Community service has been part of Gwen Madiba’s (MA ’12; BSocSc ’08) life since childhood. Growing up in Libreville, Gabon, Madiba’s mom would come home from working at the hospital with stories of families who couldn’t afford medical services. Her mother would always fight for these people, sometimes paying for their care from her own salary.
Community service has been part of Gwen Madiba’s (MA ’12; BSocSc ’08) life since childhood. Growing up in Libreville, Gabon, Madiba’s mom would come home from working at the hospital with stories of families who couldn’t afford medical services. Her mother would always fight for these people, someti...
Being proudly Francophone and dedicated to bringing Canada’s two official language communities together has been part of uOttawa’s DNA since our inception. And we promise you this is just the beginning! This bilingualism comes alive in our programs, activities, conferences, research and all our work, and it provides a unique student experience. Our large Francophone and Francophile community from ...
Being proudly Francophone and dedicated to bringing Canada’s two official language communities together has been part of uOttawa’s DNA since our inception. And we promise you this is just the beginning! This bilingualism comes alive in our programs, activities, conferences, research and all our work...
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.
Six University of Ottawa researchers dive into the topic to explain what the Francophonie means to them, what it represents, and why it’s important to conduct research and mobilize knowledge in French.
Watch the inspiring video below and read their quotes to find out more.
Six University of Ottawa researchers dive into the topic to explain what the Francophonie means to them, what it represents, and why it’s important to conduct research and mobilize knowledge in French.
Watch the inspiring video below and read their quotes to find out more.
Françoise, Rupert, Emilie, Marcus and Antoine are proud to belong not only to the extended Gee-Gees family (alumni, retired staff, students), but also to the Francophonie. At the University, as well as in Ottawa and Gatineau, members of the Moreau-Johnson family have found a welcoming, diverse community in which to live in French. Meet this family with a unique story.
Françoise, Rupert, Emilie, Marcus and Antoine are proud to belong not only to the extended Gee-Gees family (alumni, retired staff, students), but also to the Francophonie. At the University, as well as in Ottawa and Gatineau, members of the Moreau-Johnson family have found a welcoming, diverse commu...
March 8 is International Women’s Day. The beginnings of International Women's Day can be traced back to the early 20th century. It emerged from the activities of labour movements in North America and Europe and reflected a growing call for women’s equal participation in society.
March 8 is International Women’s Day. The beginnings of International Women's Day can be traced back to the early 20th century. It emerged from the activities of labour movements in North America and Europe and reflected a growing call for women’s equal participation in society.
Black History Month is more than just an opportunity for the University to celebrate Black achievement on campus; it is a time to reflect and listen to the voices of uOttawa’s many Black communities. It is an opportunity to consider uOttawa’s complicity in systemic anti-Black racism over its 175-year history. Most importantly, it is a chance to consider how we can all work together to make the cam...
Black History Month is more than just an opportunity for the University to celebrate Black achievement on campus; it is a time to reflect and listen to the voices of uOttawa’s many Black communities. It is an opportunity to consider uOttawa’s complicity in systemic anti-Black racism over its 175-yea...
The National Indigenous Climate Compass (NICC), an online data analysis tool, is the winning project of a 1-million-dollar grant from the TD Ready Challenge that will help Indigenous communities adapt to and mitigate climate change risks. The tool will be developed at the University of Ottawa collaboratively with the Faculty of Engineering’s Centre for Indigenous Community Infrastructure (CICI), I...
The National Indigenous Climate Compass (NICC), an online data analysis tool, is the winning project of a 1-million-dollar grant from the TD Ready Challenge that will help Indigenous communities adapt to and mitigate climate change risks. The tool will be developed at the University of Ottawa collab...
Before she discovered the world of math and science and a career that could combine them both, Edem Dovlo (MASc ’11, BASc ’09) knew that she loved learning. As last year, we’ve teamed up with Ridley-Padmore and Ndema-Moussa to celebrate Black History Month and add a new portrait and poem of Black uOttawa alumna who has made a significant mark on the University.
Before she discovered the world of math and science and a career that could combine them both, Edem Dovlo (MASc ’11, BASc ’09) knew that she loved learning. As last year, we’ve teamed up with Ridley-Padmore and Ndema-Moussa to celebrate Black History Month and add a new portrait and poem of Black uO...