The University of Ottawa and the Moroccan embassy in Canada are celebrating the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Morocco and Canada this year. Together, we would like to mark the occasion by highlighting the crucial role of universities in advancing and disseminating knowledge by promoting critical thinking, free research and dialogue.
The University of Ottawa and the Moroccan embassy in Canada are celebrating the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Morocco and Canada this year. Together, we would like to mark the occasion by highlighting the crucial role of universities in advancing and disseminating knowledge by pro...
Since the initial launch of the New Frontiers in Research Fund – Exploration Stream program in 2018, researchers in the Faculty of Science have seen considerable success in this extremely competitive grant competition. Proposing innovative, interdisciplinary and high-risk/high-reward projects, two of our faculty members led applications that were successful in the Fall 2020 competition.
Since the initial launch of the New Frontiers in Research Fund – Exploration Stream program in 2018, researchers in the Faculty of Science have seen considerable success in this extremely competitive grant competition. Proposing innovative, interdisciplinary and high-risk/high-reward projects, two o...
Laboratory-based research is crucial to better understand our environment, develop therapies for disease and improve our overall quality of life. However, experimental research is very cost-intensive when we consider the price of state-of-the art research equipment.
Laboratory-based research is crucial to better understand our environment, develop therapies for disease and improve our overall quality of life. However, experimental research is very cost-intensive when we consider the price of state-of-the art research equipment.
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, government research funding agencies around the world, including the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC), enabled a rapid shift of research efforts by earmarking funding for COVID-19 research to address this unprecedented crisis. Numerous professors in the Faculty of Science saw this initiative as an opportunity to contribute to the fight again...
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, government research funding agencies around the world, including the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC), enabled a rapid shift of research efforts by earmarking funding for COVID-19 research to address this unprecedented crisis. Numerous profess...
When Esti Azizi entered law school, she had an interest in criminal law, and specifically in criminal prosecution. “But my biggest fear was what if I enter this profession and contribute to a wrongful conviction," the now 3L said. “To me, it is such a horror to think that I could potentially contribute to a wrongful conviction. That fear encouraged me to learn more about the subject and how t...
When Esti Azizi entered law school, she had an interest in criminal law, and specifically in criminal prosecution. “But my biggest fear was what if I enter this profession and contribute to a wrongful conviction," the now 3L said. “To me, it is such a horror to think that I could potentially co...
Michael Wernick retired in 2019 after a 38-year career as one of the key leaders of Canada’s world-class federal public service. He was recently named the chairholder of the uOttawa Jarislowsky Chair in Public Sector Management. He shared his thoughts with The Gazette prior to taking on this new role in July 2022.
Michael Wernick retired in 2019 after a 38-year career as one of the key leaders of Canada’s world-class federal public service. He was recently named the chairholder of the uOttawa Jarislowsky Chair in Public Sector Management. He shared his thoughts with The Gazette prior to taking on this new rol...
Most of the major challenges facing society require varied expertise and multiple perspectives for a viable solution to be developed. One such example is the reduction of carbon dioxide emissions to tackle climate change.
Most of the major challenges facing society require varied expertise and multiple perspectives for a viable solution to be developed. One such example is the reduction of carbon dioxide emissions to tackle climate change.
Money has been part of human history for over 3000 years. Currency has come a long way since the days when our ancestors primarily exchanged goods and services.
Money has been part of human history for over 3000 years. Currency has come a long way since the days when our ancestors primarily exchanged goods and services.
