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uOttawa student counsellors and canine companions help reduce stress and anxiety

The University of Ottawa Counselling and Coaching Service and Health Promotion offices are joining forces to launch an animal therapy pilot program for students. Read more- uOttawa student counsellors and canine companions help reduce stress and anxiety ›

“Biohacking” and probing the unknown keep University of Ottawa scientist at the cutting edge of cell research

Imagine a new organism with four small lungs, an IP address and a Twitter account. University of Ottawa professor Andrew Pelling’s research shows that the possibilities of a post-human future are endless. Read more- “Biohacking” and probing the unknown keep University of Ottawa scientist at the cutting edge of cell research ›

Innovative research on bridge scour wins uOttawa engineering student prestigious NSERC award

University of Ottawa engineering student Jimmy Ly has been selected by the Natural Science and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) as a winner of the 2012 André Hamer Postgraduate Prize. Read more- Innovative research on bridge scour wins uOttawa engineering student prestigious NSERC award ›

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Undergraduate studies

Come and discover uOttawa during our Spring Open House on Friday, March 16. Attend all sorts of presentations and workshops and take guided tours of the entire campus and its extensive facilities. Register and join us!

Etiquette Dinner 2012

Did you know that it's possible to shake hands while holding your cocktail and hors-d'œuvre, without making a wrong move? On March 13, enjoy a four course meal and get some great tips from well-known speaker Julie Blais-Comeau. Spaces are limited, so reserve now!

Pledge to live waste-free!

Do you think that you can live one week without sending anything to landfill? In the spirit of RecycleMania, the Office of Campus Sustainability is inviting you to take the pledge.