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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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LLB Law Student attends G20 Summit in Japan

Third year LLB Law student, Emily Steers, was selected to attend the G20 Summit in Osaka, Japan this June as part of the Global Learning Opportunities in the Social Sciences (GLOSS) Scheme.
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Methods and Data in Sentencing Research: Quantitative and Qualitative Approaches Conference

The workshop will take an international perspective on sentencing, inviting comparisons between different jurisdictions.
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The Trump Administration and International Law Lecture

The lecture will address how the Trump Administration, and reactions to it, have challenged the foundations of modern international law.
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Seminar: 40 Years of Purely Internal Situations

This talk analyses these trends against the background of the goals and limits of the integration process within the EU internal market.
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Health Governance after Brexit: Law, Language and Legitimacy