The past year has brought us some very inspiring news. Here are some of the initiatives, investments, launches and other events that reflect the aspirations that define our community and redefine a diverse, inclusive and forward-looking campus.
The past year has brought us some very inspiring news. Here are some of the initiatives, investments, launches and other events that reflect the aspirations that define our community and redefine a diverse, inclusive and forward-looking campus.
Creating better cities for the future. That’s the goal of the University of Ottawa Sustainable Cities Initiative, which will bring together a critical mass of experts, researchers and graduate students to undertake interdisciplinary, collaborative, solutions-oriented research that will help cities across the country and around the world become more sustainable.
Creating better cities for the future. That’s the goal of the University of Ottawa Sustainable Cities Initiative, which will bring together a critical mass of experts, researchers and graduate students to undertake interdisciplinary, collaborative, solutions-oriented research that will help cities a...
On April 22, we celebrate Earth Day and highlight the importance—and urgency—of saving our planet. Since this is a good time to review what we currently do and what more we could do, the Gazette team met with the Office of Campus Sustainability to take stock of the progress the University has made in terms of sustainable development.
On April 22, we celebrate Earth Day and highlight the importance—and urgency—of saving our planet. Since this is a good time to review what we currently do and what more we could do, the Gazette team met with the Office of Campus Sustainability to take stock of the progress the University has made i...
When you think about “campus sustainability”, you might immediately think about environmental issues, like climate change, green space, or recycling. But campus sustainability is about so much more, including affordability, course content, and student representation in governance. ac
When you think about “campus sustainability”, you might immediately think about environmental issues, like climate change, green space, or recycling. But campus sustainability is about so much more, including affordability, course content, and student representation in governance. ac
Last year’s wildfires and floods in British Columbia and droughts in the Prairies reminded us that climate change remains one of the greatest long-term threats that we face. Mitigating its most detrimental effects will require a substantial shift in how we live, work, and invest so that the carbon emissions that cause global warming are reduced.
Last year’s wildfires and floods in British Columbia and droughts in the Prairies reminded us that climate change remains one of the greatest long-term threats that we face. Mitigating its most detrimental effects will require a substantial shift in how we live, work, and invest so that the carbon e...
As the world emerges from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, many are asking how Canada can use its recovery as a catalyst to build a more resilient, green, and equitable economy.
As the world emerges from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, many are asking how Canada can use its recovery as a catalyst to build a more resilient, green, and equitable economy.
The Faculty of Engineering at the University of Ottawa has partnered with Mexico’s Tecnológico de Monterrey to collaborate on research projects to help resolve global issues such as sustainability and climate change.
The Faculty of Engineering at the University of Ottawa has partnered with Mexico’s Tecnológico de Monterrey to collaborate on research projects to help resolve global issues such as sustainability and climate change.
More than 30,000 delegates from 120 countries are attending the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow, with the ambitious objective of "Uniting the world to tackle climate change".
More than 30,000 delegates from 120 countries are attending the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow, with the ambitious objective of "Uniting the world to tackle climate change".
The Faculty of Engineering is pleased to announce that close to $800,000 has been awarded in funding to support collaborative research projects as part of the National Research Council (NRC)’s Challenge programs. Read more about the research projects of professors Arnaud Weck, Karin Hinzer and Jianping Yao below.
The Faculty of Engineering is pleased to announce that close to $800,000 has been awarded in funding to support collaborative research projects as part of the National Research Council (NRC)’s Challenge programs. Read more about the research projects of professors Arnaud Weck, Karin Hinzer and Jianp...
Research teams at the University of Ottawa’s Faculty of Engineering are always busy trying to solve the pressing problems we face today, to ensure a sustainable future.
Research teams at the University of Ottawa’s Faculty of Engineering are always busy trying to solve the pressing problems we face today, to ensure a sustainable future.