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University of Ottawa

Open minds. Brighter futures.

At uOttawa, we firmly believe that open minds lead to bigger, greater discoveries. But most of all, we’re open to you.

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In the heart of Canada’s capital, the University of Ottawa offers, in English and French, rewarding learning experiences and leads transformative research that sheds light on the future of an ever-changing world.
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uOttawa's 2025 New Frontiers in Research Fund recipients. From left to right, Jean-Michel Ménard, Arvind Mer and Fabio Variola.
Awards and recognition

New Frontiers-funded research breaking ground in cancer diagnosis, drug resistance and uterine healing

Three uOttawa researchers are pushing the boundaries of health innovation with bold, interdisciplinary projects supported by the New Frontiers in Rese…
uOttawa students Rime Nasser Eddine, Aidan Fitzmaurice and Sophia Dang, who used a group self-directed course to develop a housing app for students.
Career and experiential learning 

Students use self-directed course to build housing app

Aidan Fitzmaurice, a second-year political science student, discovered his entrepreneurial spirit at age 11, when he started making outdoor survival b…
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From the Field

What Does It Mean to Contribute? Lessons from Kaolack

Across all these experiences, what stood out to me was that help does not take a single form...

Events

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May 27 to May 29

3rd National Black Mental Health Conference: “Rooted in Legacy, Rising in Justice”

Join us for the 3rd National Black Mental Health Conference, “Rooted in Legacy, Rising in Justice,” from May 27–29, 2026, at the University of Ottawa.…

Jun 8 to Jun 10

Brain-Heart Interconnectome (BHI) State of the Science Summit

The summit is an international conference meant to highlight the latest science at the crossroads of brain and heart health, showcasing innovation and…

Jun 9

Summer Unwind

Celebrate Pride Month at University Square with games, music and free treats!

Indigenous Affirmation

We pay respect to the Algonquin people, who are the traditional guardians of this land. We acknowledge their longstanding relationship with this territory, which remains unceded. We pay respect to all Indigenous people in this region, from all nations across Canada, who call Ottawa home. We acknowledge the traditional knowledge keepers, both young and old. And we honour their courageous leaders: past, present, and future. 

Learn more about the Indigenous Affirmation