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Francophonie
Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute

ILOBify: the Francophonie in the palm of your hand!

The Official languages and Bilingualism Institute (OLBI) presents ILOBify, a repertoire of linguistic tools that will allow you to maintain, improve and perfect your skills in French as Second Language (FLS), whether it be independently, or as a supplementary support to your courses at school or university. All of it in the palm of your hand!
The Official languages and Bilingualism Institute (OLBI) presents ILOBify, a repertoire of linguistic tools that will allow you to maintain, improve and perfect your skills in French as Second Language (FLS), whether it be independently, or as a supplementary support to your courses at school or uni...

September 21, 2020
Michelle Chin
Convocation
Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute

Convocation 2020: Reaching for New Heights

Michelle Chin doesn’t flinch when it comes to facing new challenges! A native English speaker, she learned French as a second language at school in her hometown, Toronto. Looking to discover a new part of the country and perfect her French, Michelle enrolled at the University of Ottawa to become a second language teacher and convey her love of bilingualism to young learners.
Michelle Chin doesn’t flinch when it comes to facing new challenges! A native English speaker, she learned French as a second language at school in her hometown, Toronto. Looking to discover a new part of the country and perfect her French, Michelle enrolled at the University of Ottawa to become a s...

June 12, 2020
Julien Couture Resource Centre
Julien Couture Resource Centre
Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute

A hidden treasure on the uOttawa campus – the Julien Couture Resource Centre

After several years of operation at the Hamelin Hall, the Julien Couture Resource Centre (JCRC) underwent a transformation of its spaces in 2020. New chairs, new tables and a new smart TV for movie projections, conferences and lectures are now available to users. With this modern equipment, the Centre expects to meet increasingly varied and rapidly changing needs of the university community and is...
After several years of operation at the Hamelin Hall, the Julien Couture Resource Centre (JCRC) underwent a transformation of its spaces in 2020. New chairs, new tables and a new smart TV for movie projections, conferences and lectures are now available to users. With this modern equipment, the Cent...

January 6, 2020
Julien Couture Resource Centre entrance
Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute

A hidden treasure on the uOttawa campus – the Julien Couture Resource Centre

After several years of operation at the Hamelin Hall, the Julien Couture Resource Centre (JCRC) underwent a transformation of its spaces in 2020. New chairs, new tables and a new smart TV for movie projections, conferences and lectures are now available to users. With this modern equipment, the Centre expects to meet increasingly varied and rapidly changing needs of the university community and is...
After several years of operation at the Hamelin Hall, the Julien Couture Resource Centre (JCRC) underwent a transformation of its spaces in 2020. New chairs, new tables and a new smart TV for movie projections, conferences and lectures are now available to users. With this modern equipment, the Cent...

January 1, 2020
Francophone Africa
Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute
Francophonie

Francophone Africa and the University of Ottawa: a promising partnership

From November 6 to 8, 2019, the University of Ottawa hosted a delegation of 13 renowned universities from West and Central Africa in order to discuss potential partnerships between our institutions. This initiative, put forth by Enrolment Management under the leadership of Alain Malette, Senior Director, Enrolment Management and Oumar Ibrahima Toure, Strategic Advisor Sub-Sahara Africa, proved to ...
From November 6 to 8, 2019, the University of Ottawa hosted a delegation of 13 renowned universities from West and Central Africa in order to discuss potential partnerships between our institutions. This initiative, put forth by Enrolment Management under the leadership of Alain Malette, Senior Dire...

November 26, 2019
32nd edition of the Entretiens Jacques-Cartier
Language learning
Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute

5 reasons why the digital age benefits education, according to our OLBI expert

The University of Ottawa is proud to have participated in the 32nd edition of the Entretiens Jacques-Cartier, which took place last November. This year’s theme focused on digital humanities. Through multiple round table activities this event gave attendees the chance to discuss innovative solutions to the challenges faced in the digital age.
The University of Ottawa is proud to have participated in the 32nd edition of the Entretiens Jacques-Cartier, which took place last November. This year’s theme focused on digital humanities. Through multiple round table activities this event gave attendees the chance to discuss innovative solutions ...

November 21, 2019