Dr. Aly Julien’s early-career interest in the brain was inspired by people close to him who suffered with epilepsy and schizophrenia. “I witnessed the devastating impact of these conditions on their lives and their families,” he explains.
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EDI in 2025: Black History Month as a call to action
As we begin Black History Month 2025, discussions about equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) have become more urgent than ever. Across North America, EDI itself is being questioned, with policies and frameworks supporting it facing increasing scrutiny.

Research on discrimination and mental health supports for Black students in Ont…

A roadmap for protecting our democracies in the age of AI
The University of Ottawa AI + Society and IVADO release a global policy brief led by Prof. Florian Martin-Bariteau and Prof. Catherine Régis to provide policymakers with actionable globally-oriented policy guidance on the impact of AI on democracy and electoral integrity.
Learn together: Black Canadians: History, Presence, and Anti-Racist Futures
We would like to celebrate Black History Month by inviting you to take a course created by Dr. W. Andy Knight on Coursera called Black Canadians: Hist…
AI and Elections: A Global Call to Uphold Democracy
Join us for a conversation during the Paris AI Action Week to explore the critical challenges AI poses to elections and democracy, and to unpack key r…
Research in Practice: Advancing Educational Equity for Black Youth
Join us for the next event in our Research Conversations Series in collaboration with the EDI Circles entitled ''Research in Practice: Advancing Educa…
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