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Ending the Drought: Ottawa’s Medical Research Community Welcomes Long-Awaited Wet Lab Facilities

Most people only think about their metabolism when their pants get too tight, blaming weight gain on their metabolism slowing down.
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The University of Ottawa’s new Advanced Medical Research Centre will accelerate discovery and new treatments

The rapid development and deployment of vaccines during the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the critical role of research in creating lifesaving medical…
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Research

If you build it, they will stay: Ending Ottawa’s biotech brain drain

Ottawa has earned its global reputation as a vibrant city for medical research and innovation. But if it wants to keep its intellectual capital in the…
Media
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Media

New study reveals racial disparities in breast cancer diagnosis and outcomes in Canada

Research from uOttawa, Stats Canada highlights importance of screening for individuals from age 40 who are typically diagnosed with breast cancer at y…
Faculty of Engineering
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Faculty of Engineering

A uOttawa professor is advancing knowledge of climate-related risks in watersheds worldwide.

Dr. Ousmane Seidou, a professor in the Faculty of Engineering at uOttawa, is dedicated to understanding current and future climate-related risks in wa…
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Research

Canada’s entrepreneurial mindset starts with its students

Canada needs more entrepreneurial thinking. Canada needs more entrepreneurs.
Faculty of Medicine
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Faculty of Medicine

Introducing Canada’s first Clinical Science and Translational Medicine program: Innovation at the Faculty of Medicine

This research-intensive program invites those with an ambition to create, translate, innovate to grow their career potential in the emerging field of …
Media
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Media

Repurposing drug shows promise in fighting aggressive brain tumours: uOttawa study

Glioblastoma is the most common – and the most malignant – primary brain tumour in adults. It’s aggressive and incurable. Even with treatment includin…
Faculty of Health Sciences
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Faculty of Health Sciences

Optimizing care for children with language disorders

According to Speech-Language & Audiology Canada, developmental language disorder affects 7.1% of Canadians. It’s a common, yet little known, condition…
Nov 5

Embassy Information Session - Switzerland

Are you interested in going on exchange to Switzerland in 2025-2026? Meet with members of the Swiss Embassy and learn more about this country.

Nov 6 to Dec 11

Virtual enrolment drop-in sessions

Weekly virtual Q&A sessions to answer your questions regarding enrolment on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. 

Nov 6

Planetary Health Research Lab

If you want to learn more about the topic of planetary health and the latest research projects, join us for this in-person event, bringing together va…

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Professional Development Institute Events

The Professional Development Institute is proud to offer networking and educational events featuring national and international experts on current topics such as government, security and policy, leadership and more.

Announcements and initiatives

Faculty of Social Sciences
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Faculty of Social Sciences

Second-year doctoral student Louis Massé recently published in the journal Environmental Politics

The School of Political Studies would like to congratulate one of its doctoral students, Louis Massé, for his recent publication in the journal Enviro…
Office of the Chief Risk Officer
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Office of the Chief Risk Officer

NMR Facility Management Team named Health and Safety Leader for September 2024

We’re delighted to announce that the Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) facility management team has been named the Health and Safety Leader for Septemb…
Office of the Chief Risk Officer
OHS 2024
Office of the Chief Risk Officer

University of Ottawa recognized by OHS Canada for excellence in workplace safety

We are thrilled to announce that the Occupational Health and Safety team has once again been recognized by OHS Canada for excellence in workplace safe…
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Student affairs
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Student affairs

10 reasons to cheer for our men’s rugby Gee-Gees

It’s time to get behind our Gee-Gees men’s rugby team as uOttawa hosts the Raymond James Canadian University Men’s Rugby Championship at Matt Anthony …
Student experience
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Student experience

What we learned on our international exchange

If you’re looking for personal growth, exposure to different cultures and career-boosting life skills, going on an international exchange is just the …
Student experience
Collage of ten uOttawa student winners of 21Under21 awards.
Student experience

