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Technician cracks 1,600-year-old mystery to replicate Roman masterpiece
The remarkable colour-changing effect observed in a famous Roman masterpiece has been successfully reproduced in quantity for the first time in 1,600 years by a University of Sheffield technician. The remarkable colour-changing effect observed in a famous Roman masterpiece has been successfully reproduced in quantity for the first time in 1,600 years by a University […]
Festival of the Mind returns to Sheffield with over 40 free events this November
A mind-blowing celebration of the University of Sheffield’s world-leading research is heading to the city centre this autumn, as Festival of the Mind returns with over 40 free live performances, exhibitions, films and interactive events. The nine-day family-friendly festival, which has brought more than 200,000 visitors into Sheffield city centre since 2012, returns to venues […]
A warm welcome from Festival Director, Professor Vanessa Toulmin
A warm welcome to Festival of the Mind 2026! Fifteen years after we began planning in 2011 and eight festivals strong, this edition holds a deeply personal significance for me. As I step down as Festival Director to return to my community of scholars in the School of English, I find myself looking back on […]
A message from Deputy Vice President for Research, Professor John Flint
I’m absolutely thrilled to welcome you to Festival of the Mind 2026! Research is the core of everything we do at the University of Sheffield. Day in and day out, our researchers work tirelessly to address some of the world’s greatest challenges, from pioneering technological breakthroughs and building a sustainable future, to advancing global health […]