Facility Management (FM) may not always make the news, yet it forms the essential backbone that keeps all uOttawa workplaces and public spaces operational, secure, and inviting. World FM Day is a global celebration that highlights the pivotal yet often overlooked role of facility management professionals. This year's theme, "Inspire, Integrate, Innovate: Ignite your career in FM," r...
Facility Management (FM) may not always make the news, yet it forms the essential backbone that keeps all uOttawa workplaces and public spaces operational, secure, and inviting. World FM Day is a global celebration that highlights the pivotal yet often overlooked role of facility management professi...
We Do Cool Stuff has made it possible for us to celebrate the innovators and trailblazers making the University of Ottawa an epicentre of creativity, collaboration and entrepreneurship. In honour of Earth Day, we’re taking a closer look at a sustainable entrepreneurial initiative happening right here on our campus.
We Do Cool Stuff has made it possible for us to celebrate the innovators and trailblazers making the University of Ottawa an epicentre of creativity, collaboration and entrepreneurship. In honour of Earth Day, we’re taking a closer look at a sustainable entrepreneurial initiative happening right her...
Concrete is often regarded as the backbone of our infrastructure. However, our seemingly indestructible infrastructure is currently facing major challenges. Professor Leandro Sanchez, an engineering researcher at uOttawa, is dedicated to mitigating concrete deterioration and finding solutions for its high carbon footprint.
Concrete is often regarded as the backbone of our infrastructure. However, our seemingly indestructible infrastructure is currently facing major challenges. Professor Leandro Sanchez, an engineering researcher at uOttawa, is dedicated to mitigating concrete deterioration and finding solutions for it...
Students in Professor Lerona D. Lewis’s Faculty of Education courses aren’t just talking about the “how” of teaching science: these future educators are “doing” science by getting up close and personal with Ottawa-area flora and fauna. Professor Lewis, who specializes in science education from a social justice perspective, is an advocate of place-based education, an approach that emphasizes outdoo...
Students in Professor Lerona D. Lewis’s Faculty of Education courses aren’t just talking about the “how” of teaching science: these future educators are “doing” science by getting up close and personal with Ottawa-area flora and fauna. Professor Lewis, who specializes in science education from a soc...
Black History Month is a time to learn and reflect on past Black experiences and achievements, and to look to the future through the ongoing work and contributions of Black individuals making a difference in our society.
Black History Month is a time to learn and reflect on past Black experiences and achievements, and to look to the future through the ongoing work and contributions of Black individuals making a difference in our society.
Canadians love strawberries – they are the second most imported fruit in Canada, representing approximately $750M in retail value. Yet Canadian strawberry production has remained stagnant over the past two decades, largely due to climate challenges that inhibit year-round production.
Canadians love strawberries – they are the second most imported fruit in Canada, representing approximately $750M in retail value. Yet Canadian strawberry production has remained stagnant over the past two decades, largely due to climate challenges that inhibit year-round production.
As we wrap up 2023, we look back at some of the memorable moments, remarkable milestones, and well-deserved recognition that the University of Ottawa experienced this year.
As we wrap up 2023, we look back at some of the memorable moments, remarkable milestones, and well-deserved recognition that the University of Ottawa experienced this year.
More than half of the world’s population currently lives in cities and that number is expected to double by 2050. Creating sustainable cities is critical to the future of Canada and the world, and our collective response to climate change will be felt and fueled by our urban centres. We need cutting-edge research to help guide progress at all levels of government in order to effect real and tangib...
More than half of the world’s population currently lives in cities and that number is expected to double by 2050. Creating sustainable cities is critical to the future of Canada and the world, and our collective response to climate change will be felt and fueled by our urban centres. We need cutting...
