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The project Representing Assisted Reproduction is run by Dr Carrie Smith at Cardiff University. It explores the representation of assisted reproduction in literature, media, and the arts. It’s initial focus lies on contemporary poetry of assisted reproduction.

The project’s initial focus lies in contemporary poetry of assisted reproduction (including but not limited to IUI, IVF, and other medical fertility interventions). See Poetry for a growing list of published poetry on this topic and Publications for research on the project into this area.

The project is supported by the Learned Society of Wales and Cardiff University Research Culture Fund


Latest news

Have a go at writing your own poetry about your fertility treatment

15 September 2025

There are many benefits to writing creatively about your experiences. If you aren't able to come along to one of our free online poetry writing workshops, you could have a […]

Watch Carrie Smith talk to the Fertility Alliance about the project

9 September 2025

https://youtu.be/_Ul0bGTCRqQ?si=kBXGKyWdDD7IdY3o

Watch Jen Campbell discuss her IVF poetry from ‘Please Do Not Touch This Exhibit’

26 August 2025

Contributor to the project Jen Capbell discusses her IVF poetry from 'Please Do Not Touch This Exhibit'   https://youtu.be/_PktM2xT-g4?si=Csw_2S4Zyd9G7a31