As president and vice-chancellor of the University of Ottawa, I am delighted to share with you my annual report for 2022-2023 which showcases some of the remarkable work that was accomplished across our campus. Read the executive summary below or download the full report. Enjoy!
uOttawa at a glance
47K
Students
432 M$
Awarded in research
275K
Alumni
Looking ahead after 175 years
“As a top global research-intensive university, we continue to launch new ventures to strengthen teaching and research in many fields, such as health care and medical science.”
Jacques Frémont, President and Vice-Chancellor
Transformative research
Our researchers are constantly innovating and exploring in state-of-the-art facilities. Their work propels our society forward in various fields, including health care, education, artificial intelligence, law, technology, photonics, climate change, public policy and social justice.
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Faculty of Medicine
Faculty of Medicine
Meeting medicine’s 21st century challenges: uOttawa’s bold new research centre taking shape
At uOttawa, we have a vision to enhance our competitive edge in medical research.
Faculty of Medicine
Faculty of Medicine
With biggest grant in its history, uOttawa launching a world-first vision to transform brain-heart health
In Canada alone, one person dies from heart disease, stroke or vascular cognitive impairment every five minutes. With this investment, the goal is not…
Faculty of Law - Common Law Section
Faculty of Law - Common Law Section
Women and Water: Professor Aimée Craft seeks to advance Indigenous water governance
In an era of water scarcity and resource disputes, responsibilities relating to lands and waters must be better understood. Indigenous laws are a crit…
Faculty of Law - Common Law Section
Faculty of Law - Common Law Section
Professor Vanessa MacDonnell co-leads major $1.7 million international project on constitutional law
While a country’s written constitution is commonly understood as its most important rule book, a close look at many constitutional democracies around …
Media
Media
Study shows gaps in research on cancers affecting Canada’s Black communities
The University of Ottawa’s Interdisciplinary Centre for Black Health (ICBH) has noted large gaps in research on types of cancer affecting Canadian Bla…
Research
Research
Unlocking insights through high-precision data: How this uOttawa core facility is fuelling health and wellness research
To meet the growing demand for mental health and well-being support, there’s a pressing need to develop and expand resources and support systems. Unde…
Student experience
When you choose the University of Ottawa, you are choosing an inclusive learning environment. Our unique uOCompetencies initiative, our current programs and our alumni network prepare our students to succeed in the job market, to enrich our society and, finally, to participate fully in a sustainable future.
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Career and experiential learning
Career and experiential learning
Black aspiring physicians: Practising medicine and being a role model
The Association of Black Aspiring Physicians (ABAP) is a uOttawa club that aims to better represent Blacks in medicine.
Gazette
Gazette
Student creativity and innovation shine at Maker Jam
The Maker Jam Challenge is an event combining student innovation and creativity. Nearly 100 students attended this year’s edition on the University of…
Media
Media
Designing the future: new engineering program at uOttawa to address gaps in technology job market
The University of Ottawa recently added a new experiential learning program to train the next wave of technology workers in A.I. (Artificial Intellige…
Faculty of Engineering
Faculty of Engineering
U7+ Student Challenge on Addressing Sustainable Development Goals hosted by uOttawa
The U7+ Alliance of Universities created the U7+ Student Challenge in 2022 to allow students to collaborate, research, and propose solutions to a loca…
Media
Media
uOttawa and City of Ottawa join forces to encourage student-civic collaboration with launch of CityStudio Ottawa
The University of Ottawa's Community Engagement and Employability Team and Faculty of Medicine join City of Ottawa in initiative to improve citizen he…
The Francophonie
In light of its Francophone roots and bilingual nature, the University of Ottawa is naturally a top choice for postsecondary education for members of Francophone communities in Canada and abroad.
