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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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Professor Angie Hobbs stars in BBC's Remembers

Angie Hobbs stars in BBC's Remembers sharing her memories of Brian Magee's series The Great Philosophers.
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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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Scale of Sheffield's independent alcohol economy revealed, as city's artisans turn away from 'craft' label

A new report has revealed the impressive scale of Sheffield’s independent drinks scene, estimating that 42% of its specialised alcohol outlets are independently owned or operated.
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Professor Mary Vincent joins Yanis Varoufakis to discuss Greece’s civil war

Prof. Mary Vincent joins Greek economist Yanis Varoufakis and fellow historian Paul Cartledge to discuss the impact of civil war on families and nations.
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Sheffield leading the way in Early Career Researcher Network for the Arts & Humanities and Social Sciences

The British Academy has launched their new Early Career Researcher Network cluster in Yorkshire and the Humber.
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Digital Humanities Institute joins Marie Sklodowska Curie Actions (MSCA) Doctoral Network training camp in Helsinki
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Professor Anthony Milton appointed as the University of Oxford Ford Lecturer 2027

We are delighted to share the news that Professor Anthony Milton, FBA of the School of History, Philosophy and Digital Humanities, has been appointed to the prestigious role of Ford Lecturer for the University of Oxford.