The Faculty of Science cultivates an inclusive and supportive environment where equity, diversity, and inclusion are not just principles, but core values guiding every aspect of research, teaching, and leadership.
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Faculty of Science

The uOASISS initiative: Supporting Indigenous science students through mentorsh…

The uOttawa Alliance Supporting Indigenous Science Students (uOASISS) helps First Nations, Inuit, and Métis students thrive in science through mentorship, community events, and paid research internships, creating an inclusive, supportive, and culturally safe environment.
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Physics

Towards a more inclusive future in physics

What does real inclusion in science look like? At uOttawa’s Department of Physics, it means taking a hard look inward and taking bold steps forward to build a more welcoming community for all.