“We’re delighted to be able to strengthen the University of Ottawa’s links with Morocco and its institutes of higher learning,” says Alain Malette, interim associate vice-president international in the Office of the Vice-President, International and Francophonie. “This country stands out, not only in its relations with the Maghreb but also with sub-Saharan Africa, a priority market for our university. Morocco is investing proactively in research and in scholarships through state funds. Our university will continue to explore concrete actions to advance projects of structural significance for the good of our populations.”
The University currently welcomes more than 800 students from Morocco, the majority of whom speak French as a second language, an asset for our university community.
A relationship with a lasting imprint on our campus
Special events took place May 10 and 11 to highlight our shared future. On May 10, a Scientific Day brought together experts from Canada and Morocco to discuss water governance and Morocco’s strategic role in sustainable development in Africa.
On May 11, a memorial plaque in honor of Fatima al-Fihriya, the founder of the world's oldest surviving university, was unveiled on the University's campus. The plaque is currently installed in the Jock Turcot University Center near the Graduate Auditorium. It will add to the stories of the University of Ottawa's great history as told by the sculptures and plaques on its campus.
Feel free to take the time to stop and turn your campus trips into a discovery of our history.