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University of Sheffield Player @unishefplayer.bsky.social · Jan 13

🤔 Curious about the world around you? Dive into The Player - a hub of videos, podcasts & exhibitions showcasing @sheffielduni.bsky.social's incredible research.

From baking science to space plants, there's something for everyone.

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University of Sheffield Player @unishefplayer.bsky.social · 10h

Professor Angela Wright is editing Ann Radcliffe’s The Mysteries of Udolpho for The Cambridge Edition of the Works of Ann Radcliffe.

Discover how this groundbreaking Gothic novel shaped Radcliffe’s legacy and why it remains essential reading: player.sheffield.ac.uk/events/editi...

#GothicFiction

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University of Sheffield Player @unishefplayer.bsky.social · 1d

What happens when centuries of architecture exist only in memory?

Dr Xiang Ren from the University of Sheffield is using digital tools to preserve the wooden architecture of the Dong people in China including their rare drum towers.

Watch here:
player.sheffield.ac.uk/events/decod...

#Architecture

University of Sheffield Player @unishefplayer.bsky.social · 2d

What happens when you turn the data from colliding black holes into sound?

‘Call of the Void’ uses real astronomical data to compose music from the universe itself.

Listen now and explore the full album on The Player: player.sheffield.ac.uk/events/call-...

#WorldSpaceWeek #Astrophysics

University of Sheffield Player @unishefplayer.bsky.social · 3d

What does it take to go from Sheffield to space?

This #WorldSpaceWeek, revisit the incredible story of Dr Helen Sharman, who studied chemistry in Sheffield before becoming the first British astronaut and the first woman to visit the Mir space station.

Watch: player.sheffield.ac.uk/events/helen...

University of Sheffield Player @unishefplayer.bsky.social · 3d

From myths to science, the night sky has always inspired us.

Discover its wonders with Dr Sheila Kanani and Professor Paul Crowther at Off the Shelf.

Learn more: offtheshelf.org.uk/events/the-s...

#WorldSpaceWeek #OTSFest

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University of Sheffield Player @unishefplayer.bsky.social · 4d

Could life be common across the universe, or is our Solar System unique?

Dr Richard Parker explores how stars and their planets form, interact, and evolve, and what this means for the search for life.

Watch the video: player.sheffield.ac.uk/events/searc...

#WorldSpaceWeek

University of Sheffield Player @unishefplayer.bsky.social · 4d

It’s #WorldSpaceWeek and Sheffield research is helping us see and hear the universe in new ways.

From the search for life beyond Earth to the sounds of stars being born and dying, start exploring today: player.sheffield.ac.uk/series/space...

#WorldSpaceWeek #SpaceResearch

University of Sheffield Player @unishefplayer.bsky.social · 6d

Why does labour governance fail the very workers it should protect?

Dr Natalie Langford joins Dr Remi Edwards to explore racialisation, colonialism and globalisation through the lens of the Indian tea industry.

Listen here: player.sheffield.ac.uk/events/why-l...

#LabourRights #GlobalEconomy

University of Sheffield Player @unishefplayer.bsky.social · 7d

Every month, The Player newsletter shares great stories from University of Sheffield research—new videos, podcasts, events.

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#UniversityOfSheffield #Research

University of Sheffield Player @unishefplayer.bsky.social · 9d

On #WorldHeartDay, delve into Sheffield's rich history of heart health innovation.

In the 1800s, forward-thinking pioneers developed ground-breaking treatments for valve disease. Their work laid the foundation for today's medical advancements.

Listen here: player.sheffield.ac.uk/events/heart...

University of Sheffield Player @unishefplayer.bsky.social · 14d

Could your crisp packet tell a story?

Residue Dolls is a three-part animated film made from everyday packaging. Meet characters like Chris Packet and Molly the Milk Bottle as they explore creative ways to reuse waste.

Watch now: player.sheffield.ac.uk/events/resid...

#RecycleWeek #Sustainability

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University of Sheffield Player @unishefplayer.bsky.social · 16d

India’s farming sector is facing deep crisis. Falling productivity, debt and mass protests have drawn global attention.

Dr Shreya Sinha joins Dr Remi Edwards to discuss who gains, who loses and how women are affected most.

Listen here: player.sheffield.ac.uk/events/how-d...

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University of Sheffield Player @unishefplayer.bsky.social · 19d

What does it take to bring an iconic building back to life?

