A simple device capable of detecting and analyzing the cannabinoid content of marijuana plants within seconds is on the horizon. Researchers from the University of Ottawa developed a low-cost, miniaturized technology for on-the-spot analyses by cannabis producers as well as law enforcement agencies.
They invented a device that can meas...
A simple device capable of detecting and analyzing the cannabinoid content of marijuana plants within seconds is on the horizon. Researchers from the University of Ottawa developed a low-cost, miniaturized technology for on-the-spot analy...
It can be hard to keep track of the many cases the Supreme Court of Canada hears each term, and it is difficult to appreciate their significance in the daily lives of Canadians. Over the course of its history, however, the Court has dealt with many tough and crucial issues.
To make legal issues more accessible and to help the public un...
It can be hard to keep track of the many cases the Supreme Court of Canada hears each term, and it is difficult to appreciate their significance in the daily lives of Canadians. Over the course of its history, however, the Court has dealt...
They may be small and rather simple in appearance, but their presence has the power to completely change the meaning of a message. Emojis, these small digital images that are used to express an emotion or to represent a character or action, can influence the perception of a text message. They are also changing the way we communicate.
How will your...
They may be small and rather simple in appearance, but their presence has the power to completely change the meaning of a message. Emojis, these small digital images that are used to express an emotion or to represent a character or action, can influen...
A laboratory study published in Clinical Cancer Research offers a new hypothesis about how ovarian cancer forms and suggests how it might be prevented.
The study is the first to show that the natural stiffening of the ovaries called fibrosis occurs with age. It also suggests that the diabetes drug metformin may be able to hal...
A laboratory study published in Clinical Cancer Research offers a new hypothesis about how ovarian cancer forms and suggests how it might be prevented.
The study is the first to show that the natural stiffening of the ovaries c...
In ancient times, there were tales of paranoiac rulers and megalomaniac kings who, fearing that their enemies would try to have them poisoned, would start drinking a small dose of poison every day to develop a resistance to the toxins.
This might seem like a foolish thing to do, but it looks like there might be some truth behind these ...
In ancient times, there were tales of paranoiac rulers and megalomaniac kings who, fearing that their enemies would try to have them poisoned, would start drinking a small dose of poison every day to develop a resistance to the toxins.
T...
Painful joints, performance anxiety, hearing loss, visual complications… musicians often deal with these problems. The fact that musicians face these hardships is still taboo, and they have a hard time finding help. Too often, the stigma and the lack of resources prevent them from reaching out.
That’s exactly why the School of Music an...
Painful joints, performance anxiety, hearing loss, visual complications… musicians often deal with these problems. The fact that musicians face these hardships is still taboo, and they have a hard time finding help. Too often, the stigma ...
On Wednesday, October 9, five renowned legal experts will discuss and dissect some the most important cases that will be before the Supreme Court of Canada this fall.
The cases (Uber Technologies Inc., et al. v. David Heller; Joanne Fraser, et al. v. Attorney General of Canada; Canadian Coalition for Genetic Fairness v. Attorney Genera...
On Wednesday, October 9, five renowned legal experts will discuss and dissect some the most important cases that will be before the Supreme Court of Canada this fall.
The cases (Uber Technologies Inc., et al. v. David Heller; Joanne Fras...
OTTAWA, October 5, 2019 – A new $2.1 million gift from distinguished alumnus Alex Trebek and Jeopardy! host will allow the University of Ottawa to expand the global reach and impact of the Alex Trebek Forum for Dialogue.
The donation raises his financial commitment to the University to a total of $9.5 million.
The Alex Trebek Forum fo...
OTTAWA, October 5, 2019 – A new $2.1 million gift from distinguished alumnus Alex Trebek and Jeopardy! host will allow the University of Ottawa to expand the global reach and impact of the Alex Trebek Forum for Dialogue.
The donation rai...
Food is a universal language that unites people no matter their origin. It is a commonality that brings people together whatever part of the world they live in, especially if this food is chocolate.
Peace By Chocolate and the University of Ottawa announced today a joint endeavour called the Welcome Bar, a fundraising initiati...
Food is a universal language that unites people no matter their origin. It is a commonality that brings people together whatever part of the world they live in, especially if this food is chocolate.
Peace By Chocolate and the Univer...
Today, Calin and Elaine Rovinescu announced the creation of the Rovinescu Admission Scholarships for new Canadians, to benefit undergraduate and professional degree students at both the University of Ottawa and Université de Montréal through a generous gift of $2M, to be divided equally between the two universities.
The Rovinescu Schol...
Today, Calin and Elaine Rovinescu announced the creation of the Rovinescu Admission Scholarships for new Canadians, to benefit undergraduate and professional degree students at both the University of Ottawa and Université de Montréal thro...