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Photo by Rafael Medelima (Flickr)

COP30 in Belém: What the Negotiations Delivered, and What They Did Not

Takeaways from COP30 by Amirmohammad Hajnajafi
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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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Report on Reforming Senior Judicial Appointments being closely studied by UK Government
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The Future Lawyer of the Year Award, partnered by Allen & Overy
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The Family Law Prize and our Collaboration with Stowe Family Law LLP

The University of Sheffield has entered into a new collaborative relationship with the UK’s largest specialist family law firm, Stowe Family Law LLP.
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Brexit, health & me: Educating young people on the links between politics and healthcare

Academics in the School of Law and Department of Politics and International Relations have teamed up with Shout Out UK to produce a documentary exploring the perspectives, hopes and expectations for health and the NHS in the aftermath of Brexit.
UK and EU Flags being separated

UK-EU clinical research collaboration must continue post-Brexit: read the recommendations for our Brexit negotiators from Sheffield, QUB and Cancer Research UK