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From January 8 to 12, 2026, uOttawa took part in the Jeux de la science politique, a national French-language event where teams from 10 Canadian universities face off.

If you’ve ever opened a Word doc, stared at the cursor and felt your brain power down, you’re not alone.

New national health data platform gives researchers and institutions secure access to diverse types of health data to accelerate high-performance computing and innovation.

Read about the University’s upcoming referendum on a proposal that would help strengthen access to medical and mental health care. More appointments. More access. More care.

Clémence Metonnou, a nutritionist and public health researcher recognized for her strong commitment to improving health outcomes, has become the first woman from Benin to receive the prestigious BCDI 2030 scholarship. Implemented by a consortium led by Colleges and Institutes Canada and Universities Canada, and funded by Global Affairs Canada, the program aims to strengthen researchers’ profession...

The International Progressive MS Alliance, an organization that works to improve the quality of life of people with progressive MS worldwide, has awarded 6.9 million euros to three international studies. This includes 2.3 million euros for a trial co-led by professors Lara Pilutti of uOttawa and Sarah Donkers of the University of Saskatchewan.

The research landscape is changing fast. It is being shaped by open science, knowledge mobilization and partnerships with industries, communities and governments.

Since the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada called for “education for reconciliation,” many Canadian universities have begun Indigenizing their campuses—through curriculum reform, Indigenous faculty hiring, land acknowledgements, and dedicated initiatives. However, framing this work as “reconciliation” can sometimes risk tokenism or depoliticization.

When Emma Archibald lines up at the start in Milan-Cortina in March, the 22-year-old will be competing in her first Paralympic Games — just six years after stepping onto cross-country skis for the first time.

In a significant milestone on its path toward reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples, the University of Ottawa announced today the nomination of Elder Simon Brascoupé, a member of the Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg First Nation whose career has been defined by a dedication to advancing Indigenous health through educational leadership, policy advocacy and community engagement, as Special Advisor to the D...