University of Ottawa

About

The University of Ottawa, founded in 1848, is a bilingual, research-intensive public university guided by values of inclusion, excellence, and civic engagement. With around 48,800 students and more than 5,700 academic and administrative staff, it offers programs across faculties including Arts, Social Sciences, Science, Engineering, Law, Health Sciences, Medicine, Education, and Business. Its research is driven by strategic themes such as creating a sustainable environment, advancing just societies, health innovation, and shaping the digital world. With modern laboratories, bilingual learning environments, and global partnerships with institutions across 50+ countries, uOttawa cultivates interdisciplinary collaboration and international impact.

Sustainability at University of Ottawa

The University of Ottawa embraces sustainability as a foundational guiding principle, deeply weaving it into research, teaching, campus life, and community partnerships. Its Transformation 2030 strategic plan makes sustainability one of four core pillars of institutional growth. Through curriculum innovation, interdisciplinary inquiry, and infrastructure planning, uOttawa seeks to reduce environmental impact, advance climate resilience, and promote resource stewardship. Aiming for carbon neutrality by 2040, zero waste by 2050, and ecological restoration under a Nature Positive pledge, it aligns its institutional goals with the UN SDGs—particularly SDG 13: Climate Action, SDG 11: Sustainable Cities, and SDG 17: Partnerships.

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