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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…
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 …
What really fueled the Manitoba Wildfires in 2025? New study breaks it down
A recent study is shedding light on the factors that contributed to the significant wildfires in Manitoba in May 2025. The research explores how unusu…
Sticking to innovation: The surprising role of tape in terahertz photonics
Could the key to next-generation photonic devices be hiding in your drawer? For Professor Jean-Michel Ménard, an ordinary roll of tape proved essentia…
Guinness record holder from uOttawa ranks history’s deadliest diseases
You read that right. University of Ottawa Professor Stacey Smith? holds a Guinness World Record for co-authoring the first peer-reviewed mathematical …
Oct 16
Schawlow-Townes Symposium on Photonics 2025
The University of Ottawa and the National Research Council of Canada established the Schawlow-Townes Symposium on Photonics in 2012, in honour of Arth…
Oct 20
Study with smarter tools: Assistive technology workshop
Join our free, interactive online workshop, presented in collaboration with the Library, to explore assistive technologies that support your academic …
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Immersive cybersecurity experience at the uOttawa-IBM Cyber Range
Explore real-world cybersecurity scenarios and defense strategies in a simulated environment.
University of Ottawa takes key step towards transformational student housing project
The University of Ottawa has reached an important milestone in its journey toward transforming on-campus housing for students.
The University of Ottawa unveils its latest Research Chairs in partnership with the Ottawa Academic Health Network
Data is more than numbers — it’s narrative. It reveals patterns, exposes gaps, and points to solutions. In health care, those insights are critical: t…
Two uOttawa professors and two uOttawa alumni have received Royal Society of Canada awards
Two University of Ottawa professors are among the winners of prestigious 2025 Royal Society of Canada (RSC) Awards, which reward exceptional contribut…
Open and closed during PandaFest
To ensure the safety of our community on Panda Day, please note that access to some buildings on main campus will be restricted this Sunday, October 5…
17 tips for study success
It’s getting real. As midterms approach, here’s your ultimate list of the best, evidence-based advice and support available to University of Ottawa st…
Ten exchange destinations for you to discover at uOttawa
It’s that time of year again! International exchange applications are coming up at the University of Ottawa, and we know you’re already dreaming about…
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?
Shana Poplack receives the Award for Research Excellence in Francophonie
It is well known that in Canada, countless spirited debates revolve around official languages and their authenticity and resilience.
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The Faculty of Law contributes to the translation of historic Supreme Court decisions
In its commitment to promoting bilingual access to landmark decisions of the Supreme Court of Canada, the Faculty of Law has contributed to a major pr…
Stitching Hope: Medical Monkeys bring courage to young patients
A group of medical students and volunteers are crocheting toys with 3D-printed prosthetics to help to sick children make sense of their journey.
Canada’s mental health crisis: Research reveals disproportionate effect on youth and Indigenous and racialized communities
uOttawa studies highlight need for the creation of national mental health plan
uOttawa developing AI-powered tool to personalize diets for people living with IBD
Weston Family Foundation awards $10M to University of Ottawa and University of Alberta co-led project to purse transformational research into inflamma…
Dark matter and dark energy may only be a cosmic illusion
For decades, astronomers have believed that dark matter and dark energy make up most of the universe, however, a new study suggests they might not exi…
Celebrating 10 years of accessible, inclusive and engaging STEM education with the Maker Mobile
Inspiring young people to pursue science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) careers has been at the core of the uOttawa Maker Mobile since day o…
uOttawa’s NexQT Institute leads in quantum innovation
The NexQT Institute is pioneering quantum research and innovation while working with Kanata North to put it into action.
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…
The Role of Fathers in Indigenous Families: A Sharing Circle of Truth and Healing
On the occasion of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the School of Social Work organized a meaningful event that brought together the uni…
Reconciliation every day: Indigenous principles reshaping uOttawa leadership
Across campuses and communities, ceremonies and cultural events have become visible ways to honour Indigenous traditions and mark the National Day for…
Violinist Timothy Chooi earns EDI in Research Award for changing classical music through community outreach
What happens when equity, diversity and inclusion takes centre stage in classical music? As Timothy Chooi’s research shows, it sparks change that reso…
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