Winter delight

The chance to try out dog sledding, snowshoeing, winter camping or simply enjoy tasting maple taffy on snow were some of the attractions at this year’s Snow Festival.

Making the global connection

International research and international development activities are the foundation of the University’s strategic partnerships with academic and non-governmental organizations worldwide.

Energy efficiency, campus safety and security given boost

On January 29, the Ontario government announced its investment of $200 million in campus renewal projects.

Exploring medical history’s unexpected cures

The Hannah Chair explores some unusual and unexpected practices as part of the History of Medicine lectures.

Simple solutions that benefit everyone

Thanks to the Suggestion Award Program, three members of the support staff have received awards for their proposed improvements.

Understanding the US presidential race

The Graduate School of Public and International Affairs regularly invites guest speakers to explore topical issues.

Accords reinforce medical partnerships

The Faculty of Medicine has signed formal five-year agreements that will renew and reinforce its partnership with the following institutions: The Ottawa Hospital, the Montfort Hospital, The Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario, The Royal Ottawa Health Care Group, Sisters of Charity of Ottawa Health Service, the University of Ottawa Heart Institute and the Queensway Carleton Hospital.

Youth Forum: From the slave trade to child labour

Is child labour a form of slavery? The question will be put before approximately 60 youth who will participate in a youth forum at the University of Ottawa.

Trudeau Foundation mentors: the uOttawa connection

The Trudeau Foundation’s track record of engaging highly accomplished Canadians from diverse backgrounds continued on January 29 with the announcement of nine distinguished Trudeau Mentors.

Speed skating with a twist

A mix of an undulating, downhill and dangerously fast ice event plus a witch’s brew of bravery, coordination and insanity to conquer — enough to intimidate most people.

uOttawa hosts women’s hockey championship

The University of Ottawa will play host to Canada’s best university women hockey players from March 7 to 10.

Two-minute interview - Ginette Peterson

Learning to love life is the most precious quality to Ginette Peterson of the Centre for Research on Women and Politics

Nominees announced for Rideau theatre awards

The Department of Theatre is well-represented in the recent announcement of nominees for the Rideau Awards.

Pierre de Blois awarded the 2007 Prix Grandmaître

Pierre de Blois, a member of the University of Ottawa’s Board of Governors, became the eighth recipient of the Association canadienne-française de l'Ontario’s Prix Grandmaître.

From student president to prime minister?

Pam Hrick, president of the Student Federation of the University of Ottawa, is one of 10 semi-finalists in CBC Television’s Canada’s Next Great Prime Minister.