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As algorithms exert more and more influence on our work, social and personal lives, the Faculty of Arts at the University of Ottawa is proud to introduce its inspiring new "Human Intelligence for human futures" campaign. By championing critical thinking, creativity, and empathy, this forward-looking initiative demonstrates the faculty’s commitment to nurturing the uniquely human skills t...

In his latest paper, Professor Walner Osna invites readers to rethink how we measure hunger and food insecurity in Haiti. While global agencies like the World Food Programme and the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification provide essential data to shape policy, Osna argues they don’t tell the whole story.

The portal is now open for the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) Insight Grants competition. Once again, the Faculty of Social Sciences will be coordinating a voluntary proposal review initiative. We are encouraging colleagues to submit their proposals by September 2 for pre-review. Here are some tips and resources to assist you in preparing your submission.

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Members of the media may directly contact the following experts on this topic: Middle East: Iran regime change & impact of NATO summit

A team of international researchers led by the University of Ottawa has made a breakthrough in the development of ultra-thin magnets—a discovery that could lead to faster, more energy-efficient electronics, quantum computers, and advanced communication systems.

uOttawa researchers demonstrate new laser power converters to transmit power to further, remote destinations.

Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for Ottawa, expected to continue into the week.

Professor Xiaoyi Bao is a leading figure in fibre optic sensing and photonics who has devoted her career to advancing research and supporting the next generation of scientists. Her trailblazing work has been honoured with three major awards from the Canadian Association of Physicists (CAP)—a first in the organization’s history.

It began with a question—and a need. What happens when a university community wants to be inclusive, but many don’t feel equipped to meaningfully engage with First Nations, Métis and Inuit realities? And how should that same community respond to a growing public conversation about “pretendians,” individuals falsely claiming Indigenous identity?