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From workplace generative AI to specialized deep learning and NLP, uOttawa’s Faculty of Engineering offers a range of reskilling options.

The University of Ottawa’s Faculty of Engineering is proud to announce that its Outreach team has received major funding from NSERC’s PromoScience program in the form of a $540,000 grant to be distributed over three years.

Distinguished University Professor Mamadou Fall from the University of Ottawa Faculty of Engineering has been awarded the John B. Stirling Medal by the Engineering Institute of Canada. This medal honours his remarkable achievements in research and outstanding service to the profession and community.

The Government of Canada has once again recognized research excellence at uOttawa by recently awarding nine Canada Research Chairs (CRCs) from a wide range of disciplines.

In honor of International Women's Month and National Engineering Month, we are excited to share the inspiring journey of Independence Robotics. This special edition of We Do Cool Stuff highlights the achievements and impact of our co-founders, Lucy and Laila. We Do Cool Stuff has made it possible for us to celebrate the innovators and trailblazers who are making our campus a centre of creativ...

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.

As we combat the climate emergency, how can we make sure science is serving everyone, with no language or economic barriers? Ousmane Seidou, a professor of water resources engineering at the University of Ottawa, is fighting a battle on two fronts: understanding and anticipating climate change, and advocating for the role of French in scientific research. His work has a direct impact on public pol...

New needleleaf index helps monitor the health of the North American boreal forest

Science and technology have always been double-edged swords, bringing both remarkable advancements and new risks. Artificial intelligence, quantum computing and nuclear energy, for example, hold immense potential but also demand careful oversight.

Many universities, including uOttawa, are committed to Engineers Canada’s “30 by 30” initiative, aiming to increase the representation of women in engineering to 30% by 2030. This goal is a vital step toward fostering diversity and equity in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) fields.