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Psychotherapists awaits for students
Jan 15 to Mar 26

KORSA Therapeutic Program

Learn how to face mental health challenges, like stress, anxiety, burnout, and more.

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Jan 31 to Feb 20

uoTalent: Auditions!

Get ready to witness the incredible talent of the uOttawa community! uoTalent, brought to you by CHUO 89.1 FM in partnership with Privv, the Universit…

Afro-Caribbean Food
Feb 3 to Feb 7

Celebrating cultural diversity: Community food distribution

Celebrate cultural diversity and honour the contributions of African and Caribbean communities. Don’t miss this free warm and flavourful experience! …

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February 12: Register for intramural tournaments

Heads up! Registration opens February 12 for volleyball, dodgeball and basketball intramural tournaments. Volleyball and dodgeball games will take place March 2, with basketball games March 14.

February 12 to March 12: Discover new self-directed courses

In a groundbreaking initiative, you could earn course credits this summer for working independently on projects you design yourself. The first in a series of information sessions takes place February 12. Register now to find out more.

February 20: Francophone graduate students: Apply to attend ComSciCon-QC

You have until February 20 to apply for one of 50 spots available at ComSciCon-QC, a prestigious conference on scholarly communication taking place in Montreal June 6 to June 8. This free event will feature professional development workshops.

Until February 27: Register for a French dictation competition

Test your knowledge of French and get a chance to win prizes, including a pair of round-trip airline tickets to a Francophone destination. Register to compete in the 2025 Dictée P.G.L. de la Francophonie, read by Pierre-Olivier Zappa of TVA Nouvelles.

From January 10 to February 28: Become a Peer Wellness Program volunteer

Volunteer as a peer wellness educator to help your peers make informed decisions about their health and wellness. Earn hours for your Co-curricular Record, meet other students, enjoy a flexible schedule and contribute to a culture of wellness. Apply starting January 10 to start in August 2025. 

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Gain hands-on experience as a volunteer

Contribute to positive change as you gain job skills in your field of study and strengthen your resumé. Volunteer opportunities this winter term include tutoring, helping people with dementia or experiencing homelessness, taking part in the Outaouais Film Festival and more.
Discover featured volunteer opportunities

Student voices

Read about all the amazing things that students like you are achieving, experiencing and enjoying as they study at the University of Ottawa. Discover why this is truly the place for open minds and brighter futures.

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Emma Guzzo waves a Scottish flag. Roxane Akakpo poses by a wall in the French countryside.
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What we learned on our international exchange

If you’re looking for personal growth, exposure to different cultures and career-boosting life skills, going on an international exchange is just the …
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Accepting a helping hand

Second-year arts student Amélie Bouthillier describes how reaching out for help when she was struggling with her courses led to her discovering she ha…
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A group of five students from International House wearing soccer shirts during the Africa Cup of Nations.
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Inside International House

Guest contributor to The Gee, Anaïs Rezaique, who is a fourth-year student in international development and globalization, and has been International …

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