Six University of Ottawa researchers dive into the topic to explain what the Francophonie means to them, what it represents, and why it’s important to conduct research and mobilize knowledge in French.
Watch the inspiring video below and read their quotes to find out more.
Six University of Ottawa researchers dive into the topic to explain what the Francophonie means to them, what it represents, and why it’s important to conduct research and mobilize knowledge in French.
Watch the inspiring video below and read their quotes to find out more.
Françoise, Rupert, Emilie, Marcus and Antoine are proud to belong not only to the extended Gee-Gees family (alumni, retired staff, students), but also to the Francophonie. At the University, as well as in Ottawa and Gatineau, members of the Moreau-Johnson family have found a welcoming, diverse community in which to live in French. Meet this family with a unique story.
Françoise, Rupert, Emilie, Marcus and Antoine are proud to belong not only to the extended Gee-Gees family (alumni, retired staff, students), but also to the Francophonie. At the University, as well as in Ottawa and Gatineau, members of the Moreau-Johnson family have found a welcoming, diverse commu...
March 8 is International Women’s Day. The beginnings of International Women's Day can be traced back to the early 20th century. It emerged from the activities of labour movements in North America and Europe and reflected a growing call for women’s equal participation in society.
March 8 is International Women’s Day. The beginnings of International Women's Day can be traced back to the early 20th century. It emerged from the activities of labour movements in North America and Europe and reflected a growing call for women’s equal participation in society.
Black History Month is more than just an opportunity for the University to celebrate Black achievement on campus; it is a time to reflect and listen to the voices of uOttawa’s many Black communities. It is an opportunity to consider uOttawa’s complicity in systemic anti-Black racism over its 175-year history. Most importantly, it is a chance to consider how we can all work together to make the cam...
Black History Month is more than just an opportunity for the University to celebrate Black achievement on campus; it is a time to reflect and listen to the voices of uOttawa’s many Black communities. It is an opportunity to consider uOttawa’s complicity in systemic anti-Black racism over its 175-yea...
The National Indigenous Climate Compass (NICC), an online data analysis tool, is the winning project of a 1-million-dollar grant from the TD Ready Challenge that will help Indigenous communities adapt to and mitigate climate change risks. The tool will be developed at the University of Ottawa collaboratively with the Faculty of Engineering’s Centre for Indigenous Community Infrastructure (CICI), I...
The National Indigenous Climate Compass (NICC), an online data analysis tool, is the winning project of a 1-million-dollar grant from the TD Ready Challenge that will help Indigenous communities adapt to and mitigate climate change risks. The tool will be developed at the University of Ottawa collab...
Before she discovered the world of math and science and a career that could combine them both, Edem Dovlo (MASc ’11, BASc ’09) knew that she loved learning. As last year, we’ve teamed up with Ridley-Padmore and Ndema-Moussa to celebrate Black History Month and add a new portrait and poem of Black uOttawa alumna who has made a significant mark on the University.
Before she discovered the world of math and science and a career that could combine them both, Edem Dovlo (MASc ’11, BASc ’09) knew that she loved learning. As last year, we’ve teamed up with Ridley-Padmore and Ndema-Moussa to celebrate Black History Month and add a new portrait and poem of Black uO...
When Professor Ewurabena Simpson was in medical school, two supervisors commented on the fact that she was quiet. “Do you think it’s because you’re the only woman in the group?” asked one, a man. “Perhaps you should go into a field that’s less stressful,” said the other, a woman. And she remembers thinking, “Why is being quiet a bad thing?”
When Professor Ewurabena Simpson was in medical school, two supervisors commented on the fact that she was quiet. “Do you think it’s because you’re the only woman in the group?” asked one, a man. “Perhaps you should go into a field that’s less stressful,” said the other, a woman. And she remembers t...
Exploration and innovation thrive when diversity is a feature of our research ecosystem. During Black History Month, we invite you to listen to three uOttawa professors, who are leading research in different fields, to hear about their experiences as Black academics. Learn from them in this short video series.
Exploration and innovation thrive when diversity is a feature of our research ecosystem. During Black History Month, we invite you to listen to three uOttawa professors, who are leading research in different fields, to hear about their experiences as Black academics. Learn from them in this short vi...
Sometimes, the energy of a project feels tangible, as is the case for the Canadian Playful Schools Network (CPSN). Teachers and researchers use words like “joy”, “kindness”, “connection”, “whimsy” and “excitement” to describe their enthusiasm for this far-reaching initiative.
Sometimes, the energy of a project feels tangible, as is the case for the Canadian Playful Schools Network (CPSN). Teachers and researchers use words like “joy”, “kindness”, “connection”, “whimsy” and “excitement” to describe their enthusiasm for this far-reaching initiative.