- Advancing interdisciplinary Arctic research
- Fostering collaboration with Indigenous communities, governments and industry
- Empowering students and early-career researchers
- Mobilizing knowledge to inform policy and innovation
University of Ottawa Arctic Research Hub
The University of Ottawa Arctic Research Hub is a bold new initiative designed to address the urgent and complex challenges facing the Arctic region.
About the hub
As a national leader in Arctic science, uOttawa is leveraging its interdisciplinary strengths to foster innovative, inclusive and impactful research that bridges science, policy and Indigenous knowledge systems.
Launched as a three-year pilot project, the Hub connects and amplifies existing Arctic research while catalyzing new collaborations across faculties, communities and borders.
Our vision is to be a global leader in equitable, co-produced Arctic research, education and policy development in order to contribute to sustainable solutions for Arctic communities and ecosystems.
Our mission
Strategic focus areas
Climate change and environmental sustainability
Monitoring Arctic ecosystems, modeling climate impacts and supporting biodiversity
Indigenous knowledge and governance
Co-producing research with Indigenous partners and upholding data sovereignty
Arctic geopolitics and security
Exploring sovereignty, international policy and environmental peacekeeping
Socio-economic development and well-being
Supporting sustainable economies, public health and community resilience
Infrastructure and innovation
Designing Arctic-resilient infrastructure and developing cutting-edge technologies
Governance and leadership
The Hub is led by a director who reports to the vice-dean of research at the Faculty of Arts, supported by:
- An executive committee to provide strategic oversight
- Advisory committees to represent Indigenous, Inuit and industry perspectives
- A dedicated administrative team and University-wide support systems
Our approach
Thematic clusters, joint appointments and cross-faculty teams
Arctic study urges stronger climate action to prevent catastrophic warming
An international study co-led by Professor Jackie Dawson warns that current national commitments put the world on course for 2.7°C of warming.
Climate change could make High Arctic fertile ground for emerging pandemics
A team led by Professors Stéphane Aris-Brosou and Audrée Lemieux has discovered that melting glaciers can heighten the risk of viral spillover.
uOttawa launches new Arctic Research Hub
uOttawa is launching the Arctic Research Hub, a three-year pilot project designed to connect and enhance existing Arctic research.
uOttawa joins the University of the Arctic (UArctic)
We’re excited to announce that uOttawa is now a member of the University of the Arctic (UArctic)—a global network focused on Arctic education and research. This partnership gives our community access to thematic networks that support faculty collaboration, provide funding and research opportunities, and offer student exchanges and learning programs.
Contact us
University of Ottawa Arctic Research Hub
Located in the heart of Canada’s capital, Ottawa
Email: UOArcticResearch-UOrecherchearctique@uottawa.ca