News

News stories

Keep up to date with all the latest news from the School of English.
Birthing Stories logo

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.
A world top-100 university - QS 2027

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
A postcard featuring a Brazilian beach, signed by Elizabeth Bishop

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.
Beatriz Gonzalez-Fernandez staff photo

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.
Landscapes Conference poster 1

Landscapes Online Conference

This conference will take place from the 25th until the 26th November 2020, at the University of Sheffield.

Claude Lorrain Wooded landscape with Diana and Callisto circa 1665

Professor Cathy Shrank will co-host an online lunchtime event
Image: student working; Text: Futures. Sheffield Made.

Undergraduate Open Day- 17th October 2020
Festival of the mind

School of English Student Featured at Virtual Festival of the Mind

Nick Bax will present Schema at Futurecade, an immersive exhibition using digital technologies.