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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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Diversity
16 April 2021

Antiracism in Higher Education Online Lecture Series

What does antiracism mean in the context of the HE sector? Join the Arts & Humanities Equality Diversity and Inclusion Committee for a lecture series that will address antiracism in higher education.
Archaeology Dig
12 April 2021

How new archaeological discovery in Yorkshire could rewrite British prehistory

New archaeological discovery in Yorkshire could rewrite British prehistory, as researchers from the Department of Archaeology are analysing salt residues on ceramic containers unearthed at the oldest salt-making complex ever found.

The Independant
Goldfish
12 April 2021

Implicit bias training is often flawed but shouldn’t be scrapped

Dr Jules Holroyd and Dr Jennifer Saul from the Department of Philosophy discuss picking up on one of the themes of the governments report on racism last week.

Times Higher Education
Steinway Pianos
15 March 2021

The University of Sheffield prepares to take delivery of new Steinway pianos

Following the significant announcement that the University of Sheffield is to become an All-Steinway School, the University prepares to take delivery of 17 new Steinway pianos which will activate the All-Steinway School status.

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