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Faculty of Social Sciences

The Faculty of Social Sciences has a long-established reputation for producing world-leading research (REF 2021). We tackle the greatest challenges of our time and work to implement solutions.

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Festival of Debate

Academics from the Department of Politics and International Relations among lineup for the Festival of Debate

Prof Kate Dommett, Dr Junyan Zhu and Dr Patricia Nabuco Martuscelli will be taking part in the Festival of Debate, speaking about their research into the impact of technology on public debate and the empowerment of migrant women living in Sheffield.
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University of Sheffield receives over £1 million to boost impact of social sciences

The University of Sheffield has been awarded a total of £1,125,000 to enhance the translation of its social science research from the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC’s) Impact Acceleration Account fund (IAA).
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MBA students called on for fresh new ideas as The Source Academy celebrates 20 years

Find out how five students from the triple accredited Sheffield Management School addressed a challenge from a leading Sheffield training academy.

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