News Releases & Announcements

December

2011-12-22  Holiday Science Lectures at uOttawa highlight clean energy and heavy-duty jaws

2011-12-14  Translation of Sofia Tolstaya’s memoirs receive Lois Roth Award

2011-12-09  A fresh look at a hockey legend: the Montreal Canadiens from an interdisciplinary perspective

2011-12-07  University of Ottawa highlights the importance of teaching: 2011 Kesarwani Lecture

2011-12-05  Get into the holiday spirit with the uOttawa Holiday Lighting Ceremony

2011-12-02  University of Ottawa Media Calendar for December 3 to 9, 2011

2011-12-01  Dr. Eve Tsai recognized among Canadian top 25 Women of Influence

2011-12-01  New relationship types redefine casual sex common among young adults

November

2011-11-30  Partnership promoting minority youth leadership established through $500,000 donation

2011-11-29  Top international scientists tie research to student experience at uOttawa

2011-11-25  University of Ottawa Media Calendar for November 25 to December 2, 2011

2011-11-25  Distinguished Professor Constance Backhouse awarded highest honour from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council

2011-11-25  Physician migration to developed nations costs Africa billions of dollars

2011-11-24  MEDIA ADVISORY: Constance Backhouse awarded the highest research honour from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council

2011-11-23  uOttawa and five Ottawa-region hospitals affirm joint commitment to health education and research

2011-11-22  Research shows almost all women aggress against a sexy peer

2011-11-21  Mayor Watson to present scenario for affordable housing at 2011 Community Forum on Homelessness

2011-11-18  University of Ottawa Media Calendar for November 21 to 25, 2011

2011-11-18  Benoît Pelletier honoured by France

2011-11-18  The honourable Bernard Grandmaître receives an honorary doctorate from the University of Ottawa

2011-11-16  2011 New Horizons Lecture at uOttawa to welcome Nobel laureate Craig C. Mello

2011-11-15  MEDIA ADVISORY: The kidnapping of Robert Fowler by Al-Qaeda: book launch

2011-11-15  Language rights experts look back on 25 years of the French Language Services Act

2011-11-14  uOttawa to partner with Brazil to enhance student mobility and research

2011-11-14  Where is the human species headed? — uOttawa 2011 Frontiers lectures to feature world-renowned speakers

2011-11-11  University of Ottawa Media Calendar for November 12 to 18, 2011

2011-11-10  The University of Ottawa remembers

2011-11-10  World’s first bedside genetic test proves effective

2011-11-10  University of Ottawa names new Minto Sports Complex

2011-11-07  Michaëlle Jean named University of Ottawa Chancellor

2011-11-07  Women’s business growth can provide major boost to Canadian economy, but increased support needed

2011-11-04  University of Ottawa Media Calendar for November 5 to 11, 2011

2011-11-01  University of Ottawa ranks among top research institutions in Canada

October

2011-10-28  Congratulations to our new graduates!

2011-10-28  Kofi Annan, Lloyd Axworthy to discuss 10th anniversary of R2P at uOttawa

2011-10-27  Academic success for child immigrants linked to age of arrival in Canada

2011-10-26  uOttawa Day: welcoming thousands of students on campus

2011-10-26  Four outstanding Canadians recognized by the University of Ottawa

2011-10-25  Rick Hansen Relay has uOttawa on its route

2011-10-25  Global affairs blog launched at the University of Ottawa

2011-10-25  Do video games make us eat more?

2011-10-21  uOttawa launches promising vision and major unifying project

2011-10-20  2011 Nobel Prize winner Jules Hoffmann to receive honorary doctorate

2011-10-20  Destination 20/20: uOttawa launches promising vision and major unifying project

2011-10-18  Professors Pascale Fournier and Norman O’Reilly win uOttawa’s 2011 Excellence in Media Relations Awards

2011-10-18  List of nominees for the 2011 Excellence in Media Relations Award

2011-10-14  New generation of students leaning toward French-language learning

2011-10-14  University of Ottawa Media Calendar for October 15 to October 21, 2011

