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Festival of the Mind

Festival of the Mind is a free, city-wide festival where University of Sheffield researchers and local artists share ideas through exhibitions, performances, talks and hands-on activities.

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Video, 7 mins

Supporting the Safe Disposal of UK Plutonium

Find out how materials science at the University of Sheffield is being used to solve the problem of the safe disposal of UK plutonium.

27 May 2026 10:00
Aerial performers in colourful costumes hang from ropes. Text reads: Rope Women.
Aerial performers in colourful costumes hang from ropes. Text reads: Rope Women.
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Rope Women

Follow the story of Skinning the Cat, a ground-breaking all-female circus troupe from Bradford. Explore their contribution to the history of aerial performance, and the role of women in circus.

20 Jul - 13 Dec 2026
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Video, 4 mins

Tackling sexual trafficking through police-academic collaboration

Dr Xavier L’Hoiry describes an innovation collaboration between the university, police forces and NGOs designed to tackle sexual trafficking taking place online.

29 May 2026 09:00
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Person in wheelchair, taken from behind with their back to the camera
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Video, 5 mins

Teleregain

A revolutionary new device that accelerates stroke rehabilitation at home

18 Jan 2024 09:00