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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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Dr Thomas McAuley Represents the University of Sheffield at Peace Conference in Hiroshima

Delegates from ten universities worldwide gathered at the conference, each recognised for their contributions to peacebuilding and sustainable development through higher education.
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New PBS documentary produced by Professor Dominic Broomfield-McHugh wins Emmy award

Professor Dominic Broomfield-McHugh from the Department of Music has won a regional Emmy Award for his role on the documentary, Meredith Willson: America’s Music Man.
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Who cares about translation?

This is a great opportunity to join three literary translators in conversation about the joys and challenges of translating creative works.

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University of Sheffield launches Centre for Korean Studies

A new Centre for Korean Studies that will boost the UK’s body of specialists in Korean language, culture and society, has been officially launched by the University of Sheffield.
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Shape your own story with interactive installation at Sheffield cathedral

Visitors to Sheffield Cathedral will have the chance to shape their own story in a new interactive installation where storytelling, soundscapes and computer science collide.
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Roundtable on Human Rights in North Korea

On October 25th the Centre for Korean Studies held an event looking at the human rights situation in North Korea, co-hosted by the Korea Institute for National Unification and the UK’s All Party Parliamentary Group for North Korea.