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It's been five years since the planet went into a near total shutdown. When the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic in March 2020, schools were closed across the globe, with some remaining so for in-person learning for much of the following year.

As we celebrate the Mois de la Francophonie, discover these French-language podcasts produced by members of our uOttawa community.

As we combat the climate emergency, how can we make sure science is serving everyone, with no language or economic barriers? Ousmane Seidou, a professor of water resources engineering at the University of Ottawa, is fighting a battle on two fronts: understanding and anticipating climate change, and advocating for the role of French in scientific research. His work has a direct impact on public pol...

March marks the Mois de la Francophonie, an opportunity to highlight the institutions that actively contribute to the vitality and enrichment of the French language and culture in Canada and beyond. Among these institutions is the University of Ottawa Press (PUO-UOP), which has played a major role in advancing knowledge and promoting the Francophonie, both across our campus and internationally, si...

Professor Jérémie Séror will take part in the 2025 Spring Conference hosted by the Ontario Modern Language Teachers’ Association (OMLTA).

On this International Day of La Francophonie, the Faculty of Social Sciences proudly reaffirms its commitment to the French language, cultural diversity, and inclusion — values that are deeply rooted in our identity and mission.

Smart watches, chatbots, mobile apps... So many digital technologies redefining health care, changing the way patients and professionals interact. But how can we ensure that they really are meeting a need and not just filling a space as simple shortcuts to reduce health-care costs?

Find out how young Quebecers are making democracy their own through Faire l’expérience de la démocratie : les tiers-lieux de l'éducation à la citoyenneté des jeunes au Québec, published by University of Ottawa Press. Co-edited by Stéphanie Gaudet and Caroline Caron, in collaboration with Sophie Théwissen-LeBlanc, the book highlights innovative educational practices and socialization spaces (“...

The weekly phone calls with her grandmother were no longer enough. After six years in Florida, Nina Kucheran felt that French was sorely missing from her life. So, at the age of 24, she chose the University of Ottawa’s Faculty of Medicine as a springboard for a new adventure following her successful career as a university swimmer.