In 2018, the term “misinformation” was named Word of the Year. Four years on, and having lived through the COVID-19 pandemic, the concepts of “misinformation” (unintentional dissemination of inaccurate information) and “disinformation” (dissemination of false information with the intent to cause harm) are more relevant than ever.
In 2018, the term “misinformation” was named Word of the Year. Four years on, and having lived through the COVID-19 pandemic, the concepts of “misinformation” (unintentional dissemination of inaccurate information) and “disinformation” (dissemination of false information with the intent to cause har...
The impact of new technologies on constitutional rights and democracy is one of the most critical and complex frontiers in contemporary legal discourse. In recognition of her research and writing on the legal, ethical, and social issues at the intersection of law and the digital realm, Professor Karen Eltis has been awarded the 2023 David Walter Mundell Medal.
The impact of new technologies on constitutional rights and democracy is one of the most critical and complex frontiers in contemporary legal discourse. In recognition of her research and writing on the legal, ethical, and social issues at the intersection of law and the digital realm, Professor Kar...
Are you a fan of sipping a cup of coffee and enjoying its delightful fragrance? This popular beverage, loved by people worldwide, can be traced back to the humble coffee plant, specifically, the Coffea arabica species. How did this plant evolve into the drink we all know today? And what measures can we take to ensure its future?
Are you a fan of sipping a cup of coffee and enjoying its delightful fragrance? This popular beverage, loved by people worldwide, can be traced back to the humble coffee plant, specifically, the Coffea arabica species. How did this plant evolve into the drink we all know today? And what measures can...
Michel a-t-il fauché son voisin en conduisant un « go-kart » dont il savait que l’accélérateur était défectueux? Théodore a-t-il peint « sont ben cher tes lunettes cibole (sic.) » en graffiti sur la vitrine de la lunetterie? Le processus judiciaire soulève une panoplie de questions factuelles, dont la résolution a des conséquences sérieuses : Michel devra (ou non) compenser le préjudice subi par s...
Michel a-t-il fauché son voisin en conduisant un « go-kart » dont il savait que l’accélérateur était défectueux? Théodore a-t-il peint « sont ben cher tes lunettes cibole (sic.) » en graffiti sur la vitrine de la lunetterie? Le processus judiciaire soulève une panoplie de questions factuelles, dont ...
April 25, 2024
Research and innovation
Francophonie
Collège des Chaires de recherche sur le monde francophone
The Faculty of Education congratulates Professor Megan Cotnam-Kappel, an expert in educational technology and minority-language education, for her appointment as Research Chair on Digital Thriving in Franco-Ontarian Communities.
The Faculty of Education congratulates Professor Megan Cotnam-Kappel, an expert in educational technology and minority-language education, for her appointment as Research Chair on Digital Thriving in Franco-Ontarian Communities.
As inclusion and equity become paramount issues within educational institutions, the University of Ottawa stands out with the launch of a revolutionary initiative: the Black Student Mentorship Program (BMP).
As inclusion and equity become paramount issues within educational institutions, the University of Ottawa stands out with the launch of a revolutionary initiative: the Black Student Mentorship Program (BMP).
