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Poster event: Summer school of the Interdisciplinary Centre for Black Health

2026 ICBH Summer School – Advancing Health Equity in Black Communities

The 2026 ICBH summer school is an intensive, four-day graduate student program that aims to strengthen their skills as they relate to the health equity of Black communities, leadership, mentorship and knowledge mobilization.

The 2026 ICBH summer school is an intensive, four-day graduate student program that aims to strengthen their skills as they relate to the health equity of Black communities, leadership, mentorship and knowledge mobilization. ...

May 19, 2026 to May 22, 2026 — All day

English

In person, University of Ottawa

CCERBAL Research Forum: Special showcase

Discover the interesting projects of three young researchers completing their Master of Arts in Bilingualism Studies at OLBI.

May 22, 2026 — 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

French, English

In person, Virtual, Hamelin Hall (MHN), room 02, Julien Couture Resource Centre (JCRC)

Bridging law and practice: Supporting migrant workers through NGO capacity building

The University Research Chair on Migration Protection and International Law, together with the Human Rights Research and Education Centre (HRREC), is pleased to invite you to a public lecture on migrant worker protection in Canada.

The University Research Chair on Migration Protection and International Law, together with the Human Rights Research and Education Centre (HRREC), is pleased to invite you to a public lecture on migrant worker protection in Canada. ...

May 25, 2026 — 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

English

In person, Virtual, Social Sciences Building (FSS), room 4004, In-person spots are limited. Email rkhaliko@uottawa.ca to join the waiting list.

3rd National Black Mental Health Conference: “Rooted in Legacy, Rising in Justice”

Join us for the 3rd National Black Mental Health Conference, “Rooted in Legacy, Rising in Justice,” from May 27–29, 2026, at the University of Ottawa.

May 27, 2026 to May 29, 2026 — All day

English, French

In person, Social Sciences Building (FSS), and the Huguette Labelle Hall in Tabaret Hall, University of Ottawa

Brain-Heart Interconnectome (BHI) State of the Science Summit

The summit is an international conference meant to highlight the latest science at the crossroads of brain and heart health, showcasing innovation and state-of-the-art research.

Jun 8, 2026 to Jun 10, 2026 — All day

English

In person

Graphic of a brain with a heart inside of it.

The Brain-Heart Connection: From Research to Reality

For too long, brain and heart conditions have been conceptualized and managed separately across research, clinical care, and health systems. Yet science shows that the brain and heart are deeply interconnected, and conditions affecting one rarely occur in isolation.

For too long, brain and heart conditions have been conceptualized and managed separately across research, clinical care, and health systems. Yet science shows that the brain and heart are deeply interconnected, and conditions affecting one rarely occur i...

Jun 10, 2026 — 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

English

In person, Virtual, Alex Trebek Theatre

Brain health research day banner. Orange graphic of brain with partner logos.

Brain Health Research Day 2026

Since 2009, the University of Ottawa Brain and Mind Research Institute has hosted an annual Brain Health Research Day (BHRD) to bring together our research community. This year we will host BHRD on June 18, 2026, at The Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre, in collaboration with the Ottawa Neuroscience and Mental Health Trainees Network (NeuMeTN). ...

Since 2009, the University of Ottawa Brain and Mind Research Institute has hosted an annual Brain Health Research Day (BHRD) to bring together our research community. This year we will host BHRD on June 18, 2026, at The Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre,...

Jun 18, 2026 — All day

English

In person, Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre, 1145 Carling Ave, Ottawa, ON K1Z 7K4