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University of Sheffield
Joined October 2014
Do aliens exist - and could we soon find proof? Astrophysicist Professor Simon Goodwin explores Sheffield’s skies and beyond to uncover how close we are to discovering life on other planets. #WorldSpaceWeek #SpaceResearch #Sheffield
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Why does The Mysteries of Udolpho still define Gothic fiction? Professor Angela Wright is editing Ann Radcliffe’s masterpiece and reveals how it built her legend - and why it’s still worth reading today. Listen on The Player: https://t.co/cOOGcJ8Pi2
#GothicFiction
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How do you record architecture that’s never been written down? Dr Xiang Ren’s Decoding Dong project uses digital tools to preserve the stunning architecture of the Dong people in China including rare drum towers. Watch here: https://t.co/gjEdXNsyFI
#Architecture
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What does space sound like? ‘Call of the Void’ turns real telescope data from cosmic explosions into haunting music. Listen now and explore the full album on The Player: https://t.co/yZ71XEhN0n
#WorldSpaceWeek #Astrophysics #SoundOfSpace
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From Sheffield to space. Dr Helen Sharman studied chemistry in Sheffield before becoming the first British astronaut and the first woman to visit the Mir space station. Watch her story this World Space Week: https://t.co/WZqi1WCLHR
#WorldSpaceWeek #HelenSharman
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How do ancient myths and modern science meet in the stars? Join Dr Sheila Kanani and Professor Paul Crowther to explore the night sky at Off the Shelf. Find out more: https://t.co/vIVSj2ObGF
#WorldSpaceWeek #OTSFest
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Are planetary systems like ours rare? Dr Richard Parker from the University of Sheffield explores how stars are born with stellar siblings and what this means for the search for life beyond Earth. Watch the full video: https://t.co/2eYukNajUa
#WorldSpaceWeek #SpaceExploration
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It’s #WorldSpaceWeek. From searching for life beyond Earth to hearing the sounds of stars being born and dying, Sheffield researchers are unlocking the universe. Explore the series: https://t.co/7rOu5zvv2F
#SpaceResearch #SheffieldResearch
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Why is labour governance failing racialised workers? Dr Natalie Langford and Dr Remi Edwards examine the Indian tea industry, colonialism, globalisation and why global systems continue to fail the workers who need protection most. Listen here: https://t.co/bINS3neEiR
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Discover video, podcast and event highlights from University of Sheffield research. Sign up for The Player newsletter and get the best of our content in your inbox each month. Subscribe 👉 https://t.co/zvYEt3jZ95
#UniversityOfSheffield #Research
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On World Heart Day, explore how Sheffield's 19th-century pioneers transformed heart disease treatment. Their legacy continues today. Listen to our podcast to learn more: https://t.co/mbVtqhFWqc
#WorldHeartDay #HeartHealth #SheffieldInnovation #MedicalHistory
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Recycling isn’t enough. Reuse keeps materials in circulation and cuts waste. Our researchers are helping reusable packaging systems take root, from coffee cups to takeaway bowls. Watch the film this #RecycleWeek: https://t.co/Kbhdy9936w
#Reuse #SustainableLiving
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What if your crisp packet could speak? Residue Dolls is an animated film made from everyday packaging. Meet Chris Packet and Molly the Milk Bottle as they show how waste can be reused in creative ways. Watch now: https://t.co/uwkRzU5Puk
#RecycleWeek #Sustainability
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India’s farming crisis has made headlines. But how are women workers most affected? Dr Shreya Sinha joins Dr Remi Edwards in @speriunishef Presents… New Thinking in Political Economy to explore the winners and losers in India’s agrarian sector. Listen: https://t.co/WGuBimtzca
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Morecambe Winter Gardens was almost lost — now it’s being restored. In our new video and podcast series, we hear from volunteers, experts, and the people saving this landmark. Watch & listen now: https://t.co/FelHSc7hRi
@MorecambeWG #Heritage #Restoration #Morecambe
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How do children starting school in England face barriers later in life? And how do Sudanese communities survive and adapt through conflict? Episode 12 of Urban Radar explores education, resilience and life in the city. Listen here: https://t.co/H54tf9uoiN
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Curious minds, this one is for you. The University of Sheffield Player makes research come alive – through podcasts, digital exhibitions and video you can watch anytime, anywhere. Follow us to explore new stories that matter. #Research #Sheffield
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Ann Radcliffe’s first novel holds clues to her journey as a Gothic icon. Dr Deborah Russell explores The Castles of Athlin and Dunbayne in our latest podcast episode. Listen now: https://t.co/DrDcFUyXRS
#GothicFiction #AnnRadcliffe
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Want to be a part of Festival of the Mind 2026? Ideas Bazaar is where our academics and local creatives match up to create projects for #FOTM that communicate our research in innovative ways. 📅 10 Sept 🕛 10:30am 📍 Mappin Hall, S1 3JD Sign up: https://t.co/HjsTvZmWlk
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What is a crisis and how do we define it? In the final episode of Crisis Point, Chris Saltmarsh and Dillon Wamsley ask if theory can help us understand events like the 2008 crash and climate change. Listen: https://t.co/9hVIp0yFiI
#PoliticalEconomy
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