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For over a century, French-speaking communities in Ontario—Canada’s most populous province—have fought to preserve their language, culture and institutions. From early 20th-century school bans to recent battles over universities and hospitals, Franco-Ontarians have repeatedly mobilized to defend their right to live in French.

For many Canadians, navigating the legal system and accessing legal help can be daunting. Professor Amy Salyzyn is helping to address the access to justice gap by empowering young people to question the status quo, think critically about the law, and imagine new ways to make justice more accessible.

Well-being is closely connected to the relationships that give our lives meaning. And the activities we do play an important role in building and sustaining those relationships, according to Mary Egan, professor in the Occupational Therapy program at the Faculty of Health Sciences. In fact, she believes they’re key to student wellness.

The Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute (OLBI) is pleased to announce that Professor Sachiko Komatsu, a researcher from Ochanomizu University in Japan, has been appointed chairholder of the Mobility Research Chair in Bilingualism.

In late September, green and white take the spotlight all over Ontario. September 25, Franco-Ontarian Day, is a call to the province to celebrate a community, culture and language that have made it through generations and continue to reinvent themselves.

Science is more than groundbreaking discoveries. It’s also about the friendships that grow and stand the test of time. Decades after Professor John Baenziger first introduced student Corrie daCosta to the field of protein science, the two (now both researchers) reunited as collaborators (and longtime friends) to uncover new insights into how a key muscle protein functions.

The University of Ottawa will be represented at the Second Annual Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) Satellite Conference, taking place October 23 and 24 in Ottawa. This year’s conference focuses on women’s mental health, bringing together researchers and practitioners to explore issues including chronic pain, cancer survivorship, reproductive health and workplace mental health.

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