Second strikeout for general assembly
Student leaders agree next GAs need to be on campus to raise attendance Photo: Rémi Yuan It took two referendums to instate general assemblies as the... Read more.
Forum looks to turn rape culture into consent culture
The Canadian Federation of Students’ (CFS) national consent culture forum this past week brought members of student unions across the country to Ottawa to... Read more.
U of O to convert Quality Hotel into student rez
Photo: Joshua Hands The University of Ottawa has announced plans to open their third new residence in 12 months, renovating the Quality Hotel at Rideau... Read more.
Wipebook startup ventures into the Dragon’s Den
“After about 20 Dragon’s Den comments, I decided to figure out ... how to actually get onto Dragon’s Den.” —Toby Maurice, co-founder of... Read more.
Prosthetic hand contest makes local boy’s superhero dreams come true
Ottawa's little Iron Man Photo: Remi YuanWith the help of University of Ottawa students, six-year-old Sebastian Chavarria has become a real-life... Read more.
One hundred students vote in GSAÉD elections
Independent candidate takes only contested race Photo: Lindsay MacMillan The unofficial election results for the Graduate Students' Association... Read more.
SFUO gives general assembly a second go
Changes to protocol implemented to smooth GA process: Roy Photo: Remi Yuan The Student Federation of the University of Ottawa (SFUO) will host its second... Read more.
Prof studies learning tool to help students stay focused
Student engagement vastly improved in large classrooms Photo: Marta Kierkus A study by a University of Ottawa professor suggests that new technological... Read more.
Huawei looks to grow U of O engineering talent
Students to be taken behind the scenes at Chinese tech company’s HQ Photo: Remi Yuan Huawei Technologies, the world’s largest telecoms equipment... Read more.
Student wants cash-strapped classmates to give back
Student pitches charity app at Startup Weekend Photo: Remi Yuan You could soon be giving back to the community when you play games on your phone.... Read more.
Ottawa startup MunchWagon delivers from restaurants that don’t deliver
Grad’s business caters to students with the munchies Photo: Marta Kierkus With exam season fast approaching, many University of Ottawa students will soon... Read more.
Briefs: War memorial, Everest aid fund, and a conflict of interest
Police discuss guarding war memorial sentries Photo: Ian Hunter, CC, flickr.com Ottawa police are likely going to be guarding the National War Memorial come... Read more.
Man charged in St. Patrick’s Day stabbing
Photo: Nadia Drissi El-Bouzaidi Ottawa police have charged a 37-year-old man following a stabbing incident that occurred at the University of Ottawa on... Read more.
Finance commissioner candidate vies for Liberal nod
Student questions finance commissioner candidate’s political involvement Photo: Lindsay MacMillan A student raised concerns at last week's Graduate... Read more.
Acclaimed female politicians invited to U of O to inspire students
Women in the running Photo: Raghad KhalilThe 2011 federal election saw a record-breaking 76 women elected to Canadian Parliament, though it still represented... Read more.
University unveils ambitious expansion plans
A glance into the U of O’s future Photos: Courtesy of Urban Strategies Inc.Due to the University of Ottawa’s rapid expansion over the past two decades,... Read more.
U of O Innovations: A link between obesity and anxiety
Appetite suppressant can also control anxiety: study Photo: Remi Yuan A study by University of Ottawa researchers at the Ottawa Hospital Research... Read more.
Controversial Liberal hopeful Nour El Kadri’s green light turns red
Photo: Courtesy of iPolitics OTTAWA (CUP)—Months after an anonymous website attempted to link Liberal “green-lighted” nomination hopeful Nour El... Read more.
Briefs: Veteran passes away, Matters campaign, and mayor injured
Funeral held for Canadian war hero Photo: Junobeach.org Ernest Côté, a World War Two veteran who helped plan the Normandy landing, has died at age... Read more.
Grad students head to the polls
Photos: Courtesy of Lindsay MacMillan The University of Ottawa’s graduate students will have a turn at the polls next week as the Graduate Students’... Read more.
Briefs: Waterfront development, murder conviction, and disgraced gynecologist
Developers plans billion-dollar Ottawa waterfront development Ottawa’s Domtar region will undergo a transformation as private developers start a... Read more.
U of O attempts to strike hockey players’ lawsuit
Photo by Sabrina Nemis The University of Ottawa and its president Allan Rock have filed a notice of motion seeking to strike the $6-million lawsuit... Read more.
Briefs: Transit fee hikes, wrongful conviction, and high school strip search
City approves OC Transpo fare increase The City of Ottawa transit commission voted in favour of a 2.5 per cent hike in OC Transpo fares on Feb. 18. According... Read more.
U of O scientists get $1.9M for environmental research
Projects to address environmental issues from across Canada Photo: Nadia Drissi El-Bouziaidi Three University of Ottawa professors will share a... Read more.
U of O Innovations: 3D goggles to treat neural disorders
Photo: Alex Lane, CC, flcikr.com American author Stanley G. Weinbaum was one of the first writers to introduce the idea of virtual reality in his 1935 novel,... Read more.