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Students of Dutch rehearsing for De show!

Modern Languages Drama Festival 2026

In March 2026, the Modern Languages Drama Festival returns to Sheffield. This year’s programme brings together students and tutors from across the School to present three evenings of theatre in French, German, and Dutch.
Dr Jennifer MacRitchie
Dr Jennifer MacRitchie, Senior Research Fellow in the School of Languages, Arts, and Societies.

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Dr Jennifer MacRitchie and her team are working alongside the dementia community to co-design new music technologies that meet their needs and embed lived experience at every stage of the development process.
Graphic showing Alex Stamatiadis, UK Alumni Award winner

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.
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"Field trip from home" - Opportunities, challenges and outcomes of digital ethnography

How can students develop advanced knowledge of East Asia and how could practical skills usually developed ‘in the field’ be fostered when travel is restricted?