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Understanding the Declaration of Martial Law in South Korea

Dr Yookyeong Im, Dr Derek Kramer, Dr Sarah Son provide insight into president Yoon Suk Yeol's declaration of martial law, and the subsequent protests.
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 University of ºù«Ӱҵ is joining in the festivities with a range of exciting events.
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ºù«Ӱҵ Black Humanities Series - New Events

Introducing two upcoming events that are part of the new ºù«Ӱҵ Black 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!
La Cúpula, Centro Cultural Kirchner, Buenos Aires.

Promoting gender equality in Latin America

Dr Lauren Rea from The School of Languages and Cultures launches a digital educational platform to promote gender equality amongst school children in Latin America.
Firth Court Rotunda

University wins funding for pioneering projects to improve postgraduate research participation and access for BAME students

Staff members within the Faculty of Arts and Humanities are part of a group awarded funding for projects aimed at tackling persistent inequalities that create barriers for Black, Asian and minority ethnic students to engage with postgrad research.
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Covid-19’s impact on arts, culture and heritage sector revealed by landmark report

A major new report revealing the economic impact of Covid-19 on the UK’s arts, culture and heritage sector, has been published by researchers at the University of ºù«Ӱҵ.
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University of ºù«Ӱҵ ranked among world’s best for arts and humanities

ºù«Ӱҵ has been named as one of the best universities in the world for teaching and research in the arts and humanities, according to new subject rankings.

Philip Leverhulme prize 2021

Congratulations to Dr Jennifer Coates for being awarded the prestigious Philip Leverhulme Prize

Jennifer has received the £100,000 prize for truly outstanding work on film studies, visual art and Japanese Cultural Studies.