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Four standout scholars from the University of Ottawa have recently been recognized by the Royal Society of Canada (RSC) for their remarkable work in intellectual property law, biomaterials, political communication and anti-corruption mechanisms. As newly elected Fellows and Members of the College, they are tackling timely world issues head-on.

An emerging scholar on data portability from Peru, Gabriela Bolaños Vainstein has been awarded the 2024-2025 Ian R. Kerr Fellowship for the LL.M. in Law and Technology by the Centre for Law, Technology and Society at the University of Ottawa.

Welcome to the first blog of the ISSP’s 2024-2025 academic year. In it, I give a preview of our main research, teaching and outreach activities in the coming months. All of our activities aim to advance the ISSP’s five-year strategic vision: helping Canada transform decision-making to meet the grand challenges of our time by strengthening science-socie...

In June 2010, the G20 Summit was held in Toronto. Protests outside the event led to the arrests of over 1,000 people in just two days. Other large protests have taken place since this largest mass arrest in Canadian history, but what have we learned from it?

Academic experts available to provide context or comment on the following topic: NDP pulls out of confidence agreement with Liberals

The University of Ottawa offers its deepest condolences after the passing of Dr. Donald S. Beanlands

With a new academic year, professors, like students and staff, experience a mix of excitement and anticipation. It’s an opportunity to share their knowledge, engage with eager minds and contribute to the vibrant academic community.

In the fall of 2003, the Faculty of Health Sciences initiated an innovative program: the Honours Bachelor of Health Sciences. This program rapidly evolved to become an entire school, thus contributing to the training of a new generation of health-care professionals equipped with a unique perspective.

The Faculty of Medicine mourns the loss of esteemed colleague and emeritus professor Dr. Donald S. Beanlands, who passed away on August 29 at the age of 91.

For years, Dr. John Bell has been a top researcher and thought leader in exploring how oncolytic viruses can be multifaceted tumour killers and has earned a global reputation as a pioneer in developing ways of unleashing the power of the body’s immune system to fight cancer.