Research Perspectives
A journal of discovery and innovation from the University of Ottawa
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Driving research into the future
Trends to watch over the next decade
Features
Spotlight on research
Features
Just societies
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Just societies
In all fairness
Whether he is considering linguistic rights or wealth distribution, philosopher David Robichaud is always concerned with the concepts of equity and ju…
Just societies
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Just societies
A precarious fate
The lives of migrant workers in Canada are often fraught with difficulties. Delphine Nakache is seeking solutions to the complex legal issues involved…
Health and wellness
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Health and wellness
Where few dare to tread
Dave Holmes’ research in forensic nursing challenges established practices in psychiatry, public health and corrections to provide more compassionate …
Just societies
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Just societies
Blood memories
Keri Cheechoo explores the untold stories of reproductive violence against Indigenous women.
Sustainable environment
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Sustainable environment
Urban shift
What does it take to build greener cities? Daina Mazutis shows how progressive business leadership can go a long way.
Health and wellness
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Health and wellness
Human dignity across the lifespan
Michelle Giroux seeks legal solutions to problems posed by rapid changes affecting families and the medical sector.
Sustainable environment
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Sustainable environment
The untapped power of heat
Raphael St-Gelais and his team hope to reap the benefits of an underutilized energy source that is both abundant and sustainable.
Health and wellness
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Health and wellness
Partnering with the marginalized
Smita Pakhalé enlists members of underprivileged communities to work alongside academics in a novel approach to health-care research.
Health and wellness
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Health and wellness
Caring where it counts
Populations at highest risk for HIV often struggle with access to treatment. Patrick O’Byrne is working to change that.
Digital world
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Digital world
Playing politics with social media
Elizabeth Dubois probes the changing face of public discourse in an era where tweets can alter lives.
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