Department of Music

2nd in the Russell Group for teaching on our course (NSS Subject results 2020).

World leading arts and humanities faculty (Times Higher Education 2020).

Top 6 in the UK for research excellence (REF 2014).

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News

11 September 2020

An international research study launched: Activities for wellbeing during Covid-19

Research by Prof Renee Timmers and colleagues investigates the role music and other everyday activities play in addressing wellbeing goals during the COVID-19 crisis.

27 June 2020

New music video showcases talent of department Indian music ensemble

The Indian music ensemble have released an impressive collaborative video during the lockdown. The video showcases the high musicianship skills of the players while demonstrating the amazing sound of Indian music on western instruments.

25 June 2020

University of Sheffield is top in Yorkshire and Humber for graduate prospects

The University of Sheffield ranked top in Yorkshire and Humber, second amongst all northern universities and 13th in the Russell Group for the percentage of employed graduates who are in ‘highly skilled employment.’

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