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Four standout scholars from the University of Ottawa have recently been recognized by the Royal Society of Canada (RSC) for their remarkable work in intellectual property law, biomaterials, political communication and anti-corruption mechanisms. As newly elected Fellows and Members of the College, they are tackling timely world issues head-on.

The highest judicial institution in the country, the Supreme Court of Canada will celebrate its 150th anniversary in 2025. Yet, despite the Court's undeniable impact on Canadian society, politics and economy, its workings, history and legacy remain largely unknown to the public.

In June 2010, the G20 Summit was held in Toronto. Protests outside the event led to the arrests of over 1,000 people in just two days. Other large protests have taken place since this largest mass arrest in Canadian history, but what have we learned from it?

La doyenne de la Section de droit civil, Marie-Eve Sylvestre, a accueilli un record de 300 nouvelles étudiantes et nouveaux étudiants lors de la 71e Rentrée solennelle des cours le 4 septembre dernier. Soixante membres de la nouvelle cohorte sont originaires de l'Outaouais, également un sommet.

The Common Law Section is thrilled to welcome Professor Akinkugbe back as the Allan Rock Visiting Professor for the 2024-2025 academic year.

The Faculty of Law is pleased to announce the appointment of Gabriela Bolaños Vainstein as the 2024-25 Ian R. Kerr Fellow.

Professor Jeremy de Beer has been elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, distinguishing him as one of Canada’s most valued and impactful scholars.

The Civil Law Section is pleased to announce that Dr. Olha Chernovol, a postdoctoral researcher who came to uOttawa from Ukraine in 2022, has been elected to the Royal Society of Canada’s College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists.

Professor Jeremy de Beer, a Faculty member of the Centre for Law, Technology and Society and a Full Professor in Faculty of Law, Common Law Section at the University of Ottawa, has been elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, distinguishing him as one of Canada’s most valued and impactful scholars.

Law student Kate Winiarz is this year's recipient of the Impact Award of the University of Ottawa Centre for Law, Technology and Society.