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Dr Peter Matanle Publishes New Article on Depopulation and Biodiversity

Japans 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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German Writing Competition [555] Winners - Congratulations!

In Spring 2025, the German section of the MLTC called all learners of German for the second time to take part in a writing competition.

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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.

"Living with Young-Onset Dementia: Our Music, Our Voice" Film Launches

Watch the powerful short film exploring the musical diversity of people living with young-onset dementia, and how we might innovate new tools and technologies to support interacting with music.
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Korean Documentary Film Festival

The Centre for Korean Studies partnered with the historic Showroom Cinema in Sheffield in April to screen a special Korean documentary season featuring films on themes ranging from football and the Korean War, to cats and K-pop fandom.
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Sir Richard Evans on conspiracy theories

Sir Richard J Evans, Regius Professor Emeritus of History at the University of Cambridge, gave a presentation on Conspiracy Theories: A Threat to Democracy? Professor Henk de Berg also caught up with Sir Richard for an interview.

Politik Perspektive Poster

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 University 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 Sheffields Drama Studio. From 16 until 22 March 2024, we'll offer FOUR student productions. From the classic 'Le Cid' to the playful 'Rotk辰ppchen'.