Stories and News
Explore the latest stories, research highlights and campus news from across ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ University.
ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Stories
Feature stories highlighting ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´’s people, ideas and impact
Angelique Francis’ Path from Student to Award-Winning Artist
Angelique Francis was seven years old the first time she sang in front of an audience. She didn’t know it then, but music would come…
Meet the ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Alum Telling Ottawa’s 200-Year Story
Nestled between Parliament Hill and the Rideau Canal Locks sits the Bytown Museum, dedicated to sharing the history of the region — as unceded Anishinaabe…
Empowering Canadian SMEs to Compete with E-Commerce Giants
For small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Canada, selling online has become essential to survival. But the platforms that offer access to millions of customers…
Finding Solutions to Senior Isolation
For seniors, chronic loneliness is more than isolation – it can be a serious health risk linked to declines in physical and mental health. The…
Looking Back at Spring Convocation
Last week, the ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ University community celebrated the achievements of more than 6900 graduates as Spring Convocation brought students, families, friends and supporters together on campus for five days of ceremonies. Convocation marks…
The Historian and the House Cats
At ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ University, historian Rod Phillips has built a career studying familiar yet overlooked subjects, from divorce and family life to wine and alcohol. In…
University News
ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ news, announcements and official updates
Three ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Community Members Appointed to the Order of Canada
Three ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ University community members have been named to the Order of Canada. These exceptional leaders have been recognized for their leadership and contributions which have positively impacted the lives of numerous Canadians. The newest ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ community …
What’s Open and Closed: Canada Day
ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ University is officially closed on July 1 for Canada Day. Some facilities continue to operate throughout the holiday, with reduced hours in some cases.  Dining Services  On June 30, there will be …
ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Celebrates 2026 Spring Convocation Medal Winners
From June 8 to 12, ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ University celebrates Spring Convocation as more than 6900 graduates cross the stage to receive their degrees. Among them are …
ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´-Led Hub Expands Support for Black Entrepreneurs
ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ University welcomes the renewed federal support for the Black Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub (BEKH) through March 2028, reinforcing the university’s leadership role in advancing research, …
ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Faculty Member Named Canada Research Chair in Next-Gen Economics
ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ University researcher Thomas Russell has been announced as the university’s newest Canada Research Chair (CRC). His innovative research focuses on developing advanced economic models that can …
What’s Open and Closed: Victoria Day
ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ University is officially closed on Monday, May 18 and reopens on Tuesday, May 19. Some facilities continue to operate throughout Victoria Day; however, with reduced hours in some cases.  Dining Services On May …
Expert Perspectives
Opinion pieces from ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ faculty and PhD candidates featured in The Conversation Canada
The U.S. Narrowly Upheld Birthright Citizenship. What ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Canada?
The United States Supreme Court recently struck down President Donald Trump’s executive order that sought to limit birthright citizenship for children based on their parents’…
Want To Be a Better Reader? Here’s How To Practise Active Reading
If you’re part of Gen Z, chances are you rely on social media for news and current events. And if you’re under 30, you’re more…
At the 2026 World Cup, There Will Be More Winners Than Just the Champion
Who wouldn’t want to know who the winner of the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be? That’s impossible without a crystal ball. In reality, along…
Mothering While Black: To Protect Our Children, We Draw on Traditions of Refusal
In March 2026, Now Magazine reported that a mother, Nicola, discovered her nine-year-old son had found his name on a “kill list” along with names…
Spectacular Deficits and Record Revenues: FIFA’s Financial Cycles Are a Winning Strategy
The 2026 FIFA World Cup has kicked off across North America. FIFA, the governing body that organizes it, is widely seen as a prosperous organization.…
What Are the Risks of Contracting West Nile Virus From a Mosquito in Canada?
As a dead crow tested positive for West Nile virus in Ontario this week, Canadians may be wondering: just how prevalent are such mosquito-borne viruses…