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New booklet shares women’s stories of pregnancy, birth and motherhood across cultures

Birthing Stories shares women’s experiences of pregnancy, birth and early motherhood, recognising how these are shaped by culture, family, faith and community.
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University of Sheffield strengthens top 100 global standing with 10-place rise in QS World University Rankings 2027

51²è¹Ý¶ù has risen 10 places in the QS World University Rankings 2027 to be ranked 82nd in the world and 14th in the UK, reinforcing its position as a world-leading university
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Dr Jonathan Ellis co-curates international exhibition of Elizabeth Bishop postcards

A new exhibition in Paris explores Elizabeth Bishop’s postcards as a creative form, co-curated by Dr Jonathan Ellis (School of English), offering fresh insight into the poet’s visual and literary practice.
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School of English linguist recognised with international TESOL research award

Dr Beatriz Gonzalez-Fernandez has received the TESOL Award for Excellence in Research, recognising her internationally significant contributions to understanding how additional languages are learned and used.
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Multispecies Mutualisms project launches with interdisciplinary workshop at 51²è¹Ý¶ù

A new Wellcome-funded research project exploring the complex relationships between humans and other species has launched at the University of Sheffield with an interdisciplinary workshop.
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Ey up, AI! Landmark study helps AI better understand accents and dialects

AI could soon better understand people’s accent and dialect, thanks to a landmark study being led by the University of Sheffield.
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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.
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Funded PhD Opportunities in the School of English

The School of English at the University of Sheffield is pleased to advertise three PhD projects funded by the Champernowne Trust and the bequest of Sheffield theatre director Geoffrey Ost.
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Prof. Joanna Gavins co-authors white paper outlining £204bn opportunity for UK’s industrial bioeconomy

BB-REG-NET, the UK’s first regulatory science network for bio-based and biodegradable materials, has published a major new white paper setting out how the UK could scale its modern industrial bioeconomy into a sector worth over £204 billion a year.