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Protecting People from Earthquakes: �Ӱ�ԭ�� Research Will Lead to More Resilient Buildings

Nick Arcuri — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:19:00 +0000

Protecting People from Earthquakes: �Ӱ�ԭ�� Research Will Lead to More Resilient Buildings

March 19, 2026

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Civil and Environmental Engineering

Earthquakes are among the most destructive natural disasters on the planet. They typically happen when the tectonic plates that form the Earth’s outer shell, which are in constant motion, get stuck against each other. Pressure builds where these massive slabs of rock meet until it becomes too intense and the plates slip, releasing a massive amount of energy that creates seismic waves.

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Wildfires in Canada: Researchers Work to Protect Canadians from Wildfire Smoke

Nick Arcuri — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 15:55:58 +0000

Wildfires in Canada: Researchers Work to Protect Canadians from Wildfire Smoke

March 19, 2026

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Civil and Environmental Engineering

More than 6,000 wildfires burned across Canada in 2023, torching an area larger than England — the country’s most destructive fire season ever. In communities such as Yellowknife, Toronto and New York City, the sky turned an eerie orange in the middle of the day, whether there were fires nearby or hundreds of kilometres away.

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�Ӱ�ԭ��’s First UNESCO Chair Puts People and Communities at the Centre of Heritage Conservation

Ally Sebben — Tue, 04 Nov 2025 17:24:31 +0000

�Ӱ�ԭ��’s First UNESCO Chair Puts People and Communities at the Centre of Heritage Conservation

March 19, 2026

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Civil and Environmental Engineering

Mario Santana Quintero has seen this first-hand. A researcher in �Ӱ�ԭ�� University’s Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Santana has worked on cultural heritage conservation globally. One lesson remains; technology alone can’t save heritage, it needs people, trust and collaboration.

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Canada Foundation for Innovation Awards $1.2 Million to �Ӱ�ԭ�� University Researchers

Nick Arcuri — Mon, 20 Oct 2025 12:45:00 +0000

Canada Foundation for Innovation Awards $1.2 Million to �Ӱ�ԭ�� University Researchers

March 19, 2026

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Civil and Environmental Engineering

Nine �Ӱ�ԭ�� University researchers have received from the Canada Foundation for Innovation’s (CFI) John R. Evans Leaders Fund (JELF). The projects focus on a range of topics, including solutions for plastic pollution, mental health, heritage conservation and sonic arts.

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�Ӱ�ԭ�� Lab Supports Energy Efficiency Retrofits in Social Housing Community

Nick Arcuri — Wed, 06 Aug 2025 18:58:33 +0000

�Ӱ�ԭ�� Lab Supports Energy Efficiency Retrofits in Social Housing Community

March 19, 2026

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Civil and Environmental Engineering

At the Carver Place townhome community in east Ottawa, more than 60 units of rent geared to income housing for families are undergoing major energy efficiency retrofits — one of the most ambitious projects of its kind in Canadian social housing.

These upgrades — which include the installation of air source heat pumps, energy recovery ventilation systems, hot water heat pumps and new insulation as well as air sealing — aim to reduce the carbon footprint of the community while making residents more comfortable.

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FED Faculty and Staff Among 2025 �Ӱ�ԭ�� Teaching Award Winners

Nick Arcuri — Wed, 30 Jul 2025 14:07:09 +0000

FED Faculty and Staff Among 2025 �Ӱ�ԭ�� Teaching Award Winners

March 19, 2026

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Civil and Environmental Engineering

We are pleased to announce the outstanding educators receiving 2025 �Ӱ�ԭ�� University Teaching Awards. Please join us in congratulating all 11 recipients!

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�Ӱ�ԭ�� Water Quality Expert Jumps into Rideau River Swimming Research

Nick Arcuri — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 12:59:49 +0000

�Ӱ�ԭ�� Water Quality Expert Jumps into Rideau River Swimming Research

March 19, 2026

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Civil and Environmental Engineering

If you’re on the Rideau River in Ottawa, just downstream from the �Ӱ�ԭ�� University campus, the water is typically clean unless it has rained recently, according to civil and environmental engineering��Ǵڱ��ǰ��Banu Örmeci.

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Eight �Ӱ�ԭ�� Alumni Appointed to the Order of Canada

Nick Arcuri — Tue, 08 Jul 2025 15:12:24 +0000

Eight �Ӱ�ԭ�� Alumni Appointed to the Order of Canada

March 19, 2026

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Civil and Environmental Engineering

Eight esteemed �Ӱ�ԭ�� alumni have been named to the . Recognized for their exceptional contributions to Canada and the world, the newest �Ӱ�ԭ�� community appointees include leaders in diplomacy, public health, arts and culture, engineering, politics, information technology and law.

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�Ӱ�ԭ�� Celebrates Real-world Innovation and Impact with Inaugural IP Award

Nick Arcuri — Mon, 02 Jun 2025 13:13:18 +0000

�Ӱ�ԭ�� Celebrates Real-world Innovation and Impact with Inaugural IP Award

March 19, 2026

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Civil and Environmental Engineering

On May 15, 2025, �Ӱ�ԭ�� University celebrated its inaugural Intellectual Property (IP) Impact Award at CU@Kanata—bringing together researchers, students, and industry partners to honour �Ӱ�ԭ�� innovations making waves beyond academia.

Presented by the �Ӱ�ԭ�� Innovation Transfer Office (CITO)��ɾ��ٳ󾱲��Industry and Partnership Services (IPS), the newly launched award recognizes �Ӱ�ԭ�� experts whose high-impact research extends beyond the scientific community, fostering real-world economic, social, and environmental impacts.

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From Blocks to Blueprints: How a �Ӱ�ԭ�� Engineering Grad is Shaping Cities with Minecraft

Alexandra Sebben — Wed, 16 Apr 2025 21:31:04 +0000

From Blocks to Blueprints: How a �Ӱ�ԭ�� Engineering Grad is Shaping Cities with Minecraft

March 19, 2026

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Civil and Environmental Engineering

Matt Holmes isn’t your typical engineering grad. After earning a degree from �Ӱ�ԭ�� University’s program, he became an airport planner at Vancouver International Airport and a YouTube sensation.

Through his channel, , Holmes has built a global following teaching realistic city design using Minecraft — inspiring future architects and engineers one block at a time.

Holmes credits �Ӱ�ԭ�� for giving him the tools to turn a childhood curiosity into a thriving creative career. The university’s distinctive engineering program — and the opportunities it offered — gave him the knowledge, experience and confidence to transform his interest in building virtual cities into real-world impact.

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