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University of Sheffield student Holly Satterly stood next to the Bochum Bell in Sheffield's Peace Gardens
University of Sheffield student Holly Satterly has curated an exhibition to celebrate 75 years of Sheffield and Bochum's twinning partnership. Holly, who is learning German as part of her degree, is stood with the Bochum Bell in Sheffield's Peace Gardens.

Sheffield celebrates 75th anniversary of German twinning partnership

Modern Languages & Cultures student Holly Satterly has curated an exhibition celebrating the stories of people who have helped the city of Sheffield and the German city of Bochum maintain a special 75-year twinning partnership.
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International Project Aims to Help Language Learners Master Complex Word Forms

A new AHRC funded linguistics project is set to help language learners, teachers and therapists tackle one of the most challenging aspects of learning Czech and Croatian — the variety of word forms used in everyday speech and writing.
Pink and green poster for the art show

Art & Young-Onset Dementia: Community Art Show to Open 19th July

Join us on opening night on the 19 July 2025, 5–8pm, for an exciting exhibition exploring young-onset dementia through AI-generated art, personal stories & local talent.
Students outside the University of Sheffield's Students' Union building

Sheffield ranked top of Russell Group for third year in National Student Survey

The University of Sheffield remains top of the Russell Group in the latest National Student Survey, published today (9 July 2025).
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From Brooklyn to Kelham Island: what roles do artists and creatives play in urban regeneration?

University of Sheffield researchers set to hold event exploring what roles art, culture and heritage play in urban regeneration
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SIIBS and Sheffield Gothic to host 'Buffy and the Bible' conference

A group of researchers from the Universities of Sheffield (SIIBS and the School of English), York, and Kingston College London have won a collaborative funding bid to host an exciting interdisciplinary conference - Buffy and the Bible.
Barry Hines After the Strike

Lost Barry Hines play set to be performed in public for first time as part of new University and museum collaboration

'After the Strike', a lost play by celebrated author Barry Hines, is set to receive its world premiere thanks to research from the School of English.