uOttawa at a glance
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Awarded in research
Alumni
“As a top global research-intensive university, we continue to launch new ventures to strengthen teaching and research in many fields, such as health care and medical science.”
Jacques Frémont, President and Vice-Chancellor
Transformative research
Our researchers are constantly innovating and exploring in state-of-the-art facilities. Their work propels our society forward in various fields, including health care, education, artificial intelligence, law, technology, photonics, climate change, public policy and social justice.
Meeting medicine’s 21st century challenges: uOttawa’s bold new research centre taking shape
With biggest grant in its history, uOttawa launching a world-first vision to transform brain-heart health
Women and Water: Professor Aimée Craft seeks to advance Indigenous water governance
Professor Vanessa MacDonnell co-leads major $1.7 million international project on constitutional law
Study shows gaps in research on cancers affecting Canada’s Black communities
Unlocking insights through high-precision data: How this uOttawa core facility is fuelling health and wellness research
Student experience
When you choose the University of Ottawa, you are choosing an inclusive learning environment. Our unique uOCompetencies initiative, our current programs and our alumni network prepare our students to succeed in the job market, to enrich our society and, finally, to participate fully in a sustainable future.
Black aspiring physicians: Practising medicine and being a role model
Student creativity and innovation shine at Maker Jam
Designing the future: new engineering program at uOttawa to address gaps in technology job market
U7+ Student Challenge on Addressing Sustainable Development Goals hosted by uOttawa
uOttawa and City of Ottawa join forces to encourage student-civic collaboration with launch of CityStudio Ottawa
The Francophonie
In light of its Francophone roots and bilingual nature, the University of Ottawa is naturally a top choice for postsecondary education for members of Francophone communities in Canada and abroad.
French-language research centre boosts connection with Canada’s francophones
The Francophonie of the future must be a primary tool for cooperation
University of Ottawa's Faculty of Medicine welcomes first cohort in pharmacy program
Striving for equity in health care
Francophone Mobility Chairs program hosts leading French-language researchers at uOttawa
A historic investment of $34.7M to bolster French-taught programs at the University of Ottawa
Agents of change
Putting knowledge, expertise, inventiveness and skills to good use, and exceeding expectations, are the qualities inherent in our change leaders, who are determined to help improve the well-being of members of our society.
Karine Coen-Sanchez receives 2023 SWAAC Student Award in Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Dr. Natasha Kekre wins national recognition for early career success
Innovation for inclusion: Theatre department finds solutions
Claudette Commanda channels the past as she embarks on journey as University of Ottawa’s 1st Indigenous Chancellor
Exceptional alumnus of the Faculty of Medicine wins Governor General’s Gold Medal
Desjardins partners with uOttawa to elevate the student experience at uOttawa
A mindset for impact
We are a locally-and globally-minded university, dedicated to fostering international collaboration, diverse cultural experiences and a curriculum that mirrors our interconnected world.
The University of Ottawa: Leading the Way in Campus Waste Reduction
uOttawa strengthening Higher Education and Research Capacity in Africa
The Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict and the University of Ottawa sign a partnership to fight sexual violence in conflict
New Research Chair in Gay Men’s Health aims to break down barriers to care
CFI to fund the creation of a unique lab to research Indigenous knowledge and well-being
“Transformation is not just about change. It is about sowing seeds in an environment to build and foster even greater change for the future.”
Claudette Commanda
— Chancellor
