Equity, Diversity and Inclusive Excellence

At uOttawa, you belong!

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We’re committed to equity, diversity, and inclusive excellence, creating a campus where everyone feels respected, valued, and supported. Find out more about our vision, action plan, community and resources.

At a glance

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Vice-Provost, Equity, Diversity and Inclusive Excellence

Learn more about our mandate, the Vice-Provost and our team.

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Policies, reports and guidelines

Learn more about our key policies and guidelines.

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Community

Learn more about our EDIE community, connections, groups, and ways to get involved.

Get involved!

Help us advance Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion at uOttawa! Participate in upcoming EDI events, share your ideas, or explore opportunities such as co-op placements and collaborative projects. Your voice and contributions make a difference in creating a more inclusive campus.

News and stories

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From left to right: Malinda Smith (associate vice-president research (equity, diversity and inclusion) at the University of Calgary), Marie-Eve Sylvestre (president and vice-chancellor of the University of Ottawa), Wisdom Tettey (president and vice-chancellor of Carleton University), John Ariyo (executive director, Scarborough Charter Secretariat).

Scarborough Charter forum: Advancing Black inclusion in higher education

Five years after adopting the Scarborough Charter on anti-Black racism and Black inclusion, the University of Ottawa and Carleton University, in partnership with the charter secretariat, hosted the Inter-Institutional Forum of the Scarborough Charter.
Five years after adopting the Scarborough Charter on anti-Black racism and Black inclusion, the University of Ottawa and Carleton University, in partnership with the charter secretariat, hosted the Inter-Institutional Forum of the Scarborough Charter.

May 28, 2026
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Insights from the AI Symposium: Building inclusive, transparent and innovative AI

Artificial intelligence has rapidly woven itself into the fabric of our daily lives, influencing how we learn, heal, create and govern. This disruptive technology cannot be tackled in silos — it demands collaboration across disciplines to ensure responsible implementation that doesn’t worsen inequality, harm the environment or erode critical thinking.
Artificial intelligence has rapidly woven itself into the fabric of our daily lives, influencing how we learn, heal, create and govern. This disruptive technology cannot be tackled in silos — it demands collaboration across disciplines to ensure responsible implementation that doesn’t worsen inequality, harm the environment or erode critical thinking.

January 5, 2026

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Equity, Diversity and Inclusive Excellence

Jock Turcot University Centre (UCU), 301B
85 University Private
Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5

Reception: 613-562-5800 ext. 0179

Email: [email protected]

Hours of operation

September 1 to May 31: 
Monday to Friday: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

June 1 to August 31:
Monday to Friday: 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Please note that the University of Ottawa offices are closed during statutory holidays and during the winter break. Visit the Important academic dates and deadlines page for more information.