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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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How can music technology improve the well-being of people living with dementia?

What happens if you lose your memories of music or ability to play an instrument? Dr Jennifer MacRitchie is collaborating with researchers to develop new digital music technologies to improve music accessibility for people living with dementia.

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Marjorie Shaw Scholarships

The Department of French and Francophone Studies at the University of Sheffield is pleased to announce the following funding opportunity for MA applicants.
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Death in Trieste

Murder! In hotel room ten, with a rope and a knife. Dr Seán Williams follows in the footsteps of the most famous art historian of all time. Listen to his detective work this week on BBC Radio 3.
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Fantasy Ballroom Dancing Show

The Confucius Institute at the University of Sheffield is delighted to collaborate with the University Music Department, the Wanlin Dance Academy and the Beijing Ballroom Dance Company at the Foundry in the Student's Union building.
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The hand of China reaches here: how Beijing pushes Uyghurs to spy on each other overseas

Dr David Tobin shares his research that surveyed more than 120 Uyghurs living outside China.

| Financial Times