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Awards and recognition

Two Common Law professors named among Canada’s Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers

Professors Michael Geist and Amy Salyzyn have both been named to Canadian Lawyer’s “2026 Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers in Canada,” recognizing their…
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Technology Law, Ethics and Policy

Professor Chidi Oguamanam appointed to UNESCO World Commission on the Ethics of Scientific Knowledge and Technology

Professor Chidi Oguamanam has been appointed to UNESCO’s World Commission on the Ethics of Scientific Knowledge and Technology (COMEST), where he will…
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Ceremonies and events

Upcoming event: Academic freedom in an era of democratic backsliding

As democratic institutions around the world face growing pressures, what role should universities play in safeguarding the free exchange of ideas?

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