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Nicolas Gregoire-RacicotExecutive Director Marketing and Brand
The University of Ottawa is the largest bilingual (English-French) university in the world. Founded in 1848, the University of Ottawa is located in the heart of the capital of Canada. The university has a unique bilingual nature, which allows its students, faculty and staff to learn, work and live in English, French or both. UOttawa are committed to academic and research excellence and value cultural diversity, equity, and inclusion.
The University’s new strategic framework, Transformation 2030, boldly focuses our University community on shaping the leadership and research needed to address questions on a national and global scale.
The Latest from University of Ottawa
A new space has landed 🎉
The Arts District is now open; bringing together bold ideas, vibrant artwork, and student voices in the heart of campus.
Murals, media, installations… and more to come 🎨🧠
@uOttawaArts
✨ This is where creativity lives.
📍 Between Hamelin, Simard, Morisset & Pérez
#uOttawa #ArtsDistrict #CreativeCampus #FacultyOfArts
Un nouvel espace créatif voit le jour au cœur du campus 🎨
Le Quartier des arts, c’est un lieu vivant où les idées, les disciplines et les talents se rencontrent. Murales, sculptures, œuvres étudiantes… un parcours artistique à ciel ouvert pour toute la communauté.
@uOttawaArts
📍 Entre Hamelin, Simard, Morrisset et Pérez
✨ Ce n’est que le début.
#uOttawa #QuartierDesArts #FacultéDesArts
From dean to president — with one box and some big ideas in tow.
Marie-Eve Sylvestre steps into a new chapter at uOttawa. @recteurUOpres
De doyenne à rectrice, avec une boîte en mains et de grandes idées en tête.
Marie-Eve Sylvestre ouvre un nouveau chapitre à l’Université d’Ottawa. @recteurUOpres
🎉 MILESTONE ACHIEVED! 🎉
With immense gratitude to our donors, community partners and alumni, we’re proud to share that the uOttawa reIMAGINE campaign has surpassed its $500-million fundraising goal!
Your generosity transforms lives, fuels innovation and strengthens our community. Together, we’re shaping the future of education and research.
Thank you for believing in our mission!
#uOttawa #Gratitude #Community #Success
reIMAGINE report
What happens when a university dares to reIMAGINE its role in the world? At the University of Ottawa, it leads ...
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🎉 OBJECTIF ATTEINT! 🎉
C’est avec immensément de gratitude pour les communautés donatrice et diplômée, ainsi que pour nos partenaires communautaires, que nous annonçons que la campagne rePENSER de l’Université d’Ottawa a dépassé son objectif de 500 millions de dollars!
Votre générosité transforme des vies, stimule l’innovation et renforce notre communauté. Ensemble, nous façonnons l’avenir de l’éducation et de la recherche.
Merci de croire en notre mission!
#uOttawa #Gratitude #Communité #Succès
Rapport de campagne rePENSER
Que se passe-t-il quand une université ose rePENSER son rôle dans la société? À l’Université d’Ottawa, l’e...
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Starting your studies with curiosity can lead to unexpected paths.
Mathieu Samson Savage shares his unique journey, from psychology to sociology, all the way to defending his doctoral thesis. @uOttawaFSS
An inspiring story about self-discovery and finding purpose through learning.
Studying at uOttawa, changing society: Two socially engaged pathways
Giving a voice to youth experiencing homelessness through research
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Travailler avec des personnes en situation d’itinérance, c’est un privilège que Mathieu Samson Savage prend à cœur. @uOttawaFSS
https://www.uottawa.ca/fr/toutes-nouvelles/etudier-luniversite-dottawa-transformer-societe-deux-parcours-engages
Chercheur, diplômé trois fois de l’Université d’Ottawa, il consacre sa carrière à faire entendre des voix trop souvent oubliées pour mieux comprendre, prévenir et intervenir.
Un témoignage touchant sur l’engagement et la recherche avec un vrai impact social.
La semaine dernière, les cérémonies de collation des grades de Toronto et de Windsor ont marqué la fin de nos cérémonies #uoGrad25. Félicitations à tous les diplômés de l'Université d'Ottawa! @uOttawaEdu
In 1866, the recently renamed College of Ottawa was elevated to university status by royal charter, and in 1889, it secured a pontifical charter. In 1965, the Oblates relinquished administration of the University and it became a provincially funded secular institution.
University of Ottawa has a 97% employment rate for graduates
The University's Social Sciences Building contains a six-storey living wall with 2,000 plants from 12 different species, and 80% of the building’s heating needs are met through heat redistribution
A university open to the world
uOttawa is a diverse community that brings together thousands of international students from more than 150 countries, offering opportunities to explore new cultures and ideas every day. Students choose UOttawa to enjoy a superior quality of education and generous scholarships, while living and studying in downtown Ottawa, near many international organizations, including dozens of NGOs, embassies and consulates.
With its diverse community of 45,000 students — including 16,000 Francophones and Francophiles — and 5,000 faculty and staff, The University of Ottawa is the largest bilingual (English-French) university in the world. In 2020, the University created the Office of the Vice-President International and Francophonie (OVPIF) in order to further reinforce its position in both the francophone and global communities.
Strategic pillars:
- More agile: Succeeding in a world where change is the only constant
- More connected: Becoming leaders in our global village
- More impactful: Working together to build a better world
- More sustainable: Securing our shared future
Driving research into the future
$60M
Per year in student scholarships and bursaries
$432M
Research revenue
The University of Ottawa, together with its affiliated hospital research institutes, are acclaimed innovators. Its researchers are world leaders in photonics, vascular and cardiovascular health, brain and mental health, Francophonie, public policy and social justice. With 23 research centres and institutes cutting across faculties and disciplines, uOttawa promotes dynamic research collaboration and leverages Ottawa’s government laboratories, industry and policymakers.
Ranking among the top 10 research-intensive universities in Canada and a member of the U7 International Alliance, uOttawa generates nearly $350 million in research revenue annually and is home to 94 Canada Research Chairs and 23 research centres and institutes. Our 29 core facilities, ranging from leading-edge photonics to multidisciplinary psychology labs, and a new building dedicated to STEM enable our researchers to push the boundaries of discovery.
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