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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.
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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!
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SIIBS and ¾«¶«Ó°ÒµGothic to host 'Buffy and the Bible' conference

A group of researchers from the Universities of ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ(SIIBS and the School of English), York, and Kingston College London have won a collaborative funding bid to host an exciting interdisciplinary conference - Buffy and the Bible.
Barry Hines After the Strike

Lost Barry Hines play set to be performed in public for first time as part of new University and museum collaboration

'After the Strike', a lost play by celebrated author Barry Hines, is set to receive its world premiere thanks to research from the School of English.