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Dr Peter Matanle Publishes New Article on Depopulation and Biodiversity

Japan’s declining population in agricultural regions could be having a damaging impact on biodiversity – a trend that could spread through East Asia and Europe as global fertility rates fall – according to an international study.
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German Writing Competition [555] Winners - Congratulations!

In Spring 2025, the German section of the MLTC called all learners of German for the second time to take part in a writing competition.

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Launch of ‘Muses Mind Machine’, a new Centre of Excellence

The interdisciplinary Centre of Excellence ‘Muses Mind Machine’, has now officially been launched.

"Living with Young-Onset Dementia: Our Music, Our Voice" Film Launches

Watch the powerful short film exploring the musical diversity of people living with young-onset dementia, and how we might innovate new tools and technologies to support interacting with music.
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Refugees in Calais. A Learning Journey

University of Sheffield French students have created an insightful short documentary film about their research into the refugee situation in Calais.

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The launch of Window on Korea at Western Bank Library

Western Bank Library welcomed staff from the National Library of Korea and the Korean Culture Centre to open the new Window on Korea space.
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Unification Policy Study Trip to Seoul - July 2023

This summer a group of 14 SEAS students joined Dr Sarah Son and Dr Gemma Ballard on a 12-day trip to Seoul, South Korea, focussed on the relationship between the two Koreas
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Octagon Records - New music label launched by students

Students from the Department of Music have created a grassroot record label to help showcase the talent from across the University of Sheffield community.

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The Scouts to visit Korean DMZ

Our own Dr Mike Prentice talks about the Korean Demilitarised Zone (DMZ) on The Scouts website. The Scouts are to visit the Korean DMZ in 2023.

| scouts.org.uk