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New research from uOttawa-led team takes aim at limiting progression of breast cancer
Collaborative research sheds light on the mysteries of mitochondrial dynamics and its likely role in the metastatic progression of breast cancer
Media
Media
Psychedelic use linked to increased risk of schizophrenia: study
Individuals with emergency department visits involving hallucinogen use are at high risk of developing schizophrenia, according to a new study from re…
Media
Media
The gold standard: uOttawa researchers revolutionize cardiology imaging using gold nanoparticles
Researchers at the University of Ottawa have made a breakthrough in heart disease diagnostics. They have developed a new type of contrast agent for a …
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…
RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
uOttawa, CHEO, CHEO Research Institute and OPH team up to extend wastewater mon…
During the pandemic, wastewater monitoring was an innovative solution that allowed us to better monitor COVID-19 levels in our community. To better un…
MEDIA
MEDIA
The search for the earliest traces of life on Earth
A team of uOttawa researchers explores carbon in 3.9-billion-year-old Canadian rocks and enhances our understanding of how early biomass transformed o…
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Faculty of Education
Faculty of Education
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Nov 28
Climate Change Education Week
The University of Ottawa is committed to being a leader in the fight against climate change. Education is one of the most powerful drivers in helping …
Climate change
Climate change
Nov 21
Panel: Innovative technologies to address climate change
uOttawa Innovates panel discussion on innovative technologies to address climate change.
Media Calendar
Media Calendar
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Dec 31
University of Ottawa Media event calendar - 2024
Here are highlights of the events taking place at the University of Ottawa:
CBC
CBC
Swifties from P.E.I. still eager to attend London concert after plot against Vi…
"They attract the attention of people who are either direct members of or sympathetic to… terror organizations," said Michael Kemper, an associate professor in the Department of Criminology at the University of Ottawa, in an interview with CBC's Island Morning.
NPR
NPR
What does the future of hostage diplomacy look like?
"Unfortunately, the fact that Canada could only get 70 states to endorse it really shows that there's 120 other states that have not endorsed this. So that's unclear whether this adds anything to the international obligations or will change anything in fact," says John Packer, a professor of international law at the University of Ottawa.
The Conversation
The Conversation
The Olympic Esports Games will be held in 2025. Here’s everything you need to k…
Faculty of Law Professor Thomas Burelli deciphers the implications of the IOC's decision for this event, which is distinct from the traditional Olympic Games and will take place in Saudi Arabia from 2025 to 2037, opens the Olympic doors to a host of new competitive disciplines, most of which are still unknown to the public.
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