University of Ottawa
Welcome Week: September 4 to 10
Our mission is simple: to ensure that your time here starts off on an unforgettable note. Our programming will fill you with excitement, help you form new friendships and lay the foundation for a great term.
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in Canada for scholarships and bursaries
in Canada for awards and distinctions per professor
in Canada for research intensity
Five University of Ottawa researchers elected to the Royal Society of Canada
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.
Geneviève Dufour and Valériane Thool explore the legal landscape of the global critical minerals race
Critical minerals have become increasingly important to the global economy. Essential to the energy transition, digital infrastructure and modern defence, these resources are at the centre of a growing international competition to secure reliable and sustainable supplies.
New study sheds light on how motor control develops
From uOttawa to Harvard: How undergraduate research opened international opportunities
Three paths, one shared commitment to providing care in French
2026 Orientation for New Academic Leaders
Ease into your new leadership role with this unique orientation experience designed to help you navigate your transition with confidence, build meanin…