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Faculty / Service
Group
Keyword
Members of OLBI and FPIF together following the ratification.
Francophonie
International and francophonie
Education

Call for workshop proposals: Université de printemps – Carrefour et mobilités francophones

Université de printemps – Carrefour et mobilités francophones, is an event organised by the Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute (OLBI) of the University of Ottawa and the Fédération internationale des professeurs de français (FIPF).
Université de printemps – Carrefour et mobilités francophones, is an event organised by the Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute (OLBI) of the University of Ottawa and the Fédération internationale des professeurs de français (FIPF).

October 10, 2024
Jérémie
Technology
Artificial Intelligence
Language learning
CCERBAL

Jérémie Séror awarded the new OLBI Research Chair in Technology-Mediated Language Learning and Artificial Intelligence

At the intersection of technology and education, Jérémie Séror explores how artificial intelligence is transforming language learning. His research chair examines the impact of emerging technologies on the personalization and adaptation of educational experiences.
At the intersection of technology and education, Jérémie Séror explores how artificial intelligence is transforming language learning. His research chair examines the impact of emerging technologies on the personalization and adaptation of educational experiences.

September 24, 2024
Nikolay Slavkov
Multilingualism
Bilingualism
CCERBAL
Language rights

Nikolay Slavkov: Exploring Language Policies Through Family Dynamics and Inclusion

Nikolay Slavkov, holder of the new Research Chair in Language Policies at OLBI, conducts innovative research on the influence of family language policies, focusing on harmony, inclusion, and social justice within Canada’s multilingual context.
Nikolay Slavkov, holder of the new Research Chair in Language Policies at OLBI, conducts innovative research on the influence of family language policies, focusing on harmony, inclusion, and social justice within Canada’s multilingual context.

September 24, 2024
Listen to our playlist « Le lys et le trille en vrille » and immerse yourself in Franco-Ontarian music!
Franco-Ontarian celebrations
Francophonie
International and francophonie

Celebrate Franco-Ontarian Day with OLBI!

Discover the richness of Franco-Ontarian music through our exclusive playlist!
Discover the richness of Franco-Ontarian music through our exclusive playlist!

September 17, 2024
Professor Rahat Zaidi
Bilingualism
CCERBAL
Research

Professor Rahat Zaidi leads the way to inclusive education for immigrant families

Professor Rahat Zaidi, a distinguished Werklund Research Professor at the University of Calgary, has been appointed as the new OLBI Mobility Research Chair in Bilingualism. Renowned for her extensive work in championing inclusive education for immigrant families, Rahat Zaidi brings a wealth of expertise and a profound commitment to fostering equity, diversity and inclusion within Canada’s multilin...
Professor Rahat Zaidi, a distinguished Werklund Research Professor at the University of Calgary, has been appointed as the new OLBI Mobility Research Chair in Bilingualism. Renowned for her extensive work in championing inclusive education for immigrant families, Rahat Zaidi brings a wealth of exper...

August 9, 2024
Cindy Paola Peña Ramirez, Yukti Sharma, Shayna Douglas
Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute
Graduation
Convocation
Graduate studies

Three brilliant graduates to discover

Learn about the inspiring journeys of three exceptional graduates of the Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute (OLBI). Get to know Yukti, Cindy and Shayna, three recent OLBI graduates. Each of these students followed a unique path, full of academic and career discoveries, thanks to the diversity and flexibility of the OLBI’s programs. Hear their stories and get inspired by their determinat...
Learn about the inspiring journeys of three exceptional graduates of the Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute (OLBI). Get to know Yukti, Cindy and Shayna, three recent OLBI graduates. Each of these students followed a unique path, full of academic and career discoveries, thanks to the diver...

August 6, 2024
Isabella Laurin
Second language teaching
Bilingualism
Education

Larry Vandergrift award recipient Isabella Laurin: Passionate about teaching French as a second language

Isabella Laurin, a third-year teaching French as a second language student at uOttawa, has received the prestigious Larry Vandergrift Memorial Award. This honour for academic excellence underscores not only her outstanding academic achievements, but also her commitment to follow in Larry Vandergrift’s footsteps by contributing to the advancement of second-language teaching.
Isabella Laurin, a third-year teaching French as a second language student at uOttawa, has received the prestigious Larry Vandergrift Memorial Award. This honour for academic excellence underscores not only her outstanding academic achievements, but also her commitment to follow in Larry Vandergrift...

May 28, 2024
Call for applications: Research Chairs OLBI at Faculty of Arts
OLBI
Arts

Call for applications: Research Chairs OLBI at Faculty of Arts

The Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute and the Faculty of Arts are announcing two internal research chairs:
The Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute and the Faculty of Arts are announcing two internal research chairs:

March 1, 2024