A globally renowned scholar in information law and policy, Dr. Teresa Scassa has been appointed to the Reference Panel of the Global Privacy Assembly to support the global forum and its 130 regulators in shaping the future of privacy and data protection.

A new report by International IDEA and the Pol Comm Tech Lab led by Dr. Elizabeth Dubois examines how democracies around the world are responding to the growing role of social media influencers in election campaigns and offers an electoral integrity blueprint to support electoral management bodies, legislators and platforms.

A new report by the United Nations Secretary-General on human rights in the administration of justice cites research by Professor Jennifer Chandler, highlighting the international relevance of her work on the legal use of neuroscientific evidence.

Access to life-saving medical innovations is shaped by more than science alone.

For many Canadians, navigating the legal system and accessing legal help can be daunting. Professor Amy Salyzyn is helping to address the access to justice gap by empowering young people to question the status quo, think critically about the law, and imagine new ways to make justice more accessible.

UnyimeAbasi Odong has been awarded the 2026-2027 Samit and Reshma Shama Scholarship in Law, Technology and Society by the Centre for Law, Technology and Society to support her interdisciplinary research on the governance of digital financial systems and infrastructure.

Professors Michael Geist and Amy Salyzyn have both been named to Canadian Lawyer’s “2026 Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers in Canada,” recognizing their significant contributions to Canada’s legal profession and public life.

Dr. Thomas Hervé Mboa Nkoudou has been selected to join the UNESCO’s AI Ethics Experts Without Borders Network to support the development of ethical artificial intelligence (AI) around the world through his expertise in responsible AI, digital sovereignty and inclusive innovation.

Talia Cameron and Adam Alana have been recognized for the impact of their research, knowledge mobilization and engagement as recipients of the 2026 Impact Awards of the University of Ottawa Centre for Law, Technology and Society.