As we combat the climate emergency, how can we make sure science is serving everyone, with no language or economic barriers? Ousmane Seidou, a professor of water resources engineering at the University of Ottawa, is fighting a battle on two fronts: understanding and anticipating climate change, and advocating for the role of French in scientific research. His work has a direct impact on public policy. It helps close the gap between English- and French-speaking countries in the amount of research and knowledge generated on environmental sustainability and climate change adaptation.
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University of Ottawa Press: a pillar of Francophone academia
March marks the Mois de la Francophonie, an opportunity to highlight the institutions that actively contribute to the vitality and enrichment of the French language and culture in Canada and beyond. Among these institutions is the University of Ottawa Press (PUO-UOP), which has played a major role in advancing knowledge and promoting the Francophonie, both across our campus and internationally, since 1936. We met with University of Ottawa Press Director Lara Mainville to ask her the following questions.
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Celebrate Mois de la Francophonie with French video games!
Join us every Tuesday and Thursday in March from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. during the Digital Capacity drop-in program at CRX as we showcase a different Frenc…
Apr 3
Annual Research Symposium of the Geography Graduate Students Association (GGSA).
We are excited to invite you to the upcoming Phipps Langlois GGSA Research Symposium taking place APRIL 3rd 2025 IN SMD 125 at 10AM to 1PM.This event …
Apr 9
A Legacy of Leadership: Honouring Dean Bernard Jasmin
Join us as we come together to celebrate the remarkable leadership of Dr. Bernard Jasmin and his invaluable contributions to the Faculty of Medicine. …
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