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12 May 2022

University of Sheffield celebrates its impactful research

The Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021 results confirm our research is changing lives and shaping the world we live in.
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27 April 2022

Hidden slavery story translated into English for first time

A graphic novel revealing a new insight into the lives of millions of Africans who fell victim to the slave trade has been brought to English speakers for the first time, thanks to modern languages students at the University of Sheffield.
Indios Bravos
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5 April 2022

Los Indios Bravos, the Founding Fathers of Philippine nationalism

Gabriel Azicate has completed a SURE student research project that considers the works of Los Indios Bravos, assessing their contributions to ideas of patriotism, nationhood and civic ideals which would shape Philippine national identity.
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6 March 2022

Modern Languages Drama Festival 2022

Curtain up! Light the lights! After two years of covid, radio plays and zoom performances, the SLC Modern Languages Drama Festival is finally back at Sheffield’s Drama Studio. From 16 until 25 March 2022, we'll offer three student productions.

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School of Languages and Cultures
University of Sheffield
Jessop West
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Sheffield
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