Technology and its impact on everyday life

The University of Ottawa hosted the first-ever Dialogue on Technology, Society and the Future in partnership with Telus. Professor Ian Kerr opened the dialogue with a description of the rapid pace of technological change

New centre adds momentum to kidney research

A freshly minted facility is adding to the University’s growing concentration of expertise in the field of kidney disease.

Presidential Selection Committee named

President Gilles Patry’s second term as president and vice-chancellor concludes on June 30, 2008.

Budgets bring additional funding to universities

Both the federal and Ontario provincial budgets were presented and brought some much-needed additional funding to universities, including the University of Ottawa.

Dean Denis Prud’homme: Mandate renewed

The Board of Governors has approved the renewal of Dr. Denis Prud’homme’s mandate as dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences.

Dr. Rose Goldstein accepts senior appointment at U of C

Dr. Rose Goldstein, professor and vice-dean (academic) of the Faculty of Medicine, has been appointed vice-president of research at the University of Calgary.

New releases from the University of Ottawa Press

A look at the recently released titles from the University of Ottawa Press. 

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.

Faculty plans today for tomorrow’s engineers

Most people in Ottawa appreciate the significance of the information technology industry, but they might be surprised to learn how profoundly this field shapes the Faculty of Engineering.

Walk for Sean

Students and staff raised more than $13,000 for the Sean Egan Memorial Scholarship in the second annual “Walk for Sean.”

Healthy body, healthy lifestyle

The days are getting longer and warmer, and you’re feeling the urge to get moving! But what activity should you choose?

Two-Minute Interview - Daniel Brunette

Daniel Brunette, Manager, Annual Campaign, says it is very simple to make a contribution and the cumulative impact is huge.

Faculty of Medicine: New dean appointed

The Board of Governors has approved the nomination of Dr. Jacques Bradwejn as dean of the Faculty of Medicine.

School of Information Studies director named

Kenneth-Roy Bonin will lead the establishment of the School of Information Studies.

uOttawa Capital Educators’ Awards finalists

This year, the University of Ottawa received an outstanding 226 nominations for the 2007 Capital Educators’ Awards.

GSAED: New executive

The Graduate Students’ Association has elected a new executive for 2007-2008.