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Dr. Jeffrey Weitz still remembers the spark that was lit during his years at the Faculty of Medicine, where he earned his MD in 1976. It was here, at the University of Ottawa, that his insatiable curiosity took root—shaped by long nights of study, spirited conversations with mentors, and a growing sense of purpose. The lessons he learned extended far beyond textbooks; they instilled in him an unsh...

As we combat the climate emergency, how can we make sure science is serving everyone, with no language or economic barriers? Ousmane Seidou, a professor of water resources engineering at the University of Ottawa, is fighting a battle on two fronts: understanding and anticipating climate change, and advocating for the role of French in scientific research. His work has a direct impact on public pol...

The new open-access guide is aimed at empowering readers with the tools they need to navigate scientific works efficiently.

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March marks the Mois de la Francophonie, an opportunity to highlight the institutions that actively contribute to the vitality and enrichment of the French language and culture in Canada and beyond. Among these institutions is the University of Ottawa Press (PUO-UOP), which has played a major role in advancing knowledge and promoting the Francophonie, both across our campus and internationally, si...

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Last March 20th, the Civil Law Section of the University of Ottawa Faculty of Law, in collaboration with Global Affairs Canada, the Office of the Commissioner for Federal Judicial Affairs, the Department of Justice Canada, and Alinea International, organized a conference on international development in the justice sector.

For Suyi Okungbowa, an assistant professor in the Department of English, writing speculative fiction is a way to imagine Afrocentric futurisms — alternative realities that prioritize people of African descent.