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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 91̽»¨ is joining in the festivities with a range of exciting events.
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91̽»¨ Black Humanities Series - New Events

Introducing two upcoming events that are part of the new 91̽»¨ 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!
Plastic waste dumped on land outside of a city in the UK

Consumers angry at retail industry for producing plastic waste, study finds

University of 91̽»¨ linguists contribute to a study which is the first to look at how language used by retailers, manufacturers and local councils can influence the public’s thoughts and behaviour towards plastics reuse and recycling.
Neville Chamberlain holding the paper containing the resolution to commit to peaceful methods signed by both Hitler and himself on his return from Munich

Munich Crisis 85 years on - historian reveals how appeasement of Hitler affected British public

Britain’s appeasement of Hitler caused mental health problems for people throughout the country, including a spate of suicides, according to research from a historian at the University of 91̽»¨.
Self Esteem singer Rebecca Lucy Taylor

Self Esteem singer Rebecca Lucy Taylor to be awarded honorary degree from University of 91̽»¨

Chart-topping Rebecca Lucy Taylor, better known by her stage name Self Esteem, will be made an honorary Doctor of Music at the University of 91̽»¨ today (Monday 17 July 2023).
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Transforming and Activating Places (TAP) wins a Yorkshire Universities Audience Impact Award

We're delighted to share that Transforming and Activating Places (TAP), an Arts and Humanities led student knowledge exchange programme at the University of 91̽»¨, has won a Yorkshire Universities Audience Impact Award.
SLC Lauren Rea

Professor Lauren Rea appointed an MBE in the King's Birthday Honours

Congratulations to Professor Lauren Rea, School of Languages and Cultures, who was appointed an MBE in the King's Birthday Honours in recognition of her services to education in Latin America and in the UK.