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Pathy Foundation Fellow: Laila Alfadhli

Congratulations to University of Ottawa translational and molecular medicine student Laila Alfadhli, who has been selected as one of two uOttawa 2023 Pathy Foundation Fellowship recipients!
Congratulations to University of Ottawa translational and molecular medicine student Laila Alfadhli, who has been selected as one of two uOttawa 2023 Pathy Foundation Fellowship recipients!

April 14, 2023
Help Desk at the Career Corner
Student life
Jobs
Careers
Student support

Career Corner: A key stop on the way to your dream job

“Hey, didn’t there used to be a bar there?” That’s a phrase sometimes overheard in the hallways of the University Centre.
“Hey, didn’t there used to be a bar there?” That’s a phrase sometimes overheard in the hallways of the University Centre.

April 13, 2023
Major's Hill Park during the summer
Summer activities
Student life
Jobs

Melt, snow, melt! Top 10 things to do in Ottawa this summer

For those planning on staying in Ottawa for the summer, here’s a selection of things to do to make the most of the weather and this historic city.
For those planning on staying in Ottawa for the summer, here’s a selection of things to do to make the most of the weather and this historic city.

April 13, 2023
Pictures of the four students doing interesting roles over the summer
Student life
Summer activities
Jobs
Internship
Career and experiential learning 

Extraordinary Student Summer Plans

Summer is not just about rest and relaxation. Get inspired by students who have some truly extra ordinary summer plans.
Summer is not just about rest and relaxation. Get inspired by students who have some truly extra ordinary summer plans.

April 12, 2023
CO-OP Student of the Year Award Winners
CO-OP

The 2022 CO-OP Student of the Year Awards

Every year, the University of Ottawa CO-OP office selects one CO-OP student per faculty to win a Student of the Year Award. These students must excel in three criteria: on the job achievement, academic achievement and extra-curricular activities at school, at work or in the community. In 2022, six students received the CO-OP Student of the Year Award.
Every year, the University of Ottawa CO-OP office selects one CO-OP student per faculty to win a Student of the Year Award. These students must excel in three criteria: on the job achievement, academic achievement and extra-curricular activities at school, at work or in the community. In 2022, six s...

March 22, 2023
The joint uOttawa / Université du Québec en Outaouais delegation during an engineering challenge.
Student life

My experience at the Jeux de Génie

The joint uOttawa / Université du Québec en Outaouais delegation took first place at the 2023 Jeux de Génie engineering competition at Université Laval. Faculty of Engineering student Elise Cloutier discusses her experience.
The joint uOttawa / Université du Québec en Outaouais delegation took first place at the 2023 Jeux de Génie engineering competition at Université Laval. Faculty of Engineering student Elise Cloutier discusses her experience.

March 21, 2023
Amanda Doku
Science
Technology
Artificial Intelligence
STEM

Amanda Doku: Schulich scholar and promising young woman in STEM

In elementary school, during math class, Amanda Doku got hooked on science. Throughout high school, her interest grew rapidly as she got much more involved in the field. As a member of the robotics club, she collaborated with a team to design a functioning robot. As an executive with the engineering club, she organized events. As vice-president of the STEM council, she planned science fairs and Q&...
In elementary school, during math class, Amanda Doku got hooked on science. Throughout high school, her interest grew rapidly as she got much more involved in the field. As a member of the robotics club, she collaborated with a team to design a functioning robot. As an executive with the engineering...

February 15, 2023
student holding a book
Community engagement

How volunteering can change the direction of your career

Learn how volunteering can help you discover your dream career through Shaylin's experience as first-year student majoring in human kinetics.
Learn how volunteering can help you discover your dream career through Shaylin's experience as first-year student majoring in human kinetics.

February 6, 2023
Hiba
CO-OP

Diversifying your work experience: A CO-OP student’s journey

When choosing your CO-OP placement, one option is finding a sector where your studies are relevant but not necessarily directly related. A benefit of CO-OP is diversifying your work experience — whether through a different position, another company branch, a whole new company or an entirely separate industry.
When choosing your CO-OP placement, one option is finding a sector where your studies are relevant but not necessarily directly related. A benefit of CO-OP is diversifying your work experience — whether through a different position, another company branch, a whole new company or an entirely separate...

January 31, 2023