2011-10-13  Ground-breaking experiment published in Science magazine

2011-10-12  New generation of students leaning toward French-language learning

2011-10-12  Canada Research Chairs: $11 million for uOttawa

2011-10-07  University of Ottawa Media Calendar for October 8 to October 14, 2011

2011-10-06  uOttawa affirms world class status with Top 200 Times Higher Education ranking

2011-10-05  Distinguished U.S. researchers to collaborate with the University on pressing international issues

2011-10-04  University of Ottawa partners with Makivik Corporation on a striving program to keep youth in school through hockey

2011-10-03  Jacques Samarut receives honourary doctorate from University of Ottawa

September

2011-09-30  India-Pakistan group calls for a regional way forward in Afghanistan

2011-09-30  University of Ottawa Media Calendar for October 1 to October 7, 2011

2011-09-30  MEDIA ADVISORY: Charles R. Bronfman Lecture in Canadian Studies

2011-09-29  uOttawa expertise in neurological health selected for major national study

2011-09-28  Le club des ex live at uOttawa

2011-09-27  Canadian ice shelves breaking up at high speed

2011-09-23  University of Ottawa Media Calendar for September 24 to 30, 2011

2011-09-20  University of Ottawa expertise chosen for major European Union project on languages in urban communities

2011-09-14  New medical students honour Aboriginal traditions

2011-09-14  Agreement on the Chair in Taiwan Studies at the University of Ottawa

2011-09-13  $1.3M awarded to new Chair for Women in Science and Engineering

2011-09-13  Study reveals that sponsors are investing more in education properties

2011-09-09  Faculty of Arts launches professor-student mentoring program

2011-09-09  University of Ottawa Media Calendar for September 10 to 16, 2011

2011-09-08  Three eminent University of Ottawa researchers elected Fellows by the Royal Society of Canada

2011-09-06  Ten Years After 9-11: Did the World Learn Anything?

2011-09-02  uo101 : Win a VIP package to the JUNOS

2011-09-02  University of Ottawa Media Calendar for September 3 to 9, 2011

2011-09-02  Back to class: welcome home uOttawa students!

2011-09-01  World’s largest cardiac arrest trial shows longer period of initial CPR by paramedics and firefighters provides no benefit

2011-09-01  Major research projects at uOttawa and OHRI receive $2 million funding

August

2011-08-31  uOttawa and OHRI scientists make historic breakthrough in cancer therapy trial

2011-08-30  Hair analysis used to track a person’s geographical history

2011-08-23  Statement by University of Ottawa president on the death of Jack Layton

2011-08-19  International Union for Conservation of Nature Academy honoured with prestigious American Bar Association award

2011-08-15  Maternal IV fluids linked to newborns' weight loss

2011-08-11  Four University of Ottawa researchers to receive the Ontario Early Researcher Award

2011-08-10  All-staff TEST: Emergency Notification System (ENS)

2011-08-09  Heat and sports – University of Ottawa professor asked by NFL to study dangerous levels of heat strain

2011-08-05  In memoriam: William Commanda

2011-08-03  The Stanley Cup is coming to the University of Ottawa

2011-08-03  University of Ottawa: Institution of choice for brilliant minds the world over

2011-08-02  uOttawa top scholars recognized for their research excellence in social sciences and humanities

July

2011-07-27  University of Ottawa boosts high-impact research with six new University Research Chairs

2011-07-26  Canada needs more women engineers—how do we get there?

2011-07-21  University of Ottawa experts – Heat and humidity wave

2011-07-20  Study led by uOttawa researchers only Canadian project to receive prestigious IBM Centennial Grant

2011-07-20  Leading-edge scientists at uOttawa and OHRI receive $8.1M boost for high impact research

2011-07-18  HIV Therapies Provide Near Normal Lifespan in Africa

2011-07-15  Partnership between the Language Technologies Research Centre and uOttawa

2011-07-13  Ottawa Dialogue recommends nuclear agreements for India and Pakistan

2011-07-11  Pan-Canadian Health Human Resources Network awarded funds for innovative virtual infrastructure

2011-07-07  Professor David Staines named to Order of Canada

June

2011-06-30  50 years of the pill in Canada: What has been the impact?

