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16 August 2021

University of Sheffield languages professor honoured for contribution to Czech-UK relations

The School of Languages and Cultures (SLC) is delighted to announce that Professor Neil Bermel has received a prestigious award for his contribution to the development of Czech-British relations.

5 August 2021

Ireland and UK expand cooperation with joint research awards in digital humanities

Michael Pidd, director of the University of Sheffield's Digital Humanities Institute, receives funding from the Irish Research Council to research editing and publishing in the digital age, and how we can improve the process.

Published by FE News

3 August 2021

Digital Asia 2021

Through partnerships with South Yorkshire’s thriving digital sector, staff and students in SEAS are developing new initiatives to support employability and digital development. The Digital Asia Exhibition is just one example of this work.

1 July 2021

The Revival of Stoicism

Professor Angie Hobbs, from the University of Sheffield's Department of Philosophy, comments on the wider context surrounding the philosophy of Stoicism, as well as its flaws.

Published by Vice

21 May 2021

Examining the Effects of the Pandemic on Education in Argentina

Dr Lauren Rea (SLC) and colleagues in Argentina have been awarded funding under the British Academy GCRF Humanities and Social Sciences Tackling Global Challenges scheme for their project, Diverse Childhoods and Educational Inequalities in Argentina.

6 May 2021

Who the Guardians? Republic III with Angie Hobbs

Following Socrates' claim that the ideal republic should be ruled by a class of "guardians," the question naturally arises: Who or what will keep these guardians in check?

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