Research

The University of Ottawa is home to a growing number of researchers committed to discovery that balances our planet’s economic, social and environmental needs. The following are just a few examples of the men and women, faculty and students, and centres and institutes, leading the Canada’s University in search of a more sustainable future.

If you know of other research on sustainability or related fields, please let us know by emailing us at sustainable@uottawa.ca.

For a comprehensive view of all University of Ottawa led research visit our Research website. To take a look at the courses and programs in sustainable development and its related fields click here.
 

Research Chairs, Centres and Institutes:

• Centre for Advanced Research in Environmental Genomics (CAREG)
• Centre on Governance
• Centre for Research on Educational and Community Services (CRECS)
• Centre for Research on French Canadian Culture
• Human Rights Research and Education Centre
• Institute of Canadian Studies
• Institute of the Environment
• Institute of Population Health
• Institute for the Prevention of Crime (IPC)
• Institute of Women’s Studies
• Department of Earth Sciences
• Department of Environmental Law
• Department of Environmental Sciences

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Research News:

2008-03-10 Report by uOttawa professor points to critical climate change adaptation needs

2007-12-12 University of Ottawa researcher part of critical team studying glaciers and climate change

2007-09-14 The University of Ottawa shows environmental leadership on international Car Free Day

2007-06-14 Discovering new solutions for a big problem: global change and mass extinction

2006-12-06 Ocean Management Research Network Awarded $1 Million

2005-11-21 University of Ottawa receives $500,000 gift to offer students and the environment a green future

2005-02-22 The "Green" Genius of a University of Ottawa Inventor

2003-03-04 CFI investment to support innovative research into fuel cells, biopharmaceuticals