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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.
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…
Contribution of cannabis use disorder to new cases of schizophrenia has almost tripled over the past 17 years
The proportion of new cases of schizophrenia associated with a cannabis use disorder has risen from 4% pre-legalization to 10% after cannabis legaliza…
Study unveils new insights into how neural stem cells are activated in the adult human brain
A uOttawa Faculty of Medicine neuroscientist has led a Canadian research team to reveal important new insights into the activation dynamics of neural …
Wings across continents: The epic 4,000-kilometer odyssey of the Painted Lady Butterfly
Scientists from the University of Ottawa, Uppsala University, the Institut Botànic de Barcelona, and other institutions have tracked the migratory fea…
University of Ottawa partners with Kanata North Business Association on autonomous shuttle program
The University of Ottawa is the key academic partner in a groundbreaking pilot project on autonomous shuttles led by the Kanata North Business Associa…
Preventing cognitive decline through diet and exercise
Cognitive decline is a significant concern as we age, with conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia posing severe challenges…
Quantum research at uOttawa: Creating the future with NSERC support
Quantum science is not just about theoretical exploration — it has profound practical implications for technology, medicine, security and the environm…
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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 25
Generative AI symposium: the impact on higher education
Join us for a full-day symposium dedicated to exploring the transformative impact of Generative AI on higher education. This event will bring together…
Feb 27
Ecosystem archaeology: soil as a paleoecological archive.
Soil is the most long-lived component of terrestrial ecosystems, preserving traces of various disturbances for millennia. Examples of disturbances tha…
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.
University of Ottawa team crowned national champions in the Bank of Canada Governor’s Challenge
If University of Ottawa students have an extra spring in their step today, it’s probably because they can hear “We Are the Champions” playing. On Satu…
From quantum breakthroughs to community solutions: The 2025 University Research Chairs
The University Research Chairs return this year with a fresh set of challenges, addressing urgent issues both locally and globally.
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…
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Under pressure? Top tips for exam nerves
Keep calm and carry on. As exams approach, our Health Promotion Outreach and Education Team has some evidence-based tips and resources to help you sta…
Call for papers - AÉDEÉP student conference
The Association of Graduate Students in Political Studies (AÉDEÉP) is proud to announce that their annual student conference, the theme of which is “P…
FSS Challenge 2025: Students Innovate for Success at uOttawa
The fourth edition of the FSS Challenge took place from January 24 to 26, offering students from the Faculty of Social Sciences an exceptional opportu…
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…
Comment devenir chroniqueuse ou chroniqueur littéraire en une journée?
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atelier de 60 minutes offert par le Département de français, à l’Un…
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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…
New pharmacy improves health-care access
Patrick Leclair, medical director of the Student Health and Wellness Centre and a family physician, explains how the new Shoppers Drug Mart Pharmacy C…
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 …
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
Laying the foundations for a collective approach to health data
Equitable and accessible health data is essential for global health innovation. A collective approach and global frameworks would help share the benef…
Ethical, legal complexities of brain-computer interfaces and the use of brain data
uOttawa event to discuss the ethical, legal complexities surrounding brain-computer interfaces.
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…
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Trade War with the U.S.: groceries, boycotts and tourism
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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…
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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…
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…
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 …
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…
Black History Month Entrepreneurship Spotlight - Meet Tetia Bayoro
As part of uOttawa’s Black History Month celebrations, the uOttawa Alumni Engagement Office is proud to spotlight alumni-owned or community-adjacent b…
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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