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Launch of ‘Muses Mind Machine’, a new Centre of Excellence

The interdisciplinary Centre of Excellence ‘Muses Mind Machine’, has now officially been launched.
A archive view of Winnats Pass in Castleton

Explore the Peak District's hidden history and more as Being Human Festival returns

The Being Human Festival is an annual celebration of the humanities, taking place across the UK. This year, the ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ is joining in the festivities with a range of exciting events.
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¾«¶«Ó°ÒµBlack Humanities Series - New Events

Introducing two upcoming events that are part of the new ¾«¶«Ó°ÒµBlack Humanities Series in collaboration with the Centre for Poetry and Poetics.
Festival of the Mind

Festival of the Mind 2024 - Arts and Humanities edition

Expect immersive exhibitions, films, live performances, talks and more as we bring our world-leading research to the public!
Off the Shelf

Off the Shelf literary festival returns to ¾«¶«Ó°Òµfor its 30th edition with celebration of city’s poetry

Off the Shelf, one of the most well known and loved literary festivals in the UK, celebrates its 30th edition in 2021.
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Pop-Up University returns to bring ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ research to the public

A free festival at which some of the latest pioneering research from the worlds of healthcare, science, technology and art will be presented to the public for the first time is set to be held in ¾«¶«Ó°Òµthis month (18-19 September 2021)
Kelham Island

North ¾«¶«Ó°Òµcommunities share memories and stories of local heritage at new exhibition

Memories and stories from the diverse communities in Netherthorpe, Upperthorpe, Kelham Island and Neepsend will celebrate ¾«¶«Ó°Òµheritage in a new exhibition.
Professor Neil Bermel

¾«¶«Ó°Òµ languages professor honoured for contribution to Czech-UK relations

The School of Languages and Cultures (SLC) is delighted to announce that Professor Neil Bermel has received a prestigious award for his contribution to the development of Czech-British relations.