Office of the Provost and Vice-President (Academic)

Rideau River, greenery and shrubs on both sides of shore and �Ӱ�ԭ�� campus in the back ground.

The Provost is responsible for academic and strategic planning and for fostering an environment of academic excellence and innovation for students, faculty and staff. The Provost represents �Ӱ�ԭ�� academics externally and is responsible for ensuring that �Ӱ�ԭ�� is competitive in Canada and an academic leader across the world.

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*Provost and Vice-President (Academic) Dr. L. Pauline Rankin*

News and Stories

October 16, 2026

�Ӱ�ԭ�� Ranks Fourth in Canada Among Mid-Size Universities in Maclean’s Rankings

�Ӱ�ԭ�� University placed fourth nationally in the mid-size university category of the Maclean’s 2027 University Rankings and is the highest-ranked Ontario institution in this category. …

October 15, 2026

�Ӱ�ԭ�� Advances Research Collaborations in Africa

�Ӱ�ԭ�� University’s efforts to strengthen overall engagement with Africa took a significant step toward identifying priorities and opportunities for collaboration when a delegation from �Ӱ�ԭ�� …