The Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) has awarded nearly $4 million in funding to researchers at the University of Ottawa for projects aimed at improving health and sustainable development.
The Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) has awarded nearly $4 million in funding to researchers at the University of Ottawa for projects aimed at improving health and sustainable development.
As Canada grapples with rampant wildfires during a summer of record-breaking heat, the looming threat of floods should not be underestimated. In fact, floods are the most frequently occurring natural hazard in Canada and occur almost five times as often as wildfires.
As Canada grapples with rampant wildfires during a summer of record-breaking heat, the looming threat of floods should not be underestimated. In fact, floods are the most frequently occurring natural hazard in Canada and occur almost five times as often as wildfires.
In June 2023, the United Nations adopted the High Seas Treaty, an historic agreement designed to protect the biodiversity of the ocean, prevent environmental degradation and contribute to slowing the effects of climate change
In June 2023, the United Nations adopted the High Seas Treaty, an historic agreement designed to protect the biodiversity of the ocean, prevent environmental degradation and contribute to slowing the effects of climate change
Imagine this scenario: You are walking to SITE, and you come across a captivating sight—trees adorned with luscious, fully-grown apples. You pluck the ripe fruit from a branch and proceed on your way to work or class. Or perhaps you are strolling along the multi-use pathway and stop to grab a handful of fresh blueberries.
Imagine this scenario: You are walking to SITE, and you come across a captivating sight—trees adorned with luscious, fully-grown apples. You pluck the ripe fruit from a branch and proceed on your way to work or class. Or perhaps you are strolling along the multi-use pathway and stop to grab a handfu...
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Canadian Summer: Sun, smog, and snow
Explainer – Climate-heating El Niño’s impact in Canada
Academic expert(s) available to comment on the following current event:
Canadian Summer: Sun, smog, and snow
Explainer – Climate-heating El Niño’s impact in Canada
The U7+ Alliance of Universities created the U7+ Student Challenge in 2022 to allow students to collaborate, research, and propose solutions to a local challenge linked to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. This year, the finalists presented their projects at an event hosted by uOttawa’s Faculty of Engineering.
The U7+ Alliance of Universities created the U7+ Student Challenge in 2022 to allow students to collaborate, research, and propose solutions to a local challenge linked to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. This year, the finalists presented their projects at an event hosted by uOttawa’s Facult...
Climate change is the most critical environmental issue impacting our planet. It can be observed in our daily lives through rising heat waves, floods, draughts, and wildfires.
Climate change is the most critical environmental issue impacting our planet. It can be observed in our daily lives through rising heat waves, floods, draughts, and wildfires.
In the North American Campus Race to Zero Waste, the University of Ottawa has claimed the top spot in waste diversion for large campuses! We also ranked in the top 5 of all institutions for waste diversion, meaning how much we keep from going to a landfill. Through a combination of recycling and compost programs as well as our campus commitment to reduce overall waste, the University of Ottawa is ...
In the North American Campus Race to Zero Waste, the University of Ottawa has claimed the top spot in waste diversion for large campuses! We also ranked in the top 5 of all institutions for waste diversion, meaning how much we keep from going to a landfill. Through a combination of recycling and com...
