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uOttawa physicists make laser cast a shadow
In a recent study, researchers from the University of Ottawa have demonstrated a remarkable new phenomenon: a laser beam casting a visible shadow.
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The University of Ottawa and Shoppers Drug Mart announce multi-year partnership, new Pharmacy Care Clinic on campus
New space will enhance access to healthcare services, offer learning opportunities for the university’s health sciences and pharmacy students
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Language comprehension impacts medical prescriptions for Ontario's long-term care Francophone, Allophone residents
Findings highlight importance of a workforce delivering culturally and linguistically concordant care to avoid inappropriate prescribing of antipsycho…
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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Media Calendar
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uOttawa event calendar – December 2-6, 2024
Here are highlights of the events taking place at the University of Ottawa from December 2 to 6, 2024:
Lecture
Lecture
Dec 3
Politicizing Sisterhood: From Homosocial Space to National Emancipation in Nine…
Join us for a thought-provoking lecture by Natalie Cornett. Drawing on insights from her latest book, The Politics of Love: Gender and Nation in Ninet…
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
Jan 17
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Jan 19
Empowering Creativity and Technology: uOttaHack 2025 to Inspire Next-Generation…
Ottawa's Premier Hackathon Returns Bigger Than Ever
The Conversation
The Conversation
Using the notwithstanding clause to evict the homeless shows the limits of muni…
"Invoking the clause would override the homeless population’s rights to “life, liberty, and security” of the person, and potentially other rights," writes Steve Lorteau ofthe Faculty of Law.
The Conversation
The Conversation
Want to build healthier cities? Make room for bird and tree diversity
"Research is showing that spending time in nature surrounded by plants and wildlife can also contribute to preventing and treating mental illness," writes Stephanie Prince Ware, a Senior Research Scientist and Adjunct professor.
The Conversation
The Conversation
The Supreme Court of Canada is wrong to refuse to translate its pre-1970 decisi…
Faculty of Law professors Yan Campagnolo, François Larocque and Lawrence David do not find the reasons particularly convincing.