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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
Media
Prehab shows promise in improving health, reducing complications after surgery
A new study published in The BMJ suggests that prehabilitation (also called prehab) may be able to reduce complications and length of hospitalization …
Faculty of Law - Civil Law Section
Faculty of Law - Civil Law Section
Professor Mariève Lacroix Elected to the International Academy of Comparative Law
Professor Mariève Lacroix has been elected as an Associate Member of the International Academy of Comparative Law, a distinguished global institution …
Faculty of Education
Faculty of Education
The influence of women in STEM as social media role models
“Growing up in a society with quotas limiting women in fields like engineering, yet seeing many still pursuing these disciplines, inspired my research…
Faculty of Medicine
Faculty of Medicine
A ‘smoke-free generation’ in Canada? New analysis says it would result in vast health gains, healthcare cost savings
Smoking stubbornly remains a leading cause of disease, disability and death in Canada, even as prevalence rates have fallen significantly over the las…
Research
Research
Health-care equity for official language minorities: CIHR team grants empower research at uOttawa
In Canada, equitable health-care access remains a significant challenge for francophones living outside of Quebec and for English-speaking communities…
Faculty of Social Sciences
Faculty of Social Sciences
How conspiracy theories threaten modern democracies
In today’s polarized world, the lines between fact and fiction are blurring exponentially. Misinformation thrives and feeds conspiracy theories that u…
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Learn together: Black Canadians: History, Presence, and Anti-Racist Futures
We would like to celebrate Black History Month by inviting you to take a course created by Dr. W. Andy Knight on Coursera called Black Canadians: Hist…
Feb 2
Black Excellence Gala 2025: Roots and Routes
Join us for this unforgettable event and continue a legacy of excellence.…
Feb 18
Research in Practice: Advancing Educational Equity for Black Youth
Join us for the next event in our Research Conversations Series in collaboration with the EDI Circles entitled ''Research in Practice: Advancing Educa…
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.
Faculty of Medicine
Faculty of Medicine
Welcoming Dr. David Ponka as Our New Interim Global Health Assistant Dean
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. David Ponka as the Interim Assistant Dean of Global Health for the International and Global Health O…
Faculty of Law - Civil Law Section
Faculty of Law - Civil Law Section
The King Can Do No Wrong: Professor Marie-France Fortin shortlisted for international book prize
Professor Marie-France Fortin’s 2024 book, "The King Can Do No Wrong: Constitutional Fundamentals, Common Law History, and Crown Liability" (Oxford Un…
Faculty of Social Sciences
Faculty of Social Sciences
Winner of the Petrasek Prize
Congratulations the new recipient of the Petrasek Prize Lorette Douillet.
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“Roots and Routes”: Feb. 2 gala celebrates Black excellence
The fourth annual Black Excellence Gala February 2 is an evening dedicated to celebrating and reflecting on the rich heritage and diverse journeys of …
Student affairs
Student affairs
7 ways to take your studies to the next level
Can you believe it’s 2025? Sci-fi movies like Pacific Rim, The Running Man and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (and Hot Tub Time Machine 2) were set in…
Student experience
Student experience
Gee-Gees goalie video goes viral
Gee-Gees hockey goalie Zach Dietz is back to his regular routine after a video of Zach running to the Canadian Tire Centre carrying two huge packs of …
International and Francophonie
International and Francophonie
Celebrating excellence in the Francophonie at the University of Ottawa
At uOttawa, the Francophonie is not limited to language or historical identity. It takes shape when members of the University community tangibly bring…
Faculty of Arts
Faculty of Arts
Comment devenir chroniqueuse ou chroniqueur littéraire en une journée?
« Comment devenir chroniqueuse ou chroniqueur littéraire en une journée? » est un
atelier de 60 minutes offert par le Département de français, à l’Un…
atelier de 60 minutes offert par le Département de français, à l’Un…
Faculty of Education
Faculty of Education
Eric Dionne earns French-language publication award for research in edumetrics
Professor Eric Dionne from the University of Ottawa’s Faculty of Education and co-editor Sébastien Béland from the University of Montréal, have been a…
Media
Media
Blood removal before major liver surgery cuts transfusions in half
Removing 10 per cent of a patient’s blood before major liver surgery and giving it back afterwards reduced transfusions by half, according to a large …
Media
Media
Unlocking RNA’s benefits to combat complex diseases
New research sees mRNA and RNAi-based therapies delivered in single treatment, paving way for treatment of cancer, cardiovascular diseases
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Media
The University of Ottawa and Shoppers Drug Mart announce multi-year partnership, new Pharmacy Care Clinic on campus
New space will enhance access to healthcare services, offer learning opportunities for the university’s health sciences and pharmacy students
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Media
Harnessing electromagnetic waves and quantum materials to improve wireless communication technologies
A team of researchers from the University of Ottawa has developed innovative methods to enhance frequency conversion of terahertz (THz) waves in graph…
Faculty of Engineering
Faculty of Engineering
Professor Melike Erol-Kantarci named an IEEE Fellow
Professor Melike Erol-Kantarci from the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Ottawa has been named an IEEE Fellow for her contributions to AI-e…
Research
Research
Innovating together: Project will advance connected and autonomous vehicle research at uOttawa Kanata North campus
The Smart Connected Vehicle Innovation Centre (SCVIC), at the University of Ottawa Kanata North campus, is a beacon of collaborative innovation in Can…
Telfer School of Management
Telfer School of Management
New Global Partnership to Study Mental Health and Implications on Business Fami…
The Family Enterprise Legacy Institute (FELI) at the Telfer School of Management, University of Ottawa, and the Global Family Business Center (GFBC) a…
Telfer School of Management
Telfer School of Management
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…
Telfer School of Management
Telfer School of Management
Two engineering student startups offer smart solutions to tackle rising costs
In a time when Canadians are feeling the pressure of the rising cost of living, two innovative student startups are stepping up with solutions that co…
Faculty of Arts
Faculty of Arts
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…
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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 …
Gazette
Gazette
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…
Research
Research
Community-based research at uOttawa: Helping immigrant and refugee students stay in school
School absenteeism has surged post-pandemic. In one Ontario school board, the rate of elementary students missing 20 or more school days rose from 15%…
Faculty of Social Sciences
Faculty of Social Sciences
Suspect body, deviant body
Our daily lives are flooded with images and representations of the body - the body in all its states: tattoos, piercings, hypersexualization, aging, o…
Media
Media
Unprecedented flooding in Spain highlights urgent climate risks and infrastructure resilience lessons
The October 2024 flood in Valencia, Spain, stands as one of the most severe flooding events in recent history, with record-breaking rainfall and exten…
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