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Knowing how to communicate effectively in the workplace is a soft skill in high demand among employers. Third-year political science student Kady Diarrassouba dives deeper into how new applied workshops at the University of Ottawa can teach you such skills.

It’s that time of year again! International exchange applications are coming up at the University of Ottawa, and we know you’re already dreaming about making a journey of discovery and personal growth. If you’re looking for some unique learning opportunities, you’ll find them in these 10 lesser-known exchange destinations that students like you have discovered.

How many times, at the end of a semester, have we scrambled to complete a last-minute assignment and save our grade? While these stressful moments push us to coordinate and plan under pressure, they are only the beginning of developing true project management skills. In the professional world, applying these skills requires deeper learning and deliberate practice.

Our campus has some little gems you might miss at first but are worth checking out. We’ve randomly selected 13 among many that you can discover in the right places!

Youth Leadership for Change microgrants support inspiring student projects at the University of Ottawa.

On February 11, the INNOVA Space came alive with conversation, ideas and a shared commitment to environmental action. From Lessons to Action, a workshop hosted by the �糵���� Community Engagement team and co-led with the Tamarack Institute, brought together over 50 students, faculty members and community partners who are passionate about the environment and climate change.

Congratulations to social sciences student Jenn Wani for earning a Pathy Foundation Fellowship!

Dr. Claire Tugault-Lafleur is a Nutrition professor in the Faculty of Health Science. She has been offering group placements to her students as part of the Community Service Learning (CSL) program for almost 3 years. When asked what motivates her to continue offering CSL, she stated that students not only gain valuable transferable skills; but they are also given the opportunity to personalize the...

Dr. Venkateswaran livened up the syllabus by giving students the opportunity to participate in a CSL placement with Let’s Talk Science, an initiative that gets postsecondary science students and professionals to visit youth in classrooms to get them interested in science.

Dr. Jeffry Quan is a Psychology professor in the Faculty of Social Science. He has been offering individual CSL placements in Social Motivation (PSY 3109) to his students for seven semesters. Jeffry has worked with many different community partners. Most of the placements involve students working in person, individually and directly with organizations such as LiveWorkPlay, Lowertown Community Reso...