The Graduate School of Public and International Affairs (GSPIA) was delighted to host Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier for an exchange with students on April 24, 2023.
The Graduate School of Public and International Affairs (GSPIA) was delighted to host Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier for an exchange with students on April 24, 2023.
Manon discovered her purpose at a very young age. “I remember at 8 years old while working on a collage and it hit me. I couldn’t understand in my head why women didn’t have the same equal voting rights. It was then that I knew this would be my calling”, said Manon.
Manon discovered her purpose at a very young age. “I remember at 8 years old while working on a collage and it hit me. I couldn’t understand in my head why women didn’t have the same equal voting rights. It was then that I knew this would be my calling”, said Manon.
The findings of a new report on anti-Black racism in research are unlikely to surprise many Black scholars—but its recommendations may chart a better path forward, says Karine Coen-Sanchez, a uOttawa graduate student who spent two years co-chairing the advisory committee that produced the report, released in this February.
The findings of a new report on anti-Black racism in research are unlikely to surprise many Black scholars—but its recommendations may chart a better path forward, says Karine Coen-Sanchez, a uOttawa graduate student who spent two years co-chairing the advisory committee that produced the report, re...
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...
The value of food is not limited to sustenance. The cultural, spiritual, and traditional significance of food makes up core beliefs in many communities, including First Nations. Indigenous Peoples are known for their sustainable lifestyles. This includes the consumption of traditional food obtained from the surrounding fauna and flora.
The value of food is not limited to sustenance. The cultural, spiritual, and traditional significance of food makes up core beliefs in many communities, including First Nations. Indigenous Peoples are known for their sustainable lifestyles. This includes the consumption of traditional food obtained ...
The Maker Jam Challenge is an event combining student innovation and creativity. Nearly 100 students attended this year’s edition on the University of Ottawa campus. The participants, divided into 29 teams, took part in the Game Jam and MakerCon competitions. The atmosphere was intense as the participants displayed their inventiveness.
The Maker Jam Challenge is an event combining student innovation and creativity. Nearly 100 students attended this year’s edition on the University of Ottawa campus. The participants, divided into 29 teams, took part in the Game Jam and MakerCon competitions. The atmosphere was intense as the partic...
As a lawyer and community member, Elysia Petrone-Reitberger (BA ’07, Gee-Gees Women’s Rowing ’04-’07) has dedicated her life to championing environmental protection and Indigenous governance. Her time at uOttawa helped spark her advocacy around both.
As a lawyer and community member, Elysia Petrone-Reitberger (BA ’07, Gee-Gees Women’s Rowing ’04-’07) has dedicated her life to championing environmental protection and Indigenous governance. Her time at uOttawa helped spark her advocacy around both.
Climate change is with us, and floods are becoming more frequent and devastating. Professor Ousmane Seidou, a researcher in the Department of Civil Engineering at the Faculty of Engineering, explains what the situation will look like for Canada and for the rest of the world in the next five to 10 years.
Climate change is with us, and floods are becoming more frequent and devastating. Professor Ousmane Seidou, a researcher in the Department of Civil Engineering at the Faculty of Engineering, explains what the situation will look like for Canada and for the rest of the world in the next five to 10 ye...
The University of Ottawa’s latest Climate Report highlights climate programs during the pandemic.
In 2017, the University of Ottawa published its first climate report to address growing concerns about climate change amongst calls for divestment. This inaugural report addressed the University’s desire to set goals and target climate change across all activities on campus as well as within their ...
The University of Ottawa’s latest Climate Report highlights climate programs during the pandemic.
In 2017, the University of Ottawa published its first climate report to address growing concerns about climate change amongst calls for divestment. This inaugural report addressed the University’s de...
On April 22, we celebrate Earth Day and highlight the big programs and activities that the University of Ottawa is undertaking to help our planet. The Office of Campus Sustainability took stock of the progress the University has made over the past year and compiled this list.
On April 22, we celebrate Earth Day and highlight the big programs and activities that the University of Ottawa is undertaking to help our planet. The Office of Campus Sustainability took stock of the progress the University has made over the past year and compiled this list.