Daniel Trottier

The University of Ottawa Library's strategic plan outlines its commitment to supporting research and teaching in French, and fostering Francophonie. Key areas of focus include promoting and developing open educational resources in French to enhance accessibility, meticulously curating French-language collections and support services to ensure discoverability of resources and researchers, and actively advancing open science initiatives for the dissemination of Francophone knowledge. The plan further emphasizes revitalizing library spaces to encourage cultural expression, celebrate Francophone heritage, and build community.

This document outlines a transformative and sustainable vision for the University, guided by seven ambitious strategic objectives. The plan aims to capitalize on the University's unique identity, geographic location, and ecosystem to mobilize its community, offer outstanding education in both official languages, and spur influential research. Key focus areas include raising the University's profile, asserting leadership in the Francophone world, engaging with First Peoples for the revitalization of Indigenous knowledge, and strengthening administrative foundations to support teaching and research missions.

This Strategic Plan outlines the Faculty of Science's key priorities and actions for the period 2025-2028. It is structured around four strategic pillars: advancing research infrastructure, transforming student learning, embedding entrepreneurship, and fostering an inclusive academic culture. The plan aims to strengthen education, research, innovation, and community engagement, positioning the Faculty as a global leader in scientific excellence and transformative innovation for a better world.

The event was the installation ceremony for the 31st president and vice-chancellor of the University of Ottawa, Marie-Eve Sylvestre, noted as the first woman to hold this position. The ceremony included acknowledgments of the traditional guardians of the land, the Alangquin people, and featured greetings from various dignitaries. Speakers highlighted the new president's commitment to vulnerable individuals, accessible justice, reconciliation, and her expertise in law, particularly concerning civil and common law traditions. Discussions emphasized the importance of her leadership during a challenging time for institutions, focusing on intellectual freedom, social justice, and inclusion. Remarks from the Mayor of Ottawa thanked the outgoing president, Jacques Fmon, and welcomed the new leader, noting her strong values regarding community and indigenous knowledge. The Faculty Association expressed both pride in the university's bilingual tradition and expectations regarding support for faculty, students, and academic freedom.

The document outlines the University of Ottawa's plan to promote equity, diversity, and inclusion within its Canada Research Chairs Program (CRCP). Key objectives include increasing representation of the four designated groups (FDGs) among CRCs, incorporating EDI in recruitment and selection processes, developing EDI data collection and reporting mechanisms, and strengthening institutional commitment to EDI. The plan emphasizes addressing systemic barriers, engaging with underrepresented groups, and fostering an equitable research environment.