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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.

Across 69 million images of historical documents lies a vast record of Canada’s history, from immigration and public policy to scientific discovery and family histories. Now, a University of Ottawa–led project is making those stories easier to find.

If you’ve ever watched a baby try to grab a toy, you know how awkward those first movements can be. Scientists at the University of Ottawa have taken a big step in identifying the neural changes behind motor control by observing zebrafish go from clumsy swimmers to graceful gliders.

By making it easier to detect the molecular signs of disease, nanopore research opens the door to life-saving breakthroughs, among other potential applications. But like all great scientific advances, its impact depends on collaboration. That’s where Poriscope comes in: it’s helping nanopore researchers move beyond fragmented workflows and collaborate more efficiently.

Nearly 40,000 students surveyed across four Ontario school boards; researchers urge parents, educators and clinicians to pay attention to why young people turn to chatbots.

The research program aims to strengthen mineral exploration at Ni-Co Energy’s Kremer Project by uncovering how its nickel, copper and cobalt mineralization formed and where similar mineralization may be found elsewhere on the property.

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.

In August 2026, the Human Rights Research and Education Centre, the Universidad de Monterrey (Mexico), and the Coalition for Academic Freedom in the Americas filed an amicus brief before the Andean Court of Justice regarding a labor dispute between Professor Cristina Burneo Salazar and the Universidad Andina Simón Bolívar in Quito, Ecuador.

Seven globally recognized researchers based in the United States and Europe will be joining the University of Ottawa to lead new Eddie Goldenberg Research Chairs of Canada (formerly Canada Impact+ Research Chairs). They’ll boost the University’s capacity to promote Canadian innovation, leadership and competitiveness.

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.