Explore outstanding мÓÆÂʱʱ²Ê research endeavours in artificial intelligence, public policy, STEM and technology development, and more.
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Impact and discoveries
Major initiatives
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Better healthcare starts here
Recent times underscore the crucial need for swift medical research and innovation. Researchers at the Advanced Medical Research Centre (AMRC) are committed to improving patient health outcomes by accelerating the journey from laboratory breakthroughs to commercialized solutions. We are dedicated to strengthening Canada’s health-care system through research, education, community well-being, and cross-sector partnerships.
Featured research and publications
As one of Canada's top research universities, мÓÆÂʱʱ²Ê generates discoveries that both improve the quality of life for Canadians and boost our country’s ability to innovate and to compete globally.
Francophone research in action
One of our main priorities is the promotion of Francophone research, which is central to our history and identity. The Collège des chaires sur le monde francophone (CCRMF) is a hub for research on the French-speaking world.
Visit the CCRMF webpage to learn more about this hub, the wide ranging research chairs it support and its latest news, event and activities.
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2024 ACFAS Conference
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мÓÆÂʱʱ²Ê's largest French-language KMb event ever
In May 2024, the University of Ottawa proudly hosted the 91st ACFAS Conference. Under the theme of knowledge mobilization in French, over 6,000 participants from some thirty countries gathered in person and online to experience the vibrant world of French-language research.
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Relive some of the conference's best moments
Watch this highlights video to get a glimpse at the vibrant energy and enthusiam that took over our campus during the 91st annual ACFAS Conference.
Inspiring stories
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Catherine Mavriplis wins EDI award for transforming the STEM landscape
Through game-changing initiatives, Dr. Mavriplis has successfully addressed women’s underrepresentation and lack of advancement in STEM.
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мÓÆÂʱʱ²Ê's Kerri-Anne Mullen and Elizabeth Dubois winners of KMb Award
Their boundary-breaking activities shed light on two issues — cardiovascular disease in women and the role of media in election integrity.
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