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Portraits of the CRC cycle 2023-2 appointees
Research and innovation
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Canada Research Chairs

15 Canada Research Chairs to boost innovation at uOttawa around science and society

The University of Ottawa is furthering research excellence through 15 new and renewed Canada Research Chairs (CRCs) addressing a broad range of global challenges.
The University of Ottawa is furthering research excellence through 15 new and renewed Canada Research Chairs (CRCs) addressing a broad range of global challenges.

November 14, 2024
Michelle Lalonde
Research and innovation
Collège des Chaires de recherche sur le monde francophone
Faculty of Health Sciences
Nursing
Francophonie
Health

New research chair aims to empower Ontario’s francophone nurses and address workforce challenges

The University of Ottawa/Institut du Savoir Montfort Joint Chair on the Health of Francophones in Ontario is breaking new ground with the appointment of Professor Michelle Lalonde to a five-year term.
The University of Ottawa/Institut du Savoir Montfort Joint Chair on the Health of Francophones in Ontario is breaking new ground with the appointment of Professor Michelle Lalonde to a five-year term.

November 8, 2024
Toddler with hands on his head
Nursing
Research and innovation

When chronic pain meets chronic loneliness

According to Statistics Canada, one in five people will experience chronic pain in their lifetime, representing 7.6 million people in Canada. Yet people living with chronic pain generally face disbelief and their pain experiences may be invalidated by those around them, resulting in stigmatization. And research conducted by Professor Paula Forgeron, of the School of Nursing at the University of Ot...
According to Statistics Canada, one in five people will experience chronic pain in their lifetime, representing 7.6 million people in Canada. Yet people living with chronic pain generally face disbelief and their pain experiences may be invalidated by those around them, resulting in stigmatization. ...

November 7, 2024
uOttawa FHS - front entrance
Society
Sustainability
Core facilities

WSP Earns ACEC Award for Transformative uOttawa Faculty of Health Sciences Building

We are thrilled to announce that our building partner, WSP Canada Inc., has received the Canadian Consulting Engineering Award for its work on uOttawa's new Faculty of Health Sciences Building.
We are thrilled to announce that our building partner, WSP Canada Inc., has received the Canadian Consulting Engineering Award for its work on uOttawa's new Faculty of Health Sciences Building.

November 4, 2024
Collage of ten uOttawa student winners of 21Under21 awards.
Student life
Awards and recognition
Faculties
Future students

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.
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.

October 17, 2024
Boy having occupational therapy session with psychologist
Rehabilitation Sciences
Research and innovation

Optimizing care for children with language disorders

According to Speech-Language & Audiology Canada, developmental language disorder affects 7.1% of Canadians. It’s a common, yet little known, condition. Research by Professor Daniel Bérubé strongly suggests that early, effective intervention by speech-language pathologists in response to initial signs observed can prevent problems.
According to Speech-Language & Audiology Canada, developmental language disorder affects 7.1% of Canadians. It’s a common, yet little known, condition. Research by Professor Daniel Bérubé strongly suggests that early, effective intervention by speech-language pathologists in response to initial ...

October 17, 2024
Panoraramic view of Parliament Hill from a park
Public Policy Research and Outreach
Alex Trebek Forum for Dialogue
Research and innovation
Research centres and institutes

Bridging gaps between university research and public policy

The University of Ottawa is strengthening ties between academia and government. With support from its Office of Public Policy Research and Outreach (OPPRO), the University aims to promote the expertise of our research community and to increase the impact of their research in improving Canadian public policy.
The University of Ottawa is strengthening ties between academia and government. With support from its Office of Public Policy Research and Outreach (OPPRO), the University aims to promote the expertise of our research community and to increase the impact of their research in improving Canadian publi...

October 10, 2024
Sylvain Charbonneau in his office holding a football signed by the Gee-Gees team
Research and innovation
Kanata North
STEM

Sylvain Charbonneau leaves legacy of research and innovation at uOttawa

“Excellence, relevance and impact—those are the three criteria I applied to everything we did,” Sylvain Charbonneau says of his tenure at the University of Ottawa. After seven years as vice-president, research and innovation, he’s stepping down, leaving behind a rich legacy of achievements that have profoundly marked our institution.
“Excellence, relevance and impact—those are the three criteria I applied to everything we did,” Sylvain Charbonneau says of his tenure at the University of Ottawa. After seven years as vice-president, research and innovation, he’s stepping down, leaving behind a rich legacy of achievements that have...

September 17, 2024
Trophies
Faculty of Health Sciences
Research and innovation

Research: Our professors’ awards and distinctions

Once again, many of our professors have distinguished themselves in their fields. They’ve received many awards and distinctions for their various teaching and research activities.
Once again, many of our professors have distinguished themselves in their fields. They’ve received many awards and distinctions for their various teaching and research activities.

September 16, 2024
Hands holding a drawing of the female reproductive system and the ovarian cancer ribbon
Faculty of Health Sciences
Research and innovation

Preventing ovarian cancer with cannabis

What if cannabis could prevent and treat one of the most feared cancers in women? The legalization of cannabis in Canada in 2018 led to cannabidiol, or CBD, being increasingly used in modern medicine. A molecule found in cannabis, CBD is used, among other things, to relieve chronic pain and alleviate anxiety and insomnia. However, its therapeutic use could also extend to pathologies such as cancer...
What if cannabis could prevent and treat one of the most feared cancers in women? The legalization of cannabis in Canada in 2018 led to cannabidiol, or CBD, being increasingly used in modern medicine. A molecule found in cannabis, CBD is used, among other things, to relieve chronic pain and alleviat...

September 12, 2024