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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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School if Languages and Cultures student starts year abroad podcast "Lessons from a Life Abroad"

Claudia Southwell investigates the highs and lows of the year abroad in a weekly podcast: Lessons from Life Abroad.
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Mozart the touring pop icon: how the great composer’s manuscripts reveal his life as a musical celebrity

Mozart’s autograph manuscripts reveal the secret stories behind his life as a musical celebrity, according to research from the University of Sheffield
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Brass bands can improve your health and wellbeing, study shows

Research finds that being part of a brass band can enhance physical well-being, reduce stress, increase resilience and improve mental health
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School of English alumna touring the world with production 'Salt'

Selina Thompson is an alumna of the School of English who made a strong impact in English Literature and Theatre during her time as a student.
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Great Latin American Women at the Festival of Social Science

As part of the ESRC Festival of Social Science, Dr Lauren Rea (SLC) curated an exhibition on her research into the history of Argentina’s Billiken children’s magazine and her creative co-produced work with the magazine’s publisher.