2011-06-30  University of Ottawa media calendar: June 30 to July 8, 2011

2011-06-29  Centre for Innovative Cancer Research cuts time between discovery and application

2011-06-29  Three University of Ottawa innovators among rising Canadian stars in world health

2011-06-28  University of Ottawa: destination of Women’s Worlds 2011 international congress

2011-06-24  University team supports prostate cancer treatment through Do It For Dad! Family Run and Walk

2011-06-24  University of Ottawa receives a $30 million capital investment from the Ontario Government

2011-06-20  Canadian government recognizes uOttawa research excellence

2011-06-17  This University of Ottawa alumnus is honoured for his outstanding TV career. Who is Alex Trebek?

2011-06-14  190th Convocation: Two faculties featured, plus Neil Turok and Joé Juneau

2011-06-14  University of Ottawa receives $1.5 million towards high impact research on greenhouse gases

2011-06-13  190th Convocation: Two faculties honoured, plus Benjamin Levin and Leonard Lee

2011-06-12  The Governor General of Canada applauds uOttawa graduates for their commitment to the service of others

2011-06-12  190th Convocation: Two faculties featured, plus his Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston and other personalities

2011-06-11  President Allan Rock congratulates all uOttawa graduates

2011-06-11  190th Convocation: Two faculties featured, plus Leonard Lee, Mary Robinson and Ingrid Parent

2011-06-10  Major funding for collaborative health research

2011-06-10  University of Ottawa media calendar: June 11 to 17, 2011

2011-06-07  190th University of Ottawa Convocation: Exceptional students and outstanding personalities honoured

2011-06-06  International conference at uOttawa to present breakthroughs and developments in quantum information

2011-06-03  University of Ottawa media calendar: June 4 to 10, 2011

2011-06-03  Student Adam Moscoe one of the Top 20 under 20

2011-06-02  University of Ottawa presents balanced budget for 2011-2012

2011-06-01  World expert to lead new Echo Chair in Women’s Health at uOttawa

May

2011-05-31  Two outstanding uOttawa students win scholarship from Consortium national de formation en santé

2011-05-31  MEDIA ADVISORY: uOttawa launches Echo Chair in Women’s Health Research

2011-05-30  Field investigation of the 2011 Japanese tsunami – What happened and why?

2011-05-27  University of Ottawa media calendar: May 28 to June 3, 2011

2011-05-26  The University of Ottawa and The Ottawa Hospital to use promising “blue light” in major clinical cancer study

2011-05-24  Two uOttawa professors win Capital Educators’ Awards

2011-05-24  Hundreds of geoscience experts gathering at uOttawa for annual Earth science conference

2011-05-20  University of Ottawa media calendar: May 21 to May 27, 2011

2011-05-19  Biodiversity in the face of global climate change: how the decline of frog and bat populations affects humans

2011-05-18  University of Ottawa medicine graduates among most coveted doctors in Canada

2011-05-17  Zoological Education Trust public lecture at uOttawa: Biodiversity in the face of global climate change

2011-05-14  The University of Ottawa has reached an agreement with its part-time professors

2011-05-13  Excellence in Media Relations Award – nominate our outstanding professors and colleagues!

2011-05-13  University of Ottawa media calendar: May 14 to 20, 2011

2011-05-13  University of Ottawa signs agreement with the Centre for Drug Research and Development (CDRD)

2011-05-11  Dr. Duncan Stewart honoured for exceptional commitment to health research promotion

2011-05-10  Message to the community: false rumours of lockout

2011-05-06  University of Ottawa media calendar: May 7 to May 13, 2011

2011-05-05  International Year of Chemistry: University of Ottawa welcomes youth

April

2011-04-29  University of Ottawa media calendar: April 30 to May 6, 2011

2011-04-29  University of Ottawa receives US$100,000 Grand Challenges Explorations Grant for Ground-Breaking Research in Global Health and Development

2011-04-28  An action plan for future women engineers

2011-04-28  IPv6 Summit at uOttawa: What happens when we run out of IP addresses?

