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In 2024, the University of Ottawa continued to make its mark as a leader in research and innovation. Through its investments, state-of-the-art infrastructure and strategic partnerships, the University worked to improve the well-being of local and global communities.

As 2024 draws to a close, we celebrate a year shaped by transformative ideas and productive collaboration. This year’s milestones reflect our research community’s dedication to advancing knowledge. Supported by the Office of the Vice-President, Research and Innovation, these achievements underscore our commitment to fostering meaningful progress.

Professor Paul Corkum, a physics researcher at the University of Ottawa best known for his pioneering contributions to attosecond science, has been awarded the American Physical Society’s 2025 APS Medal for Exceptional Achievement in Research.

Precisely dating archeological finds, monitoring environmental pollutants for regulatory agencies, examining the long-term effects of nuclear accidents such as the one in Fukushima, Japan, or evaluating water and ice cores to identify markers that indicate climate change. These are just a few of the analyses conducted at the André E. Lalonde National Facility in Accelerator Mass Spectrometry (AEL-...

Once again, this year, the University of Ottawa has risen among the top research-driven universities in Canada, according to Canada’s Top 50 Research Universities for 2024, published by the well-regarded Research Infosource Inc.

Reforms needed to ensure the protection of all pollinator species, our food systems and biodiversity as a whole

In a recent study, researchers from the University of Ottawa have demonstrated a remarkable new phenomenon: a laser beam casting a visible shadow.

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

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.

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.