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Ending the Drought: Ottawa’s Medical Research Community Welcomes Long-Awaited Wet Lab Facilities
Most people only think about their metabolism when their pants get too tight, blaming weight gain on their metabolism slowing down.
The University of Ottawa’s new Advanced Medical Research Centre will accelerate discovery and new treatments
The rapid development and deployment of vaccines during the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the critical role of research in creating lifesaving medical…
If you build it, they will stay: Ending Ottawa’s biotech brain drain
Ottawa has earned its global reputation as a vibrant city for medical research and innovation. But if it wants to keep its intellectual capital in the…
Racism in schools harms Black youths’ mental health
Systematic reform of Canada’s educational institutions needed as racial discrimination in schools impacts Black students’ wellbeing and stunts their p…
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…
CoVaRR-Net: Canada’s blueprint for pandemic preparedness
When the next pandemic threat surfaces — and it will — Canada shouldn’t have to rebuild its response infrastructure from scratch. The recently conclud…
uOttawa-led research team forges compelling new insights into dynamics of the brain’s serotonin system
The study’s findings could potentially help develop targeted therapeutics for mood disorders like major depressive disorder.
Success of agile COVID-19 pan-Canadian research network highlights how to tackle future pandemics
Summary
- CoVaRR-Net bridged crucial research and public health gaps to inform decision-making during COVID-19 pandemic.
- Quickly assessed how SARS…
- CoVaRR-Net bridged crucial research and public health gaps to inform decision-making during COVID-19 pandemic.
- Quickly assessed how SARS…
GLOWing insights: The hidden benefits of exercise during pregnancy
It’s well known that certain behaviours during pregnancy, such as excessive alcohol consumption, smoking, using certain drugs or exposure to hazardous…
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Carrefour francophone : savoirs et pratiques
From May 12 to 13, 2025, the Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute (OLBI), in partnership with the Fédération internationale des professeurs d…
May 16
Brain Health Research Day 2025
Since 2009, the University of Ottawa Brain and Mind Research Institute has hosted an annual Brain Health Research Day to bring together our research c…
May 27
From Academic CV to Narrative-style CV: Update and Practical Tips
Join us for the next event in our Research Conversations Series entitled ''From Academic CV to Narrative-style CV: Update and Practical Tips'' with Ma…
Professional Development Institute Events
The Professional Development Institute is proud to offer networking and educational events featuring national and international experts on current topics such as government, security and policy, leadership and more.
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…
Universities’ Role in AI Innovation — U7+ Global Summit Hosted by uOttawa
As Canada prepares to host the G7 Summit in June 2025, another powerful gathering is set to unfold in the heart of the nation’s capital.
King Charles III Coronation Medal: Honouring uOttawa’s recipients
Across Canada, individuals who have dedicated their lives to making a difference are being recognized with the King Charles III Coronation Medal. Seve…
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Job Market Realities: You're not alone
The current state of the job market can be stressful and demoralizing. With summer almost here, having a growing pile of job applications and nothing …
Your guide to Ottawa’s summer festivals
As summer approaches, the city of Ottawa is heating up with exceptional festivals. From musical enchantment to culinary exploration, art appreciation …
Three OLBI professors get Learning Futures Fund support
OLBI is pleased to announce that projects by our professors Reza Farzi, Parvin Movassat and David Pratt will receive Faculty of Arts Learning Futures …
« En français svp! »: a selection of podcasts to listen to in French
As we celebrate the Mois de la Francophonie, discover these French-language podcasts produced by members of our uOttawa community.
Science, the climate and the Francophonie: One researcher’s fight to improve representation
As we combat the climate emergency, how can we make sure science is serving everyone, with no language or economic barriers? Ousmane Seidou, a profess…
uOttawa Makes Strides in Planetary Health: 2024–2025 Report Card
The University of Ottawa’s Faculty of Medicine has earned an improved grade of B—up from a C+—in the 2024–2025 Planetary Health Report Card, reflectin…
First Master of Anatomical Sciences Education Poster Day certified success
Our first Master of Anatomical Sciences Education Poster Day was a bona fide and certified success. Our lowkey ballclub at the University of Ottawa h…
Ontario’s biomanufacturing sector gets $45M boost from province
Ontario’s life sciences sector is getting a boost from the Government of Ontario’s $45 million investment in biomanufacturing infrastructure through t…
Lego your genes in the bioGARAGE: Cutting-edge science for everyone
Students from all disciplines can use the latest genetic technology in a new campus hub that will allow them to experiment, explore and design their o…
Don’t get left behind: Keep pace with the job market by AI upskilling at uOttawa
From workplace generative AI to specialized deep learning and NLP, uOttawa’s Faculty of Engineering offers a range of reskilling options.
Engineering outreach at uOttawa awarded NSERC PromoScience grant
The University of Ottawa’s Faculty of Engineering is proud to announce that its Outreach team has received major funding from NSERC’s PromoScience pro…
Trade War with the U.S.: groceries, boycotts and tourism
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Entrepreneurial women: Olga Koppel’s quest for cleaner cities
“Pivoting is the one constant in starting a business.” That’s how Olga Koppel describes her journey from academia to entrepreneurship.
Combining artificial intelligence and health analytics to transform health syst…
Christopher Sun, assistant professor at the Telfer School of Management and scientist at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute, has been awarded th…
Theatrical innovation with sensory immersion as a creative force
Anne-Marie Ouellet, an associate professor in the Department of Theatre, is exploring an innovative approach to playwriting. Rather than starting from…
Art meets innovation: Mina Moshajjari’s winning vision for OVPRI’s holiday greeting card
Mina Moshajjari, who is enrolled in the University of Ottawa’s Master of Fine Arts program, has won this year’s Holiday Greeting Card Contest, hosted …
An all-women production of "The Wolves" takes centre stage at the University of Ottawa
The University of Ottawa Drama Guild brings together students from diverse backgrounds for a remarkable theatrical experience. This year, the Guild pr…
Faculty Professor Leads Groundbreaking Collective Work on Lesbian Love: Memory, Resistance, and Boldness
Dominique Bourque, professor at the Institute of Feminist and Gender Studies within the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Ottawa, is the…
Faculty Professor Showcases Lesbian Memory at the University of Salento in Italy
On June 20, Dominique Bourque, professor at the Institute of Feminist and Gender Studies within the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Ot…
Sociologist connects immigrant experience, education and social justice
The Faculty of Education welcomes Roberta de Oliveira Soares, a new assistant professor in equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI). Drawn to sociology f…
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