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Think Ottawa’s just Parliament Hill and the ByWard Market? Think again. Beyond the city's best-known landmarks, Ottawa is home to vibrant neighbourhoods, each with its own personality. From colourful streets lined with murals and cafés to hidden parks, independent cinemas and scenic waterfronts, there’s plenty to discover just beyond campus.

Fourth-year political science student Kady Diarrassouba, who came to uOttawa from Côte d’Ivoire, shares some words of wisdom for international students.

Meeting regional student mentors and other first-year students at in-person “How to Prepare for University” sessions in a Canadian city near you is a fun way to get ready for life at the University of Ottawa. It’s a chance to get wise words of advice from students who were in your shoes not too long ago and make personal connections with new students.

The Faculty of Social Sciences officially opened its new Affinity Space for Black, Indigenous and People of Colour (BIPOC) graduate students on June 24, bringing together students, faculty, and staff to celebrate an important step toward building an even more inclusive and supportive campus community.

The quiet days of summer are the best time to prep your tech so that you’re ready for academic action on Day One. If you’re new to uOttawa, you can take a few IT-related steps today to get your devices ready and get ahead on your preparations for the first day.

University is an opportunity to build lifelong friendships. Here are a few tips to help you make new friends.

As the world turns its attention to the FIFA World Cup, we asked Yasmine Hall, a student at the Faculty of Medicine (MD 2028) and former professional soccer player, to share her unique perspective on a sport she played at the highest level.

With final exams completed and Convocation around the corner, graduating engineering and computer science students share the memories they’ll hold with them as they begin their next chapter.

At convocation this year, Samantha Melis will celebrate the graduating class of 2026 alongside Hadja Mariam Sy. Get to know Samantha before she delivers her valedictory speech.

A University of Ottawa student-led startup has a solution to deliver psychiatric drugs to patients more efficiently. Combining microbiome analysis and artificial intelligence (AI), their solution could significantly cut down wait times.