When Professor Ewurabena Simpson was in medical school, two supervisors commented on the fact that she was quiet. “Do you think it’s because you’re the only woman in the group?” asked one, a man. “Perhaps you should go into a field that’s less stressful,” said the other, a woman. And she remembers thinking, “Why is being quiet a bad thing?”
When Professor Ewurabena Simpson was in medical school, two supervisors commented on the fact that she was quiet. “Do you think it’s because you’re the only woman in the group?” asked one, a man. “Perhaps you should go into a field that’s less stressful,” said the other, a woman. And she remembers t...
Exploration and innovation thrive when diversity is a feature of our research ecosystem. During Black History Month, we invite you to listen to three uOttawa professors, who are leading research in different fields, to hear about their experiences as Black academics. Learn from them in this short video series.
Exploration and innovation thrive when diversity is a feature of our research ecosystem. During Black History Month, we invite you to listen to three uOttawa professors, who are leading research in different fields, to hear about their experiences as Black academics. Learn from them in this short vi...
North America’s opioid crisis has resulted in nearly 30,000 deaths since 2016 and is devastating communities across Canada. In response to escalating overdoses, Health Canada formally approved providing a “safer supply” of regulated drugs for people who are at risk of overdose from the toxic unregulated market.
North America’s opioid crisis has resulted in nearly 30,000 deaths since 2016 and is devastating communities across Canada. In response to escalating overdoses, Health Canada formally approved providing a “safer supply” of regulated drugs for people who are at risk of overdose from the toxic unregul...
The University of Ottawa has confirmed its place on Canada’s Top 50 Research Universities list for 2022, published today by the well-regarded Research Infosource.
The University of Ottawa has confirmed its place on Canada’s Top 50 Research Universities list for 2022, published today by the well-regarded Research Infosource.
University of Ottawa SUNLAB study provides improved means for accurate measurements of bifacial solar panels – a key long-term renewable energy source – by taking ground cover into account
University of Ottawa SUNLAB study provides improved means for accurate measurements of bifacial solar panels – a key long-term renewable energy source – by taking ground cover into account
Who better to bolster relationships between universities and government than a distinguished research fellow in public policy with extensive experience in both research and government? Peggy Schmeiser, PhD, the University of Ottawa’s very first director, public policy research and outreach, checks this box — and many more.
Who better to bolster relationships between universities and government than a distinguished research fellow in public policy with extensive experience in both research and government? Peggy Schmeiser, PhD, the University of Ottawa’s very first director, public policy research and outreach, checks t...
The effects of oral contraceptives (OCs) like birth control on the brain and mood of women may come down to age and their gut microbiome, according to new research from the University of Ottawa.
The effects of oral contraceptives (OCs) like birth control on the brain and mood of women may come down to age and their gut microbiome, according to new research from the University of Ottawa.
The participation of members of the University of Ottawa’s Centre for Environmental Law and Global Sustainability (CELGS) as official observers at the recent United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 27) and Biodiversity Conference (COP 15) is a testament to the centre’s desire to promote policies that offer solutions to the environmental challenges facing Canada and the world.
The participation of members of the University of Ottawa’s Centre for Environmental Law and Global Sustainability (CELGS) as official observers at the recent United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 27) and Biodiversity Conference (COP 15) is a testament to the centre’s desire to promote polici...
The Centre on Governance is pleased to announce the publication of an open-topic issue of the Governance Review composed of 5 articles, Volume 19, number 2, 2022
The Centre on Governance is pleased to announce the publication of an open-topic issue of the Governance Review composed of 5 articles, Volume 19, number 2, 2022
