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School of Languages and Cultures

We inspire students to study language within the context of culture and society through dynamic and innovative research-led teaching.

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If you work in the area of languages and cultures and have a great idea for a post-PhD project, get in touch with us!

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Imgae with thank you for watching in German

21 January 2021

Green in Sheffield

Let's not forget about the climate crisis. That was the position of a group of students in German. They combined their drive to live a greener life with their love for German to create a video message for fellow students.

20 January 2021

SLC academic’s project on “Great Latin American Women” awarded funding

Dr Lauren Rea’s “Great Latin American Women” project has been awarded funding from the UKRI GCRF Collective Programme.

Image: group of postgraduates and text: 100+ scholarships

15 December 2020

Sheffield Postgraduate Scholarships

We're offering 100+ scholarships worth £10,000 each for home fee paying students starting a taught postgraduate course in 2021.

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School of Languages and Cultures
University of Sheffield
Jessop West
1 Upper Hanover Street
Sheffield
S3 7RA

+44 114 222 4396

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