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  1. Acts and Monuments coloured woodcut

    Seminal historical text now online in culmination of 20-year project

    The University of Sheffield today (18 July 2011) announces the publication of an interactive version of

    Categorised under: Arts and humanities
  2. Diggers during the 2010 excavation

    Visitors invited to take part in historical journey

    Heeley City Farm and the University of Sheffield are inviting history buffs to take part in an archaeological project this month (16-31 July 2011) in a bid to uncover Heeley's past.

    Categorised under: Community and Arts and humanities
  3. Björk performing Biophilia

    Academics collaborate with Björk to produce musical history

    Academics from the University of Sheffield have been working with Icelandic music sensation Björk to create her ambitious new project, Biophilia.

    Categorised under: Arts and humanities
  4. British volunteers

    Sheffield celebrates South Yorkshire's contribution to Spanish Civil War

    The University of Sheffield is marking the 75th anniversary of the beginning of the Spanish Civil war (July 1936) with a series of public lectures, poetry, film screenings and exhibitions celebrating the part played in the war by international volunteers, particularly those from South Yorkshire.

    Categorised under: Arts and humanities, Events and International
  5. Dr Jessica Dubow

    Academics collaborate with artists to explore archive and exile

    An exhibition marking the culmination of a two year interdisciplinary project between academics at the University of Sheffield and artists will open to the public on Wednesday July 6 2011 at Bank Street Arts in Sheffield.

    Categorised under: Social science, Research and Arts and humanities
  6. Professor Jennifer Saul

    Sheffield academic first UK recipient of women's philosophy award

    Professor Jenny Saul from the University of Sheffield's Department of Philosophy has become the first person in the UK to receive the Distinguished Woman Philosopher Award.

    Categorised under: Arts and humanities
  7. Poetry Awards

    Simon Armitage presents awards to creative youngsters

    Budding poets of Sheffield were honoured at a ceremony with renowned Yorkshire poet Simon Armitage this week at the University of Sheffield (14 June 2011).

    Categorised under: Arts and humanities
  8. Simon Armitage

    Simon Armitage makes poetry an Olympic event

    The University of Sheffield's Professor of Poetry, renowned poet and screenwriter Simon Armitage, is one of the leading figures in plans to stage the UK's largest ever poetry event, as part of the London 2012 Olympics from 26 June – 2 July 2012.

    Categorised under: Events and Arts and humanities
  9. Summer festival celebrates Sheffield music and arts

    The University of Sheffield's Department of Music and Sheffield Cathedral will host a diverse and vibrant programme of events in June exploring music, film, literature, world cultures and more at the Summer Music and Arts Festival (1 – 12 June 2011).

    Categorised under: Events and Arts and humanities
  10. Professor Callaghan with the King of Sweden

    Sheffield academic scoops historic Swedish accolade

    A University of Sheffield academic was awarded a historic medal by the King of Sweden in a prestigious ceremony that took place in Stockholm last month (27 April 2011).

    Categorised under: Arts and humanities, Science, International and Awards/achievements
  11. Yorkshire Sculpture Park

    Simon Armitage helps local children sculpt poetry

    The University of Sheffield's Professor of Poetry, Simon Armitage, led a day of poetry writing inspired by the beautiful surroundings of the Yorkshire Sculpture Park this weekend (Saturday 21 May 2011).

    Categorised under: Arts and humanities
  12. Inhabiting space exhibition

    University invites public to explore domestic space

    The University of Sheffield will be inviting the public to interact with research on how we relate to the space we live in at the Inhabiting Space exhibition (30 May-11 June 2011).

    Categorised under: Research and Arts and humanities
  13. Want happier, more productive workers? Turn the music on

    Listening to music at work can help office workers relax, improve their mood and make them feel happier, according to research from the University of Sheffield's Department of Music.

    Categorised under: Arts and humanities and Research
  14. HRH The Duchess of Cornwall at Emmaus School

    School pupils bring language to life for The Duchess of Cornwall

    Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall visited the Emmaus Catholic and Church of England Primary School today (4 May 2011), where she met with staff, pupils and student volunteers from the University of Sheffield's Linguistics Society.

    Categorised under: Community, Arts and humanities and Students and alumni
  15. Sheffield explores King James Bible

    An exhibition by the University of Sheffield's Department of Biblical Studies is set to throw new light on the King James Bible.

    Categorised under: Events, Arts and humanities and Research