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Exploring what makes us human through the study of languages, literatures, cultures, histories and ideas.

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Start the Week - Yanis Varoufakis on Greece’s civil war - BBC Sounds Greek economist Yanis Varoufakis and historians Paul Cartledge and Mary Vincent.

Historian Mary Vincent joins Yanis Varoufakis to discus the impact of the Greek civil war
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

06.10.2025 13:17 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Catch an incredible solo performance about tracing roots and finding home this Friday at the Diamond. Book a free place here: from-old-bean-grows-bak-choy-sheffield.eventbrite.co.uk

01.10.2025 14:55 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Valeria Vitale welcoming the 2025 cohort of Digital Culture and Communication MA at Sheffield. Looking forward to a year exploring how digital technologies are transforming human experience. #DHI #DigitalHumanitiesInstitute #MA @uos-artshumanities.bsky.social #UoS @dhishef.bsky.social

24.09.2025 09:10 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Read Dr Harsh Trivedi’s fascinating exploration of the relationship between Hinduism and Balzac’s La ComΓ©die Humaine here: theconversation.com/honore-de-ba...

02.09.2025 15:43 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Join us on the opening night on 19th July, 5-8pm, for an exciting exhibition exploring young-onset dementia through AI-generated art, personal stories, and local talent.

11.07.2025 16:07 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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International Project Aims to Help Language Learners Master Complex Word Forms A new AHRC funded linguistics project is set to help language learners, teachers and therapists tackle one of the most challenging aspects of learning Czech and Croatian β€” the variety of word forms us...

A new AHRC funded project led by @neilbermel.bsky.social is set to develop innovative new apps to assist with learning Croatian and Czech. Read the full story here: www.sheffield.ac.uk/las/news/int...

01.07.2025 07:51 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
The LGBT+ Showstopper: β€˜I Am What I Am’ - Dominic Broomfield-McHugh
YouTube video by Gresham College The LGBT+ Showstopper: β€˜I Am What I Am’ - Dominic Broomfield-McHugh

What better way to round off #pridemonth2025 than with a look at how musical theatre has helped give voice to LGBTQ+ identities?

Join Professor Dominic Broomfield-McHugh as he explores iconic songs including I Am What I Am and Somewhere Over the Rainbow πŸŽ­πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ

youtu.be/QYlG8IZrXK0?...

30.06.2025 14:41 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We’re a QS World University Ranking Top 100 Uni! Congratulations to all in our wonderful Arts & Humanities faculty; from staff & students to alumni, supporters & friends around the world on this amazing achievement πŸ‘

20.06.2025 13:44 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Book your place at Empowering Women’s Voices: Translating & Publishing Japanese Fictions here: www.eventbrite.com/e/empowering...

13.06.2025 11:09 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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@matapet.bsky.social has published a new study in collaboration with Tokyo City and Kindai universities that has revealed surprising insights into the relationship between biodiversity and human depopulation. Read the article here: www.nature.com/articles/s41...

12.06.2025 09:05 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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PROJECT SIFU Welcome Project Sifu brings together the art of martial arts training and the creative world of filmmaking to inspire and empower young people in the UK. By blending physical discipline with cinematic...

Find more info on the project here: www.projectsifu.org.uk

30.05.2025 16:48 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Together, these talks examine martial arts as a relational pedagogyβ€”one that challenges gender norms, promotes empathy, and reimagines physical practice as a medium for learning, resistance, and connection.

30.05.2025 16:48 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Dr Alex Channon (University of Brighton) shares insights from Love Fighting Hate Violence, a consent education programme using adapted martial arts in UK secondary schools.

30.05.2025 16:48 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Dr Wayne Wong (University of Sheffield) presents Project Sifu, a practice-led initiative engaging diasporic youth in martial arts cinema and digital storytelling to activate intercultural belonging.

30.05.2025 16:48 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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This research cluster event explores how martial arts-based practices can foster youth empowerment, cultural resilience, and inclusive education.

30.05.2025 16:48 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

The lecture and discussion will be followed by a drinks reception.

Everyone welcome.

The lecture is kindly being sponsored by The Charles Peirce Society, of which both Chris and Cheryl are past presidents.

24.05.2025 18:37 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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This memorial lecture is in honour of Emeritus Professor Chris Hookway, who sadly died in October 2024, see www.sheffield.ac.uk/hpdh/news/ch....

24.05.2025 18:37 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€œLiving with Young-Onset Dementia: Our Music, Our Voice” is ready to stream now at www.sheffield.ac.uk/music/news/l...
@ageuk.bsky.social

24.05.2025 13:14 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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@wakapoet.bsky.social represented Sheffield at the 3rd University Presidents for Peace Conference hosted by Hiroshima University. Learn more here…

20.05.2025 08:24 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

A collaboration between AgeUK Sheffield and Dr Jennifer MacRitchie, film centres the voices of several real individuals living with young-onset dementia to explore their relationships with music.

#youngonsetdementia #musicpsychology #musictherapy #dementiaawareness #dementiaactionweek #dementia

14.05.2025 16:41 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Head to the link in our bio to book a free place at at the premiere and discussion panel for Living with Young-onset Dementia: Music, taking place at Hillsborough Pavilion on 24th May, 12:30-2:30pm.

#youngonsetdementia #musicpsychology #musictherapy #dementiaawareness #dementiaactionweek #dementia

14.05.2025 16:41 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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