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Sheffield Centre for Interdisciplinary Biblical Studies Announces Research Seminar Schedule

Join the Sheffield Centre for Interdisciplinary Biblical Studies for its 2025–26 online seminar series, exploring fresh perspectives on biblical texts and their impact on culture, politics, and society.
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The power of language apps in a multilingual world

Dr González-Fernández, senior lecturer in Applied Linguistics and TESOL, explores the powerful role language apps can play in an increasingly multilingual world.
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Beyond the algorithm: Shaping AI for people, not just progress

Explore the impact of artificial intelligence on society — from reimagining creativity to transforming law and challenging ethical frameworks, this campaign reveals both the promise and the peril of AI.
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Elisha Wise: Sylvia Plath’s ‘fig tree analogy’ from The Bell Jar is being misappropriated

Sylvia Plath’s iconic “fig tree” metaphor from The Bell Jar—often used as a feel‑good meme—masks Esther’s real anguish, argues School of English PhD student Elisha Wise.
Playwright Lucy Prebble gives a speech whilst receiving her Honorary Doctor of Letters at the University of Sheffield.

School of English Alumnia Lucy Prebble awarded honorary degree

School of English alumna Lucy Prebble has been awarded an honorary degree in recognition of her acclaimed work for stage and screen, including as a writer and executive producer on HBO’s Succession.
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University of Sheffield ranked within top 100 universities in QS World University Rankings

The University of Sheffield has been ranked within the top 100 universities in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2026, reaffirming its place as a leading global university for teaching and research excellence.
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Debut Article in The Conversation for PhD Candidate Meg Meredith

Explore how speculative novels that can help to understand our relationship with soil in Meg's first article in The Conversation.
Falkland Islands on a retro globe.

The Falklands/Malvinas Conflict: Forty Years On

Jonathan Rayner, Professor of Film Studies, features in the new collection of essays commemorating the Falklands Conflict of 1982.
Next week, we are very fortunate to be hosting a visiting academic from Rutgers University in the US: Distinguished Professor of English, Lauren Goodlad.

‘From Critical AI Literacy to Design Justice Labs: Next Steps for the Age of Chatbots’

Next week, we are very fortunate to be hosting a visiting academic from Rutgers University in the US: Distinguished Professor of English, Lauren Goodlad.