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91��ɫ research shows you can’t rely on pronunciation as a measure of linguistic proficiency. A bilingual’s “accent” is a poor indicator of how well they master a language, according to a new 91��ɫ study. Shana Poplack, Distinguished University Professor and Canada Research Chair in the Department of Linguistics, PhD student Suzann...

The University of Ottawa has raised $300 million for the modernization of existing buildings, to extend their useful life for decades to come. This modernization is consistent with the strategic goal of responsible and sustainable growth of 91��ɫ’s infrastructure over the next decade. The funds were raised through a 2.635% debenture offering with a ...

Daniel J. Paré, Associate professor in the Department of Communication at the University of Ottawa, the Institute for Science, Society, and Policy (ISSP), and the School of Information Studies (ÉSIS) has authored an evaluation report of the federal government’s fourth open government action plan. That action plan was launched in Decemb...

The president and vice-chancellor of the University of Ottawa, Jacques Frémont, will remain at the helm of the largest bilingual (English-French) university in the world for five more years. The University’s Board of Governors voted to reappoint Frémont, whose term was scheduled to end June 30, 2021. The decision was made yesterda...

The University of Ottawa has taken positive steps to transform its policies but must continue to work with its community to address racism and discrimination on campus, says a report released today that examines the impact of university policies on racialized community members.   In the report, independent investigator Esi Codjoe concludes that w...

Daughters born to older mothers appear to be reproductively more successful throughout their lives, yet age at a faster rate, according to a University of Ottawa and University of Aberdeen study of yellow-bellied marmots. “We were surprised to find the complete opposite to what is predicted by theory for aging individuals,” said lead a...

I am profoundly saddened to have to inform you of the very recent death of a University of Ottawa student. On behalf of the University, I offer my deepest condolences to the deceased student’s family, friends and loved ones, and to everyone who knew them. Please know that you are in the thoughts of our community, where every single life is cherished,...

Dear Members of Our University Community, I am deeply saddened to share with you today that a member of our student community died over the weekend. On behalf of the University of Ottawa, I offer my deepest condolences to the student’s family, friends and loved ones. You are in the thoughts of a community in which every single life is cherished, and ...

University of Ottawa researchers develop technique to predict impact of climate change on species extinction risk When you were young, were you the type of child who would scour open fields looking for bumble bees? Today, it is much harder for kids to spot them, since bumble bees are drastically declining in North America and in Europe...

The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) and the University of Ottawa have launched the Joint Centre for Extreme Photonics (JCEP), forming the strongest team in extreme and quantum photonics research in the country and reinforcing Canada’s leading role in photonics, the science of light. Housed at the University of Ottawa and the NRC, t...