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Franco-Ontarian Supreme Court Justice Michelle O’Bonsawin named honorary president of 91st ACFAS conference
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Franco-Ontarian Supreme Court Justice Michelle O’Bonsawin named honorary president of 91st ACFAS conference

Preparations for the 91st annual ACFAS conference are well under way at the University of Ottawa, which is hosting the event from May 13 to 17 2024. The Honourable Michelle O’Bonsawin, the first Indigenous Supreme Court of Canada justice, will be serving as honorary president of the event, whose theme is knowledge mobilization in French.
Preparations for the 91st annual ACFAS conference are well under way at the University of Ottawa, which is hosting the event from May 13 to 17 2024. The Honourable Michelle O’Bonsawin, the first Indigenous Supreme Court of Canada justice, will be serving as honorary president of the event, whose the...

March 4, 2024
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Occupational Health and Safety
Health and wellness

Occupational hearing wellness for World Hearing Day on March 3

Hearing loss often occurs gradually as part of the aging process, but it may also be caused by loud noise, trauma, medications or disease. Work-related hearing loss is an occupational illness.
Hearing loss often occurs gradually as part of the aging process, but it may also be caused by loud noise, trauma, medications or disease. Work-related hearing loss is an occupational illness.

March 1, 2024
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Mental Health
Research and innovation

uOttawa partners with Tennis Canada to implement pioneering mental health strategy

First comprehensive mental health strategy for Canadian sport governing body creates road map for athletes, coaches, parents, and staff.
First comprehensive mental health strategy for Canadian sport governing body creates road map for athletes, coaches, parents, and staff.

February 27, 2024
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Health sciences
Research and innovation

Improving patient care: uOttawa’s unprecedented investment in medical research and training

Health care in Canada is in crisis and that is why the University of Ottawa is investing close to $500 million in health, biomedical sciences, and life sciences infrastructure, creating innovative research and training environments to help revitalize health care across the country.
Health care in Canada is in crisis and that is why the University of Ottawa is investing close to $500 million in health, biomedical sciences, and life sciences infrastructure, creating innovative research and training environments to help revitalize health care across the country.

February 15, 2024
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Pelvic floors and glass ceilings: uOttawa researcher advances knowledge in women’s health

Professor Linda McLean combines her love of physiotherapy with her graduate training in engineering to fill important knowledge gaps about pelvic floor disorders in women.
Professor Linda McLean combines her love of physiotherapy with her graduate training in engineering to fill important knowledge gaps about pelvic floor disorders in women.

February 7, 2024
Women’s blood lipids metabolism better in countering effects of sleep apnea
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Research and innovation

Women’s blood lipids metabolism better in countering effects of sleep apnea

Sleep apnea, which involves recurring, temporary interruptions of breathing during sleep, can disturb regulation of blood lipid levels, a key factor in the development of cardiovascular disease. A University of Ottawa research team has shown that the impact of sleep apnea on the metabolism of blood lipids differs by sex, with women regulating their blood lipids better than men.
Sleep apnea, which involves recurring, temporary interruptions of breathing during sleep, can disturb regulation of blood lipid levels, a key factor in the development of cardiovascular disease. A University of Ottawa research team has shown that the impact of sleep apnea on the metabolism of blood ...

February 5, 2024
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Safeguarding your research: We’re here to help

Research security is the protection of researchers’ work from unwanted access, interference or theft, while preserving the openness and integrity of the research and innovation ecosystem.
Research security is the protection of researchers’ work from unwanted access, interference or theft, while preserving the openness and integrity of the research and innovation ecosystem.

January 22, 2024
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Public Policy Research and Outreach

The rise of science diplomacy: Can universities provide the blueprint for a national strategy?

The study of science diplomacy and knowledge-sharing on its importance, challenges and issues are central to the new Research Chair in Science Diplomacy at the University of Ottawa, which was created in partnership with the Embassy of France last fall.
The study of science diplomacy and knowledge-sharing on its importance, challenges and issues are central to the new Research Chair in Science Diplomacy at the University of Ottawa, which was created in partnership with the Embassy of France last fall.

January 9, 2024
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2023: A Transformative Year in Review

As we wrap up 2023, we look back at some of the memorable moments, remarkable milestones, and well-deserved recognition that the University of Ottawa experienced this year.
As we wrap up 2023, we look back at some of the memorable moments, remarkable milestones, and well-deserved recognition that the University of Ottawa experienced this year.

December 21, 2023
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Jurivision 2023: A Year of Legal Innovation in Pictures

2023 was a successful year for Jurivision. The audiovisual law platform solidified its leading role in the dissemination of legal knowledge in Canada, having been consulted nearly 25,000 times by Internet users from all over the world.
2023 was a successful year for Jurivision. The audiovisual law platform solidified its leading role in the dissemination of legal knowledge in Canada, having been consulted nearly 25,000 times by Internet users from all over the world.

December 21, 2023