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Special series: Better healthcare

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…
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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.
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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…
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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…
Fluorescent microscopy image of arbuscular mychorrizal fungi (AMF). Two large, glowing spores display thousands of nuclei from two different genotypes within a single cell, highlighting the fungi’s unique genetic structure. Delicate, branching fungal filaments extend in the background. (photo by Vasilis Kokkoris)

Roots of innovation: How fungi could shape a greener future

Microscopic fungi beneath our feet hold the key to fighting climate change and revolutionizing agriculture. Discover how Professor Nicolas Corradi and…
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Social media influencers play expanding role in election campaigns despite ethical concerns

- Political campaigns are embracing online creators to reach younger voters
- Blurring of lines between political actors and influencers can lead to…
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Increasing public access to research: The 'open science' transformation at uOttawa

When Jenna Keindel was 16, doctors diagnosed her with limb-girdle muscular dystrophy (LGMD), a rare and progressive condition that weakens muscles ove…

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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.
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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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Distinguished University Professor Mamadou Fall bestowed the John B. Stirling Medal

Distinguished University Professor Mamadou Fall from the University of Ottawa Faculty of Engineering has been awarded the John B. Stirling Medal by th…
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What’s open? What’s closed?

Looking for a quick reference guide to life on campus during the final exam period and over the Spring–Summer term? Look no further!

Here are the o…
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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« 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.
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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…

Health and medicine

Health data

The “one-stop shop” model for health data access: Balancing AI innovation and risks in emerging economies

Finland’s pioneering “one-stop shop” health data sharing model could fast-track AI innovation and enhance patient care. However, for many emerging eco…
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Diversity in blood donations improves patient outcomes

A recent student-run blood drive has raised awareness of how a diversity in supply helps more Canadians receive life-saving care.
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Post-pandemic education: What have we learned?

It's been five years since the planet went into a near total shutdown. When the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic in March 2020, …

Science and technology

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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.
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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…
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Engineering students at uOttawa enhance MuseScore’s accessibility for people with blindness or partial sight

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, D…

Business and economy

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Trade War with the U.S.: groceries, boycotts and tourism

Members of the media may directly contact the following experts on this topic:
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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.
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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…

Arts and humanities

Creatures

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…
Mina Moshajjari, student in the Master of Fine Arts program, and Julie St-Pierre, interim vice-president, Research and Innovation, holding Mina’s winning piece “Nature’s response”, in the lobby of the University of Ottawa's Tabaret building, holding Mina's winning work, ‘Nature's response’. The work depicts an iceberg with a view above and below the water, with pink and blue hues.

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 …
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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…

Society and culture

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Distressing levels of workplace violence in Ontario schools

• Incidence of students punching, biting, kicking, and throwing things at their teachers and educational assistants has increased exponentially says u…
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Trump’s Tariffs: We should have listened to feminists forty years ago

In the late 1980s, Women Against Free Trade argued that Canada should plan its trade partnerships keeping both social and economic goals in mind.
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Building a better tomorrow: Why women in STEM matter

Many universities, including uOttawa, are committed to Engineers Canada’s “30 by 30” initiative, aiming to increase the representation of women in eng…

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