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Autonomous vehicles
Digital screen inside vehicle set for guidance.
Autonomous vehicles

New provincial funding to help drive connected and autonomous vehicle research …

The University of Ottawa has been awarded a $1 million grant from the Ontario Research Fund – Research Excellence (ORF-RE) to support the “Secure, Int…
Sustainability
Soil affected by permafrost with a body of water in the centre.
Sustainability

Building resilience: Engineering professor studies impact of climate change on …

Mamadou Fall is leading the charge in creating resilient, sustainable infrastructure that can endure the impact of climate change.
Research and innovation
uOttawa researcher and partners design AI approach to drought zoning
Research and innovation

uOttawa researcher and partners design AI approach to drought zoning

How will climate change impact Canada, home to the largest number of lakes in the world?
Design
Student demonstrating how to use the prototype accessible rower.
Design

uOttawa engineering students innovate wheelchair-accessible fitness equipment

A team of five engineering students from the University of Ottawa has developed a prototype that’s transforming the fitness experience for individuals with mobility challenges. The prototype makes a standard Concept2 rower wheelchair accessible, providing increased opportunities for physical activity and well-being.
Convocation
Graduating students showing their iron ring
Convocation

Convocation: Engineering graduates share their stories

Engineering and computer science students look back on their journeys at the Faculty of Engineering, highlighting their most memorable moments, proudest achievements, and aspirations for life after Convocation.
CO-OP
Students discussing around a table
CO-OP

uOttawa Kanata North campus and co-op: Bridging academia and business

In higher education, co-operative (co-op) education programs have emerged as a bridge between academia and industry, and an integral part of training at many universities across Canada.

Awards and recognition

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Ontario Government
Dr. Sawsan Abdul-Majid with a group of participants from her ANCWT program
Ontario Government

Championing inclusion and diversity: Prof. Sawsan Abdul-Majid wins Ontario gov…

In recognition of her exceptional, long-standing contribution to strengthening the role of immigrant and refugee women in science, technology, enginee…
Faculty of Engineering
Faculty of engineering buildings
Faculty of Engineering

Presenting 2023’s best engineering theses

Two graduate students at the Faculty of Engineering have received recognition for their outstanding research theses. Meet Jordan Nhan (MASc Chemical E…
New Frontiers in Research Fund
Thomas Uchida
New Frontiers in Research Fund

Professor Thomas Uchida receives funding from the New Frontiers in Research Fu…

We are thrilled to announce that Professor Thomas Uchida has been awarded $250,000 in funding from the New Frontiers in Research Fund for his research…

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