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Ending the Drought: Ottawa’s Medical Research Community Welcomes Long-Awaited Wet Lab Facilities

Most people only think about their metabolism when their pants get too tight, blaming weight gain on their metabolism slowing down.
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The University of Ottawa’s new Advanced Medical Research Centre will accelerate discovery and new treatments

The rapid development and deployment of vaccines during the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the critical role of research in creating lifesaving medical…
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If you build it, they will stay: Ending Ottawa’s biotech brain drain

Ottawa has earned its global reputation as a vibrant city for medical research and innovation. But if it wants to keep its intellectual capital in the…
Faculty of Medicine
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Faculty of Medicine

Success fueling success: One-of-a-kind uOttawa institute marks 25 years of groundbreaking neuromuscular research

For the last 25 years, the Éric Poulin Centre for Neuromuscular Disease (CNMD) has flourished as an interdisciplinary hub of cutting-edge science, evo…
Faculty of Education
Eric Dionne
Faculty of Education

Eric Dionne earns French-language publication award for research in edumetrics

Professor Eric Dionne from the University of Ottawa’s Faculty of Education and co-editor Sébastien Béland from the University of Montréal, have been a…
Centre for Law, Technology and Society
Castets Renard, Céline
Centre for Law, Technology and Society

Céline Castets-Renard awarded Canada Research Chair in International and Comparative Law of AI

A renowned academic on the legal dimensions of artificial intelligence, Dr. Céline Castets-Renard has been awarded a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in I…
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Language comprehension impacts medical prescriptions for Ontario's long-term care Francophone, Allophone residents

Findings highlight importance of a workforce delivering culturally and linguistically concordant care to avoid inappropriate prescribing of antipsycho…
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Media

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
Faculty of Health Sciences
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Faculty of Health Sciences

When chronic pain meets chronic loneliness

According to Statistics Canada, one in five people will experience chronic pain in their lifetime, representing 7.6 million people in Canada. Yet peop…
Dec 10

Building International Research Networks: Opportunities and Challenges

Join us for the next event in our Research Conversations Series entitled “Building International Research Networks: Opportunities and Challenges” with…

Jan 6 to Jan 10

Winter Welcome Week information booth

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Feb 12

Interprofessional Health-Care Networking

Networking with professionals in the health care industry.

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Gazette

The INNOVA Space: Where educational and technological innovation comes to life

Imagine a space where technology transforms learning and collaboration into immersive, captivating experiences. The INNOVA Space, located in the heart…
Office of the Chief Risk Officer
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Office of the Chief Risk Officer

NMR Facility Management Team named Health and Safety Leader for September 2024

We’re delighted to announce that the Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) facility management team has been named the Health and Safety Leader for Septemb…
Office of the Chief Risk Officer
OHS 2024
Office of the Chief Risk Officer

University of Ottawa recognized by OHS Canada for excellence in workplace safety

We are thrilled to announce that the Occupational Health and Safety team has once again been recognized by OHS Canada for excellence in workplace safe…
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Student affairs
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Student affairs

17 tips for exam success

It’s getting real. As exams approach, here’s your ultimate list of the best, evidence-based advice and support available to University of Ottawa stude…
Student affairs
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Student affairs

Best study spots: A complete guide

It’s time to hit the books and get ready to ace those exams. Whether you’re looking to organize a complete study schedule with classmates, or just nee…
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Michelle Lalonde
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New research chair aims to empower Ontario’s francophone nurses and address workforce challenges

The University of Ottawa/Institut du Savoir Montfort Joint Chair on the Health of Francophones in Ontario is breaking new ground with the appointment …
Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute
Members of OLBI and FPIF together following the ratification.
Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute

Call for workshop proposals: Carrefour et mobilités francophones

Carrefour et mobilités francophones, is an event organised by the Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute (OLBI) of the University of Ottawa and…
International and Francophonie
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International and Francophonie

