News Releases & Announcements

December

2010-12-21  The University of Ottawa invites you to discover the mysteries behind solar energy and the telescope at its annual Holiday Science Lectures

2010-12-16  University of Ottawa partners with Astral on exciting student initiatives

2010-12-13  New studies contrast post-secondary education experiences by gender, community size and Aboriginal status

2010-12-10  University of Ottawa Media Calendar: December 13, 2010 to January 9, 2011

2010-12-07  University of Ottawa to welcome Jean-Marie De Koninck to its annual Kesarwani Lecture

2010-12-07  University of Ottawa lights up for the holiday season

2010-12-03  University of Ottawa Media Calendar: December 6 to 12, 2010

2010-12-03  Memoirs of Sofia Tolstaya among the 100 best books published in 2010

November

2010-11-30  University of Ottawa researchers among Polanyi Prize recipients

2010-11-30  University of Ottawa earns top marks for state-of-the-art environmental facility

2010-11-26  University of Ottawa Media Calendar: November 29 to December 5, 2010

2010-11-26  Brad Sinopoli named most outstanding player in the country

2010-11-24  University of Ottawa receives $6.2M from Canada Research Chairs program

2010-11-22  University of Ottawa to honour outstanding Canadians at Distinguished Canadian Leadership Awards ceremony

2010-11-19  University of Ottawa Media Calendar: November 22 to 28, 2010

2010-11-18  Media Advisory: Canada’s Hidden Emergency: University of Ottawa welcomes research forum on homelessness

2010-11-17  uOttawa Medical School Gets an A+

2010-11-12  University of Ottawa Media Calendar: November 15 to 21, 2010

2010-11-12  Gee-Gees set to face Western Ontario Mustangs in OUA football final; quarterback Brad Sinopoli honoured

2010-11-12  University of Ottawa partners with local businesses and receives funding from the Government of Canada

2010-11-11  University of Ottawa to support businesses through innovative federal program

2010-11-11  New research on immigrant and visible minority PSE students finds differences in retention rates, parental attitudes and funding strategies

2010-11-05  University of Ottawa Media Calendar: November 8-14, 2010

2010-11-03  uOttawa Gee-Gees win against Laurier

2010-11-01  University of Ottawa and Saint Paul University renew historic agreement

2010-11-01  The University of Ottawa hosts international conference on aging

2010-11-01  University of Ottawa holds debate on organ donation

October

2010-10-29  University of Ottawa Media Calendar: November 1 to 7, 2010

2010-10-29  University of Ottawa Day: welcoming thousands of students on campus

2010-10-28  Canadian researchers “see” how to capture CO2

2010-10-28  The University of Ottawa celebrates its graduates and honours leading Canadian diplomat

2010-10-27  National ranking confirms uOttawa among top research universities in Canada

2010-10-27  University of Ottawa to hold high-level debate on Canada’s future role in Afghanistan

2010-10-26  University of Ottawa supports Africa’s brightest students

2010-10-25  University of Ottawa supports Africa’s brightest students

2010-10-25  University of Ottawa Media Calendar: October 25 to 31, 2010

2010-10-22  Expert panel discussion on the long-form census to be held at the University of Ottawa

2010-10-21  Collaborative photonics research brings renewable energy to Canadians

2010-10-19  University of Ottawa researcher leads a $1.8M offensive against Alzheimer’s disease

2010-10-18  United in our support

2010-10-14  University of Ottawa welcomes Expert Review Panel on Research and Development initiative

2010-10-14  The University of Ottawa and The Ottawa Hospital: a collaboration ensuring patient safety through education and research

2010-10-13  MEDIA ADVISORY: The University of Ottawa Skills and Simulation Centre opens at The Ottawa Hospital

2010-10-12  World-renowned Parkinson’s expert joins University of Ottawa and OHRI

2010-10-07  New studies reveal students’ post-secondary education financing strategies

2010-10-06  Sofia Tolstaya’s My Life published for the first time by the University of Ottawa Press

2010-10-05  Former Chilean president Michelle Bachelet honoured by the University of Ottawa

2010-10-05  University of Ottawa launches world’s first edition of Sofia Tolstaya’s memoirs

2010-10-04  Former Chilean president Michelle Bachelet honoured by the University of Ottawa

2010-10-01  Michaëlle Jean’s UNESCO office to be housed at our university

September

2010-09-29  University of Ottawa holding campus-wide virtual forum

2010-09-28  Major grant awarded to the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Ottawa to study Canadian miners