2011-04-27  IBM triples investment in University of Ottawa Business Analytics Research Centre

2011-04-27  uOttawa Faculty of Law team wins international moot court competition

2011-04-25  Candidates to debate the future of public services in Canada

2011-04-21  University of Ottawa media calendar: April 23 to 29, 2011

2011-04-21  Earth Day 2011: Successful Eco Prosperity Program and Fair Trade Campus plans for uOttawa

2011-04-15  University of Ottawa media calendar: April 16 to 22, 2011

2011-04-14  Experts Call for National Plan for Crime Victims, Not Just More Spending on Prisons

2011-04-13  Three OCRI awards for the University of Ottawa

2011-04-12  A great success for the inaugural UROP Symposium

2011-04-12  Thousands of Canadian youth to follow African expedition in real time

2011-04-11  University of Ottawa Alumni Association signs on to UN Global Compact

2011-04-11  Victim Rights in Canada, Reaching International Standards

2011-04-08  University of Ottawa Media Calendar: April 11 to 15, 2011

2011-04-07  uOttawa marks partnership with UNESCO and Michaëlle Jean Foundation

2011-04-06  Professor André Beauchemin receives AstraZeneca Award in Chemistry

2011-04-06  Celebrating 25 Years of Women’s Studies

2011-04-05  University of Ottawa honours Canadian composer Ann Southam

2011-04-01  University of Ottawa Media Calendar: April 4 to 9, 2011

March

2011-03-31  Allan Rock to present certificates at Ottawa Mission’s Discovery University graduation

2011-03-31  IRLRC Spring Conference looks at "The Best Interests of the Child"

2011-03-31  University of Ottawa student recognized for sustainability research

2011-03-30  uOttawa Gee-Gees announce plans for state-of-the-art artificial turf on Matt Anthony Field

2011-03-29  uOttawa professor wins major history prize for book chronicling gay children and their parents

2011-03-28  New Canada Research Chairs confirm University of Ottawa research vitality

2011-03-25  University of Ottawa Media Calendar: March 28 to April 1, 2011

2011-03-25  Our experts: 41st federal election

2011-03-24  Constance Backhouse receives David Walter Mundell Medal

2011-03-23  Inaction on climate change could lead to large scale population displacement and political instability

2011-03-21  University of Ottawa wins sixth Translation Games

2011-03-21  uOttawa Celebrates 30 Years of CO-OP Education

2011-03-21  Our Experts - 2011 federal budget

2011-03-18  University of Ottawa Media Calendar: March 21 to 26, 2011

2011-03-16  Large-scale study of francophones in North America receives $2.5 million

2011-03-15  Message of solidarity for the people of Japan

2011-03-15  Zachary Richard honoured at special University of Ottawa convocation

2011-03-15  Major funding announcement on North American francophones

2011-03-14  University of Ottawa experts – Japan

2011-03-14  MEDIA ADVISORY: University of Ottawa announces opening of new French Lounge

2011-03-14  uOttawa students live “homeless” on campus as part of 5 Days for the Homeless campaign

2011-03-11  University of Ottawa Media Calendar: March 14 to 18, 2011

2011-03-11  University of Ottawa experts – Earthquakes and Tsunamis

2011-03-10  University of Ottawa officially opens first virtual history lab in Canada

2011-03-09  uOttawa welcomes ambassador of Japan for special lecture series

2011-03-09  Tunisia, Egypt: Unfolding revolutions and regional repercussions

2011-03-08  NRC/University of Ottawa researchers shed light on electronic structure of atoms and molecules

2011-03-07  University of Ottawa experts – International Women’s Day

2011-03-04  University of Ottawa Media Calendar: March 7 to 12, 2011

2011-03-04  MEDIA ADVISORY: UNESCO 2011 Education for All Global Monitoring Report launch and Forum at uOttawa

2011-03-04  Three Faculty of Arts professors shortlisted for prize honouring best scholarly books in Canada

