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Professor Lilian Negura of the University of Ottawa's School of Social Work is the editor of Beyond Algorithms: Social Representations and the Public Understanding of Artificial Intelligence, published by CRC Press (Taylor & Francis Group) in September 2026. The volume brings together researchers from several countries to examine the social, cultural, and political dimensions of AI.

Going to university often brings excitement, new opportunities and new-found independence. But if you’re an international student, starting at a new university means much more than getting to know your new program. It also means adapting to a different university system, building new relationships and finding your feet in a new environment, often while living in another language or culture, with y...

Professor Ruby Dagher has published The Decentralization Delusion: Challenging the Underlying Assumptions of Development, a new book that takes a critical look at the widely held belief that decentralization necessarily leads to stronger democratic practices and greater economic and social development.

Remi Royer, an undergraduate Economics student at the University of Ottawa, has coauthored a new research report examining the deterioration of Canada’s youth labour market.

Roadsides may not look like wildlife habitat, but a few simple changes to how they are maintained could turn them into much better places for pollinators. A new uOttawa-led study found that reducing mowing and herbicide use along rural roadsides led to a 45 percent jump in pollinator numbers and a 23 percent increase in the number of species found there.

Congratulations to Professor Tya Collins, recipient of the Faculty of Education’s 2026 New Researcher Award. The distinction recognizes her contributions to the field of education and her dedication to addressing the complex realities facing Black Canadians.

For Mike Liang, the Faculty of Science’s Undergraduate Research Scholarship (URS) and Undergraduate Science Research Opportunity (USRO) were transformative experiences. His early introduction to research through these programs has not only strengthened his skillset, but also has shaped his aspirations for a career in economic research and policy.

A new publication by Daniel Stockemer, Professor at the School of Political Studies at the University of Ottawa, examines the political dimensions of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.

The University of Ottawa is proud to participate in the French public speaking competition "Délie ta langue !" 2027, and we invite you to take part!

Do you enjoy debating, defending your ideas, and taking on intellectual challenges? Would you like to represent your university on the international stage? Join the University of Ottawa’s French debate team and proudly represent uOttawa at the prestigious Interuniversity French-Language Debate Competition in The Hague 2027, organized by the Agence universitaire de la Francophonie and the Corax F...