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President and Vice-Chancelor Marie-Eve Sylvestre is among five University of Ottawa researchers elected as fellows of the Royal Society of Canada (RSC) or members of its College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists, one of Canada’s highest academic honours.

Across 69 million images of historical documents lies a vast record of Canada’s history, from immigration and public policy to scientific discovery and family histories. Now, a University of Ottawa–led project is making those stories easier to find.

If you’ve ever watched a baby try to grab a toy, you know how awkward those first movements can be. Scientists at the University of Ottawa have taken a big step in identifying the neural changes behind motor control by observing zebrafish go from clumsy swimmers to graceful gliders.

Nearly 40,000 students surveyed across four Ontario school boards; researchers urge parents, educators and clinicians to pay attention to why young people turn to chatbots.

The research program aims to strengthen mineral exploration at Ni-Co Energy’s Kremer Project by uncovering how its nickel, copper and cobalt mineralization formed and where similar mineralization may be found elsewhere on the property.

Seven globally recognized researchers based in the United States and Europe will be joining the University of Ottawa to lead new Eddie Goldenberg Research Chairs of Canada (formerly Canada Impact+ Research Chairs). They’ll boost the University’s capacity to promote Canadian innovation, leadership and competitiveness.

Professor Benoît Lessard and his research group are working with Volta Estate Winery in Prince Edward County to develop faster, real-time tools for monitoring wine production.

Black people in Canada who want to donate blood face barriers, despite a critical need for specific blood types to treat sickle cell disease (SCD), according to new research in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).

The research team’s finding that the genetic mutation tied to Parkinson's disease can boost the body's natural defenses against harmful bacteria could open new avenues for targeted therapies.

Fake case citations. AI-generated deepfakes. As generative AI rapidly enters courtrooms and legal practice across Canada, any promises it holds to improve access to justice are tempered by new risks to the integrity and reliability of the justice system. How can courts, lawyers, and regulators respond?