Racism still rooted in our attitude towards hair
More than just ‘hoopla over hair’—afro shaming runs deeper than style Two weeks ago, a video filmed at the San Francisco State University which... Read more.
U of O study finds high levels of arsenic and mercury in northern lakes
‘So high we couldn’t believe it at first’: Professor Jules Blais The long-term repercussions of gold mining in the Northwest Territories are... Read more.
Final BOA meeting sees lengthy SFUO finance discussion
Former BOA members and SFUO workers release statement addressing ‘austerity’ The Student Federation of the University of Ottawa (SFUO) held its final... Read more.
Seven refugee students to study at the U of O in September
$200k donation from university will fund both grad and undergrads The referendum question to bring a third refugee student to the University of Ottawa was... Read more.
Nobel Prize winner joins U of O’s TPP discussion
Economist Joseph Stiglitz visits to talk about pending trade agreement The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), a trade agreement between 12 pacific rim countries... Read more.
First chancellor’s debate tackles graduate job struggles
Commercializing research, liberal arts and ‘entitled’ millennials Calin Rovinescu, CEO of Air Canada and new chancellor of the University of Ottawa,... Read more.
What the new federal budget could mean for U of O students
Former parliamentary budget officer weighs in on ‘innovation agenda’ The Liberal government released their first budget on March 22. It contained a... Read more.
SFUO-led march goes to city hall in solidarity with BLM Toronto
Student fed wants to continue expanding campaigns beyond campus The Student Federation of the University of Ottawa (SFUO) led a march to city hall in... Read more.
SFUO to reduce staff, services to stave off bankruptcy
Student fed says cuts caused by health plan, 2015-16 year deficit The Student Federation of the University of Ottawa (SFUO) has announced that it will be... Read more.
BOG conference focuses on fossil fuel divestment debate
Panelists discuss divestment before U of O decision made in April The University of Ottawa’s Board of Governors (BOG) hosted an on-campus conference on... Read more.
U of O ‘10-hour rule’ limits grad work hours
Work restrictions brought to light with low GSAÉD candidate turnout In the recent Graduate Students’ Association (GSAÉD) election, each executive position... Read more.
Lots to do in penultimate BOA meeting
The Student Federation of the University of Ottawa (SFUO) had their second last board meeting. The meeting's chair was constantly keeping an eye on the time,... Read more.
Small increase in minimum wage, but not really
Increase part of last year’s decision to tie wages to inflation The Ontario provincial government has increased its minimum wage from $11.25 to $11.40,... Read more.
U of O researcher uses glaciers to track climate change
U of O geography prof leads the way in research using images from space While most Canadians are happy to see the ice melting as spring starts, a University... Read more.
Morisset’s got game
Library media centre’s new game library a step in learning culture The University of Ottawa’s Morisset Library got some new additions earlier this... Read more.
International students take centre-stage during GSAÉD elections
Campaigns raise concerns of foreign students’ welfare Throughout the Graduate Students’ Association (GSAÉD) candidate campaigns, there has been one... Read more.
Low GSAÉD debate turnout in line with past election turnout
Unopposed candidacy stems from bilingualism requirement, ‘10-hours rule’ The University of Ottawa’s Graduate Students’ Association (GSAÉD) held its... Read more.
Meet your GSAÉD executive candidates
Graduate Students’ Association election to take place March 22-24 The Graduate Students’ Association (GSAÉD) will hold its elections from March 22-24. It... Read more.
Motion to remove executive coordinator position denied
SFUO cites bylaw issue as reason for dismissal The Student Federation of the University of Ottawa’s (SFUO) General Assembly will feature six motions—up... Read more.
SFUO’s fourth GA misses quorum by 167 students
GA focuses on lack of student participation, healthcare, budget The Student Federation of the University of Ottawa (SFUO) held their fourth General Assembly... Read more.
U of O grad’s pirate-themed company sets its eyes on Dragons’ treasure
Pirate-themed entertainment company featured on Dragons Den As the ice melts and the temperature slowly rises, students are finding all kinds of ways to... Read more.
U of O wins big for first think tank of its kind in Canada
Think tank offers practical learning in public finance, set to open this year The University of Ottawa is set to be the first university in Canada to open an... Read more.
Social media could help assess risk of mental illness
Research by U of O prof to produce new detection algorithms Social media could soon be put to good use when it comes to detecting possible mental illness,... Read more.
GA preview: students granted academic amnesty
Second GA of academic year to be held on campus, feature six motions The Student Federation of the University of Ottawa (SFUO) will be holding a General... Read more.
University plans to use faculty surpluses to pay off $7.6M deficit
Admin considers suspending construction projects after four years in the red With the recent financial struggles of the university, estimating a deficit of... Read more.