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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

51ݶ 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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University of Sheffield Special Collections and the Battleship Texas Foundation

University of Sheffield Special Collections Exhibit. Jonathan Rayner and the Battleship Texas Foundation, marking the anniversary of Operation Torch in WW2.

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No Love in War: A Story of Christian Nationalism Book Launch

This is a new book by Valerie Hobbs that provides an auto-ethnographic account of the everyday – and often violent – realities of life without love, among those who pursue war. The book published by Mayfly Books.
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Wellbeing Blog Update #1

5 ways to create a little 'you time'

Blake Lectures

School of English 2023 Blake Lecture

Dr Todd Borlik (University of Huddersfield) will be delivering our 2023 Blake lecture on Thursday 11th May 2023 (week 11) at 5:30pm in the Diamond LT7.

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Centre for Poetry and Poetics, Sheffield Presents: Lisa Samuels - Adam Piette - Ágnes Lehóczky

A brilliant in person event to celebrate the release of our speakers' latest collections. Join us for three readings and three book launches, from 6:30pm.