The Office of the Vice-President, Research and Innovation (OVPRI) has released its Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Action Plan for Research, which aims to diversify and strengthen the research community. The plan addresses systemic barriers to the full participation of underrepresented groups in research, including women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities and racialized persons, the LGB...
The Office of the Vice-President, Research and Innovation (OVPRI) has released its Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Action Plan for Research, which aims to diversify and strengthen the research community. The plan addresses systemic barriers to the full participation of underrepresented groups ...
In the new year, Information Technology expanded the mandatory enrollment into Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) to all students. In mid-February we estimate around 11000 students were enrolled to MFA out of the ~23,000 who need to register for MFA by the end of the project (end of March 2022).
In the new year, Information Technology expanded the mandatory enrollment into Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) to all students. In mid-February we estimate around 11000 students were enrolled to MFA out of the ~23,000 who need to register for MFA by the end of the project (end of March 2022).
A new study has identified 228 clinical practices in Canada that are used inappropriately, with underuse being more common than overuse. This list includes diagnostic and therapeutic practices such as blood tests and radiography. Published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal), the research can help health care professionals, organizations and governments improve patient care and health o...
A new study has identified 228 clinical practices in Canada that are used inappropriately, with underuse being more common than overuse. This list includes diagnostic and therapeutic practices such as blood tests and radiography. Published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal), the research...
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) published a new report Monday titled Climate Change 2022: Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability in which it highlights the impacts and risks of climate change becoming increasingly complex and that it will affect every single sector of society.
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) published a new report Monday titled Climate Change 2022: Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability in which it highlights the impacts and risks of climate change becoming increasingly complex and that it will affect every single sector of society.
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, most of the University’s workforce has been working remotely. The use of both University-issued and personal (BYOD) mobile devices to connect to University resources and services has increased.
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, most of the University’s workforce has been working remotely. The use of both University-issued and personal (BYOD) mobile devices to connect to University resources and services has increased.
In the last federal election, every major party embraced the language of net-zero by 2050. Given how effectively energy and climate have worked as political wedges, it was a promising shift in rhetoric. Canadian politicians have built entire campaigns around promises to fight energy infrastructure and climate policies. In recent years, incoming governments have largely delivered on those promises.
In the last federal election, every major party embraced the language of net-zero by 2050. Given how effectively energy and climate have worked as political wedges, it was a promising shift in rhetoric. Canadian politicians have built entire campaigns around promises to fight energy infrastructure a...
Last year, six Ontario universities, including the University of Ottawa, launched the Indigenous and Black Engineering and Technology (IBET) Momentum Fellowship, a project aimed at addressing the systemic barriers that exist in STEM fields for Indigenous and Black scholars and providing support and increased opportunities for those wanting to pursue doctoral degrees. Since then, IBET has expanded ...
Last year, six Ontario universities, including the University of Ottawa, launched the Indigenous and Black Engineering and Technology (IBET) Momentum Fellowship, a project aimed at addressing the systemic barriers that exist in STEM fields for Indigenous and Black scholars and providing support and ...
Over the course of the last year, the University of Ottawa worked closely with provincial and municipal public health institutions to better understand the University’s role and obligations given the COVID-19 pandemic and mandatory vaccination policies.
Over the course of the last year, the University of Ottawa worked closely with provincial and municipal public health institutions to better understand the University’s role and obligations given the COVID-19 pandemic and mandatory vaccination policies.
