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Ending the Drought: Ottawa’s Medical Research Community Welcomes Long-Awaited Wet Lab Facilities
Most people only think about their metabolism when their pants get too tight, blaming weight gain on their metabolism slowing down.
The University of Ottawa’s new Advanced Medical Research Centre will accelerate discovery and new treatments
The rapid development and deployment of vaccines during the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the critical role of research in creating lifesaving medical…
If you build it, they will stay: Ending Ottawa’s biotech brain drain
Ottawa has earned its global reputation as a vibrant city for medical research and innovation. But if it wants to keep its intellectual capital in the…
With $3M grant, uOttawa medical scientist leads pioneering cancer immunotherapy research
Why do immunotherapies—treatments that mobilize the body’s own immune system to fight cancer—succeed for some patients but fail for others?
New study reveals Canadian ice sheet was major driver of sea-level rise during final stages of the last ice age
Contrary to long-held beliefs, most of the water that flooded global coastlines thousands of years ago came from North American ice sheets, not Antarc…
uOttawa-led team discovers major new insight into how nerves communicate with muscles
The research findings could have wide-reaching implications for our understanding of the interplay between nerves and muscle throughout the body.
Scientists measure the “tempo of thought” in breakthrough study published in PNAS
Discovery offers a new way to understand and diagnose mood disorders such as depression and bipolar disorder
At the frontiers of technology and society: Professor Florian Martin-Bariteau’s research chair renewed
From artificial intelligence to quantum technologies, Professor Florian Martin-Bariteau is helping Canada and the world navigate the law and ethics of…
Exploring quantum physics: Professor Ebrahim Karimi’s path to innovation
A rainbow once captivated a young Ebrahim Karimi, sparking questions no one around him could answer. Decades later, as he begins a new chapter in his …
Nov 29
Colonel By Classic
The annual Colonel By Classic game between the Carleton Ravens and the University of Ottawa Gee-Gees men’s and women’s hockey teams will be at the Are…
Dec 3
Coffee Break with the President
Before the start of exams, the president invites you for a hot, comforting and spirit-lifting beverage!
Dec 11
The 2025 federal budget and its implications for research, higher education and public policy
The federal budget is key to understanding a government’s priorities and direction. In light of the geopolitical and economic transformations that are…
Harnessing the invisible: How uOttawa teamed with Oz Optics to advance terahertz photonics
When Professor Jean-Michel Ménard arrived at the University of Ottawa in 2017, he brought with him a fascination for a region of light most of us will…
200 Lees Avenue: A Landmark in Sustainability at uOttawa
The University of Ottawa has reached an important milestone in its sustainability journey. The new Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) building at 200 Le…
Powerful research propels the University of Ottawa higher in prestigious international ranking
Already in the top four universities in Canada for research intensity, the University of Ottawa is seeing its international reputation for producing p…
Ten uOttawa students shine at 21 Under 21 Awards
Ten uOttawa students and one alum are among the inspiring young trailblazers to be recognized with Youth Ottawa’s 21 Under 21 Awards. The awards celeb…
Student startups at uOttawa: Ultra-biodegradable packaging that acts as a fertilizer
You’ve heard about biodegradable materials, but what about ultra-biodegradable ones?
Best study spots: A complete guide
It’s time to hit the books and get ready to ace those exams. Whether you’re looking to organize a complete study schedule with classmates, or just nee…
A Franco-Canadian campus to shape the future of knowledge
The University of Ottawa and France Universités, an association of French public universities and institutions of higher learning, have announced a jo…
Playing for pride: How the Franco-Ontarian Games built a generation
What if sports were about belonging, not just winning?
In English Canada, the idea might sound strange. But for Ontario’s French-speaking minority, …
In English Canada, the idea might sound strange. But for Ontario’s French-speaking minority, …
Speaking French: Turning insecurity into resilience
Have you ever hesitated before speaking, worried that your accent might give you away, or that you’d pick the wrong word?
Alumni profile: Canada’s first Inuk heart surgeon on compassion and representation
Dr. Donna Kimmaliardjuk was six when she learned why she had never met her paternal grandfather. The moment is etched in her memory.
Dr. Alenko Šakanović reflects on giving back to Canada
The Canadian Armed Forces Officer and orthopedic surgeon combines appreciation, ambition and adventure in serving his adopted country.
“Make or break”: Supervising therapists in training
A personal loss was pivotal in guiding Shawna Button (MAEd '25) toward a career as a psychotherapist and in deepening her commitment to mental health …
A winter-resistant walker: Student ingenuity at work
Once sidewalks and streets are covered with ice and snow, every step becomes hazardous. For people with reduced mobility, using a walker poses an even…
From student to visionary : John McEntyre’s engineering legacy
With the rise of AI, a career in computing today looks different from what it did in the days of vacuum tube computers — but the excitement and appeal…
Student startups at uOttawa: Assistive robotics co-designed by people with limited mobility
Global Entrepreneurship Week runs from November 17 to 23. It’s the perfect time to highlight emerging student startups supported by the University of …
Telfer School of Management and Canadian Centre for Cyber Security partner in s…
The Telfer School of Management has signed a new strategic partnership with the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security (Cyber Centre) to provide cutting-e…
Data for sale? Building digital platforms that serve everyone
Many organizations collect large amounts of data in their day-to-day business, but don’t make the most of it. More recently, however, many organizatio…
Helping patients stick to their treatment one reminder at a time
Encouraging patients to take their pills on time and follow their treatment plan can often be a real challenge for both the patients and the doctors m…
Pride and progress toward greater inclusion
The University of Ottawa’s EDI strategy connects inclusive excellence to an excellent education. Through diverse support programs and new initiatives,…
Crossing boundaries: Art, science and climate solutions
The moment a biology lab at the University of Ottawa became Valérie Chartrand’s art studio, research took an unexpected turn.
Connecting past and present in partnership with a social services agency
From the moment they stepped inside the University of Ottawa’s Museum of Classical Antiquities, students from the Ottawa Mission’s Stepping Stones Lea…
Trailblazers, changemakers, mentors: Celebrating alumni of the Faculty of Medicine's Indigenous Program
Alumni in action: Graduates of the Indigenous Program have formed a strengthening network of Indigenous physicians whose impressive achievements reach…
From boxes to albums: feminist struggles in images, now more accessible
What if a simple act of reorganization became the starting point for collective adventure and a better understanding of our feminist history? That's t…
Student ideas come to life at uOttawa's Green Academy
On September 26, students from across uOttawa gathered at the Desmarais Building to launch the Green Academy and dive into its first innovation sprint…
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