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Mr. Rovinescu (LLB ’80) is passionate about the University and its future. As Chancellor, he inspired students to take risks and give back to their communities. As honorary chair of the campaign, he will continue to help nurture the next generation of changemakers and support transformational research on health care, cybersecurity, refugees, racism, sustainability and the environment.

Building on the knowledge gained after three years of the COVID-19 pandemic, the University of Ottawa and McMaster University are joining forces with partners to create the Canadian Pandemic Preparedness Hub (CP2H). This innovative partnership between academia, industry and the health care sector will ensure Canada is best prepared to protect the health of Canadians should another epidemic or pand...

The BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Award in Basic Sciences goes in this fifteenth edition to Anne L’Huillier (Lund University, Sweden), Paul Corkum (University of Ottawa and the National Research Council, Canada) and Ferenc Krausz (Max Planck Institute of Quantum Optics, Germany), the three pioneers of “attosecond physics” or “attophysics” whose work has made it possible to observe subatom...

Modern photonics beamed onto the scene with the invention of the laser in 1960, and has continued to make tremendous strides ever since. Today, the spotlight shines bright on two University of Ottawa researchers who have each received a prestigious Optica award for their glowing contributions to the science of light.

A look back with archivist Michel Prévost.

The University of Ottawa has confirmed its place on Canada’s Top 50 Research Universities list for 2022, published today by the well-regarded Research Infosource.

Who better to bolster relationships between universities and government than a distinguished research fellow in public policy with extensive experience in both research and government? Peggy Schmeiser, PhD, the University of Ottawa’s very first director, public policy research and outreach, checks this box — and many more.

War and conflict cause immeasurable suffering for individuals, families, and communities. One of the least reported, least condemned crimes is conflict-related sexual violence—an invisible, cheap, and effective weapon of war that is rampant across ages, gender identities, and geographies.

The University of Ottawa is thrilled by the news that the Prime Minister has nominated the Honourable Michelle O’Bonsawin to the Supreme Court of Canada, making her the first Indigenous person to be proposed for appointment to the country’s highest court. 

On June 30, 2022, Allan Rock will be retiring from his position as a full professor. His time and contributions as Past President and professor are notable and greatly appreciated. The Gazette has compiled this brief portrait of a generous, engaged leader.