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In Canada, equitable health-care access remains a significant challenge for francophones living outside of Quebec and for English-speaking communities in Quebec. However, research at the University of Ottawa is paving the way for change.

In today’s polarized world, the lines between fact and fiction are blurring exponentially. Misinformation thrives and feeds conspiracy theories that undermine trust in democratic institutions.

The shift towards digital payments has rapidly changed the financial landscape in Canada. While this shift has created new levels of speed and convenience for some Canadians, for others, it has created new challenges in accessing basic financial services. For instance, picture a person with a cognitive impairment navigating a new or unfamiliar payment application.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere, including in the federal government. While AI can enhance efficiency, public servants must be mindful of its social and ethical challenges, including its potential for perpetuating biases.

The Faculty of Social Sciences was proud to welcome back Raouf Farrah, an accomplished alumnus of the School of Development and Globalization, for a special Fireside Chat on bridging social science research and activism in complex contexts. The event offered unique insights into the intersections of academia, policy, and real-world engagement

Congratulations to Angelica Kalubiaka!

In fall 2024, undergraduate students Lilas Forcade, Ali Ghadbawi and Showtell Browne each coauthored an article in Policy Magazine with Kevin Page of the Institute of Fiscal Studies and Democracy.  In October 2024, Kevin Page and Lilas Forcade coauthored the article “Canada’s Soft Landing: Inflation Down, Interest Rates Falling, Economy Growing”, ...

The University of Ottawa is at the forefront of bilingualism and brain function research, with two scholars, Professors Shanna Kousaie and Vanessa Taler, showing how bilingualism influences cognitive functioning and brain health.

Reintegration is often defined as the process of returning to the community after being released from prison. However, this process involves far more than just a physical return—it is deeply intertwined with emotional struggles and systemic barriers. In their newly published article, Feeling the Carceral: Subjugated Emotional Knowledge and the Precarity of Reintegration, Sophie Lachapelle, Ph.D. C...

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.