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The 2020 Marleau Signature Lecture will be delivered by renowned economist and distinguished university professor Andrew W. Lo. Can the actions of central banks limit the economic impact of COVID-19? Are financial markets predicting a global recession? Volatility spikes continue to plague financial markets during this pandemic, an...

Dear members of the uOttawa community, As you know, there was a peaceful anti-racism protest at Tabaret Hall this week to air grievances and seek action in relation to systemic racism on the campus. It has ended but it is important to note that the voice of the protestors has been heard. The University of Ottawa is committed to establishing...

University of Ottawa global meta-analysis finds significant mental-health consequences for population, but especially healthcare workers   Researchers at the University of Ottawa have found the mental health effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have particularly impacted healthcare professionals and their sleep, putting these frontlin...

This statement was delivered by the President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ottawa at the meeting of the Board of Governors today:   I want to begin my report today by updating you on the anti-racism and inclusion file. I want to reiterate my firm commitment toward establishing a safe and respectful environment for all on our campus a...

Award celebrates outstanding scholars in Canada's social sciences and humanities research community As a child, Jackie Dawson developed a fascination with polar regions, mesmerized by their landscape and beauty. Her family introduced her to the stories of polar explorers like John Franklin, Roald Amundson and Ernest Shackleton, and a p...

Chronic sleep disruption during adolescence can lead to depression in both males and females and alters stress reactivity in females, according to a new study led by University of Ottawa researchers. Their findings, published in the journal Behavioral Brain Research, are particularly relevant in the context of a pandemic, when adolescen...

Crisis and Governance: The Role of the Board during Times of Disruption How does a crisis caused by COVID-19 affect corporate governance? This is not the first time that financial markets have shaken up the corporate world. In times of disruption, corporate leaders are forced to adjust so they can make more sustainable decisions in mana...

uOttawa condemns disturbing and offensive behaviour on our campus Today’s disruption of a peaceful sit-in by our students was disturbing, offensive and unacceptable. We are one community, and we unequivocally condemn the behaviour and language used by two individuals on our campus who do not belong to our university community. We absolutely condemn ...

A discussion of Canada's aging workforce and its implications To what extent and how do beliefs around aging impact work engagement and retention? In turn, how does knowledge-sharing and mentoring between young and older workers shape age-based attitudes? Findings have highlighted the importance of developing workplaces that engage and...

A new study published in The BMJ shows that people who had surgery to improve blood flow in their legs under spinal or epidural anesthesia were less likely to die than those who were given general anesthesia. General anesthesia involves using drugs to make a patient unconscious and inserting a tube into their windpipe to help with breathing. Spi...