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Wildlife mitigating measures no help for Ottawa’s freshwater turtles

Local turtles facing extinction within a decade due to urban growth, says uOttawa study.
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Dr. Katey Rayner earns honour as a leading scientist in blood research

Her team's innovative work is boosting patient care across Canada and deepening global knowledge.
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New research highlights importance of equity in education

A new study looks at the impact of learning environments on the academic success of racialized students. Compared to their peers, these students feel …
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Neurons in the brain
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Study opens new frontier for research into neurodevelopmental disorder

The new research from the Faculty of Medicine could pave a way for pharmacological interventions for a devastating brain abnormality.
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uOttawa's new Canada Research Chairs are driving innovation in health and sustainability

Three University of Ottawa professors have been awarded Canada Research Chairs (CRC) to support their work in postnatal neurogenesis, host-virus inter…
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Royal Society of Canada inductees: Dawn Stacey, Jackie Dawson, Lionel Briand, Sylvie Grosjean, Marceline Côté, Constance Crompton and Monnica Williams
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Impressive cohort of uOttawa researchers elected to the Royal Society of Canada in 2023

This year, seven University of Ottawa researchers from across five faculties are being recognized by the Royal Society of Canada (RSC) for their outst…
Oct 11

Graduate and Professional Studies Information Fair

Discover programs, meet faculty members, and gain valuable insights!

Oct 14

Gee-Gees Women’s Soccer team’s Pride Game

It’s campus Pride Week! Join us on October 14th to watch the Gee-Gees women’s soccer team take on TMU in their annual pride game.

Oct 19

uOttawa Career Fair - Fall edition

Meet with professionals and expand your network as student looking for a full-time job opportunity.

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Francophone research centre marks 65 years

As Franco-Ontarians prepare to commemorate their annual flag day across the province, the Centre de recherche sur les francophonies canadiennes (CRCCF…
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Professors Abdelhamid Sayari and Ebrahim Karimi
Faculty of Science

Two researchers from the University of Ottawa, Faculty of Science receive prestigious Royal Society of Canada medals

Medals of the Royal Society of Canada (RSC) are among the most prestigious recognitions bestowed upon Canadian researchers. The Faculty of Science is …
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9 Insta-worthy spots on campus

Our campus is full of great places to chill and chat. Why not snap the perfect Instagram photo while you’re there? Grab a friend and go check out thes…
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Athletics and recreation

Busy gym survival guide

You’ve probably realized the gym is extremely active. With so many people and the large variety of activities to choose from, it can be a bit intimida…
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Four student volunteers
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Help others as you help yourself

Volunteering comes with its share of advantages, and the results are rewarding for both the community and your career development. These students shar…
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Claude Quevillon Lacasse
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New prof brings passion for plurilingualism

The Faculty of Education welcomes Claude Quevillon Lacasse, new professor of language teaching in plurilingual and culturally diverse settings.
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François Larocque
Faculty of Law - Common Law Section

Professor François Larocque is continuing to innovate at the forefront of language rights research

In 2018, Professor François Larocque was awarded the first Canadian Francophonie Research Chair in Language Rights, a meaningful example of the Univer…
Faculty of Medicine
The Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College, Tanzania
Faculty of Medicine

uOttawa Medicine students in Tanzania: Global health, innovative teaching, and knowledge sharing

Thanks to a partnership agreement signed between the Faculty of Medicine and the Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College, students have a uni…
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Ambulance racing to emergency room
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Emergency department visits for substance use linked to higher risk of developing schizophrenia

People visiting the emergency department (ED) for substance use—particularly cannabis—are at high risk of developing schizophrenia, according to new r…
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Neurons in the brain
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Study opens new frontier for research into neurodevelopmental disorder

The new research from the Faculty of Medicine could pave a way for pharmacological interventions for a devastating brain abnormality.
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Professor Lynda Hubert Ta inset. Background is a mining landscape
Faculty of Law - Civil Law Section

Professor Lynda Hubert Ta examines the practice of biodiversity offsetting

Countries around the world are drafting policies on biodiversity offsets – the practice whereby corporations can compensate for environmental damage d…
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Flooded Ottawa River with illustration elements of tech and AI
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Rising waters, rising solutions: Redefining flood preparedness with AI

As Canada grapples with rampant wildfires during a summer of record-breaking heat, the looming threat of floods should not be underestimated. In fact,…
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Combining video games and university studies can lead to several careers

Who says that video games are just frivolous pastimes? Well, ten young gamers at the University of Ottawa have proven the opposite. These students, wh…
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Ottawa LRT train on tracks in winter
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LRT, REM, mass transit projects and their fuzzy reality

New research from uOttawa’s Telfer School of Management provides insight into managing public projects to deliver them on time, within budget and to e…
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Hubert Marleau: Prominent Canadian investment manager and Faculty of Social Sciences donor

Hubert Marleau (BASc ’67) has had a long and prolific career as an entrepreneur, investor, and economist. But his first investment deal was struck at …
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Vanessa Prinsen, Imane El Karafi, Rukyya Badreldin, and Caroline Cloutier
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Celebrating women in engineering

Four uOttawa Alumna from the Faculty of Engineering are sharing their experience since graduating university and are offering their best advice to cur…
Faculty of Medicine
Presentation of the Health Humanities Charter, signed on September 20, 2023
Faculty of Medicine

Innovation in teaching: the Faculty of Medicine elevates the role of the humanities in education

As part of the partnership between the Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1 and the University of Ottawa, the faculties of medicine from each school have …
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Claudette Commanda, Chancellor of uOttawa
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Claudette Commanda, a chancellor for all

In the final week of National Indigenous History Month, we present a video featuring parts of Claudette Commanda’s installation address.
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Arts & Human Rights: Conversing Multiplicities
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Arts & Human Rights: Conversing Multiplicities

From May 30 to June 8, 2023, HRREC members Oonagh Fitzgerald and Ramon Blanco-Barrera were the curators of the exhibition on Arts & Human Rights: Conv…
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Woman rolling joint on top of car steering wheel
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Commercialization of cannabis linked to increased traffic injuries

Annual rates of emergency department visits for cannabis-involved traffic injury increased by 475 percent over 13 years, according to a new study from…
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Students
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New research highlights importance of equity in education

A new study looks at the impact of learning environments on the academic success of racialized students. Compared to their peers, these students feel …
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Mental Health and Wellness: a collective responsibility

Mental health and wellness are a fundamental dimension of every aspect of campus culture.

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