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University of Ottawa joins the race for the commercialization of betavoltaic batteries

University of Ottawa joins the race for the commercialization of betavoltaic batteries

Batteries running for decades without recharging: Dream or near-future reality?
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Building emotionally aware AI: the promise of affective computing

Affective computing is a growing field focused on making machines more emotionally intelligent. Karim Alghoul, a machine learning researcher, is worki…
What really fueled the Manitoba Wildfires in 2025? New study breaks it down

What really fueled the Manitoba Wildfires in 2025? New study breaks it down

A recent study is shedding light on the factors that contributed to the significant wildfires in Manitoba in May 2025. The research explores how unusu…

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Convocation: Reflections and advice from uOttawa engineering and computer science graduates

As the uOttawa Faculty of Engineering class of 2025 prepare to graduate, students share some of their proudest moments, biggest lessons and words of advice for those following in their footsteps.

As the uOttawa Faculty of Engineering class of 2025 prepare to graduate, students share some of their proudest moments, biggest lessons and words of advice for those following in their footsteps.


June 4, 2025
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Engineering students at uOttawa enhance MuseScore’s accessibility for people with blindness or partial sight

Design Day is the perfect initiative for uOttawa students to show that they’re prepared to meet the challenges of the job market. Held twice a year, Design Day brings together industry professionals, families, friends, faculty members and students. This showcase is worth seeing — the many projects, prototypes, apps, design plans and websites serve as a call for innovation.
Design Day is the perfect initiative for uOttawa students to show that they’re prepared to meet the challenges of the job market. Held twice a year, Design Day brings together industry professionals, families, friends, faculty members and students. This showcase is worth seeing — the many projects, prototypes, apps, design plans and websites serve as a call for innovation.

March 26, 2025
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Two engineering student startups offer smart solutions to tackle rising costs

In a time when Canadians are feeling the pressure of the rising cost of living, two innovative student startups are stepping up with solutions that could allow people to both live more sustainably and save money on groceries and energy.
In a time when Canadians are feeling the pressure of the rising cost of living, two innovative student startups are stepping up with solutions that could allow people to both live more sustainably and save money on groceries and energy.

January 22, 2025

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Benjamin King.

Faculty of Engineering PhD graduate Benjamin King awarded Governor General’s Gold Medal for academic excellence

Benjamin King, a PhD graduate in chemical engineering at the University of Ottawa, has received the prestigious 2024 Governor General’s Gold Medal.
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Meet the 2024–2025 Faculty of Engineering award recipients

The Faculty of Engineering awards recognize professors and staff who demonstrate outstanding skills and dedication to research and teaching. Their wor…
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Building sustainable, climate-resilient roads for the North: Professor Di Wang named Canada Research Chair in Cold Region Roads

Professor Di Wang from the University of Ottawa’s Faculty of Engineering has recently been appointed Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Cold Region Roads…

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