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Université Côte d’Azur and the University of Ottawa establish Franco-Canadian observatory and joint chair in research security

The University of Ottawa and Université Côte d’Azur are strengthening their strategic partnership for international scientific co-operation by establishing a Franco-Canadian observatory and a joint chair in research security. The two initiatives were formalized on April 13, at the headquarters of France Universités, with Marie-Eve Sylvestre, uOttawa president and vice-chancellor, and Jeanick Brisswalter, president of Université Côte d’Azur, present.

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Apr 16 to Apr 19

International Congress on Academic Medicine (ICAM)

In Ottawa this year—a unique opportunity! This international event brings together medical educators, health researchers, and academic leaders for fou…

Apr 17 to Apr 21

Creative Break at the Library - VR edition

Overwhelmed by all the exam prep and need a time-out? Treat your brain to a creative break with the library - VR edition! 

Apr 22

Earth Week community clean up

Join us during Earth Week for an end of semester community clean up! 

Indigenous Affirmation

We pay respect to the Algonquin people, who are the traditional guardians of this land. We acknowledge their longstanding relationship with this territory, which remains unceded. We pay respect to all Indigenous people in this region, from all nations across Canada, who call Ottawa home. We acknowledge the traditional knowledge keepers, both young and old. And we honour their courageous leaders: past, present, and future. 

Learn more about the Indigenous Affirmation