2011-03-03  Three new programs for health professionals

2011-03-02  Benoît Pelletier honoured by the king of Belgium

February

2011-02-28  University of Ottawa student among country’s top curlers

2011-02-25  University of Ottawa Media Calendar: February 26 to March 4, 2011

2011-02-24  University of Ottawa Fourth Annual Coptic Studies Symposium

2011-02-24  University of Ottawa hosts 1st Téléthon franco

2011-02-23  University of Ottawa experts - Libya

2011-02-23  University of Ottawa welcomes hockey leaders to first summit on concussions

2011-02-23  University of Ottawa researchers and affiliates awarded close to $20M by CIHR

2011-02-18  University of Ottawa Media Calendar: February 21 to 26, 2011

2011-02-18  MEDIA ADVISORY: University of Ottawa presents Telfer India Forum 2011

2011-02-17  University of Ottawa salutes two talented young researchers

2011-02-11  Why and How to Make an International Crime of Medicine Counterfeiting

2011-02-11  University of Ottawa Media Calendar: February 14 to 18, 2011

2011-02-11  University of Ottawa-led smart car technology research awarded $8 million

2011-02-11  uOttawa med students to Ottawa: Be brave and shave!

2011-02-10  uOttawa helps create the first nursing research chair at CHEO

2011-02-09  In memoriam – Denis Carrier

2011-02-08  University of Ottawa is proud to welcome Aboriginal Career Paths 2011

2011-02-07  University of Ottawa - University of Haifa Masters in Laws Exchange Agreement

2011-02-07  Do they march for democracy? uOttawa panel discussion on current events on the “Arab street”

2011-02-07  United Nations on campus to discuss career opportunities

2011-02-04  University of Ottawa Media Calendar: February 4 to 13, 2011

2011-02-04  Scientific community salutes Professor Juan “Tito” Scaiano in the Canadian Journal of Chemistry

2011-02-04  uOttawa student awarded CIBC Mentoring Scholarship

2011-02-02  University of Ottawa hosting panel discussion on Haiti and Pakistan disasters

2011-02-01  More students make the University of Ottawa their first choice for post-secondary education

2011-02-01  University of Ottawa still among region’s top 25 employers

2011-02-01  CBC Radio One broadcasts debate on green growth

2011-02-01  Three Universities Unite to Fight Obesity

January

2011-01-28  University of Ottawa receives financial support from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research to target Alzheimer’s disease

2011-01-28  University of Ottawa Media Calendar: January 31 to February 6, 2011

2011-01-28  University of Ottawa to welcome Anthony Lake, UNICEF executive director

2011-01-27  University of Ottawa Winter Challenge: Join the fun on January 29

2011-01-25  Carleton U and uOttawa throw down the gauntlet in annual MBNA Capital Hoops Classic

2011-01-25  Professor David Staines receives the Order of Ontario

2011-01-24  Chancellor Huguette Labelle and Emeritus President Gilles G. Patry receive the Order of Ontario

2011-01-24  University of Ottawa Heart Institute helps bring alternative medical isotopes to Canadians

2011-01-21  University of Ottawa Media Calendar: January 24 to January 30, 2011

2011-01-21  Exceptional research projects at the University of Ottawa receive $1.8 million in support

2011-01-21  University of Ottawa awarded $2.1 million for high impact scientific research

2011-01-19  Professor Penny Werthner makes 2010 Most Influential Women List

2011-01-19  University of Ottawa experts on the City of Ottawa’s budget

2011-01-19  Media advisory: International panel of economics experts to debate green growth or no growth

2011-01-18  University of Ottawa experts on President Hu Jintao’s visit to Washington

2011-01-17  François Julien named Le Droit / Radio-Canada personality of the week

2011-01-17  University of Ottawa experts - Egypt

2011-01-17  Dr. Paul Corkum to speak at Canada Science and Technology Museum

2011-01-14  University of Ottawa Media Calendar: January 17 to January 23, 2011

2011-01-11  Emeritus professor Marcel Trudel dies

2011-01-11  University of Ottawa experts - President Barack Obama's speech in Tucson

2011-01-05  Telfer School of Management finishes second overall at the Jeux du commerce 2011