Ten uOttawa students shine at “21 Under 21” awards

Ten uOttawa students are among 21 inspiring young trailblazers to be recognized by Youth Ottawa’s 21 Under 21 Awards for showing “remarkable initiativ…
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Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute
Members of OLBI and FPIF together following the ratification.
Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute

Call for workshop proposals: Carrefour et mobilités francophones

Carrefour et mobilités francophones, is an event organised by the Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute (OLBI) of the University of Ottawa and…
International and Francophonie
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International and Francophonie

Between tradition and innovation: The Franco-Ontarian flag will be turning 50

On September 25, the Franco-Ontarian community gathered to celebrate its pride, resilience and culture with a full day of inspiring activities in a pr…
Faculty of Education
Marie Hélène Brunet
Faculty of Education

Excellence in Education Prize for Professor Marie-Hélène Brunet

Awarded by the University’s Office of the Provost and Vice-President, Academic Affairs, this prize recognizes Professor Brunet’s outstanding teaching …
Faculty of Medicine
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Faculty of Medicine

Introducing the Dean’s Leadership Council

In a continuous effort to bring new perspectives, drive innovation and promote entrepreneurship, the Faculty of Medicine has established the Dean's Le…
Faculty of Medicine
Dr. Supriya Sharma
Faculty of Medicine

#Alumni - Supriya Sharma, a doctor to 40 million people

Dr. Supriya Sharma, uOttawa Faculty of Medicine alumna, chose a unique career path, using her medical expertise to contribute to the development of he…
Faculty of Engineering
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Faculty of Engineering

Five reasons to partner with uOttawa’s Faculty of Engineering

In today’s fast-paced business landscape, companies have much to gain by partnering with university departments. Among these, the Faculty of Engineeri…
Media
uOttawa scientists uncover light absorbing properties of achiral materials
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uOttawa scientists uncover light absorbing properties of achiral materials

Researchers at the University of Ottawa have made a discovery that changes what we know about light and materials. They found that engineered achiral …
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Cisco and University of Ottawa Equip Engineering Students with Job-Ready IT and Cybersecurity Skills
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Cisco and University of Ottawa Equip Engineering Students with Job-Ready IT and Cybersecurity Skills

Together, Cisco and uOttawa are addressing Canada’s digital skills gap
Telfer School of Management
Vice-dean research Silvia Bonaccio, Christopher Sun, and Telfer Dean Stéphane Brutus
Telfer School of Management

Combining AI and health analytics to transform health systems

Christopher Sun has been awarded the Tier 2 Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Data Analytics for Health Systems Transformation. The prestigious Canada Re…
Telfer School of Management
Professor Micelotta presenting to Telfer Executive MBA candidates
Telfer School of Management

Aligning theory and practice through research and teaching

Evelyn Micelotta is dedicated to delivering a transformative learning experience for her Executive MBA candidates by aligning theory and practice.
Telfer School of Management
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Telfer School of Management

Decisions, decisions – can organizations trust AI to make them?

Mayur Joshi, assistant professor of Information Systems at the Telfer School of Management, is co-editor of the Research Handbook on Artificial Intell…
Gazette
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Gazette

The uOttawa podcast guide: Your personal audio journey

University of Ottawa podcasts provide a wealth of knowledge and stories to be discovered.
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Faculty of Arts
Open house
Faculty of Social Sciences
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Faculty of Social Sciences

Minister Cuerpo engages with students on strategic and economic autonomy

On October 21, the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Ottawa welcomed Spain's Minister of Economic Affairs, Cuerpo, for an insightful dis…
Faculty of Social Sciences
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Faculty of Social Sciences

Support your studies with scholarships from the Faculty of Social Sciences!

At the Faculty of Social Sciences, we believe your dedication and academic success deserve to be supported. This fall, several scholarships are availa…
Faculty of Social Sciences
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Faculty of Social Sciences

First official visit of the Faculty of Social Sciences to the Kitigan Zibi reserve

We were delighted to make our first official visit to the Kitigan Zibi reserve as representatives of the Faculty of Social Sciences. Our delegation, m…

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