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Climate change
Climate change
Unprecedented flooding in Spain highlights urgent climate risks and infrastruct…
By learning from extreme events like the Valencia floods, Canada and other countries can better understand the severe risks of climate change, prepari…
Climate change
Climate change
A uOttawa professor is advancing knowledge of climate-related risks in watershe…
Dr. Ousmane Seidou, a professor in the Faculty of Engineering at uOttawa, is dedicated to understanding current and future climate-related risks in wa…
Technology
Technology
New provincial funding to help drive connected and autonomous vehicle research …
The University of Ottawa has been awarded a $1 million grant from the Ontario Research Fund – Research Excellence (ORF-RE) to support the “Secure, Int…
Awards and recognition
Awards and recognition
Ten uOttawa students shine at “21 Under 21” awards
Ten uOttawa students are among 21 inspiring young trailblazers to be recognized by Youth Ottawa’s 21 Under 21 Awards for showing “remarkable initiative and leadership” as they spark positive change.
Design
Design
uOttawa engineering students innovate wheelchair-accessible fitness equipment
A team of five engineering students from the University of Ottawa has developed a prototype that’s transforming the fitness experience for individuals with mobility challenges. The prototype makes a standard Concept2 rower wheelchair accessible, providing increased opportunities for physical activity and well-being.
Convocation
Convocation
Convocation: Engineering graduates share their stories
Engineering and computer science students look back on their journeys at the Faculty of Engineering, highlighting their most memorable moments, proudest achievements, and aspirations for life after Convocation.
Ontario Government
Ontario Government
Championing inclusion and diversity: Prof. Sawsan Abdul-Majid wins Ontario gov…
In recognition of her exceptional, long-standing contribution to strengthening the role of immigrant and refugee women in science, technology, enginee…
Faculty of Engineering
Faculty of Engineering
Presenting 2023’s best engineering theses
Two graduate students at the Faculty of Engineering have received recognition for their outstanding research theses. Meet Jordan Nhan (MASc Chemical E…
New Frontiers in Research Fund
New Frontiers in Research Fund
Professor Thomas Uchida receives funding from the New Frontiers in Research Fu…
We are thrilled to announce that Professor Thomas Uchida has been awarded $250,000 in funding from the New Frontiers in Research Fund for his research…