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Knowledge mobilization allows us to translate research findings into tangible outcomes for communities, as demonstrated by the work of the three prize-winning researchers recognized with this award.

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.

The honour shines a spotlight on Dr. Cobey’s internationally recognized work improving the systems and practices that underpin scientific research.

President and Vice-Chancelor Marie-Eve Sylvestre is among five University of Ottawa researchers elected as fellows of the Royal Society of Canada (RSC) or members of its College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists, one of Canada’s highest academic honours.

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.

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.

Chidera Okonkwo and Ephraim Barrera have been recognized for the quality of their academic work in privacy law as recipients of the 2026 Deirdre G. Martin Memorial Privacy Law Awards from the University of Ottawa Centre for Law, Technology and Society.

Pierre Jameson Beaucejour, from the School of Sociological and Anthropological Studies, has received the Prix Publication en français Louise-Dandurand from the Fonds de recherche du Québec (FRQ).

Professor Briand brings a transformative vision that will shape how software systems powered by artificial intelligence (AI) are designed, tested, and trusted in real-world environments.