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Public invited to explore the magical possibilities of science
As part of Festival of the Mind, the University of Sheffield is inviting the people of Sheffield to explore whether new magic-like sciences can solve the world's problems and help people to realise their dreams.
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Syrian obsidian discovery opens new chapter in Middle Eastern studies
An archaeologist from the University of Sheffield has revealed the origin and trading routes of razor-sharp stone tools 4,200 years ago in Syria.
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Exhibition celebrates the Sheffield musicians who “did it themselves”
Hoping to inspire the musicians of tomorrow and celebrating the succession of homemade stars the city helped create in the post-punk period of the late 1970s, a special exhibition of record sleeves, fanzines and period photographs has been created by the University of Sheffield.
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Two academics awarded National Teaching Fellowships for their excellence
Outstanding academics from the University of Sheffield have today (Thursday 26 July 2012) been recognised with the most prestigious award for excellence in higher education teaching.
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Luxembourg’s Prime Minister receives honorary degree
The Prime Minister of Luxembourg, Jean-Claude Juncker, is to receive an honorary degree from the University of Sheffield next week (16 July 2012).
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Storytelling in Sheffield’s Chinese student community
An innovative digital storytelling project from the University of Sheffield’s School of English is exploring the lives of the city’s Chinese student community.
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Research finds Stonehenge was monument marking unification of Britain
After 10 years of archaeological investigations, researchers have concluded that Stonehenge was built as a monument to unify the peoples of Britain, after a long period of conflict and regional difference between eastern and western Britain.
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Celebration of Sheffield’s diverse community explores refugee experience
The annual World Over Concert is set to celebrate the diverse communities of Sheffield in a day of performances and workshops on Saturday 23 June as part of Refugee Awareness Week (18 – 24 June 2012) at the University of Sheffield.
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Cultural Olympiad brings first international student drama festival to Sheffield
The University of Sheffield will co-host the first ever International Student Drama Festival from Friday 22 – Saturday 30 June, as the National Student Drama Festival (NSDF) goes global to celebrate the 2012 Cultural Olympiad.
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Uranium-series dating reveals Iberian paintings are Europe’s oldest cave art
Paleolithic paintings in El Castillo cave in Northern Spain date back at least 40,800 years – making them Europe’s oldest known cave art, according to new research published today in Science.
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Philosophy set to transform learning in local schools
A unique collaboration between the University of Sheffield’s Philosophy in the City (PinC) project and Silverdale School is hoping to change the way pupils learn arts and humanities in South Yorkshire.
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David Blunkett launches project for creative communities
The Rt Hon David Blunkett MP launched a project connecting students, academics and members of the community in Shalesmoor, Neepsend, Kelham Island, Upperthorpe and Hillsborough to engage with their local environment creatively last night (24 May 2012).
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Prisoners' voting rights in spotlight at University
The controversial issue of prisoners' voting rights will come under the spotlight at the University of Sheffield this week (Friday 25 May 2012) at a public workshop, Democracy and Criminal Justice, run by world-renowned experts on the matter.
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New society invites Sheffield to explore life in the Middle Ages
The University of Sheffield and the University of the Third Age are asking members of the public to join a new society, Sheffield Anglo-Saxon and Medieval Society (SAMS).
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Community invited to apply for research heritage funding
The University of Sheffield is launching a new project that will support communities researching their history through projects funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund.
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