Wellness and Academic Resources

Written by: Chau Huynh

Navigating a degree amid COVID-19 can be a challenging experience. To ensure all students are aware of the current resources available, a short collection of activities accessible through the University of Ottawa has been listed below.

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Academic Resources 

• uOttawa Academic Writing Help Centre (AWHC): AWHC  provides access to workshops, services, resources, and one-on-one consultations for UOttawa students and employers.

• Writing Retreat: Write in the company of fellow graduate students! Be sure to check the Centre for Academic Leadership, Graduate and Postgraduate Studies, and GSAÉD for available writing retreats at uOttawa.

• Library: Access to hands-on workshops, research assistance, data management and citation support for uOttawa students

• Graduate Academic Support: The uOttawa Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Office maintains a list of resources for when you aren't sure where to go for academic help.

Wellness Activities, Services, and Groups

• uOttawa Wellness: Drop by online to meet student mentors and peer educators at the uOttawa Wellness Lounge, or join a virtual wellness group (Mindful Roads, Goal-Setting Workshop, Art Therapy).

• Pet Therapy: Attend a pet therapy session! Details for future events can be found here.

• Wellness Resources: Here's a list of resources and applications from the uOttawa Health and wellness Centre.

• Campus Activities: From virtual roundtables to Zumba, uOttawa hosts a selection of engaging events! Visit the uOttawa Campus Activities calendar for details on current and future events.

Workshops and Seminars

• A range of online workshops and training programs available from the Faculty of Medicine Graduate and Postdoctoral program, MITACS, DataCamp, and Microsoft Programming.