. Led by Professor Mike Parker-Pearson of the Department of Archaeology at the University of Sheffield, the discovery has caused experts to rethink existing theories regarding the use and purpose of Stonehenge.
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New software set to revolutionise internet research
As the volume of online information continues to grow, internet research can often be hampered by a sense of 'information overload'. In response to this, new 'trainable' software developed in collaboration with the University of Sheffield's Humanities Research Institute looks set to revolutionise internet research.
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Garrow's Law – the research behind the new BBC drama
'Garrow’s Law', a new legal drama inspired by the life of pioneering 18th century barrister William Garrow, launched recently on BBC One. The series creators drew extensively on a website developed by Sheffield's Professor Bob Shoemaker, along with partners at Herefordshire and the Open University.
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Audiences take centre-stage in new effort to assess the Arts
Despite the undoubted importance of culture and the Arts in all our lives, a recent report has concluded that the cultural sector has difficulty in assessing the impact of its work on audiences. Led by Sheffield researcher Dr Elizabeth Carnegie, a new multi-agency project has pioneered a fresh approach to assessing how we, as audience members, experience culture and the Arts.
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Shaping the future of architecture
As major cities such as Sheffield continue to undergo wide-ranging redevelopment, a project based in the School of Architecture is examining how architectural practice needs to evolve in order to meet the changing economic, social and environmental contexts of contemporary society.
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