@sheffielduni and the city's creative community host a celebration of ideas, culture and collaboration #FOTM2024
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The University of Sheffield invites South Yorkshire creatives + researchers to apply for grants (up to £5k) to deliver events, performances, installations and exhibitions for Festival of the Mind 2026!
Apply: sheffield.ac.uk/ideasbazaar/…
#FestivalOfTheMind
Want to be a part of Festival of the Mind 2026?
Ideas Bazaar is where our academics and local creatives match up to create projects for #FOTM that communicate our research in innovative ways.
📅 10 Sept
🕛 10:30am
📍 Mappin Hall, S1 3JD
Sign up: sheffield.ac.uk/ideasbazaar/…
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In September, we had the pleasure of printing t-shirts for the @sheffielduni's flagship events, ‘Festival of the Mind’ & ‘Off the Shelf’! 🎉
This was one of our biggest orders yet, and we couldn't be prouder of the result. Here’s a look at the journey from start to finish!
Didn't get chance to explore Festival of the Mind 2024?
Check out this throwback to celebrate this year's awesome events.
You can also explore some of the exhibitions and performances through our University of Sheffield player: bit.ly/3NvjfQd #FOTM2024
Cor_alis_Choralis: Come and listen to a breathtaking choral performance by hospital choir @kantoschoir, inviting audiences to explore trust in the use of #AI in medicine 👇
Not one to be missed!
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It's the last day of Festival of the Mind 2024!
Meet the lovely robots used in our research from 11am and an amazing performance later this afternoon at the Spiegeltent.
Make sure you head to Millennium Gallery and Persistence Works before 4pm today!
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Join us for a satirical performance challenging the 1590s author Thomas Nashe and his controversial persona, Pierce Penniless
Please note the performance will include adult content and is not suitable for children.
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Fish & chips, jelly & ice cream, or sponge cake with icing and sprinkles. You’ve guessed it, we’re talking about #schoolmeals 🍨
Take a trip down memory lane with @HeatherLWEllis & @sortoffilms journey through school meal memories 👇
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Our first performance of the day is about to start!
This performance is also being livestreamed: bit.ly/3Tdl8UN
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It's the penultimate day for Festival of the Mind 2024!
Don't miss your chance to see these great performances in our Spiegeltent and the stunning exhibits at Millennium Gallery and Persistence Works!
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Unearthing our Joy: Join us for a captivating performance bringing together academics, artists and community members in a production casting light on Black mental health, wellbeing & joy ❤️
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Your urine can help reduce our greenhouse gasses... yes you heard that right! Check out our prototype toilet that feeds urine into columns of microalgae and showcases its incredible versatility.
Only on show until Sunday 29th!
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Professor Martin Foster and artist Joseph Cutts present their research and investigations into electronic energy conversion, leading to the development of their collaborative work "Readings of a Lithium Language"
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Listen to multi award-winning author, Milly Johnson as she talks about her 21st novel, "The Happiest Ever After".
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We've got some amazing talks today ending with a stunning performance. If you're in Sheffield city centre, you'll not want to miss out!
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We've got four rare cinefilms taking a lookback at Hillsborough from the 1930s to the 1950s. Check out the rich social heritage and how we're ensuring it's celebrated and preserved.
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Sheffield Docfest present their film, Plastic People: The Hidden Crisis of Microplastics. Learn how one woman's daunting quest to understand how much plastic has infused our environment, our bodies and our lives.
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From near bankruptcy to raising £4.4 million to build a new future. @professorvaness talks about her journey regenerating the Morecambe Winter Gardens Theatre.
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Professor Rachael Rothman and artist Helen Brook explore the complex sustainability implications of steel, glass & brick manufacturing.
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Dr Gemma Arblaster, Dr Fiona Wilson and artist Sarah Jane Palmer talk about their art-science collaboration and the research that informed their immersive installation.
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