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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.
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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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The damaging impact of stereotypes and how you can shift your bias

The damaging impact of stereotypes and how you can shift your bias - Dr Jules Holroyd, from the Department of Philosophy discusses implicit bias and racism.

| Evening Standard
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The Philosophers of Ancient Greece

Professor Angie Hobbs from the Department of Philosophy discusses ancient Greek philosophy and why philosophy flourished in Greek culture.

| Historyhit.tv
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Dr Victoria Williamson discusses the best selling songs of 2020

Dr Victoria Williamson from the Department of Music at the University of Sheffield discusses new research which has found the best selling songs of 2020 are faster and have more uplifting lyrics than those from the last decade.

| Published by BBC Radio Wales
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First time buyer? You’ll get the best treatment if you have a British or French accent

New study reveals first time buyers with names and accents that appear to be British or French receive the best customer service from estate agents.
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Keep calm and carry on cooking: Norman Conquest of 1066 did little to change people’s eating habits

Archaeologists from the University of Sheffield and Cardiff University have combined the latest scientific methods to offer new insights into life during the Norman Conquest of England.