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This year’s top research stories showcase the power of collaboration. By uniting disciplines and engaging communities and industry, these partnerships deepen our understanding of society’s most pressing challenges and shape solutions that deliver real impact.

J. Craig Phillips’ view of nursing falls outside the conventions of a profession defined primarily by clinical care and education. As one of the first Canadians to hold degrees in nursing and human rights law, the professor of nursing at the Faculty of Health Sciences offers a different perspective, in which nurses play a critical role in advocating for health equity for all.

The Dean's 2025 Ceremony of Excellence took place on December 3. This annual event was an opportunity to highlight the achievements of students, alumni, researchers, professors, administrative personnel and the wider Faculty family.

Once again, the University of Ottawa has confirmed its stellar reputation for research, placing within the top five research-intensive universities in Canada according to Research Infosource Inc.

Trinity Lowthian, a graduate of the honours bachelor in nutrition and food sciences program and a current master’s student in human kinetics at the Faculty of Health Sciences, has been named one of Canada’s 11 Rhodes Scholars for 2026.

Christina Campbell, a uOttawa nursing student, has been recognized with the Nursing Student Award from the Pan-Canadian Association of Nurses of African Descent (PCANAD).

University of Ottawa researchers are collaborating with community partners to address pressing social challenges.

Clarivate’s Highly Cited Researchers list is out, and 13 uOttawa scholars have made the cut — an honour that shows their sustained influence over the last decade. This annual ranking highlights researchers whose works appear among the top 1% most cited worldwide, underscoring their long-term impact across disciplines.

University students worldwide have an elevated risk of developing mental health problems. Recent international studies show that more than half of students surveyed have experienced anxiety or depression bad enough to affect their daily activities.

The University of Ottawa has reached an important milestone in its sustainability journey. The new Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) building at 200 Lees Avenue has been awarded LEED® Platinum certification, the highest level of certification in the LEED program, signifying exemplary performance in sustainable design and construction.