Radical Readers Welcomes Najla Saïd

Wednesday, 25 November 2009 Radical Readers will welcome actor and playwright Najla Saïd on Monday, November 30, 2009 in the Senate Room of Tabaret Hall (TBT 083), from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. Read more...

Secretariat of the IUCN Academy Receives $240,000 Law Foundation of Ontario Grant

Friday, 20 November 2009 The Secretariat of the IUCN Academy of Environmental Law has received a grant of $240,000 over 3 years from the Law Foundation of Ontario for its project entitled, “Building Capacity in Global Environmental Law.” Read more...

Prof. Michael Geist Addresses Television Fee-for-Carriage Debate on The Agenda

Friday, 20 November 2009 Professor Michael Geist appeared on TVO’s The Agenda with Steve Paikin on November 12, 2009 to discuss the debate between cable companies and television broadcasters over new fees for program distribution. Read more...

Workshop and Public Meeting on Human Rights in the Canadian Mining Sector

Thursday, 19 November 2009 On November 20, 2009, professors Lynda Collins and Penelope Simons will host an interdisciplinary workshop for select academic experts to explore the human rights impacts of Canadian mining.  A public meeting will follow on November 21. Read more...

6 Common Law Professors to Perform at “So You Think You Can Teach”

Monday, 16 November 2009 On Friday, November 13, 2009, six professors will perform their best five-minute lecture at the law school’s production of “So You Think You Can Teach,” being held in the Gowlings Moot Court (FTX 147) from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.  Read more...

Secretariat of IUCN Academy of Environmental Law Receives $2 Million Endowment Fund

Friday, 13 November 2009 The Secretariat of the IUCN Academy of Environmental Law, hosted by the Faculty of Law at the University of Ottawa, has received an anonymous donation of $1 million which is being matched by the University of Ottawa. Read more...

25@25 Contest: Canada’s Future with Asia

Friday, 13 November 2009 The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada has launched a contest entitled 25at25, asking Canadians from ages 18 to 35 to create a video sharing their visions of Canada’s future with Asia.  The Foundation will team with the Faculty of Law and EDGE Network to host an Interactive Lunch Workshop on November 13, 2009 in Ottawa. Read more...

Prof. Dodek Comments on Preponderance of Lawyers in Politics

Thursday, 12 November 2009 Professor Adam Dodek was quoted in a recent Canadian Press article by Sunny Freeman about the preponderance of lawyers in Canadian politics and elected positions around the world. Read more...

Prof. Geist Discusses Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement on CBC’s “As It Happens”

Tuesday, 10 November 2009 Professor Michael Geist was heard on CBC Radio One’s “As It Happens” on November 6, 2009 discussing the international Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA), and the risks it poses to Canadians. Read more...