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Seven winners of the 2023 CO-OP Student of the Year Awards
Student life
Career and experiential learning 
Student voices
Student experience

The 2023 CO-OP Student of the Year Awards

And the winners are… Every year, the University of Ottawa CO-OP Office selects one CO-OP student per faculty to win a Student of the Year Award. Amongst this selection, three winners are chosen for their exceptional performance in three criteria: on-the-job achievement, academic achievement and extracurricular activities at school, at work or in the community.
And the winners are… Every year, the University of Ottawa CO-OP Office selects one CO-OP student per faculty to win a Student of the Year Award. Amongst this selection, three winners are chosen for their exceptional performance in three criteria: on-the-job achievement, academic achievement and e...

March 13, 2024
uOttawa medical students pose with a group of health staff on the steps of a health clinic in Benin.
Student life
Mois de la Francophonie
Faculty of Medicine
Faculty of Health Sciences

A letter from our medical students in Benin

By Juliette Thibaudeau, Dre Anna Mijavec, Jolaine Lafrance, Marie-Noëlle Laprise, Alexandre Cosmatos et Natalia Fontecha. Cotonou, Benin, March 3, 2024
By Juliette Thibaudeau, Dre Anna Mijavec, Jolaine Lafrance, Marie-Noëlle Laprise, Alexandre Cosmatos et Natalia Fontecha. Cotonou, Benin, March 3, 2024

March 11, 2024
Adrien Heymans and Céline Wan Min Kee
Student life
Health and wellness
Student experience
Career and experiential learning 

uoWellness App: Made by students for students

You could win a $1,000 scholarship, gift cards and flex dollars. Collect points by completing daily wellness missions on the app to be entered into a draw. Winners will be announced at the end of term. See details in the How to earn points? Section of the app.
You could win a $1,000 scholarship, gift cards and flex dollars. Collect points by completing daily wellness missions on the app to be entered into a draw. Winners will be announced at the end of term. See details in the How to earn points? Section of the app.

February 21, 2024
A woman looks at a computer screen in front of a window.
Student life
Career and experiential learning 
Careers

14 ways to boost your career prospects

When it comes to setting yourself up for a rewarding career, it’s never too early or too late to get started. The good news is, you’re in the right place. Getting you ready to score your dream job is one of uOttawa’s greatest strengths. Here’s a quick list of what you can do:
When it comes to setting yourself up for a rewarding career, it’s never too early or too late to get started. The good news is, you’re in the right place. Getting you ready to score your dream job is one of uOttawa’s greatest strengths. Here’s a quick list of what you can do:

February 20, 2024
uOttawa Residence Safety Team.
Health and Safety
Mental Health
Health and wellness
Student support
Student life

Residence Safety Team at uOttawa Strengthens Student Safety

The uOttawa campus is a microcosm of communities where student safety and well-being are paramount.
The uOttawa campus is a microcosm of communities where student safety and well-being are paramount.

January 25, 2024
A person sitting in a chair holding a paper in front of an audience.
Student life
Black History Month
Black community

A deeper understanding

Thought-provoking, Black History Month panels will stimulate discussions and raise awareness. Topics include: the unique challenges faced by Black entrepreneurs and business-owners; a celebration of Ottawa-Gatineau Hip Hop artists; the complexities of interconnected layers of identity within the Black community and, what should happen before and after Black History Month, particularly for the educ...
Thought-provoking, Black History Month panels will stimulate discussions and raise awareness. Topics include: the unique challenges faced by Black entrepreneurs and business-owners; a celebration of Ottawa-Gatineau Hip Hop artists; the complexities of interconnected layers of identity within the Bla...

January 24, 2024
pool
Athletics and recreation
Student life

Our Olympic-sized pool is now open!

Our Olympic-sized pool is now open following a major overhaul. Here's everything you need to know before diving in. (Besides the obvious, you'll need a swimsuit).
Our Olympic-sized pool is now open following a major overhaul. Here's everything you need to know before diving in. (Besides the obvious, you'll need a swimsuit).

January 24, 2024
Collage of five black students featured in the article
Student life
Black History Month
Student experience
Gee-Gees
Student voices

Celebrating Black student voices 

As uOttawa prepares to celebrate Black History Month and recognize leading figures at the third annual Black Excellence Gala February 3, we asked students and staff to recommend some lesser-known movers and shakers and ones to watch who also demonstrate the diversity and creativity of our community. 
As uOttawa prepares to celebrate Black History Month and recognize leading figures at the third annual Black Excellence Gala February 3, we asked students and staff to recommend some lesser-known movers and shakers and ones to watch who also demonstrate the diversity and creativity of our community....

January 23, 2024