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While the Panda Game might be the biggest university sports match in Canada, it’s not the only chapter in the storied rivalry between the University of Ottawa and Carleton University.

The holiday season will soon be upon us and, before we know it, the winter term will be in full swing. If you’re new to uOttawa, you can take a few IT-related steps today to get your devices ready and get ahead on your preparations for the first day.

Could virtual reality (VR) reshape the way future teachers learn to teach math? Babak Yazdani-Fazlabadi thinks so. As a doctoral candidate in the University of Ottawa’s Faculty of Education, he’s exploring the potential of immersive VR in improving mathematical understanding among educators and boosting their confidence in teaching challenging concepts.

We are thrilled to announce and warmly congratulate Nicole Racine, PhD, C.Psych., Director of the Early Lab, CHEO Research Insititute Research Chair in Child and Youth Mental Health and Associate Professor in the School of Psychology at the University of Ottawa, for being identified as one of the world’s top-cited researchers by Clarivate in the 2025 Highly Cited Researchers list.

When Simon Larose walked back onto the uOttawa campus years after stepping away from his first attempt at a degree, he wasn’t expecting to win the University’s highest academic honours. He simply wanted a second chance to complete his undergraduate education. Instead, he became a story of rediscovery, resilience and quiet brilliance, culminating in a 9.98 GPA, the University Gold Medal and the pre...

A new edited collection brings together leading scholars to explore how critical theories are reshaping understandings of the relationship between state and society in Canada.

University students worldwide have an elevated risk of developing mental health problems. Recent international studies show that more than half of students surveyed have experienced anxiety or depression bad enough to affect their daily activities.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney recently got a first-hand look at the world-class facilities at The University of Ottawa Skills and Simulation Centre (uOSSC), a national and international leader in simulation-based medical education and high-caliber research.

The University of Ottawa has a long history of international co-operation, both welcoming students and researchers from around the world and contributing to learning beyond its campus.

The University of Ottawa’s Faculty of Engineering has created 130 new undergraduate seats in its computer science program to meet demand and provide more opportunities for students. We’re also welcoming a wave of new professors to broaden expertise in emerging computer science areas.