During the pandemic, new borders were created, nationalism emerged and a digital culture was established that was useful but threatening to those who were not prepared. However, this ordeal has brought to light the great strength of the Francophonie: solidarity in diversity. In this post-Covid era, the Groupe des Ambassadeurs Francophone suggest that we build on this strength to move the Francopho...
During the pandemic, new borders were created, nationalism emerged and a digital culture was established that was useful but threatening to those who were not prepared. However, this ordeal has brought to light the great strength of the Francophonie: solidarity in diversity. In this post-Covid era, ...
The latest report on French-language higher education called Sommet des États généraux sur le postsecondaire en contexte francophone minoritaire shows that Francophones who pursue their postsecondary studies in French are more likely to live and work in French, than those who choose English-language institutions. This reveals that it is urgent to extend French language programs to enable these you...
The latest report on French-language higher education called Sommet des États généraux sur le postsecondaire en contexte francophone minoritaire shows that Francophones who pursue their postsecondary studies in French are more likely to live and work in French, than those who choose English-language...
As Ottawa is getting prepared for President Joe Biden’s first visit in-person later this month, U.S. Ambassador David L. Cohen met with the university community to reiterate that Canada and the United States can only work together in friendship and collaboration. Cohen met with the university community to remind them that friendship and collaboration are the foundation of the Canada-U.S. leadershi...
As Ottawa is getting prepared for President Joe Biden’s first visit in-person later this month, U.S. Ambassador David L. Cohen met with the university community to reiterate that Canada and the United States can only work together in friendship and collaboration. Cohen met with the university commun...
We are pleased to welcome Gisèle Yasmeen as Associate Vice-President, International as of February 2nd at the Office of the Vice-President, International and Francophonie.
We are pleased to welcome Gisèle Yasmeen as Associate Vice-President, International as of February 2nd at the Office of the Vice-President, International and Francophonie.
After more than two years of restrictions, of the Réseau des Chaires Senghor de la Francophonie (RICSF) brought together the French-speaking scientific community from October 11 to 13 for the scientific conference and the 2022 annual general meeting.
After more than two years of restrictions, of the Réseau des Chaires Senghor de la Francophonie (RICSF) brought together the French-speaking scientific community from October 11 to 13 for the scientific conference and the 2022 annual general meeting.
The University of Ottawa is laying the foundations for a new strategic and equal relationship with Africa that would help develop and retain the next generation of African leaders and facilitate higher education policy and research.
The University of Ottawa is laying the foundations for a new strategic and equal relationship with Africa that would help develop and retain the next generation of African leaders and facilitate higher education policy and research.
Dear members of the University community,
The University is currently going through troubling times. Many of you are understandably bewildered and I feel it is important to remind you today of the fundamental values that are central to our institution’s mission and to reiterate the role that La Francophonie plays in our very existence.
Over the past ...
Dear members of the University community,
The University is currently going through troubling times. Many of you are understandably bewildered and I feel it is important to remind you today of the fundamental values that are central to our institution’s...
What region are you from within the Canadian Francophonie?
I was born and raised in Sudbury, in a loving and attentive family. Early on, I knew that I was different from the other children in my neighbourhood. Every summer, we would travel by train or car to St-François-de-Madawaska, my dad’s hometown in New Brunswick’s Brayon community. My mother’s f...
What region are you from within the Canadian Francophonie?
I was born and raised in Sudbury, in a loving and attentive family. Early on, I knew that I was different from the other children in my neighbourhood. Every summer, we would travel by train or c...