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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.
Selina Thompson

School of English alumna touring the world with production 'Salt'

Selina Thompson is an alumna of the School of English who made a strong impact in English Literature and Theatre during her time as a student.
An outdoor photo of the Winter Gardens and Tudor Square in Sheffield

Great Latin American Women at the Festival of Social Science

As part of the ESRC Festival of Social Science, Dr Lauren Rea (SLC) curated an exhibition on her research into the history of Argentina’s Billiken children’s magazine and her creative co-produced work with the magazine’s publisher.

The Department of Music open applications for scholarships worth £10,000

Scholarships of up to £10,000 available to undergraduate and postgraduate Music applicants thanks to generous alumni bequest.

±¬ÁÏTV alumni 'come together' to perform Beatles classics

The Sheffield Beatles Project, made up of alumni from the Department of Music, celebrate the 50th Anniversary of popular Beatles albums with a headline gig at the Sheffield O2 Academy.