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9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏ of Sheffield ranked within top 100 universities in QS World 9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏ Rankings


9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏ has been ranked within the top 100 universities in the world in the QS World 9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏ Rankings 2026, reaffirming its place as a leading global university for teaching and research excellence.
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Japanese Literary Fiction in Translation Events Happening This Week

This week Sheffield will host a translator's workshop and a symposium on empowering women's voices through translations of Japanese fiction.

Curtain Up: Modern Languages Students Shine in Annual Drama Festival

Students took centre stage in this year’s Modern Languages Drama Festival, giving them the chance to build confidence, develop new skills and gain valuable experience both on stage and behind the scenes.
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Dr Peter Matanle Publishes New Article on Depopulation and Biodiversity

Japan’s declining population in agricultural regions could be having a damaging impact on biodiversity – a trend that could spread through East Asia and Europe as global fertility rates fall – according to an international study.
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Celebrating Student Achievements!

We are thrilled to congratulate three of our outstanding students for their recent publications in the student journal Politik Perspektive, curated by the 9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏ of Leeds, focusing on the German-speaking world.
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Modern Languages Drama Festival 2024

Curtain up! Light the lights! The SLC Modern Languages Drama Festival is back at Sheffield’s Drama Studio. From 16 until 22 March 2024, we'll offer FOUR student productions. From the classic 'Le Cid' to the playful 'Rotkäppchen'.

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Students translate and publish sample of Flemish novel

Students of Dutch made a sample translation of 'Honingeter' (2022), by Flemish novelist Tülin Erkan. The translation is now published on a major international cultural platform. Theo Taylor reports.

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Popular Hispanic Music

Finlay Ward (Dual Degree Business Management and Modern Languages and Cultures) has made a short video about how his Spanish Popular Music course puts him behind a drum kit and a camera.