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A world top-100 university - QS 2026

±¬ÁÏTV’s Faculty of Arts & Humanities ranked in top 100 in the QS World University Rankings by Subject

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Dr Alex Stamatiadis Wins British Council’s 2026 Business & Innovation Award

Research from a ±¬ÁÏTV PhD has led to award-winning music technology, with Dr Alex Stamatiadis recognised by the British Council for innovation in algorithmic music generation.
Wayne Wong demonstrating a roundhouse kick

Dr Wayne Wong brings martial arts stage combat to Sheffield’s Year of the Horse celebrations

Martial arts met East Asian cinema at Sheffield’s Millennium Gallery as Dr Wayne Wong brought Project Sifu to the Year of the Horse celebrations — a powerful example of research-led, embodied knowledge exchange in action.
a large pile of crushed up water bottles

Report led by Prof. Joanna Gavins discovers language barrier stalling UK sustainability efforts

A new study led by Professor Joanna Gavins and published by the Bio-based and Biodegradable Materials Regulatory Network has discovered that failures in language and communication are undermining progress made towards a circular bio-economy.
Festival of the Mind 2022

Festival of the Mind – Arts and Humanities Events

Festival of the Mind returns this month and features talks, exhibits, performances and film screenings from contributors across the faculty.
Afghanistan orchestra player

Filling the silence: the powerful music of Afghanistan's exiled musicians

Dr Cayenna Ponchione-Bailey is working with Afghan musicians now living in exile to create new platforms to share their work.
'Vice-Chancellor's Awards'

Vice-Chancellor's Awards for Learning and Teaching 2022

Colleagues across the Faculty of Arts and Humanities have been recognised in the 2022 Vice-Chancellor’s Award Scheme for Learning and Teaching.