The five year grant will allow the researchers to test the theory that there is an immunological link between Parkinson’s disease, Crohn’s disease and leprosy.
University of Ottawa
The controversy over Ottawa’s new privately run frosh week is overblown.
Members of the University of Ottawa’s men’s hockey team will be allowed to play for another school while the Gee-Gees team is suspended, Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) has ruled.
Troubled program will get fresh start in 2015, two years after admission freeze After nearly a year of uncertainty, the University of Ottawa’s suspended journalism program will return next year following a significant makeover. The university says its new digital journalism program will teach students the skills they need to break into a media industry …
Former University of Ottawa professor Denis Rancourt was convicted on June 5 of committing libel against another professor.
Students and executive members of the Student Federation of the University of Ottawa and the Graduate Students’ Association gathered in front of Tabaret Hall on May 26 to protest tuition fee increases. The planned Board of Governors meeting took place via teleconference.
Letters have drawn backlash from Toronto students for ‘meddling’ in their student politics Photo by Julia Malowany/The Varsity Student unions across Ontario are urging the University of Toronto’s governing council to reject a new policy recommendation they say would sacrifice the autonomy of its student unions. Last month, the University of Toronto Student Societies Summit submitted …
Existing building to become 400-space off-campus residence Photo by Sabrina Nemis The University of Ottawa is looking to turn an existing building at Rideau and Friel Streets into a space for 400 more student beds by September. The university is entering a lease on the eight-storey building at 240 Friel St. with the intention to …
The provincial government’s recent crackdown on unpaid internships in Ontario is a much-needed move with a mixed result, but it may be time for employers and post-secondary schools to step up.
The Fulcrum would like to address the negative reactions to our April 3 cover story.
You can change more minds with a debate than with a noisemaker.
A member of the University of Ottawa men’s hockey team is speaking out after weeks of silence. Pat Burns, a fifth-year psychology student, wrote an open letter to U of O president Allan Rock detailing his achievements and contributions at the university, and expressing his frustration that his name has been tarnished. Burns writes that …
We hear all about the SFUO, but do we really know where our money goes? Infographic by Tina Wallace Dave Eaton, an international development student in the last year of his studies at the U of O, carries a heavier load of responsibility than the average 24-year-old. He’s the overseer of a multi-million dollar government …
The Regeneration slate claimed all commissioner positions in this year’s Graduate Students’ Association (GSAÉD) election, now the second of two University of Ottawa student federations to be headed by a single slate.
Thunder Bay police made a trip to Ottawa to investigate the alleged gang sexual assault by several members of the University of Ottawa men’s hockey team. However, police say some members of the team have refused to cooperate with police.
The University of Ottawa has revealed the members of its taskforce on respect and equality created earlier this month in response to recent events and allegations of sexual assault and rape culture on campus.
The union of student workers at the University of Ottawa has passed a strike mandate and could potentially walk off the job during exams in April.
The Gee-Gees men’s basketball season can be described with three P’s: pain, progress, and perseverance.
I don’t know if I expected angels to sing, doves to cry, or something special to happen, but the act of logging out was surprisingly anti-climactic. However the four months that followed my social media absence was anything but.
Once you’ve established what he is comfortable trying, the perfect way to coax out his cock and his adventurous side is to encourage naughty talk while you two knock boots.
In light of recent events, it’s perhaps more important than ever for students at the University of Ottawa to be able to get the support they need. Photo courtesy of Erin Sparks (the Link) The university states that it’s “committed to providing a respectful learning and workplace environment that is free from harassment and discrimination.” …
A historic season for the University of Ottawa Gee-Gees men’s basketball team came to a close Sunday afternoon.
Complaints about the lack of space on campus are a recurring issue, so the University of Ottawa administration has enlisted the help of Urban Strategies, a consulting firm specializing in campus design. The partnership, which began one year ago, aims to design and launch a comprehensive 2015 master plan for the university.
This type of sports fan’s cheers and rooting interests are generally limited to one city. Even when their team is performing poorly, they don’t care as long as teams from a rival city are worse off.
For the first time in seven years the Gee-Gees defeated cross-town rival Carleton University and won their first Wilson Cup in 20 years. And no one shined brighter than Johnny Berhanemeskel.
