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Faculty of Arts and Humanities

We explore what makes us human through the study of languages, cultures, histories and ideas. We are home to eight departments and schools, and have a track record for research excellence that attracts students from all over the world.

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4 May 2020

Folk star launches online singing group that is top of the pops with older people during lockdown

Dr Fay Hield from the Department of Music has launched an online singaround where people can share songs and laughter during the coronavirus lockdown.

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27 May 2020

People needed to help uncover stories of Yorkshire’s industrial past and communities

A new app that is inviting people to help uncover the history behind one of Yorkshire’s oldest industrial areas by submitting photos and stories of the landmarks that matter to them, has been launched this week.

26 April 2020

How to support the arts in Sheffield during lockdown

Professor Stephanie Pitts and Dr Sarah Price write for the Sheffield Telegraph on the power of the arts, and how to support and stay connected to the Sheffield arts scene during lockdown.

Sheffield Telegraph

17 March 2020

Coronavirus in Japan: why is the infection rate relatively low?

Hiroaki Richard Watanabe, Lecturer in Japanese Studies in the School of East Asian Studies, writes for the Conversation on the possible reasons for Japan's comparatively low Covid-19 infection rate.

The Conversation

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