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By focusing on aggressive retaliation to online romantic and sexual rejection, University of Ottawa researchers provide real-world window into forms of online abuse

Two decades ago, there was almost no scholarly research on the health of Francophones in minority communities. Today, it’s grown from a minor topic to a recognized field of research in its own right. And a great deal of its growth and development is the result of Professor Louise Bouchard’s work. Her significant contribution to the field has earned her the Award for Research Excellence in Fran...

Girls are often told what they should do to stay safe: dress appropriately, avoid unsafe situations, say no clearly, make good choices and stay alert. But what happens when they do all of this and are still blamed when sexual violence occurs? That question is at the heart of research by Mythili Rajiva, professor in the Institute of Feminist and Gender Studies at the Faculty of Social Sciences. She...

How can heritage conservation preserve not only historic sites, but also the communities whose lives and identities are deeply connected to them? This question is at the heart of new research by Pierre Jameson Beaucejour, a doctoral candidate and master's graduate from the Faculty of Social Sciences' School of Sociological and Anthropological Studies. By examining the intersection of ...

The Faculty of Social Sciences is proud to celebrate the outstanding success of its researchers in the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) 2025 Insight Grants and 2026 Insight Development Grants competitions.

How can societies solve the persistent problem of homelessness? Follow the evidence, work together and shift the culture, said UK-based researcher and activist Lígia Teixeira in her talk at uOttawa.

The Faculty of Social Sciences is proud to announce that Khalil Habrih, a PhD graduate in Anthropology, has been awarded the Governor General’s Gold Medal for 2025 in recognition of outstanding academic achievement in the Humanities.

PhD Candidate Mackenzie Plumb and Professor Justin Piché from the Department of Criminology at the University of Ottawa have recently contributed to the media coverage surrounding the expansion of jails in Ontario. Their work, reported by national media outlets such as Global News and local outlets across Ontario, has brought large-scale provincial prison projects to the public's attention.

A delegation of students from uOttawa's Faculty of Social Scences recently represented Germany at the 2026 National Model United Nations (NMUN) conference in New York. At this year’s conference, the students won the Outstanding Delegation Award, in recognition of the quality of their participation in this international simulation.

Older adults already account for roughly half of global consumer spending. Yet age-friendly practices remain largely absent from business and marketing research.