Osgoode’s 2025 Research Celebration recognized a standout year of scholarly achievement, renewed collaboration, and global impact.
“This year has truly been about rebuilding and revitalizing our research culture,” said Associate Dean Research & Institutional Relations Carys Craig. “We’ve seen an incredible level of engagement, which speaks to the strength of Osgoode’s scholarly community.”
A highlight of the celebration was the Faculty Research Panel, which featured recently promoted faculty members reflecting on their work in connection with the day’s theme, Legal Research in Changing Times.
- Associate Professor Emily Kidd White spoke about her work on law and emotion, including themes from her upcoming book.
- Professor Dayna Scott addressed sustainable infrastructure and Indigenous jurisdiction.
- Professor Sara Slinn discussed labour law and access to justice, particularly for gig workers.
- Professor Valerio De Stefano explored the digital transformation of work and its impact on workers’ rights.
- Professor Carys Craig reflected on her work on copyright law and technology, feminist legal theory, and gender justice.
Chief Law Librarian Yemisi Dina highlighted Osgoode’s growing international presence, with the school now placed 15th in the SSRN International Law Schools rankings, 63rd in the Times Higher Education 2025 World University Rankings for Law, and with the Osgoode Digital Commons boasting over three-quarters of a million downloads over the past year alone. Graduate Program Director Susan Drummond emphasized the significance of graduate research to Osgoode’s research culture, noting the impressive range of high-impact projects, prestigious scholarships, and global academic placements achieved by Osgoode’s research-stream graduate students.
Looking ahead, the Research Celebration reaffirmed Osgoode’s commitment to innovative research that advances legal understanding, informs public policy, and addresses critical challenges both locally and globally.