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In vitro gametogenesis A review of ethical and policy questions

A new report provides an overview of the legal, ethical, and policy questions raised by in vitro gametogenesis (IVG) - the creation of lab-grown eggs and sperm.
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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.
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Sheffield ranked top of Russell Group for third year in National Student Survey

The University of Sheffield remains top of the Russell Group in the latest National Student Survey, published today (9 July 2025).
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University of Sheffield ranked within top 100 universities in QS World University Rankings

The University of Sheffield has been ranked within the top 100 universities in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2020, reaffirming its position as a leading global university for teaching and research.
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Leading social scientists announced as Fellows of the Academy of Social Sciences

The Academy of Social Sciences has conferred the award of Fellow on 65 leading social scientists, including two of our academics.
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The Changing Character of International Dispute Settlement

John G. Merrills Memorial Conference
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Professor Bojan Bugaric Inaugural Lecture

The Two Faces of Populism: Between Authoritarian and Democratic Populism
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SICCL: Early Career Workshop

The Sheffield Institute for Corporate and Commercial Law is organising an early career workshop and presenting three papers by SICCL members.

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Class of 1969 reunion

We were recently delighted to welcome back Law School graduates from the class of 1969.