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For the first time at a Canadian university, you can tackle food waste and get free food while doing so.

The University of Ottawa has achieved an impressive milestone in sustainability by ranking third in North America in the Sustainable Transportation category of the Association for Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education’s (AASHE) Sustainable Campus Index. This ranking highlights the university’s commitment to promoting eco-friendly transportation options.

Mamadou Fall is leading the charge in creating resilient, sustainable infrastructure that can endure the impact of climate change.

The annual Acfas conference is the largest multidisciplinary academic gathering in the French-speaking world, and this year it was held on campus from May 13 to 17.

As part of the U7+ Student Challenge on sustainability, a team of students from the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Ottawa mentored by Professor David Bruce developed an innovative composting toilet solution to support climate refugees.

The weather is warming up, which means that it’s time to dust off your helmet and pump up those tires. The annual, city-wide Let’s Bike Month in June is just around the corner!

The MakerLaunch startup accelerator at the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Ottawa is thrilled to introduce three innovative technology ventures joining its 2024 cohort: TerraFixing, GastroTrackAI and NXoCare. These startups will gain access to resources including funding, mentorship, prototyping facilities and networking avenues, all geared towards propelling their products and service...

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...

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.