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Special series: Better healthcare

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.

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…

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…
Neurons

uOttawa-led research team deciphering what serotonin is saying inside our brains

The international research team’s ambitious work has implications across multiple fields and sheds compelling new light on the extraordinarily complex…
Jean-Luc Bégin, Professor Ravi Bhardwaj and Ashish Jain are standing in the uOttawa Advanced Research Complex, pointing to a glass railing.

Breaking the mould: Challenging old beliefs in optical physics

Professor Ravi Bhardwaj from the Department of Physics recently found that under helical light, some solids behave differently than they have long bee…
Jeremy de Beer, Jennifer Chandler, Pierre Berini, Terri Lovell, Di Wang, Jennifer Brunet, Damien D'Amours, Teresa Scassa, and Ghassan Jabbour

Nine Canada Research Chairs: Nine ways uOttawa is shaping the future

The Government of Canada has once again recognized research excellence at uOttawa by recently awarding nine Canada Research Chairs (CRCs) from a wide …
TB

With risk on the rise, uOttawa-led team examines the punishing costs of TB care across the globe

The research team focuses on the true cost of global tuberculosis care as foreign aid is slashed and millions of people are more at risk from this top…
Cold plunges actually change your cells, uOttawa study finds

Cold plunges actually change your cells, uOttawa study finds

Ever wondered what happens to your body when you take those trendy ice baths? Scientists at the University of Ottawa just found out, and it's pretty f…

Upcoming events

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Forum on Inclusion and Exclusion in the Workplace: A Focus on Ageism

The University of Ottawa is pleased to invite you to a unique forum that will explore issues related to ageism in workplaces in Canada and in other Or…

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Town Hall with uOttawa president and vice-presidents (for the Faculty of Medicine)

Please join the Town Hall meeting for the Faculty of Medicine with uOttawa president and vice-presidents.

Apr 22

Earth Day Digital Declutter

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Announcements and initiatives

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King Charles III Coronation Medal: Honouring uOttawa’s recipients

Across Canada, individuals who have dedicated their lives to making a difference are being recognized with the King Charles III Coronation Medal. Seve…
Professor Mamadou Fall holding the John B. Stirling Medal.

Distinguished University Professor Mamadou Fall bestowed the John B. Stirling Medal

Distinguished University Professor Mamadou Fall from the University of Ottawa Faculty of Engineering has been awarded the John B. Stirling Medal by th…
Jeremy de Beer, Jennifer Chandler, Pierre Berini, Terri Lovell, Di Wang, Jennifer Brunet, Damien D'Amours, Teresa Scassa, and Ghassan Jabbour

Nine Canada Research Chairs: Nine ways uOttawa is shaping the future

The Government of Canada has once again recognized research excellence at uOttawa by recently awarding nine Canada Research Chairs (CRCs) from a wide …
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Your guide to Ottawa’s summer festivals

As summer approaches, the city of Ottawa is heating up with exceptional festivals. From musical enchantment to culinary exploration, art appreciation …
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Essential information if you’re graduating

First of all, congratulations! However, before you head out into the world, here are a few things you need to know.
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Best study spots: A complete guide

It’s time to hit the books and get ready to ace those exams. Whether you’re looking to organize a complete study schedule with classmates, or just nee…
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« En français svp! »: a selection of podcasts to listen to in French

As we celebrate the Mois de la Francophonie, discover these French-language podcasts produced by members of our uOttawa community.
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Science, the climate and the Francophonie: One researcher’s fight to improve representation

As we combat the climate emergency, how can we make sure science is serving everyone, with no language or economic barriers? Ousmane Seidou, a profess…
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University of Ottawa Press: a pillar of Francophone academia

March marks the Mois de la Francophonie, an opportunity to highlight the institutions that actively contribute to the vitality and enrichment of the F…

Health and medicine

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Diversity in blood donations improves patient outcomes

A recent student-run blood drive has raised awareness of how a diversity in supply helps more Canadians receive life-saving care.
Young students wearing mask in front of a chalkboard

Post-pandemic education: What have we learned?

It's been five years since the planet went into a near total shutdown. When the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic in March 2020, …
Dr. Jasmin in his lab

A legacy of vision and leadership: Dr. Bernard Jasmin reflects on his tenure as Dean

For the past eight years, Dr. Bernard Jasmin has served as the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Ottawa, leading with passion, visi…

Science and technology

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Don’t get left behind: Keep pace with the job market by AI upskilling at uOttawa

From workplace generative AI to specialized deep learning and NLP, uOttawa’s Faculty of Engineering offers a range of reskilling options.
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Engineering outreach at uOttawa awarded NSERC PromoScience grant

The University of Ottawa’s Faculty of Engineering is proud to announce that its Outreach team has received major funding from NSERC’s PromoScience pro…
Four students who worked on the MuseScore project.

Engineering students at uOttawa enhance MuseScore’s accessibility for people with blindness or partial sight

Design Day is the perfect initiative for uOttawa students to show that they’re prepared to meet the challenges of the job market. Held twice a year, D…

Business and economy

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Telfer School of Management

Trade War with the U.S.: groceries, boycotts and tourism

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Entrepreneurial women: Olga Koppel’s quest for cleaner cities

“Pivoting is the one constant in starting a business.” That’s how Olga Koppel describes her journey from academia to entrepreneurship.
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Vice-dean research Silvia Bonaccio, Christopher Sun, and Telfer Dean Stéphane Brutus
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Combining artificial intelligence and health analytics to transform health syst…

Christopher Sun, assistant professor at the Telfer School of Management and scientist at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute, has been awarded th…

Arts and humanities

Creatures

Theatrical innovation with sensory immersion as a creative force

Anne-Marie Ouellet, an associate professor in the Department of Theatre, is exploring an innovative approach to playwriting. Rather than starting from…
Mina Moshajjari, student in the Master of Fine Arts program, and Julie St-Pierre, interim vice-president, Research and Innovation, holding Mina’s winning piece “Nature’s response”, in the lobby of the University of Ottawa's Tabaret building, holding Mina's winning work, ‘Nature's response’. The work depicts an iceberg with a view above and below the water, with pink and blue hues.

Art meets innovation: Mina Moshajjari’s winning vision for OVPRI’s holiday greeting card

Mina Moshajjari, who is enrolled in the University of Ottawa’s Master of Fine Arts program, has won this year’s Holiday Greeting Card Contest, hosted …
A group of eight soccer players in matching uniforms stands on a green field, striking synchronized poses with one player in a contrasting pink jersey at the center.

An all-women production of "The Wolves" takes centre stage at the University of Ottawa

The University of Ottawa Drama Guild brings together students from diverse backgrounds for a remarkable theatrical experience. This year, the Guild pr…

Society and culture

Two women in a wind turbine plant.

Building a better tomorrow: Why women in STEM matter

Many universities, including uOttawa, are committed to Engineers Canada’s “30 by 30” initiative, aiming to increase the representation of women in eng…
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Making Lesbian Money at the Archives and Special Collections (ARCS)

Founded by Makeda Silvera and Stephanie Martin in 1984, Sister Vision published groundbreaking books and anthologies that courageously explored the in…

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