U of O study: Chemistry students learn best by identifying patterns
Explicit teaching methods, opportunities to practice best increase comprehension A U of O study published in Chemistry Education Research and Practice finds... Read more.
Come Walk in Our Moccasins connects Indigenous students with medical mentors
Event aims to help Indigenous students succeed in the medical field On Jan. 19 and Feb. 23, the University of Ottawa’s Faculty of Medicine will host a... Read more.
Shattered glass panel at U of O’s STEM complex under review
STEM atrium and room 464 closed until further notice, cause unknown On Dec. 16, an interior glass panel on the east side of the STEM complex shattered... Read more.
Islamophobic posters distributed at the University of Ottawa
U of O says a police investigation is underway On Nov. 30, the University of Ottawa issued an email notifying students about racist and homophobic posters... Read more.
CFS condemns U of O’s cancellation of SFUO contract
National student union protests the proposal of a referendum on the fate of the SFUO The national organization that oversees the Student Federation of the... Read more.
A U of O study finds stem cells become neurons in the stroke-injured brain
Researchers find stem cells play role in recovery for stroke patients A study conducted at the University of Ottawa finds stem cells become neurons in the... Read more.
Ford’s cuts to Francophone institutions spark protests
Francophones across the province have spoken out against the government's latest cuts In reaction to a round of cuts to Francophone commitments by the... Read more.
Wandure team shows Ottawa’s entrepreneurial clout
App developer adds in Ottawa’s diversifying tech, entrepreneurial sectors An app development company founded by University of Ottawa alumnus Ismail... Read more.
MP sues U of A student paper for accusation of white supremacy
The Gateway sees legal action after criticizing the MP’s contact with Faith Goldy Edmonton Conservative Member of Parliament Kerry Diotte is filing a... Read more.
Indigenous rights in the oil, gas, and mining industries
U of O experts discuss challenges in extractive industries, Indigenous rights Over twenty Indigenous and environmental rights experts gathered at the... Read more.
U of O Refugee Hub helps sponsor Syrian family
sponsorship program covers costs to bring a family of eight to Canada A Syrian family of eight is calling Canada home thanks to a sponsorship program... Read more.
U of O prof sues Polish group in defence of Holocaust research
Government-aligned group accused of libel after attacking research into Poland’s role in the Holocaust Jan Grabowski, a History professor and prominent... Read more.
Canada’s largest tech park comes to Kanata
U of O, Kanata North Business Association to draw inspiration from Silicon Valley The University of Ottawa is joining forces with the Kanata North Business... Read more.
Federal labour relations board says U of O grad wrongfully terminated
Court orders 60-day dispute resolution between INAC and the complainant The federal labour relations board says a former public servant and University of... Read more.
Nobel Prize winner talks chemistry at the U of O
Ben Feringa holds magnifying glass to the tiny world of molecular systems Ben Feringa, 2016 Nobel Prize winner in chemistry, visited the University of Ottawa... Read more.
Ferad to bridge the social gaps on campus
U of T entrepreneur set to unveil free app nationwide in early 2019 Sparking friendship through academics and recreational discussions are just a couple of... Read more.
Concussion study finds young women face slowest recovery
CHEO-U of O research team identifies key determinants as age and sex A study conducted by the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) and the... Read more.
University of Manitoba Student Union passes reproductive rights motion
Students petition motion, say it prevents freedom of expression On Nov. 5 the University of Manitoba Student Union (UMSU) passed a motion recognizing... Read more.
Student politicians carry on the mantle well after graduation
The Student Federation of the University of Ottawa (SFUO)’s drama has plagued students for years, and some may be relieved to forget about it once they... Read more.
Finding the future of protein
The ins and outs of agricultural ethics and sustainability Thirty food experts recently landed at the University of Ottawa to introduce nuance into the... Read more.
Meet your new city councillors
What municipal policies will affect U of O students? On Oct. 22, the City of Ottawa hit the polls and decided on its local representation over the next four... Read more.
U of O student claims OCDSB school board trustee seat
Lyra Evans believed to be Canada’s first openly trans trustee, seeks sex-ed reform Lyra Evans, incoming Rideau-Vanier and Capital school board trustee, says... Read more.
Students on BOG, Senate call for vote on student union
Letter expresses full support of SFUO contract termination The student representatives on the University of Ottawa’s Board of Governors and Senate announced... Read more.
BOA meeting sees governance overhaul, online voting, loss of quorum
Quorum lost as United slate walked out during ethics committee discussion On Sunday, Oct. 14, the Board of Administration (BOA) convened for their third... Read more.
Break in at the U of O
$10,000 worth of laptops were stolen over the nine-day period Between Sept. 19 and 27, two individuals gained access to multiple buildings at the University of... Read more.