At the pandemic’s outset, uOttawa researcher Michael Organ was approached by Toronto Research Chemicals (TRC) to create a flow reactor that manufactures a key molecule used to prepare PCR test kits to diagnose COVID-19. Billions of tests have since been performed around the world thanks to his flow reactor technology.
At the pandemic’s outset, uOttawa researcher Michael Organ was approached by Toronto Research Chemicals (TRC) to create a flow reactor that manufactures a key molecule used to prepare PCR test kits to diagnose COVID-19. Billions of tests have since been performed around the world thanks to his flow...
The summer of 2008, a small group of three volunteers helped collect items left behind by students as they moved out of uOttawa residences at the end of the academic year. Over the summer, the Office of Campus Sustainability helped organize and clean all the donations so that they could be given, for free, to the students. And so, the Free Store was born.
Now the Free Store is celebrating 15 y...
The summer of 2008, a small group of three volunteers helped collect items left behind by students as they moved out of uOttawa residences at the end of the academic year. Over the summer, the Office of Campus Sustainability helped organize and clean all the donations so that they could be given, fo...
From time to time, the Faculty of Social Sciences takes the opportunity to recognize a special student who stands out amongst the rest by sharing a student spotlight. Today, we are shining that spotlight on Raouf Farrah, one of our most exceptional students.
From time to time, the Faculty of Social Sciences takes the opportunity to recognize a special student who stands out amongst the rest by sharing a student spotlight. Today, we are shining that spotlight on Raouf Farrah, one of our most exceptional students.
With the Mois de la Francophonie well underway on campus, the University of Ottawa is continuing to strengthen collaborations with its strategic partners in France.
With the Mois de la Francophonie well underway on campus, the University of Ottawa is continuing to strengthen collaborations with its strategic partners in France.
Ericsson Canada today announced with the University of Ottawa it has established a new Quantum research hub in Montreal as part of its cutting-edge global quantum research agenda.
Ericsson Canada today announced with the University of Ottawa it has established a new Quantum research hub in Montreal as part of its cutting-edge global quantum research agenda.
Mr. Rovinescu (LLB ’80) is passionate about the University and its future. As Chancellor, he inspired students to take risks and give back to their communities. As honorary chair of the campaign, he will continue to help nurture the next generation of changemakers and support transformational research on health care, cybersecurity, refugees, racism, sustainability and the environment.
Mr. Rovinescu (LLB ’80) is passionate about the University and its future. As Chancellor, he inspired students to take risks and give back to their communities. As honorary chair of the campaign, he will continue to help nurture the next generation of changemakers and support transformational resear...
Building on the knowledge gained after three years of the COVID-19 pandemic, the University of Ottawa and McMaster University are joining forces with partners to create the Canadian Pandemic Preparedness Hub (CP2H). This innovative partnership between academia, industry and the health care sector will ensure Canada is best prepared to protect the health of Canadians should another epidemic or pand...
Building on the knowledge gained after three years of the COVID-19 pandemic, the University of Ottawa and McMaster University are joining forces with partners to create the Canadian Pandemic Preparedness Hub (CP2H). This innovative partnership between academia, industry and the health care sector wi...
The BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Award in Basic Sciences goes in this fifteenth edition to Anne L’Huillier (Lund University, Sweden), Paul Corkum (University of Ottawa and the National Research Council, Canada) and Ferenc Krausz (Max Planck Institute of Quantum Optics, Germany), the three pioneers of “attosecond physics” or “attophysics” whose work has made it possible to observe subatom...
The BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Award in Basic Sciences goes in this fifteenth edition to Anne L’Huillier (Lund University, Sweden), Paul Corkum (University of Ottawa and the National Research Council, Canada) and Ferenc Krausz (Max Planck Institute of Quantum Optics, Germany), the three ...
Modern photonics beamed onto the scene with the invention of the laser in 1960, and has continued to make tremendous strides ever since. Today, the spotlight shines bright on two University of Ottawa researchers who have each received a prestigious Optica award for their glowing contributions to the science of light.
Modern photonics beamed onto the scene with the invention of the laser in 1960, and has continued to make tremendous strides ever since. Today, the spotlight shines bright on two University of Ottawa researchers who have each received a prestigious Optica award for their glowing contributions to the...