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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.
The Wave - external shot of the Faculty of Social Sciences building Feb 2023
External shot of the Wave - the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Sheffield

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).
Sheffield MBA students are stood with the CEO of The Source
imran Malik, Alankrith Shankar, Felix Timoty, Shivani Mudey, Natalie Doherty The Source Deputy Chief Exec, The Source CEO Tricia Smith, Nilanjan B

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.
People crossing Westminster Bridge.

Lessons from History

A new pilot project jointly led by Professor Matthew Flinders at the University of Sheffield and Professor Philip Murphy at the Institute of Historical Research explores how contemporary policymakers can learn from history. 
International Women's Day

Celebrating International Women’s Day 2023

To mark International Women’s Day 2023, we are celebrating the work done by female academics in our departments to embrace equity to help to achieve an inclusive world.
Linda Westman

Linda Westman awarded European Research Council Starting Grant

Dr Linda Westman has been awarded a European Research Council Starting Grant to explore the possibilities of bringing ‘just transitions’ research to China.
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Celebrating the International Day of Education 2023

24 January 2023 marks the fifth International Day of Education. This year’s theme focuses on prioritising education as a way to invest in people.
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Lowering voting age boosts long-term participation in elections

Young people given the vote from age 16 in Scotland are not only more likely to continue voting as they get older, but do so in higher numbers, a new study shows.