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School of Information, Journalism and Communication

Our vision for the School is to be a global leader empowering individuals, organisations and societies to critically understand and inform a rapidly changing information, journalism and communication landscape.

Undergraduate study

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Our undergraduate courses 
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Undergraduate open days 

Postgraduate taught study

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Journalism, media and communication 
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Libraries, information and data science 
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How to apply 

Our research

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PhD study 
Smart City
Research centres and groups 
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Our research and impact 

News

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Prof Mike Thelwall wins grant to use large language models to predict reviewer scores for grant proposals

Professor Thelwall will lead the UKRI Metascience Sandpit grant to assess whether it is reasonable to give large language models any role in the peer review of grant proposals.
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Dr Susan Oman and Dr Irini Katsirea appointed members of the DCMS College of Experts

Dr Susan Oman and Dr Irini Katsirea have been appointed members of the UK Government’s Department of Culture Media & Sport (DCMS) College of Experts to apply innovative scientific methods to support government policy.
Val Gillet

Mike Lynch Award 2025: Val Gillet

In recognition of her pioneering research in chemical structure analysis, visionary educational leadership, and enduring dedication to advancing scientific collaboration, Prof Val Gillet has been awarded the 2025 Mike Lynch Award by the CSA Trust.

Published by the CSA Trust

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The Wave
2 Whitham Road
Sheffield
S10 2AH
 

+44 114 222 2500

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