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Professors Smita Pakhalé, Aimée Craft and Anna Zumbansen
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Facilitating exchanges between scholars and communities

The Office of the Vice-President, Research and Innovation (OVPRI), is proud to present the very first Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in Research Award to Professor Smita Pakhalé, for her exceptional contributions towards EDI at uOttawa and beyond, and for serving as a role model for her community.
The Office of the Vice-President, Research and Innovation (OVPRI), is proud to present the very first Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in Research Award to Professor Smita Pakhalé, for her exceptional contributions towards EDI at uOttawa and beyond, and for serving as a role model for her commu...

May 10, 2023
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Faculty of Health Sciences
Research and innovation
Health

University of Ottawa Launches Health Equity for the Aged Lab

The University of Ottawa is celebrating the launch of its new Health Equity for the Aged Lab (HEAL). This initiative aims to improve the health and well-being of seniors from linguistic and cultural minority communities.
The University of Ottawa is celebrating the launch of its new Health Equity for the Aged Lab (HEAL). This initiative aims to improve the health and well-being of seniors from linguistic and cultural minority communities.

May 2, 2023
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Summer activities
Student life
Jobs

Melt, snow, melt! Top 10 things to do in Ottawa this summer

For those planning on staying in Ottawa for the summer, here’s a selection of things to do to make the most of the weather and this historic city.
For those planning on staying in Ottawa for the summer, here’s a selection of things to do to make the most of the weather and this historic city.

April 13, 2023
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Faculty of Medicine

Discovery reveals how Parkinson’s-linked gene protects the brain

For more than 20 years, researchers have known that young-onset Parkinson’s disease is often caused by mutations in the parkin gene, but the exact function of this gene has been hotly debated.
For more than 20 years, researchers have known that young-onset Parkinson’s disease is often caused by mutations in the parkin gene, but the exact function of this gene has been hotly debated.

April 5, 2023
Stéphanie Gaudet, Janaína Nazzari Gomes, François Larocque, André Lecous, Mwali Muray and Lucie Hotte
Research and innovation
Francophonie
Culture

For me, the Francophonie is …

Six University of Ottawa researchers dive into the topic to explain what the Francophonie means to them, what it represents, and why it’s important to conduct research and mobilize knowledge in French. Watch the inspiring video below and read their quotes to find out more.
Six University of Ottawa researchers dive into the topic to explain what the Francophonie means to them, what it represents, and why it’s important to conduct research and mobilize knowledge in French. Watch the inspiring video below and read their quotes to find out more.

March 20, 2023
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Rehabilitation Sciences

Striving for equity in health care

“Bonjour, hello!” Two simple, welcoming words can make all the difference at a medical appointment, but is that all there is to the active offer of French-language health care services? Definitely not. You have to take the time to figure out in which official language the person is more comfortable, and, especially, to make every effort to provide the service requested and the necessary resources ...
“Bonjour, hello!” Two simple, welcoming words can make all the difference at a medical appointment, but is that all there is to the active offer of French-language health care services? Definitely not. You have to take the time to figure out in which official language the person is more comfortable,...

March 15, 2023
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Research and innovation
Black History Month
Equity, diversity and inclusion
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Society

Black History Month: An eye towards research and innovation

Exploration and innovation thrive when diversity is a feature of our research ecosystem. During Black History Month, we invite you to listen to three uOttawa professors, who are leading research in different fields, to hear about their experiences as Black academics. Learn from them in this short video series.
Exploration and innovation thrive when diversity is a feature of our research ecosystem. During Black History Month, we invite you to listen to three uOttawa professors, who are leading research in different fields, to hear about their experiences as Black academics. Learn from them in this short vi...

February 1, 2023
Gilles Paquet
Awards and recognition

The Gilles Paquet Award

The Centre on Governance is pleased to share the announcement on the GILLES PAQUET AWARD by ACFAS.
The Centre on Governance is pleased to share the announcement on the GILLES PAQUET AWARD by ACFAS.

January 31, 2023
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Faculty of Medicine
Pediatrics

Getting kids back to school sooner after a concussion can mean a faster recovery: study

Contrary to popular belief, rest from school may not always be the best after a concussion, a new study published in JAMA Network Open finds. In fact, an early return to school is associated with a lower symptom burden after suffering a concussion and, ultimately, faster recovery.
Contrary to popular belief, rest from school may not always be the best after a concussion, a new study published in JAMA Network Open finds. In fact, an early return to school is associated with a lower symptom burden after suffering a concussion and, ultimately, faster recovery.

January 20, 2023