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Professor Matt Flinders awarded Sir Isaiah Berlin Prize 2026

Congratulations to Professor Matt Flinders, who has been awarded the Political Studies Association’s Sir Isaiah Berlin Prize 2026 for outstanding professional contributions to political studies.

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The Victorian sex abuse scandal that shocked Britain and changed the law – long before Epstein

Research by Dr Claire Cunnington exposes the Victorian sex abuse scandal that shocked Britain and changed the law – long before Epstein.

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Pint of Science 2026

Join researchers from across the school to learn about stigma, authenticity and the gig economy in adult industries, and how acquired brain injury impacts survivors.
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Brazilian researchers visit the MRG and organise a national forum on humanitarian visas

From 6 to 15 May 2025, the Brazilian team of the Mapping Humanitarian Visa Policy in Brazil ESRC-funded project conducted a working visit to the University of Sheffield and organised a national forum on May 13th.

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Professor Matthew Flinders to chair the Politics and International Studies Sub-Panel for REF2029

We’re delighted that Professor Matthew Flinders has been selected to chair this expert sub-panel of the Research Excellence Framework (REF).

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New Census insights reveal patterns of unequal ageing across Rotherham and Sheffield

The latest analysis from the 2021 Census presents an evolving picture of ageing, diversity and inequality in Rotherham and Sheffield.
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Professor Matthew Flinders made a Founding Fellow

Congratulations to Professor Matthew Flinders who is made a Founding Fellow of the Political Studies Association of the United Kingdom.

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New research reveals billions made by companies involved in UK border security

New research from a team of leading UK universities has revealed that over £5 billion in government contracts has been awarded to private companies for managing border security and small boat crossings.