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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 earthquake that shocked Europe: how Lisbon recovered after 1755

Dr David McCallam, from the School of Languages and Cultures, discusses the media sensation caused by an earthquake in Lisbon.

| Published by The Conversation
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Lost pyramids of the Aztecs

Dr Caroline Dodds Pennock, from the University of Sheffield's Department of History, discusses Aztec gods and Aztec culture.

| Published by Channel 4
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The Why Factor

Dr Victoria Williamson, from the University of Sheffield's Department of Music, explains how music impacts our emotions and feelings by stimulating mechanisms in the body and brain.

| Published by BBC Sounds
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People needed to help uncover stories of Yorkshire’s industrial past and communities

A new app that is inviting people to help uncover the history behind one of Yorkshire’s oldest industrial areas by submitting photos and stories of the landmarks that matter to them, has been launched this week.
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Luxembourg Studies Virtual Colloquium 2020

This year’s Luxembourg Studies Colloquium took place virtually on Friday 15 May 2020. Embracing the opportunities and inclusivity of the new digital format.