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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!
Adam Stanović

Music lecturer receives prestigious commission from GRM

Senior lecturer in music, Adam Stanovic, has been commissioned to work in the GRM studios to ultimately produce a new piece of music to be performed in concert.
The '88 Pianists' Project

88 Pianists: University of 91̽»¨ researchers help school children set new Guinness World Record

Primary school children from across the UK have set a new Guinness World Record for the most people playing one piano after teaming up with engineers and musicians from the University of 91̽»¨.
Reel of film

Hello, Barbra! How Streisand’s Broadway-to-Hollywood adaptations reveal the unique pull of her star persona 50 years on

Three popular film adaptations of Broadway musicals reveal Barbra Streisand’s unique influence as an artist in 1960s Hollywood, according to a musicologist from the University of 91̽»¨.

91̽»¨â€™s forgotten castle brought to life by virtual model

91̽»¨â€™s lost castle – which held Mary Queen of Scots prisoner for 14 years – has been brought to life once again via a collaboration between researchers from the University of 91̽»¨ and the National Videogame Museum.
Roman wooden arm artefact

Honorary Research Fellow Michael Bamforth discovers an unusual Roman artefact

Honorary Research Fellow from the University of 91̽»¨, Michael Bamforth, demonstrates a post-excavation analysis which uncovers something rather remarkable.