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The University of Ottawa pays 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. 

Founded in 1848, the University of Ottawa is the world’s largest French-English bilingual university and a leading Canadian research institution, with $194m in scholarships and financial aid. The university has over 49,000 students, 6,000 faculty and staff, 300,000 alumni and offers 400 programs. Located in the heart of the nation’s capital, uOttawa reflects Canada’s diversity, bilingualism, and spirit of openness. A member of U15 Canada, the university received half a billion dollars in research funding in 2024, and ranked 2nd  in Ontario for Tri-council funding (2019–2023), 3rd in Canada for faculty awards (2025), and 4th for research intensity (2024).

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Doyenne ou doyen, Faculté des sciences sociales - Dean Faculty of Social Sc - Ottawa, Ontario Canada

Doyenne ou doyen, Faculté des sciences sociales - Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences