School of History, Philosophy and Digital Humanities

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School of History, Philosophy and Digital Humanities

We combine internationally acknowledged research excellence with modern, imaginative teaching that enables our students to think for themselves and excel in the study of history, philosophy, archaeology and digital humanities.

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Find out about our world-leading research in History, Philosophy, Archaeology and the Digital Humanities.

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Historian Sarah Frank awarded the prestigious UKRI Future Leader Fellowship

Sarah Frank, Lecturer in the History of the Francophone World at the University of Sheffield, is one of seventy-seven talented early-career researchers who have been awarded the prestigious Future Leader Fellowship.

16 September 2025

Professor Angie Hobbs stars in BBC's Remembers

Angie Hobbs stars in BBC's Remembers sharing her memories of Brian Magee's series The Great Philosophers.

17 October 2025

Beyond the algorithm: Shaping AI for people, not just progress

Explore the impact of artificial intelligence on society — from reimagining creativity to transforming law and challenging ethical frameworks, this campaign reveals both the promise and the peril of AI.

27 August 2025