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Guillermo Matamoros (PhD Economics, University of Ottawa, 2023) has been awarded the 2024 Joan Robinson Prize by the Review of Political Economy for the best article published by a young scholar. His winning paper, “Are firms’ markups boosting inflation?”, reflects his ongoing work on inflation, income distribution, and economic development.Guille...

On June 3, 2025, the Faculty of Social Sciences, in partnership with Professor Erin Maloney (School of Psychology), the Canada Foundation for Innovation, and the INSPIRE Core Facility, officially launched the Accessible Research on Wheels (AROW), a brand-new mobile research lab that stems from an innovative and community-driven conept to reimagine how research is designed, conducted, and shared.

Some stories don’t just inspire — they transform the way we understand resilience, justice, and the power of education. Rachel Fayter, who recently earned her PhD in Criminology from the University of Ottawa, has one of those stories.

As the University of Ottawa celebrates the class of 2025, two graduates stand out for their commitment to gender and sexuality advocacy, blending academic research with lived experience and community involvement. For Chloe Seongeun Kim and Tyler Escott, convocation marks the start of deeper engagement with the issues that matter.

At just 22 years old, Yacout El Abboubi has already made a lasting impression at the University of Ottawa — not only for her academic excellence, but for her unwavering commitment to justice, equity, and community. Originally from Morocco, Yacout moved to Canada at 18 to pursue a degree in Social Work. Today, she graduates as one of the top students of her cohort, with a stellar GPA of 9.74 and a ...

If you ask anyone who’s crossed paths with Sasha Mathieu during her time at the University of Ottawa, they’ll likely describe someone who’s everywhere — and always with purpose. A recent graduate in International Studies and Modern Languages, Sasha brought energy, empathy, and leadership to everything she touched, leaving a clear mark on her program and the wider campus community.

When Delphine Robitaille first arrived at the University of Ottawa in 2021, she thought she’d stay for just one year. Four years later, she’s graduating not only with an Honours BA in Interdisciplinary Social Sciences and a minor in Political Science — but also as one of the most impactful student leaders of her cohort.

Some students shine quietly — not through loud declarations, but through presence, resilience, and the way they make others feel seen. Laurie Rochon, who graduates with an Honours BA in Psychology and a GPA of 9.23, is one of those students. Her journey at the University of Ottawa reflects not only academic dedication but a deep emotional intelligence and a commitment to growing as both a scholar ...

Greg Coleman didn’t just study economics — he lived it, questioned it, and used it as a lens to understand the world. Originally from Connecticut, USA, Greg moved to Canada on a French language scholarship and completed an Honours BSocSc in Economics (French Immersion) at the University of Ottawa, graduating with a 9.0 GPA and a strong sense of civic purpose.