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Historian Sarah Frank awarded the prestigious UKRI Future Leader Fellowship

Sarah Frank, Lecturer in the History of the Francophone World at the University of Sheffield, is one of seventy-seven talented early-career researchers who have been awarded the prestigious Future Leader Fellowship.
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Beyond the algorithm: Shaping AI for people, not just progress

Explore the impact of artificial intelligence on society — from reimagining creativity to transforming law and challenging ethical frameworks, this campaign reveals both the promise and the peril of AI.
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Sheffield ranked top of Russell Group for third year in National Student Survey

The University of Sheffield remains top of the Russell Group in the latest National Student Survey, published today (9 July 2025).
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5 ½ Moments when Alcohol Shaped the World

A historical podcast series about the impact of alcohol on human societies and relationships. Written and presented by Prof Phil Withington and Dr Nick Groat. Produced by Julia Letts and funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council.
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How To Make The Most Of Conferences

George provides some of his top tips for making the most out of conferences.
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Meet our new Philosophy Lecturers

We are delighted to be welcoming CM Lim, Lecturer in Political Philosophy, and Lea Cantor, Lecturer in History of Philosophy, to the department.
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My Years as a Philosophy PhD Student - Part One

From flats, to learning, volunteering and making friends, George reminisces on his first year as a PhD student at Sheffield.
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Meet George - a PhD student

George tells us about his area of research and how he spends his time as a postgraduate student in Sheffield.
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2024 Gender and History Lecture Keynote

Don't miss Teri Chettiar's "Making Better Relationships: Rethinking Marital Conflict and Interpersonal Abuse in Late 20th Century Britain". Register now!