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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 Crucible and the Lyceum theatres

New web platform keeps Sheffield's arts and culture sector open during coronavirus lockdown

The University of Sheffield has partnered with Sheffield City Council to launch a new online platform to keep the city’s vibrant arts and cultural sector open during the coronavirus lockdown.
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Folk star launches online singing group that is top of the pops with older people during lockdown

Dr Fay Hield from the Department of Music has launched an online singaround where people can share songs and laughter during the coronavirus lockdown.
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Eavan Boland: the great Dublin poet and powerful feminist voice

Professor Adam Piette from the School of English writes for the Conversation on Irish poet Eavan Boland and the power of her work.

| The Conversation
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How to support the arts in Sheffield during lockdown

Professor Stephanie Pitts and Dr Sarah Price write for the Sheffield Telegraph on the power of the arts, and how to support and stay connected to the Sheffield arts scene during lockdown.

| Sheffield Telegraph
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Five musicals to keep you going during lockdown

Professor Dominic McHugh, musicologist, writes for the Conversation on his top five musicals to keep you entertained during lockdown.

| The Conversation