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More than half of the world’s population currently lives in cities and that number is expected to double by 2050. Creating sustainable cities is critical to the future of Canada and the world, and our collective response to climate change will be felt and fueled by our urban centres. We need cutting-edge research to help guide progress at all levels of government in to effect real and tangible cha...

The University of Ottawa Recreation and Varsity Sports (RVS) sector is proud to officially announce the appointment of Lenny Sabourin to the role of Manager, Recreation and Facility Development. Lenny brings more than 20 years of progressive leadership experience in campus recreation and facility operations at uOttawa, with a proven track record in strategic planning, program development, clien...

We are pleased to share that Associate Director Viviana Fernandez has been appointed to the SAR Canada (SARCAN) National Steering Committee for a two-year mandate starting in November 2025.

As Movember shone a light on men’s prostate cancer, screening guidelines for the disease look widely antiquated as modern testing is shunned amid a reduction in the pace of decline of mortality rates.

The University of Ottawa is proud to announce a new strategic partnership with Enko Education, a leading provider of international education across Africa.

Trinity Lowthian, a graduate of the honours bachelor in nutrition and food sciences program and a current master’s student in human kinetics at the Faculty of Health Sciences, has been named one of Canada’s 11 Rhodes Scholars for 2026.

When Marie-Eve Sylvestre asked violinist Professor Timothy Chooi to perform at her installation ceremony, the conversation quickly moved beyond logistics. Sylvestre spoke about the place she envisions for the arts in her mandate and how they can help the University stay connected, grounded and imaginative.

While the Panda Game might be the biggest university sports match in Canada, it’s not the only chapter in the storied rivalry between the University of Ottawa and Carleton University.

Lundin Mining Corp. v. Markowich : This case was about the legal test an investor must meet to get permission to sue a company for not immediately disclosing events the investor considered to be changes. The decision upholds "the integrity of our capital markets, protecting against what could have been a significant decline in the quality of disclosure available to investors.”

Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta premier Danielle Smith signed a memorandum of understanding on an interprovincial pipeline, with Liberal cabinet minister Steven Guilbeault resigning in protest.