Deepfake pornography can be harmful and abusive. Yet, not all synthetic visual sex media fall into the same category. Policymakers need to navigate complex nuances to avoid unfairly chilling online speech and targeting adult content creators.
Deepfake pornography can be harmful and abusive. Yet, not all synthetic visual sex media fall into the same category. Policymakers need to navigate complex nuances to avoid unfairly chilling online speech and targeting adult content creators.
“Excellence, relevance and impact—those are the three criteria I applied to everything we did,” Sylvain Charbonneau says of his tenure at the University of Ottawa. After seven years as vice-president, research and innovation, he’s stepping down, leaving behind a rich legacy of achievements that have profoundly marked our institution.
“Excellence, relevance and impact—those are the three criteria I applied to everything we did,” Sylvain Charbonneau says of his tenure at the University of Ottawa. After seven years as vice-president, research and innovation, he’s stepping down, leaving behind a rich legacy of achievements that have...
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• A neuroscientist who battled cancer used his personal and professional expertise to revisit treatment plans
• Scientists studied effects of higher doses of radiation for brain cancer treatment on cells
• Found the right treatment strategy delivered quick treatment without damage to the brain
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• A neuroscientist who battled cancer used his personal and professional expertise to revisit treatment plans
• Scientists studied effects of higher doses of radiation for brain cancer treatment on cells
• Found the right treatment strategy delivered quick treatment without damage to t...
Once again, many of our professors have distinguished themselves in their fields. They’ve received many awards and distinctions for their various teaching and research activities.
Once again, many of our professors have distinguished themselves in their fields. They’ve received many awards and distinctions for their various teaching and research activities.
What if cannabis could prevent and treat one of the most feared cancers in women? The legalization of cannabis in Canada in 2018 led to cannabidiol, or CBD, being increasingly used in modern medicine. A molecule found in cannabis, CBD is used, among other things, to relieve chronic pain and alleviate anxiety and insomnia. However, its therapeutic use could also extend to pathologies such as cancer...
What if cannabis could prevent and treat one of the most feared cancers in women? The legalization of cannabis in Canada in 2018 led to cannabidiol, or CBD, being increasingly used in modern medicine. A molecule found in cannabis, CBD is used, among other things, to relieve chronic pain and alleviat...
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• uOttawa research team has found a link between taste and breathing in fish
• This discovery may help us better understand how fish perceive and respond to changes in their environment
• May also help in the protection of aquatic life
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• uOttawa research team has found a link between taste and breathing in fish
• This discovery may help us better understand how fish perceive and respond to changes in their environment
• May also help in the protection of aquatic life
Increasingly, the world is recognizing that international trade has a crucial role to play in realizing global climate and sustainability goals, protecting human rights and promoting inclusion across the globe.
Increasingly, the world is recognizing that international trade has a crucial role to play in realizing global climate and sustainability goals, protecting human rights and promoting inclusion across the globe.
Get to know the people behind the scenes who are here to support your academic journey, guiding you to the best resources for your research and studies.
Get to know the people behind the scenes who are here to support your academic journey, guiding you to the best resources for your research and studies.
The Faculty of Social Sciences is honoured to announce that Professor Virginie Cobigo has been awarded the Excellence in Research Award. This award recognizes her exceptional contributions to the discipline of psychology in the domains of social inclusion and cognitive accessibility.
The Faculty of Social Sciences is honoured to announce that Professor Virginie Cobigo has been awarded the Excellence in Research Award. This award recognizes her exceptional contributions to the discipline of psychology in the domains of social inclusion and cognitive accessibility.
Four standout scholars from the University of Ottawa have recently been recognized by the Royal Society of Canada (RSC) for their remarkable work in intellectual property law, biomaterials, political communication and anti-corruption mechanisms. As newly elected Fellows and Members of the College, they are tackling timely world issues head-on.
Four standout scholars from the University of Ottawa have recently been recognized by the Royal Society of Canada (RSC) for their remarkable work in intellectual property law, biomaterials, political communication and anti-corruption mechanisms. As newly elected Fellows and Members of the College, t...
