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On Thursday September 20, the University of Ottawa invites members of the media to a ceremony to mark the opening of its newest and largest building on campus: the STEM Complex. Join us to get a taste of what is brewing inside the newly opened collision space for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). From promising...

An unusual look at science when Les Yeux on the former MacDonald Hall (1966–2016) meet up with those on the new STEM Complex (2018–).

As we celebrate Science Literacy Week, the University of Ottawa is proud to open its new, and cutting-edge STEM Complex this Thursday, September 20, 2018. For this occasion, we wanted to share some of the interesting STEM- related research currently underway on our campus. But what is STEM ?&nbs...

Low dose still recommended for all pregnant women to prevent birth defects Taking high doses of folic acid throughout pregnancy does not prevent preeclampsia in high-risk women, according to a large international clinical trial published in The BMJ. This refutes the findings of previous observational studies and is expected to change p...

Immune checkpoint inhibitors are revolutionizing the treatment of cancer, but new research challenges the central dogma of how these drugs work. This research, published in the prestigious Journal of Clinical Investigation, shows for the first time that often-overlooked immune cells called Natural Killer (NK) cells play a crucial role i...

To succeed in the new economy, Canadian students must arrive in the workforce equipped with internationally-focused skills and experiences. The University of Ottawa invites you to attend the official launch of the uOGlobal recognition program, which encourages students to get involved in cross-cultural activities. The goal of uOGlobal r...

What comes first, bullying or obesity? Kids are back in school and the grim reality of bullying resurfaces, as it does every year. More than 30% of youth are bullied in Canada and for 10% of them, it occurs every day. A new study published in Developmental Science, conducted by Professor and Canada Research Chair Tracy Vaillancourt a...

Startup Garage invites you to join its 2018 startups to celebrate their success. This summer, Startup Garage gave 10 ventures co-founded and led by students or recent University of Ottawa graduates the opportunity to accelerate their businesses, providing them with office space, mentorship, training and funding. Now, you will have a ch...

Wildfire first responders are facing mental & physical health risks: The dangers of heat exposure on the body Glen Kenny University of Ottawa Research Chair in Environmental Physiology 613-562-5800 x4282 [email protected] Find out more about his research ​​​​​​ The psychological impact of traumatic events (Stress...

The University of Ottawa is pleased to announce that two deserving uOttawa students have been awarded a chance to study worry-free with a four-year Schulich Leader Scholarship, valued at $80,000 and $100,000 respectively. This year’s recipients are: Roslin Chen - Environmental Science (Faculty of Science) Angelica Paynter - Software ...