Children and youth who sustain a concussion are at increased risk of developing mental health issues shows a new study of children and youth aged five to 18 across Ontario, Canada over a 10 year period.
Children and youth who sustain a concussion are at increased risk of developing mental health issues shows a new study of children and youth aged five to 18 across Ontario, Canada over a 10 year period.
We were saddened to learn of the passing of Marc Jolicoeur last week. During his long years working to promote the development and influence of the University of Ottawa, he was a gentleman and a friend to all who knew him. He will be remembered as an outstanding leader and builder whose generosity knew no bounds.
Marc’s connection to the Univer...
We were saddened to learn of the passing of Marc Jolicoeur last week. During his long years working to promote the development and influence of the University of Ottawa, he was a gentleman and a friend to all who knew him. He will be remembered as an out...
February is Black History Month, an ideal moment to update the community on our collective efforts to create a campus grounded in inclusive excellence. I am grateful for the work we have done together as a community so far. Many students, staff and faculty have made valuable contributions of their time and experience.
February is Black History Month, an ideal moment to update the community on our collective efforts to create a campus grounded in inclusive excellence. I am grateful for the work we have done together as a community so far. Many students, staff and faculty have made valuable contributions of their t...
Mental health is a major concern for students, particularly with the pandemic liable to cause increased stress. Knowing the resources available to you or your peers can promote better mental health and help you succeed in your studies. This article takes a brief look at the services offered here.
Mental health is a major concern for students, particularly with the pandemic liable to cause increased stress. Knowing the resources available to you or your peers can promote better mental health and help you succeed in your studies. This article takes a brief look at the services offered here.
The struggle again racism is ideological in nature, as is closing one’s eyes to racism, tolerating it or calling those who denounce it ideologues. Fighting racism requires courage, the courage to seek to build a better world.
The struggle again racism is ideological in nature, as is closing one’s eyes to racism, tolerating it or calling those who denounce it ideologues. Fighting racism requires courage, the courage to seek to build a better world.
One year ago, yesterday, a series of outrageous actions by several police officers in Minneapolis resulted in the death of a Black man named George Floyd in full view of a distraught group of bystanders. Soon this event was digitally disseminated around the world, where it triggered protests far and wide. Following the anniversary of George Floyd’s death, it is appropriate to consider what has cha...
One year ago, yesterday, a series of outrageous actions by several police officers in Minneapolis resulted in the death of a Black man named George Floyd in full view of a distraught group of bystanders. Soon this event was digitally disseminated around the world, where it triggered protests far and...
At the University of Ottawa, we are actively working to fight racism. Our commitment reflects our shared understanding that racism can take many forms and affect many different communities. Indeed, it affects us all in one way or another.
At the University of Ottawa, we are actively working to fight racism. Our commitment reflects our shared understanding that racism can take many forms and affect many different communities. Indeed, it affects us all in one way or another.
I am thrilled to announce that our first two working groups – Pedagogy and Student Experience – are now established. These working groups are comprised of highly engaged and knowledgeable students, faculty and staff and I expect them to soon begin making wide-ranging recommendations to ensure more diversity and inclusion in our curricula, our teaching approaches and the whole of the campus experie...
I am thrilled to announce that our first two working groups – Pedagogy and Student Experience – are now established. These working groups are comprised of highly engaged and knowledgeable students, faculty and staff and I expect them to soon begin making wide-ranging recommendations to ensure more d...
