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Dr. Jeffrey Weitz still remembers the spark that was lit during his years at the Faculty of Medicine, where he earned his MD in 1976. It was here, at the University of Ottawa, that his insatiable curiosity took root—shaped by long nights of study, spirited conversations with mentors, and a growing sense of purpose. The lessons he learned extended far beyond textbooks; they instilled in him an unsh...

March marks the Mois de la Francophonie, an opportunity to highlight the institutions that actively contribute to the vitality and enrichment of the French language and culture in Canada and beyond. Among these institutions is the University of Ottawa Press (PUO-UOP), which has played a major role in advancing knowledge and promoting the Francophonie, both across our campus and internationally, si...

We are proud to announce that the first recipient of the Tokmakjian Humanitarian Award is Brynn Hopper, an outstanding student in the Faculty of Law, Common Law Section, at the University of Ottawa.

A renowned scholar in information law and policy, Dr. Teresa Scassa has been appointed as a member of the Ontario Health Data Council (OHDC) to support the management of Ontario’s health data.

With the support the Queen Elizabeth Scholars Advanced Scholars West Africa Africa (QES-AS-WA) program, Dr. Ogochukwu Monye and Dr. Onyema Otitodiri are joining the Open African Innovation Research (Open AIR) at University of Ottawa’s Centre for Law, Technology and Society to reinforces the network’s dedication to advancing legal research, technology, and open collaborative innovation.

Smart watches, chatbots, mobile apps... So many digital technologies redefining health care, changing the way patients and professionals interact. But how can we ensure that they really are meeting a need and not just filling a space as simple shortcuts to reduce health-care costs?

Scientists have been testing how heat affects our hearts for years. But here's the thing: the most commonly used method might not provide much insight into what happens to the heart during heat waves.

The University of Ottawa Press just released Intellectual Property Futures, a new collection co-edited by Dr. Alexandra Mogyoros to explore the trajectories and challenges of intellectual property law and policy in the global landscape.

uOttawa students launch award-winning sustainable biomanufacturing platform to address pharmaceutical inequalities

A team of researchers from the University of Ottawa has made significant strides in understanding the ionization of atoms and molecules, a fundamental process in physics that has implications for various fields including x-ray generation and plasma physics.