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Artists join the research conversation
A new residency links visual practice with scientific inquiry.
The context
What the reporting shows
The inaugural 2026 programme pairs artists with science professors and provides space, resources and support for collaboration. The first cohort spans biology and chemistry. Its premise is that art can contribute to how research questions are explored, as well as help communicate the work that follows.
The stakeholder lens
Who this work touches
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The takeaway
A question to carry forward
For alumni readers, the useful next step is to follow the original reporting for names, dates and outcomes. This digest adds an editorial frame while keeping the source page as the authority.
Source reporting
The Artist-in-Residence Program: Where art propels scientific discovery
Original summary by Alumni Digest, based on public source reporting. This independent publication is not affiliated with or endorsed by the University of Ottawa. Source image retained for editorial review; rights clearance is still required before broader reuse.
