All news

By combining cutting-edge ancient DNA and isotope analyses with traditional Indigenous scientific knowledge systems, this global study reveals new insights into how climate change affected megaherbivore species in the Late Pleistocene.

Edward Elgar Publishing has just published "Robot Law: Volume II”, a new landmark collection co-edited by Dr. Kristen Thomasen that delves into the legal, ethical and societal challenges that robotics and automated systems pose.

Professor Cyndy Wylde at the Faculty of Social Sciences is taking on a new internal research chair that addresses Indigenous governance and social work.

Prof. Marina Pavlović and Dr. Katie Szilagyi have been awarded the Ian R. Kerr Memorial Best Paper Award at We Robot 2025 for their research on contract theory and generative AI.

Congratulations to Dr. Jodi Edwards, Associate Professor in the School of Epidemiology and Public Health and scientist at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute, on being named Researcher of the Year by the University of Ottawa.

To support G7 leaders in the quantum global race, Think7 selected policy proposals brought forth by University of Ottawa’s Dr. Florian Martin-Bariteau and Tina Dekker, with Quantum Industry Canada’s CEO Lisa Lambert.

Professor Karen Eltis has been appointed to Presidential Task Force on Artificial Intelligence and Digital Technologies of the New York City Bar Association.

Systematic reform of Canada’s educational institutions needed as racial discrimination in schools impacts Black students’ wellbeing and stunts their potential

New machine learning tool redefines microbial rare biosphere

On April 16–17, HRREC Associate Director, Viviana Fernandez, and member Salvador Herencia participated in the Chaire Colibex’s conference in Montreal. The event gathered scholars and practitioners to explore pressing issues related to freedom of expression and academic freedom in a global context.