2010-09-28  New survey sheds light on students’ post-secondary education decisions and student retention

2010-09-27  Faculty of Law to host forum on challenges awaiting Canada's new Governor General

2010-09-27  Professor Jamie Benidickson recognized for outstanding contributions to environmental law

2010-09-24  The University of Ottawa, the APCM, and Rogers TV Ottawa launch Coups francs

2010-09-24  The University of Ottawa’s Faculty of Arts to honour its pillars

2010-09-24  Homecoming 2010: Alex Trebek comes back to uOttawa

2010-09-22  University of Ottawa to welcome Roméo Dallaire for first “Makers of Canada” lecture during Homecoming

2010-09-22  University of Ottawa once again among campus sustainability leaders

2010-09-21  Popular antidepressant found in the environment alters breeding habits in fish

2010-09-17  Meet your neighbours during the annual Sandy Hill community BBQ

2010-09-17  Professors Daniel Castillo Durante and Katherine Lippel elected Fellows of the Royal Society of Canada

2010-09-14  An aboriginal-style welcome for new University of Ottawa medical students

2010-09-10  University of Ottawa marks the end of bottled water sales on its campus

2010-09-10  Outstanding researchers at uOttawa and OHRI to receive significant funding

2010-09-09  University of Ottawa to receive additional research funding

2010-09-09  New Research Partnership between the University of Ottawa and Right To Play

2010-09-08  uOttawa campus event brings together new students and community in multidisciplinary artistic bonanza

2010-09-08  Professors Ioan Nistor and Tad Murty recognized by the International Tsunami Society

2010-09-04  101 Week: uOttawa students join hands to fight cystic fibrosis

2010-09-04  101 Week Fedstock concert: uOttawa student federation officially launches celebrations

2010-09-03  President Allan Rock welcomes all students on campus

2010-09-03  University of Ottawa Media Calendar: September 4 to September 10

2010-09-02  University of Ottawa inaugurates state-of-the-art telepresence room

2010-09-01  University of Ottawa research gets $6 million boost

August

2010-08-25  New study reveals regenerative qualities of biosynthetic corneas

2010-08-05  The University of Ottawa presents its very first Francophone Summer Teaching Institute

2010-08-04  Professor Michael Geist’s work recognized by two organizations specializing in intellectual property

July

2010-07-28  NRC and uOttawa scientists conduct groundbreaking scientific experiment

2010-07-28  University of Ottawa Press launches innovative open access collection

2010-07-27  Faculty of Health Sciences lends its support and expertise to the Jeux de Québec

2010-07-27  University of Ottawa mourns the loss of eminent professor and researcher

2010-07-16  Chad Gaffield Wins Inaugural Antonio Zampolli Prize

2010-07-16  A Student Honoured a Second Time for Work With Youth

2010-07-13  Invitation: University of Ottawa experts to discuss June 23 earthquake

2010-07-08  Spinal cord treatment: University of Ottawa study receives significant funding from the Government of Canada

2010-07-08  Allan Rock Congratulates David Johnston on His Appointment as Canada’s Next Governor General

2010-07-05  Gilles G. Patry to be appointed Member of the Order of Canada

June

2010-06-30  Jean Monnet Chair Awarded to the Faculty of Law’s Professor Markus Gehring

2010-06-29  University of Ottawa leads discussions on India and Pakistan nuclear relations

2010-06-29  Paul Corkum receives $1.65 million towards mentorship of photonics protégés

2010-06-28  University of Ottawa Supermileage team seeks to break North-American fuel-efficiency record

2010-06-25  MY SUMMIT 2010: Two uOttawa students among delegates and a scholarship created for the occasion

2010-06-25  Federal government awards two grants to recognize research excellence at uOttawa

2010-06-25  Webcast: Can Environmental Regulation Enhance Innovation and Competitiveness?

2010-06-24  University of Ottawa study published in world’s foremost scientific journal Nature

2010-06-24  University of Ottawa Faculty of Medicine researchers uncover new targets for Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s treatment

2010-06-23  Earthquake - Our experts

2010-06-22  University of Ottawa appoints Lucie Allaire as ombudsperson

2010-06-22  Telfer School of Management receives anonymous $3.5 million gift and creates new chair in business history

2010-06-16  The University of Ottawa announces the new chair of its Board of Governors

2010-06-09  Professor Azzedine Boukerche inducted into the Canadian Academy of Engineering

