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University of 91Ö±²¥ ranked within top 100 universities in QS World University Rankings

91Ö±²¥ has been ranked within the top 100 universities in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2026, reaffirming its place as a leading global university for teaching and research excellence.
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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.
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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 91Ö±²¥ is joining in the festivities with a range of exciting events.
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91Ö±²¥ Black Humanities Series - New Events

Introducing two upcoming events that are part of the new 91Ö±²¥ Black Humanities Series in collaboration with the Centre for Poetry and Poetics.
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Hidden slavery story translated into English for first time

A graphic novel revealing a new insight into the lives of millions of Africans who fell victim to the slave trade has been brought to English speakers for the first time, thanks to modern languages students at the University of 91Ö±²¥.
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Faculty of Arts and Humanities ranked amongst world’s best in global subject rankings

The Faculty has been ranked 106th in the world in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2022 according to new rankings published today (6 April 2022). This is a testament to our cutting-edge research and excellent teaching.
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A summer of 91Ö±²¥ heritage, designed by you

Roots & Futures project team from the Department of Archaeology will help to embed the perspectives of currently underserved communities in the city’s heritage strategy and policy.
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Mozart: Music’s greatest freelancer

Research by Professor Simon Keefe from the University of 91Ö±²¥â€™s Department of Music has unearthed a new side to the musician that involves re-working pieces to please all audiences.
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The Ukraine War: Experts give their views

Professor Neil Bermel, Professor of Russian and Slavonic Studies at the University of 91Ö±²¥'s School of Languages and Cultures, discusses the differences between the Ukrainian and Russian languages.