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Research and innovation at uOttawa: A look at some of the highlights of 2023

This year brought many important advances in the life sciences and cybersecurity sectors, both for the University of Ottawa and the National Capital Region. The launch of the Health Sciences building, the Brain-Heart Interconnectome (BHI), the Canadian Pandemic Preparedness Hub (CP2H) and the uOttawa-IBM Cyber Range all give reason for a positive, hopeful future for Canadians in 2024.
This year brought many important advances in the life sciences and cybersecurity sectors, both for the University of Ottawa and the National Capital Region. The launch of the Health Sciences building, the Brain-Heart Interconnectome (BHI), the Canadian Pandemic Preparedness Hub (CP2H) and the uOttaw...

December 18, 2023
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Health
Research and innovation

Angel Foster recognized for career in reproductive health research

Professor Angel M. Foster was recently elected a fellow of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences, reflecting her deep commitment to reproductive health, evidence-based decision-making and public health policy.
Professor Angel M. Foster was recently elected a fellow of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences, reflecting her deep commitment to reproductive health, evidence-based decision-making and public health policy.

December 14, 2023
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Nutrition
Health

Changing the game through healthy eating

Making wise food choices has a major effect on our well-being and our physical and mental health (yes, those notorious microbiota in our intestines communicate with our brains!). Students studying at the University of Ottawa’s School of Nutrition Sciences are taught all of the specialist skills they need to play a critical role in maintaining the health of individuals and populations.
Making wise food choices has a major effect on our well-being and our physical and mental health (yes, those notorious microbiota in our intestines communicate with our brains!). Students studying at the University of Ottawa’s School of Nutrition Sciences are taught all of the specialist skills they...

December 13, 2023
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Environmental law
Sustainability

Tackling food waste: A recipe for change

Approximately 1.3 billion tons of food go to waste each year. The economic losses, and the impact of food waste on the environment are problems that we can no longer afford to ignore.
Approximately 1.3 billion tons of food go to waste each year. The economic losses, and the impact of food waste on the environment are problems that we can no longer afford to ignore.

November 27, 2023
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uOttawa alumna Dawn Smyth is helping the NBA bring basketball to the world

For Dawn Smyth (BSc Human Kinetics ’05), basketball is a passion, a profession, and a means for her to pursue her mission of lifelong learning. As the senior director of international basketball operations with the National Basketball Association (NBA), Smyth is responsible for leading a team across 15 NBA offices outside of the U.S.. Together, they oversee youth basketball programming in 173 coun...
For Dawn Smyth (BSc Human Kinetics ’05), basketball is a passion, a profession, and a means for her to pursue her mission of lifelong learning. As the senior director of international basketball operations with the National Basketball Association (NBA), Smyth is responsible for leading a team across...

November 23, 2023
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Alumni

Celebrating Louise McEntyre West

On October 10, the University honoured the memory and legacy of Louise McEntyre West, a distinguished graduate of the School of Nursing who died in 2015.
On October 10, the University honoured the memory and legacy of Louise McEntyre West, a distinguished graduate of the School of Nursing who died in 2015.

October 12, 2023
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New JELF funding bolsters projects in sustainable construction, exercise accessibility and food safety

Three uOttawa Faculty of Engineering research projects have received JELF program funding. The projects seek to mitigate the environmental impact of the construction industry, make exercise more accessible for people with low mobility, and quickly detect pathogens in food.
Three uOttawa Faculty of Engineering research projects have received JELF program funding. The projects seek to mitigate the environmental impact of the construction industry, make exercise more accessible for people with low mobility, and quickly detect pathogens in food.

October 4, 2023
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uOttawa unveils its Faculty of Health Sciences’ new state-of-the-art home

uOttawa’s newest building, with its up-to-date teaching, learning and research spaces, will give Canada’s future health leaders the hands on, job-ready skills they need to help solve Canada's ailing health system.
uOttawa’s newest building, with its up-to-date teaching, learning and research spaces, will give Canada’s future health leaders the hands on, job-ready skills they need to help solve Canada's ailing health system.

September 28, 2023
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Open and closed during PandaFest

To ensure the safety of our community on Panda Day, please note that access to some buildings will be restricted this Sunday, October 1.
To ensure the safety of our community on Panda Day, please note that access to some buildings will be restricted this Sunday, October 1.

September 28, 2023