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Research centres and institutes

The University of Ottawa is committed to research excellence and innovation. Its research centres and institutes provide valuable platforms for collaboration and the exchange of ideas among researchers, both within and across traditional disciplinary boundaries.
Martine Lagacé

“Building on partnerships and the expertise of our researchers, our research centres and institutes are the foundation of our strategy to advance knowledge and innovation while informing policy.”

Martine Lagacé

— Associate Vice-President, Research Promotion and Development

Alex Trebek Conference - MHRI
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Alex Trebek Conference - MHRI
Nov 7

The Impact of Participatory Music on Mental Health

Alex-Trebek Dialogue Forum Conference: IRMS and Royal researchers unveil links between music, brain and mental health
LIFE Research Institute
Prof. Andra Smith
LIFE Research Institute
Oct 24

WHO KNEW! Understanding your brain through mindfulness

Mindfulness: an effective way to manage your stress response and age well.
CLTS - TechLaw
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CLTS - TechLaw

The luxury of circumventing AI (article in French)

Digital divide: do elites enjoy some analog privilege in the face of AI?
ISSP 204-2025
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ISSP 204-2025

A Preview of the ISSP’s Research, Teaching and Outreach Activities in 2024-2025

Blog by Professor Monica Gattinger, Director of the Institute for Science, Society and Policy
ICBH -Black Health
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ICBH -Black Health

Sickle cell disease: Researchers and community advocates winning Senate battle

Members of the ICBH are having a major impact on health-care policy related to sickle cell disease.
CIRCEM Citizenship/ Minorities
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CIRCEM Citizenship/ Minorities

Podcast episode with the author of the book "Apocalypse cognitive".

Professor Stéphanie Gaudet discusses with Gérald Bronner (Sorbonne Université) the paradox of discourses on science in a democratic context.

International collaboration research centres

Affiliated hospital research institutes

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Affiliated think-tanks

The University of Ottawa hosts think-tanks that have ties with government, business and community groups, including:

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Networks of Centres of Excellence

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Office of the Vice-President, Research and Innovation

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550 Cumberland St
Room 246
Ottawa, ON, Canada
K1N 6N5

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