Number 1 university in the UK for journalism

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The UK's leading centre for teaching and research in our field. Showing journalism's bigger picture.

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The 1820 plot to assassinate the UK government

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From Propaganda to Fake News: Deception, Manipulation & Truth in the Contemporary Media Environment

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Places are being snapped up for Professor Piers Robinson's inaugural lecture. Reserve yours now.

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Officially Britain's number 1 for journalism

We're top of the 2018 Guardian university league tables for journalism studies with a score of 100/100!

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New perspectives on propaganda and Iraq from our analysis of Chilcot
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Video: Journalism careers advice
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Our unique data journalism workshops for students
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Dr Petar Milin and his research partners on the Out Of Our Minds project
Our lecturer's £1m project could revolutionise language learning
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Insights into research for Social Sciences undergrads
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MA Global Journalism video: meet course leader Stef
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Sheffield student lands amazing Hollywood exclusive
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