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The University of Ottawa is the largest bilingual (English-French) university in the world. Founded in 1848, the University of Ottawa is located in the heart of the capital of Canada. The university has a unique bilingual nature, which allows its students, faculty and staff to learn, work and live in English, French or both. UOttawa are committed to academic and research excellence and value cultural diversity, equity, and inclusion.
The University’s new strategic framework, Transformation 2030, boldly focuses our University community on shaping the leadership and research needed to address questions on a national and global scale.
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What are 3 essential elements in a successful #research career?
"Passion, perseverance, & collaboration," says Dr. Paul Hébert, @CIHR_IRSC president & @uOttawaMed prof.
Huge thanks to Dr. Hébert for generously sharing insights with tomorrow’s healthcare leaders at…
Quels sont les 3 éléments essentiels à une carrière de #chercheur réussie ?
« La passion, la persévérance et la collaboration », répond le Dr Paul Hébert, président @IRSC_CIHR et professeur @uOttawaMed
Un grand merci au Dr Hébert d'avoir généreusement partagé ses idées avec…
On this International Day of Education 🌍📚, @uOttawa highlights the community-based research collaboration between @EducatorJess and @OttawaOCISO, which blends data + lived experiences to help young immigrants and refugees stay in school.
💡Learn more 🔗https://www.uottawa.ca/research-innovation/news-all/community-based-research-uottawa-helping-immigrant-refugee-students-stay-school
En cette Journée internationale de l'éducation 🌍📚, @uOttawa met en avant la recherche communautaire de @EducatorJess & @OttawaOCISO, qui soutient les jeunes immigrants et réfugiés à rester aux études grâce à un mélange de données + expériences vécues.
🔗https://www.uottawa.ca/recherche-innovation/toutes-nouvelles/recherche-communautaire-luniversite-dottawa-aider-population-etudiante-immigrante
Professor Daniel Stockemer's research at uOttawa explores how conspiracy theories and youth political alienation destabilize democracies.
Solutions? Greater transparency, civic education, and inclusive representation. Read more:
https://www.uottawa.ca/en/news-all/how-conspiracy-theories-threaten-modern-democracies
La recherche du prof. Daniel Stockemer à l'uOttawa explore comment les théories du complot et l'aliénation politique des jeunes déstabilisent les démocraties.
Solutions? Plus de transparence, d'éducation civique et de représentation inclusive.
https://www.uottawa.ca/fr/toutes-nouvelles/theories-complot-menace-democraties-modernes
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In 1866, the recently renamed College of Ottawa was elevated to university status by royal charter, and in 1889, it secured a pontifical charter. In 1965, the Oblates relinquished administration of the University and it became a provincially funded secular institution.
University of Ottawa has a 97% employment rate for graduates
The University's Social Sciences Building contains a six-storey living wall with 2,000 plants from 12 different species, and 80% of the building’s heating needs are met through heat redistribution
A university open to the world
uOttawa is a diverse community that brings together thousands of international students from more than 150 countries, offering opportunities to explore new cultures and ideas every day. Students choose UOttawa to enjoy a superior quality of education and generous scholarships, while living and studying in downtown Ottawa, near many international organizations, including dozens of NGOs, embassies and consulates.
With its diverse community of 45,000 students — including 16,000 Francophones and Francophiles — and 5,000 faculty and staff, The University of Ottawa is the largest bilingual (English-French) university in the world. In 2020, the University created the Office of the Vice-President International and Francophonie (OVPIF) in order to further reinforce its position in both the francophone and global communities.
Strategic pillars:
- More agile: Succeeding in a world where change is the only constant
- More connected: Becoming leaders in our global village
- More impactful: Working together to build a better world
- More sustainable: Securing our shared future
Driving research into the future
$60M
Per year in student scholarships and bursaries
$432M
Research revenue
The University of Ottawa, together with its affiliated hospital research institutes, are acclaimed innovators. Its researchers are world leaders in photonics, vascular and cardiovascular health, brain and mental health, Francophonie, public policy and social justice. With 23 research centres and institutes cutting across faculties and disciplines, uOttawa promotes dynamic research collaboration and leverages Ottawa’s government laboratories, industry and policymakers.
Ranking among the top 10 research-intensive universities in Canada and a member of the U7 International Alliance, uOttawa generates nearly $350 million in research revenue annually and is home to 94 Canada Research Chairs and 23 research centres and institutes. Our 29 core facilities, ranging from leading-edge photonics to multidisciplinary psychology labs, and a new building dedicated to STEM enable our researchers to push the boundaries of discovery.
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