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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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Professor Graham Gee gives evidence before the House of Lords Constitution Committee

On 9 March Professor Graham Gee gave oral evidence to the House of Lords Constitution Committee as part of its inquiry into the office of Lord Chancellor and the Law Officers.
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My International Women's Day Hero: Joyce Gutteridge CBE

Luiza Leao Soares Pereira, Lecturer in International Law, has written a short piece about Joyce Gutteridge CBE, the first woman legal adviser at the British Foreign Office
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School of Law LGBT+ History Month resources list

Over the month of February (LGBT+ History Month) the School of Law has been working with staff to put together a list of resources for those interested in the history of law and the LGBT+ community.
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Professor Graham Gee delivers lecture at Policy Exchange

Earlier this month Professor Graham Gee delivered a lecture entitled 'What is Judicial Independence? Some Common Mistakes about Judges, Law and Politics' at Policy Exchange, one of the UK’s leading think tanks.
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Dr Andrea Zappalaglio wins Best Trade Mark Law Book 2021

IP Kat, the leading European information website on Intellectual Property (IP) matters, has voted Dr Zappalaglio’s book as the ‘Best Trade Mark Law Book 2021’