2010-06-07  President Allan Rock wishes the best to all graduates

2010-06-07  uOttawa professor among Canada’s Top 40 Under 40

2010-06-03  Outstanding individuals to receive honorary doctorates at University of Ottawa spring convocation

2010-06-03  University of Ottawa’s Hagen Hall opens its doors to the public during Doors Open Ottawa

2010-06-03  Vice-president Mona Nemer appointed chevalière de l’Ordre national du Québec

2010-06-01  E.W.R Steacie Fellowships: eminent uOttawa professor among recipients

May

2010-05-31  The University of Ottawa tables a balanced budget with the help of a successful resource optimization exercise

2010-05-28  University of Ottawa Media Calendar: May 31 to June 6, 2010

2010-05-27  Robert W. Boyd and Nicolas D. Georganas receive coveted Humboldt Research Award

2010-05-25  University of Ottawa Media Calendar: May 26 to 29, 2010

2010-05-21  Two uOttawa professors among Capital Educators’ Awards recipients

2010-05-20  United Way honours Professor Elizabeth Kristjansson and her team with a Community Builder of the Year Award

2010-05-19  Fourteen students among selected candidates to participate in international francophonie internships

2010-05-19  University of Ottawa Faculty of Medicine celebrates 147 graduating doctors

2010-05-18  Two uOttawa students to participate in National Youth Caucus

2010-05-17  World leader in photonics joins University of Ottawa

2010-05-14  Eight uOttawa students to receive prestigious Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship

2010-05-14  University of Ottawa recruits world expert in photonics

2010-05-14  Ottawa’s postsecondary institutions join forces to address homelessness in the National Capital Region

2010-05-13  University of Ottawa Professor Ruby Heap awarded the Professional Engineers Ontario President’s Award

2010-05-13  University of Ottawa becomes newest member of ARL

2010-05-13  $180,000 scholarship for uOttawa political science student

2010-05-11  uOttawa student and journalist wins Radio-Canada’s young correspondents competition

2010-05-10  The Faculty of Health Sciences launches the Loyer DaSilva Research Chair in Public Health Nursing

2010-05-07  University of Ottawa Media Calendar: May 10 to 14, 2010

2010-05-04  University of Ottawa collaborates with French institute on paper published in esteemed science journal

2010-05-04  University of Ottawa holding third Annual Symposium on Teaching and Technology

2010-05-04  The University of Ottawa in Egypt

2010-05-03  University of Ottawa professor develops key defence tool against terrorism

2010-05-03  University of Ottawa researchers help save frog populations

2010-05-03  University of Ottawa and the Canadian International College announce new partnership in Egypt

April

2010-04-30  University of Ottawa holding Third Annual Symposium on Teaching and Technology

2010-04-23  Professor Jeff Keshen receives the June Callwood Award

2010-04-23  Universityof OttawaMedia Calendar: April 26 to 30, 2010

2010-04-23  University of Ottawa awarded more research funding for innovative projects

2010-04-22  Canadian Olympic medallist Joannie Rochette joins University of Ottawa Heart Institute

2010-04-22  University of Ottawa student delegates win Distinguished Delegation Award at the National Model United Nations (NMUN)

2010-04-22  Earth Day: University of Ottawa, in collaboration with the Student Federation, to ban bottled-water on its campus

2010-04-21  New partnership between the University of Ottawa and the Hawkesbury & District General Hospital

2010-04-15  Gilles G. Patry appointed President and CEO of the Canada Foundation for Innovation

2010-04-15  uOttawa’s Telfer School of Management and IBM invest $4.8 million to create new research centre

2010-04-13  Insects and froggies and fish, oh my! University professors and students explore fascinating world of biology research

2010-04-13  Canada’s University Solid and Strong

2010-04-09  University of Ottawa Media Calendar: April 12 to 16, 2010

2010-04-09  University of Ottawa receives $7.4 M in research funding from the Government of Canada

2010-04-08  The University of Ottawa among the top thirty-five best employers for new Canadians

2010-04-07  Professor Pierre Berini’s study published in prestigious scientific journal

2010-04-06  University of Ottawa receives $11.8 million from the Government of Ontario

2010-04-06  The University of Ottawa welcomes participants from various horizons for an important international symposium on Haiti

2010-04-01  University of Ottawa Media Calendar: April 6 to 10, 2010

2010-04-01  MEDIA ADVISORY: The University of Ottawa to host an important international symposium on Haiti

March

2010-03-29  MEDIA ADVISORY: The Faculty of Health Sciences to inaugurate its new Interdisciplinary School

