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Musicians from across Sheffield gathered at the City Hall to show their support for the city's music scene
Musicians from across Sheffield gathered at the City Hall to show their support for the sector

Sheffield artists log 1.85 billion Spotify streams in a single quarter as new report outlines blueprint for city's musical future

Sheffield’s top artists such as Arctic Monkeys, Bring Me The Horizon and Def Leppard are racking up over 1.85 billion Spotify streams in a single quarter, reaching a combined global fanbase of over 100 million listeners, according to a new report.
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Professor Nicola Dibben elected 2026 British Academy Fellow

Professor Nikki Dibben has been elected as a 2026 Fellow of the British Academy, the UK’s national body for the humanities and social sciences.
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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.
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

The University of Sheffield 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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Register to help shape Sheffield’s nature recovery partnership

Be part of a new interdisciplinary partnership for nature recovery. This hybrid Deep Dive Day brings together research, practice and policy to explore current challenges and identify opportunities for collaboration.
A world top-100 university - QS 2026

The University of Sheffield’s Faculty of Arts & Humanities ranked in top 100 in the QS World University Rankings by Subject
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Dr Alex Stamatiadis Wins British Council’s 2026 Business & Innovation Award

Research from a University of Sheffield 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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Dr Wayne Wong brings martial arts stage combat to Sheffield’s Year of the Horse celebrations

Martial arts met East Asian cinema at Sheffield’s Millennium Gallery as Dr Wayne Wong brought Project Sifu to the Year of the Horse celebrations — a powerful example of research-led, embodied knowledge exchange in action.
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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.