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Professor Vincent Thivierge, newly appointed Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics and the Institute of the Environment has received funding from the Resilient Energy Economies Initiative for a project examining the economic and fiscal impacts of the energy transition in oil-refining communities, in collaboration with Professor Christopher...

The Office of the Vice-President, Research and Innovation (OVPRI) is proud to announce a significant new chapter in its partnership with the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Ottawa, formalizing over three decades of collaboration with a new strategic agreement.

Read about conflict studies and human rights students' research training in action

The Class President is among the highest honours a student in the Faculty of Social Sciences can achieve. It symbolizes years of dedication, academic excellence, and leadership. More than just a recognition of grades, it represents perseverance, resilience, and the ability to inspire others.

In this article, Karine Coen-Sanchez explores the importance of culturally responsive pedagogy and the creation of inclusive learning environments to combat polite racism in schools.

This year, the University of Ottawa delegation had the opportunity to participate in the 14th edition of the Political Science Games, held at the University of Montreal from January 9 to 13, 2025.

Our faculty recently launched the African Studies program, a crucial initiative designed to provide a structured academic framework for studying Africa through a multidisciplinary and decolonized lens.

On the latest episode of Lately, we're diving into the rapidly evolving world of workplace surveillance with an expert at the forefront of the field, David Murakami Wood. As the Canada Research Chair in Critical Surveillance and Security Studies, and a professor at the University of Ottawa, Dr. Murakami Wood brings a wealth of knowledge to the table about how new surveillance technologies are...

If University of Ottawa students have an extra spring in their step today, it’s probably because they can hear “We Are the Champions” playing. On Saturday, February 1, 2025, a team from the University took first place nationally in the 10th annual Bank of Canada Governor’s Challenge, the economics equivalent of the Vanier or Memorial cups.

I invite you to join me in celebrating and recognizing the legacy and leadership of Black communities—not only within Canada’s history but also in shaping a more equitable and inclusive future for generations to come.This leadership is evident within our university community. For example, the work of the Interdisciplinary Centre for Black Health, led b...