2010-03-29  University of Ottawa Centre for International Policy Studies publishes report on future of Canada's international policy

2010-03-26  University of Ottawa Media Calendar: March 27 to April 1, 2010

2010-03-26  The University of Ottawa announces Canada Research Chair funding totalling $8.6 million

2010-03-25  University of Ottawa, La Cité collégiale and Algonquin College announce the creation of two new programs

2010-03-25  Professor Brenda Macdougall named as newly established Chair in Métis Studies

2010-03-25  Government of Canada announces important research funding for the University of Ottawa

2010-03-25  University of Ottawa names the first holder of Research Chair in Métis Studies

2010-03-24  The University of Ottawa comments on the cancellation of Ann Coulter’s lecture

2010-03-24  The University of Ottawa to host International Symposium on Language Planning in Capitals and Urban Environments

2010-03-23  University of Ottawa, La Cité collégiale and Algonquin College to announce new programs

2010-03-23  Professor Lori Beaman receives $2.5 million to study religious diversity

2010-03-22  University of Ottawa’s CO-OP program celebrates its 30th anniversary and continues to grow

2010-03-19  University of Ottawa Media Calendar: March 22 to 26, 2010

2010-03-19  University of Ottawa’s School of Translation and Interpretation receives funding from the Canadian Language Sector Enhancement Program

2010-03-18  Eight uOttawa law students chosen to clerk at Supreme Court of Canada

2010-03-16  Professor Benoît Pelletier made Commandeur of the Ordre de la Pléiade

2010-03-12  University of Ottawa Media Calendar: March 15 to 19, 2010

2010-03-11  Senators Art Eggleton and Hugh Segal present the Senate Report on Poverty, Housing and Homelessness at the University of Ottawa

2010-03-10  University of Ottawa participates in Bottled Water-Free Day and modernizes water fountains on campus

2010-03-05  University of Ottawa Media Calendar: March 8 to 14, 2010

2010-03-04  Kawaskimhon Law Moot, 2010

2010-03-04  University of Ottawa professor elected Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science

2010-03-04  New engineering program partnerships between uOttawa and local colleges

2010-03-02  University of Ottawa researcher awarded $1 million for innovative technology

2010-03-02  Ottawa universities and colleges to announce transfer agreements for engineering students

2010-03-02  Launch of the uOttawa Centre for Law, Technology and Society

February

2010-02-26  University of Ottawa Media Calendar: March 1 to 5, 2010

2010-02-19  University of Ottawa Media Calendar: February 22 to 28, 2010

2010-02-16  Global Network for Brain Reconstruction: University of Ottawa to lead mission to Japan

2010-02-16  Professors Parent and Werthner make headlines during Winter Olympics

2010-02-12  University of Ottawa Media Calendar: February 16 to 19, 2010

2010-02-11  University of Ottawa Chair in Surface Plasmon Photonics awarded to Professor Pierre Berini

2010-02-08  University of Ottawa recognizes two young researchers

2010-02-05  University of Ottawa Media Calendar: February 8 to 12, 2010

2010-02-03  uOttawa Annual David Makow Lecture: Will the next Einstein be African?

January

2010-01-29  University of Ottawa Media Calendar: February 1 to 5, 2010

2010-01-28  University of Ottawa pleased with approval of universal bus pass by Ottawa City Council

2010-01-28  Marcel Mérette named dean of Social Sciences

2010-01-27  University of Ottawa doctoral graduate receives prestigious award

2010-01-27  Haiti: five uOttawa experts, five perspectives on the humanitarian crisis

2010-01-26  Students from Haiti: University of Ottawa covers tuition and residence costs

2010-01-26  University of Ottawa supports universal student bus pass

2010-01-25  A great ambassador of the French language passes away

2010-01-25  The University of Ottawa receives an additional $4 million to develop more French programs and services

2010-01-22  University of Ottawa Media Calendar: January 25 to 29, 2010

2010-01-22  University of Ottawa professor Abdulmotaleb El Saddik elected Fellow of the Engineering Institute of Canada

2010-01-21  Professor Cheryll Duquette receives uOttawa excellence in teaching award

2010-01-15  University of Ottawa Media Calendar: January 18 to 22, 2010

2010-01-15  University of Ottawa football players named to World team

2010-01-13  University of Ottawa Power Plant tour

2010-01-08  University of Ottawa Media Calendar: January 11 to 15, 2010

2010-01-07  University of Ottawa’s Faculty of Medicine is looking for the cream of the crop

2010-01-04  The passing of a pioneer of the French language