Morecambe Winter Gardens is being restored, and we’re sharing every step in our new series.

Click to explore: player.sheffield.ac.uk/series/morec...

#Heritage #Restoration #Morecambe

University of Sheffield Player @unishefplayer.bsky.social · 20d

What shapes childhood, education and survival in different cities?

Episode 12 of Urban Radar looks at:
- Schooling in England when English is a second language
- Sudanese resilience during conflict
- The politics of urban life

Listen on The Player: player.sheffield.ac.uk/events/schoo...

University of Sheffield Player @unishefplayer.bsky.social · 21d

Want ideas, insights and stories beyond headlines?

Get them with The University of Sheffield Player. Our platform brings you videos, podcasts and digital exhibitions made for anyone who loves to learn.

Follow the page for content that makes complex things clear and interesting.

#Research

University of Sheffield Player @unishefplayer.bsky.social · 23d

Ann Radcliffe’s first novel still speaks to us today.

Dr Deborah Russell introduces The Castles of Athlin and Dunbayne, reflecting on its reception, Radcliffe’s early writing, and why it is worth your time.

Listen to the podcast: player.sheffield.ac.uk/events/editi...

#AnnRadcliffe #GothicFiction

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University of Sheffield Player @unishefplayer.bsky.social · Sep 8

How do we define crisis in today’s world?

In the final Crisis Point episode, Chris Saltmarsh and Dillon Wamsley reflect on financial and climate crises, theory, and action.

Listen on The Player: player.sheffield.ac.uk/events/theor...

#PoliticalEconomy

University of Sheffield Player @unishefplayer.bsky.social · Sep 1

The climate crisis threatens life itself, yet emissions continue to rise.

In SPERI Presents... Crisis Point, Prof Jeremy Green joins Chris Saltmarsh and Dillon Wamsley to ask why, and what history tells us about the chance of change.

Listen here: player.sheffield.ac.uk/events/clima...

University of Sheffield Player @unishefplayer.bsky.social · Aug 29

What does it take to lead an urban lab in the middle of conflict and misinformation?

Professors Mona Fawaz and Nausheen Anwar share insights from Beirut and Karachi on housing, climate and migration in this Urban Radar conversation.

Listen here: player.sheffield.ac.uk/events/urban...

University of Sheffield Player @unishefplayer.bsky.social · Aug 27

Ann Radcliffe’s The Italian faced tough reviews when it was first published.

Prof Michael Gamer reveals how this shaped its early reputation, explores its villain Schedoni, and explains why the novel should be read today.

Listen: player.sheffield.ac.uk/events/editi...

#GothicFiction #AnnRadcliffe

University of Sheffield Player @unishefplayer.bsky.social · Aug 27

AI is racing ahead, but who is being left behind?

From self-driving car deaths to innocent people jailed by flawed facial recognition, the human cost is rising.

Hear from experts on why we need to slow down and rethink AI.

Full video: player.sheffield.ac.uk/events/human...

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University of Sheffield Player @unishefplayer.bsky.social · Aug 26

Is populism a threat to democracy, or part of how it has always worked?

Professor Michael Bray joins Chris Saltmarsh and Dillon Wamsley in Crisis Point to explore democracy, capitalism and crisis.

Listen here: player.sheffield.ac.uk/events/popul...

#Populism #Democracy #CrisisPoint

University of Sheffield Player @unishefplayer.bsky.social · Aug 22

What if a scan could replace a biopsy?
What if sensors helped people with multiple sclerosis?
What if governments used models to tackle health inequalities?

Our latest podcast from Insigneo 2025 explores how digital health is changing lives.

Listen here: player.sheffield.ac.uk/events/digit...

University of Sheffield Player @unishefplayer.bsky.social · Aug 21

Is BMI the best way to measure obesity, or do other tools give a more accurate view of health?

Dr Laura Gray joins the Communicable Research podcast to explore how we measure obesity and what that means for public health.

Listen here: player.sheffield.ac.uk/events/how-d...

#ObesityResearch

University of Sheffield Player @unishefplayer.bsky.social · Aug 19

Who should have a voice in shaping AI?

The Public Voices in AI project worked with communities and public participants to explore how people can help guide research, policy and development.

Watch the video: player.sheffield.ac.uk/events/publi...

#ArtificialIntelligence #AI

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