Between tradition and innovation: The Franco-Ontarian flag will be turning 50

On September 25, the Franco-Ontarian community gathered to celebrate its pride, resilience and culture with a full day of inspiring activities in a pr…
Faculty of Medicine
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Faculty of Medicine

Outstanding learners and teachers applauded at Awards in Education ceremony

On November 28, students and faculty members were honoured for outstanding academic achievements.
Faculty of Medicine
2024 Awards & Recognition Gala
Faculty of Medicine

Gala 2024: Celebrating Excellence and Looking Ahead

At Canada's National Arts Centre, a venue renowned for its vibrant expression of live art, the Faculty of Medicine hosted its 2024 Awards and Recognit…
Media
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Dr. Paul C. Hébert appointed new President of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research

Faculty of Medicine Professor Dr. Paul C. Hébert will serve as the President of the CIHR for a five-year term, effective January 2, 2025.
Faculty of Education
Béatrice Crettenand Pecorini
Faculty of Education

Digital narrative gerontology: Wellbeing through storytelling in the later years

What is digital narrative gerontology? It’s based on a simple idea: bring two people together from different generations and combine the power of stor…
Faculty of Engineering
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Faculty of Engineering

Five reasons to partner with uOttawa’s Faculty of Engineering

In today’s fast-paced business landscape, companies have much to gain by partnering with university departments. Among these, the Faculty of Engineeri…
Student experience
Collage of ten uOttawa student winners of 21Under21 awards.
Student experience

Ten uOttawa students shine at “21 Under 21” awards

Ten uOttawa students are among 21 inspiring young trailblazers to be recognized by Youth Ottawa’s 21 Under 21 Awards for showing “remarkable initiativ…
Telfer School of Management
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Telfer School of Management

Combining artificial intelligence and health analytics to transform health syst…

Christopher Sun, assistant professor at the Telfer School of Management and scientist at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute, has been awarded th…
Telfer School of Management
How Much Does Mental Health Impact Family Enterprises? Significantly (but we don't know exactly how much - YET). A new research partnership aims to change that...
Telfer School of Management

New Global Partnership to Study Mental Health and Implications on Business Fami…

The Family Enterprise Legacy Institute (FELI) at the Telfer School of Management, University of Ottawa, and the Global Family Business Center (GFBC) a…
Telfer School of Management
Professor Micelotta presenting to Telfer Executive MBA candidates
Telfer School of Management

Aligning theory and practice through research and teaching

Evelyn Micelotta is dedicated to delivering a transformative learning experience for her Executive MBA candidates by aligning theory and practice.
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Gazette

Celebrating Indigenous Art in the Heart of Tabaret Hall

The Rotunda in Tabaret Hall has always been a central symbol of academic and administrative life at the University of Ottawa. But today, the space hol…
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Gazette

Comédie des Deux Rives brings 50-year-old Franco-Ontarian play “Lavalléville” to life

The University of Ottawa’s Comédie des Deux Rives company brings together students of different disciplines for an outstanding theatre adventure.
Faculty of Arts
Open house
Centre for Law, Technology and Society
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Centre for Law, Technology and Society

The Canadian Bar Association releases an AI ethics toolkit led by Karen Eltis

Professor Karen Eltis played a key role in the development of the “Ethics of Artificial Intelligence for the Legal Practitioner” toolkit released by t…
Centre for Law, Technology and Society
AI and Justice
Centre for Law, Technology and Society

Canadian Judicial Council releases new guidelines on AI use in Canadian courts co-authored by Karen Eltis

Prof. Karen Eltis has co-authored the Canadian Judicial Council’s new Artificial Intelligence Guidelines addressing the ethical considerations, opport…
Faculty of Social Sciences
From left to right: Vicky Barham, Minister Cuerpo, Jacques Frémont, and Alfredo Martínez
Faculty of Social Sciences

Minister Cuerpo engages with students on strategic and economic autonomy

On October 21, the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Ottawa welcomed Spain's Minister of Economic Affairs, Cuerpo, for an insightful dis…

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