U of O professor builds models of developing zebrafish to better understand human spinal cord
Computational modelling used to mimic how zebrafish swim On Sept 2, 2021, Tuan Bui, a professor at the University of Ottawa, published a paper titled... Read more.
Could vacant office buildings be part of the solution to Ottawa’s housing emergency?
Ottawa’s waitlist for affordable housing tops 12,000 With many workers and workplaces opting to continue to work from home as COVID-19 restrictions... Read more.
Sports Confessional: Gee-Gees give advice to high school student athletes looking to play university sports in the future
Bowie, Peter, and Flemming share tips on how to earn a spot on a university roster Playing sports at the university level is an accomplishment in itself —... Read more.
‘A matter of dignity, affirmation and safety’: Upcoming trans ID clinic seeks to help community members attain gender affirming ID
U of O law students group to open pro bono clinic in collaboration with Kind Space Ottawa The Pro Bono Students Canada (PBSC)’s U of O common law branch... Read more.
Have no (needle) fear! The Centre for Psychological Services and Research is here!
Centre for Psychological Services and Research will hold needle phobia therapy group for anyone afraid of receiving COVID-19 vaccination The University of... Read more.
Queens takes advantage of third quarter mistakes to take down Gee-Gees 30-12
Cimankinda scored the Gees’ lone touchdown The University of Ottawa’s football team was back in action on Thursday night at TD Place Stadium.... Read more.
Fiction issue: Curzio and Feng take spotlight in poem writing category
Here's a look at their work For the past few weeks, the Fulcrum has called on University of Ottawa students to submit literary pieces of fiction for our... Read more.
UOSU hiring: President and outgoing clubs and service commissioner on what to know before applying for the role
Search for interim clubs and service commissioner is on The University of Ottawa Students' Union (UOSU) is hiring an interim clubs and services... Read more.
Mason: On apathy, politics, and the UOSU
The student body couldn’t care less about student politics. Neither could the UOSU Earlier this week, the University of Ottawa Students’ Union (UOSU)... Read more.
Men’s rugby team qualifies for playoffs after 24-17 win against ETS
Gees dominate second half despite a slow first half The University of Ottawa’s men’s rugby team ended their regular season with a 24-17 win against... Read more.
A detailed look at UOSU’s by-election results
Despite less than five per cent turnout UOSU’s elections committee chair considers by-election a success The University of Ottawa Students’ Union... Read more.
Horror movies you should have seen: The Platform (2019)
Gross-out horror has never been this highbrow Directed by Galder Gaztelu-Urrutia Written by David Desola & Pedro Rivero “There are three types... Read more.
Baking with Zofka: French Apple Tart
A sophisticated twist on a familiar fall favourite Apple pie is great, don’t get me wrong. But if you’re like me and you’re tired of the typical... Read more.
Book Review: My Year of Rest and Relaxation
My Year of... Restlessness and anxiety? My Year of Rest and Relaxation is millennial literary phenom Ottessa Moshfegh’s second novel. Her other works... Read more.
Williams: Fact or fiction: Distinguishing between science and pseudoscience
The beauty of the scientific method There is no better example of pseudoscience infecting those around us than during COVID-19. Misinformation is spread at... Read more.
SFUO takes aim at potential code of conduct (2014)
University says it has no plans to implement such a rulebook This article was originally published on Nov. 6, 2014 The Student Federation of the... Read more.
Career Profile: Professor Keiko Hattori
Explosive work with U of O professor On Oct. 7, 2021, University of Ottawa professor Keiko Hattori interviewed with the Fulcrum to discuss her research... Read more.
Opinion: Romance is dead
Bring back courting and going steady! Maybe dowries, too, while we're at it It has recently been brought to my attention that I’m a serial friendzoner —... Read more.
Opinion: The textbook dilemma: And equity in university
To buy or not to buy? If there’s one thing that unifies us as university students, it’s the collective and often unprofessed thought that textbooks are... Read more.
Student leaders concerned with Human Rights Office’s framework for a policy that would outline students’ rights and responsibilities
UOSU says policy could impose consequences on students’ rights to protest and criticize university — HRO director says it won’t The University... Read more.
Breaking: Women’s volleyball season opener postponed
Varsity athletics indicated the postponement was for precautionary measures related to health and safety protocols The University of Ottawa’s varsity... Read more.
U of O researchers examine relationship between perfectionism and academic achievement
Research stemmed from Dr.Vaillancourt’s curiosity to understand ordering of high achieving mentality Dr.Tracy Vaillancourt is a full professor at the... Read more.
Coady: On vaccine misinformation and apologies
University of Ottawa Heart institute’s apology for its part in spreading vaccine misinformation is not enough The University of Ottawa Heart Institute... Read more.
Opinion: Electric cars: not as sustainable as they seem
Electric cars produce more CO2 emissions in the manufacturing process than the conventional car With climate activists like Greta Thunberg taking the world... Read more.
Brotherhood: Seniors reflect on personal growth with Gee-Gees men’s rugby program through its shift into a formidable RSEQ team
As the Gee-Gees season comes to an end, the careers of the team’s seniors do too The University of Ottawa men’s rugby team has reached plenty of... Read more.