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Understanding the neuroscience and physiological basis of the brain and training its networks to combat anxiety and life’s stressors

Research security is the protection of researchers’ work from unwanted access, interference or theft, while preserving the openness and integrity of the research and innovation ecosystem.

We are pleased to announce that the Board of Governors has approved the renewal of Victoria Barham's mandate as Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences. Her new mandate will be for a period of five (5) years, from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2029.

Despite attempts to improve the representation of minorities in Canadian political institutions, researchers from the University of Ottawa found significant barriers exist

The study of science diplomacy and knowledge-sharing on its importance, challenges and issues are central to the new Research Chair in Science Diplomacy at the University of Ottawa, which was created in partnership with the Embassy of France last fall.

Public governance reform is inevitable and necessary as the COVID-19 pandemic winds down. Here in Canada, Alberta is among the first to act. Preston Manning submitted an assessment of the Public Health Act to the Government of Alberta in November 2023. The report's core message:  governments should embed public input into public health decision-ma...

The new Volume 8, No.1 (2023) is now published! It is a special edition and celebrates the 15th anniversary of the Culture and Local Governance journal.

The University of Ottawa has recently honored one of our faculty students, Karine Coen-Sanchez, by awarding her the prestigious 2023 President's Award in the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion category. This award recognizes not only her leadership skills but also her deep commitment to raising awareness within the university community about crucial issues of inclusion and mutual understanding.

Daniel Stockemer, Full Professor in the School of Political Studies and Konrad Adenauer Research Chair in Empirical Democracy Studies won the First-Time Voter Award at the 19th Annual International Electoral Awards Symposium and Ceremony at Lisbon, Portugal.

Congratulations to Professor Christopher Fennell on his appointment as the Associate Vice-Provost, Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (Interim) at the University of Ottawa. This six-month initial role signifies a significant milestone in Professor Fennell's academic career.