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Research
Research
French-language research centre boosts connection with Canada’s francophones
As its 65th anniversary approaches, the Centre de recherche en civilisation canadienne-française (CRCCF), the oldest research centre studying the lite…
International and Francophonie
International and Francophonie
The Francophonie of the future must be a primary tool for cooperation
During the pandemic, new borders were created, nationalism emerged and a digital culture was established that was useful but threatening to those who …
Gazette
Gazette
University of Ottawa's Faculty of Medicine welcomes first cohort in pharmacy program
This fall, the Faculty of Medicine is launching its new undergraduate doctor of pharmacy program, taught solely in French. For the first time, Francop…
Faculty of Health Sciences
Faculty of Health Sciences
Striving for equity in health care
“Bonjour, hello!” Two simple, welcoming words can make all the difference at a medical appointment, but is that all there is to the active offer of Fr…
Research
Research
Francophone Mobility Chairs program hosts leading French-language researchers at uOttawa
Four new Francophone Mobility Chairs have been established to enrich the Collège des chaires de recherche sur le monde francophone (CCRMF) program, ad…
Media
Media
A historic investment of $34.7M to bolster French-taught programs at the University of Ottawa
Thanks to a historic investment, this fall, uOttawa will be expanding its range of programs taught in French, namely in science and engineering discip…
Agents of change
Putting knowledge, expertise, inventiveness and skills to good use, and exceeding expectations, are the qualities inherent in our change leaders, who are determined to help improve the well-being of members of our society.
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Faculty of Social Sciences
Faculty of Social Sciences
Karine Coen-Sanchez receives 2023 SWAAC Student Award in Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
We are thrilled to announce that Karine Coen-Sanchez has been selected as the recipient of the 2023 SWAAC Award. This prestigious award includes a cas…
Faculty of Medicine
Faculty of Medicine
Dr. Natasha Kekre wins national recognition for early career success
Dr. Kekre's early-career work has secured millions in funding and led to numerous peer-reviewed publications as she’s helped advance the immunotherapy…
Faculty of Arts
Faculty of Arts
Innovation for inclusion: Theatre department finds solutions
Amélie Mercier is a second-year theatre student at the University of Ottawa. Born deaf, she’s worn cochlear implants from a young age. As part of her …
Media
Media
Claudette Commanda channels the past as she embarks on journey as University of Ottawa’s 1st Indigenous Chancellor
Claudette Commanda, an Algonquin Anishinaabe from the Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg First Nation, is the university’s 15th chancellor with roots that run d…
Faculty of Medicine
Faculty of Medicine
Exceptional alumnus of the Faculty of Medicine wins Governor General’s Gold Medal
At uOttawa, Dr. Faizan Khan was a standout graduate student in Epidemiology who earned his PhD last year.
Media
Media
Desjardins partners with uOttawa to elevate the student experience at uOttawa
Over the years, the Desjardins Group has had a measurable impact on students, faculty members and alumni at the University of Ottawa (uOttawa) through…
A mindset for impact
We are a locally-and globally-minded university, dedicated to fostering international collaboration, diverse cultural experiences and a curriculum that mirrors our interconnected world.
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Sustainability
Sustainability
The University of Ottawa: Leading the Way in Campus Waste Reduction
In the North American Campus Race to Zero Waste, the University of Ottawa has claimed the top spot in waste diversion for large campuses! We also rank…
International and Francophonie
International and Francophonie
uOttawa strengthening Higher Education and Research Capacity in Africa
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 …
Media
Media
The Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict and the University of Ottawa sign a partnership to fight sexual violence in conflict
Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict, Pramila Patten, the President and Vice-Chancellor of the University…
Media
Media
New Research Chair in Gay Men’s Health aims to break down barriers to care
Dr. Paul MacPherson has just been named Clinical Research Chair in Gay Men’s Health, a new academic role at the Faculty of Medicine and The Ottawa Hos…
Research
Research
CFI to fund the creation of a unique lab to research Indigenous knowledge and well-being
Professor Tricia McGuire-Adams of the University of Ottawa’s Faculty of Education has received $511,380 in funding from the Canadian Foundation for In…
Seeding the change
“Transformation is not just about change. It is about sowing seeds in an environment to build and foster even greater change for the future.”
Claudette Commanda
— Chancellor
