New logo reflects tradition and future

The University of Ottawa has a new logo, one that in some respects will look very familiar to many long-time employees.

Nursing doctorate gets final approval

It's official: the University of Ottawa will offer a PhD program in nursing starting in September 2004.

Masters to be offered in communications and theatre arts

New master's programs will offer specific specializations.

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Readership survey response generally positive

While readers seem generally satisfied with the new Gazette, they also expressed some criticisms and commented on some areas for improvement. 

New chairs strengthen genetics expertise

Two newly-appointed Canada Research Chairs will strengthen the University of Ottawa’s already impressive expertise in molecular genetics.

Take the commuter challenge

University of Ottawa staff are invited to leave the car and use other means to go to work during the week of May 30 to June 5.

Studying the extinction crisis in Canada

Jeremy Kerr is trying to find out where biodiversity is concentrated and why it is being lost.

Pitting the pen against a nuclear sword

In a letter sent to Prime Minister Paul Martin earlier this year, the Canadian Association of Physicists (CAP) pointed out a number of serious flaws in the U.S. proposed ballistic missile defence system.

Criminologists debate public issues

Two University of Ottawa criminologists made public comments about controversial issues in Canadian society in recent weeks.

Robot demo part of unusual exam

Students had to building a working model of a robot as part of an engineering course taught by Prof. Emil Petriu.

University to host panel on cultural policy

Panel on May 11 will feature Max Wyman, Canadian president of UNESCO and author of The Defiant Imagination: Why Culture Matters.

High-school students invited to celebrate science

The Faculty of Science hosted some 900 high-school students from Ontario’s Grade 11 and Quebec’s Secondary Level Four.

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Researcher leads Canadian therapeutic HIV vaccine trial

The first Canadian clinical trial of a therapeutic HIV vaccine is sponsored by Canadian Network for Vaccines and Immunotherapeutics (CANVAC). 

EMBA students conducting business in Shanghai

The 2006 EMBA graduating class met His Excellency Mr. Shumin Lu, the Chinese Ambassador to Canada as part of their preparations for their international consulting engagement in Shanghai

Biology has Canada’s most energy-efficient building

The University and its partner, Enermodal Engineering, were recently honoured by Natural Resources Canada for “creating Canada’s most energy-efficient building.”

Gee-Gees have banner year

The University of Ottawa's annual athletic banquet capped one of the most successful years in the history of the Gee-Gees.

25 years of excellence: 46 researchers honoured

Forty-six University of Ottawa who have been receiving funding from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) for 25 years who honoured during a special ceremony on March 29.

Hauser scholarship for law graduate

Common law grad Natasha Bakht will start her graduate studies at New York University this fall (2004).

Alumnus to head major software company

Rob Ashe will become Chief Executive Officer of Cognos Corporation on June 23, 2004, following the retirement of Ron Zambonini.