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The International Development Research Centre (IDRC) has awarded nearly $5 million in funding to the "One Health" project on epidemics to a multi-country research team co-led by Professor Sanni Yaya, Senghor Chair in Health and Development, and Stéphanie Maltais, a postdoctoral researcher in the Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Ottawa.

Children and youth who sustain a concussion are at increased risk of developing mental health issues shows a new study of children and youth aged five to 18 across Ontario, Canada over a 10 year period.

We were saddened to learn of the passing of Marc Jolicoeur last week. During his long years working to promote the development and influence of the University of Ottawa, he was a gentleman and a friend to all who knew him. He will be remembered as an outstanding leader and builder whose generosity knew no bounds.  Marc’s connection to the Univer...

New study shows that aging slows to a crawl when the animals hibernate

Information Integrity Lab will bring together a cross-disciplinary international network of experts to highlight actor behind misinformation, provide solutions

A new study has identified 228 clinical practices in Canada that are used inappropriately, with underuse being more common than overuse. This list includes diagnostic and therapeutic practices such as blood tests and radiography. Published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal), the research can help health care professionals, organizations and governments improve patient care and health o...

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) published a new report Monday titled Climate Change 2022: Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability in which it highlights the impacts and risks of climate change becoming increasingly complex and that it will affect every single sector of society.

uOttawa group looks to understand why some within French-speaking minority populations reject COVID-19 vaccination as healthcare professionals look to combat patient disinformation

Climate change and environmental degradation are the biggest long-term existential threats that we face. Mitigating their worst effects demands that we find ways to grow our economy while reducing the emissions that cause global warming. This will require that we accelerate innovation to produce cleaner products and climate-friendly policies to ensure a low-carbon future. To meet this challenge, t...

More than ever, the University of Ottawa is mobilizing so that French-language postsecondary teaching in minority settings remains an essential link in the French-language education continuum. Making good on its commitment to improve access to postsecondary education in French and seeking to address the needs and concerns expressed last spring by Francophone students, the University is launching a...