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Seven leading international researchers join uOttawa

Based in the United States and Europe, these researchers will join our university to lead new Eddie Goldenberg Research Chairs of Canada (formerly Canada Impact+ Research Chairs).

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In the heart of Canada’s capital, the University of Ottawa offers, in English and French, rewarding learning experiences and leads transformative research that sheds light on the future of an ever-changing world.

1st

in Canada for scholarships and bursaries

3rd

in Canada for awards and distinctions per professor

5th

in Canada for research intensity

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Ni manàdjiyànànig Màmìwininì Anishinàbeg, ogog kà nàgadawàbandadjig iyo akì eko weshkad. Ako nongom egawìkàd kì mìgiwewàdj. Ni manàdjiyànànig kakina Anishinàbeg ondaje kaye ogog kakina eniyagizidjig enigokamigàg Kanadàng eji ondàpinangig endàwàdjin Odàwàng. Ninisidawinawànànig kenawendamòdjig kije kikenindamàwin; weshkinìgidjig kaye kejeyàdizidjig. Nigijeweninmànànig ogog kà nìgànì sòngideyedjig; weshkad, nongom; kaye àyànikàdj.

We pay respect to the Algonquin people, who are the traditional guardians of this land. We acknowledge their longstanding relationship with this territory, which remains unceded. We pay respect to all Indigenous people in this region, from all nations across Canada, who call Ottawa home. We acknowledge the traditional knowledge keepers, both young and old. And we honour their courageous leaders: past, present, and future.