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Distressing levels of workplace violence in Ontario schools
• Incidence of students punching, biting, kicking, and throwing things at their teachers and educational assistants has increased exponentially says u…
Social media influencers play expanding role in election campaigns despite ethical concerns
- Political campaigns are embracing online creators to reach younger voters
- Blurring of lines between political actors and influencers can lead to…
- Blurring of lines between political actors and influencers can lead to…
Cold plunges actually change your cells, uOttawa study finds
Ever wondered what happens to your body when you take those trendy ice baths? Scientists at the University of Ottawa just found out, and it's pretty f…
RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
15 Canada Research Chairs to boost innovation at uOttawa around science and soc…
The University of Ottawa is furthering research excellence through 15 new and renewed Canada Research Chairs (CRCs) addressing a broad range of global…
Sustainability
Sustainability
uOttawa climbs in QS Sustainability Rankings
The University of Ottawa continues to shine as a leader in sustainability, as highlighted in the QS World University Sustainability Rankings 2025. Thi…
RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Paul Corkum awarded the American Physical Society’s 2025 APS Medal for Exceptio…
Professor Paul Corkum, a physics researcher at the University of Ottawa best known for his pioneering contributions to attosecond science, has been aw…
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Faculty of Engineering
Faculty of Engineering
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Crossing Boundaries Symposium
Mobilizing STEAM to tackle climate change—be part of a bold, interdisciplinary gathering driving real climate action of 200 scientists, engineers, art…
OLBI
OLBI
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Carrefour francophone : savoirs et pratiques
From May 12 to 13, 2025, the Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute (OLBI), in partnership with the Fédération internationale des professeurs d…
CCERBAL 2025 Conference
CCERBAL 2025 Conference
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CCERBAL 2025 Conference: Bilingualism and multilingualism
The focus of the CCERBAL 2025 Conference will be on conceptual, empirical, and practice-based contributions on language and technology, Indigenous lan…
The Conversation
The Conversation
Social media influencers blur the lines between political content and campaigni…
Our recent report, Influencers and Elections: The many roles that content creators play in elections, looks at the blurred lines between influencers and advertisers, celebrity endorsers, campaign volunteers, media outlets, data brokers, journalists and lobbyists, and the impact this can have on election outcomes, writes Elizabeth Dubois.
The Conversation
The Conversation
“He’s crazy!” Here’s what we lose when we pathologize politics
Some analysts are taking the Trump administration’s “shock and awe” approach to governance seriously. Others simply claim that the president of the United States is crazy. This characterization is both violent and simplistic, writes Éléonore Paré from the Faculty of Social Sciences.
The Conversation
The Conversation
Activists living in exile could strengthen Canada’s democracy — if given the ri…
As Canada faces growing challenges and uncertainty, they represent a tremendous potential asset to help Canada defend democracy and promote sustainable peace and development, writes John Packer from the Human Rights Research and Education Centre.