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Five days and five nights on the street to help the homeless

From March 11 to 16, five uOttawa students will take part in the second edition of Five Days for the Homeless to not only shed light on and experience the challenges faced by the homeless day in and day out, but also to raise funds for organizations that care for these individuals. Read more- Five days and five nights on the street to help the homeless ›

Zegov.ca: Government of Canada 2.0…just a click away

The Government of Canada’s Web 2.0 sites are more accessible than ever with the official launch of Zegov.ca, a content aggregator. Read more- Zegov.ca: Government of Canada 2.0…just a click away ›

New approach for treating genetic muscle wasting disease shows promise in mice

Scientists from the OHRI and uOttawa have discovered that a drug called fasudil can extend the lifespan of mice with Spinal muscular atrophy.
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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!

Get your uOttawa card!

Exchange your old student card (with a chip) for the uOttawa card right away: it's free! For more info, consult our Web page explaining the benefits of the uOttawa card.

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.