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in Canada for scholarships and bursaries
in Canada for awards and distinctions per professor
in Canada for research intensity
Giving Day 2026: Your day to make a difference
Giving Day is a movement where faculty members, staff, alumni, students and friends unite with one shared purpose: transforming our community. Together, we help expand access to opportunities, support and experiences that allow students to thrive and shape their futures. On March 31, the uOttawa community will come together once again for a powerful moment dedicated to possibility.
Dreaming up better treatments for gynecological diseases
Polanyi Prize winner David Cook is driven by a simple but ambitious goal: to deepen our understanding of gynecologic diseases, develop new treatments, and improve prevention and early detection — particularly for ovarian cancer. He is dedicated to making a difference in women’s health.
Language, identity and digital equity among young Franco-Ontarians
Beyond the obstetrical dilemma: Why are humans helpless at birth?
Rethinking modular housing: When a company brings real-world challenges to uOttawa Engineering’s Design Day
AI Literacy Days: Explore, create & join the conversation
Curious about AI? Join our drop-in sessions at the Library and test cutting-edge AI research tools, learn how to use AI effectively in your academic w…
Design Day
Students have worked closely with external partners of the faculty to develop solutions for real clients. This event showcases their projects and cele…
Global Health Learning Network Event: Unpacking the Polycrisis
Join this Global Health Learning Network (GHLN) event to explore how intersecting global crises are shaping health systems and what alternative econom…