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Stephen A. Jarislowsky.
In memoriam

Remembering Stephen A. Jarislowsky

The University of Ottawa mourns the passing of Stephen A. Jarislowsky, one of Canada’s most influential investors and philanthropists. Throughout his life, he was guided by a deep commitment to ethics, excellence and public service, and his philanthropy was a natural expression of those values. That commitment continues to enrich lives and strengthen institutions across Canada, including at the University of Ottawa.

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Faculty of Science

Mowing less, spraying smarter gives pollinators a boost

Roadsides may not look like wildlife habitat, but a few simple changes to how they are maintained could turn them into much better places for pollinat…
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Health

Study finds unexpected new target to treat autism symptoms

Researchers at The Ottawa Hospital and the University of Ottawa were able to reverse certain behavioural symptoms in a mouse model of autism by fixing…
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Faculty of Health Sciences

Supporting international students’ mental health after arrival

Going to university often brings excitement, new opportunities and new-found independence. But if you’re an international student, starting at a new u…

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Oct 15

Global Health Learning Network Event

Join us for our upcoming Global Health Learning Network event, where you’ll have a unique opportunity to meet global health experts.…

Oct 19

Mayoral Debate on Housing & Homelessness

Join the Alliance to End Homelessness Ottawa, the Faculty of Social Sciences (FSS), the Centre for Research on Educational and Community Services (CRE…

Oct 20

2026 Indigenous Justice Conference

The Department of Criminology, as well as the Committee for Decolonization and Indigenous Resurgence, are pleased to formally invite you to attend the…

Ni manàdjiyànànig kakina Anishinàbeg

Ni manàdjiyànànig Màmìwininì Anishinàbeg, ogog kà nàgadawàbandadjig iyo akì eko weshkad. Ako nongom egawìkàd kì mìgiwewàdj. Ni manàdjiyànànig kakina Anishinàbeg ondaje kaye ogog kakina eniyagizidjig enigokamigàg Kanadàng eji ondàpinangig endàwàdjin Odàwàng. Ninisidawinawànànig kenawendamòdjig kije kikenindamàwin; weshkinìgidjig kaye kejeyàdizidjig. Nigijeweninmànànig ogog kà nìgànì sòngideyedjig; weshkad, nongom; kaye àyànikàdj.

Indigenous Affirmation

We pay respect to the Algonquin people, who are the traditional guardians of this land. We acknowledge their longstanding relationship with this territory, which remains unceded. We pay respect to all Indigenous people in this region, from all nations across Canada, who call Ottawa home. We acknowledge the traditional knowledge keepers, both young and old. And we honour their courageous leaders: past, present, and future.