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Une première femme en 177 ans à la tête de l’Université d’Ottawa

Par Daniel LeBlanc, Le Droit et Clémence Labasse
4 juin 2025 à 09h57


Un important plafond de verre vient d’être brisé: les rênes de l’Université d’Ottawa sont confiées à une femme pour la toute première fois depuis la création de la réputée institution en 1848.

L’établissement a annoncé mercredi que c’est Marie-Eve Sylvestre, jusqu’ici doyenne de la Faculté de droit, Section de droit civil, professeure et chercheuse interdisciplinaire de grande réputation, qui deviendra dès le 1er juillet prochain rectrice et vice-chancelière. Elle devient la 31e personne à diriger l’Université.

Après un processus de six mois, sa nomination a obtenu le sceau d’approbation du Bureau des gouverneurs mardi. Son mandat s’échelonnera jusqu’en 2030.

La principale intéressée succèdera ainsi à Jacques Frémont, en poste depuis 2016 et qui avait annoncé l’automne dernier qu’il écourterait d’un an son deuxième mandat.

es travaux de recherche portent sur le droit pénal et les lois et pratiques qui ont un impact discriminatoire sur les populations marginalisées. Ces dernières années, elle a d’ailleurs commenté la situation de l’itinérance en hausse à quelques reprises, signant notamment avec un groupe dans Le Droit en 2023 une lettre ouverte intitulée Itinérance à Gatineau: une violation systématique des droits de la personne qui doit être dénoncée.

Son livre Red Zones: Criminal Law and the Territorial Governance of Marginalized People (Cambridge University Press, 2020), corédigé avec Nicholas Blomley et Céline Bellot, a remporté le prix W.-Wesley-Pue du meilleur ouvrage de l’Association canadienne Droit et Société en 2021.

Fait à noter, Mme Sylvestre est également coprésidente du Comité du Sénat sur la liberté académique de l’Université, un thème qui a fait couler beaucoup d’encre dans la société en général de même qu’entre les murs de l’institution ces dernières années, notamment avec la polémique du mot en N, impliquant la professeure Verushka Lieutenant-Duval, en 2020.

«C’est un grand honneur et un immense privilège de diriger l’Université dans laquelle j’évolue depuis 20 ans. Chaque jour, sur le campus, je constate tout le chemin que notre communauté a parcouru. Ensemble, nous avons transformé notre université en l’une des cinq plus grandes universités de recherche au Canada», déclare la nouvelle rectrice. «Nous attirons ici, en plein cœur de la capitale nationale, une relève et une communauté de recherche en provenance de plus de 150 pays.»

La rectrice désignée dit croire à une université «ancrée dans sa communauté, qui répond aux besoins de celle-ci et qui en bénéficie».

«Il y a des défis sur le plan budgétaire, financier, économique [et aussi] sur le plan politique. Donc c’est important d’avoir des bons leaders pour représenter l’université et sa communauté, et […] montrer que nous sommes un acteur social, économique et culturel vraiment important», commente la nouvelle rectrice mercredi. «C’était une des motivations importantes qui m’a porté à poser ma candidature».

«[...] Nous comptons travailler avec les gouvernements, les groupes communautaires, les organisations internationales et le secteur privé pour relever les plus grands défis sociétaux de notre époque – changements climatiques, Arctique, commerce international, crise du logement, insécurité alimentaire, démocratie et gouvernance – faire progresser la technologie, notamment les technologies quantiques et l’IA, et orienter l’avenir des soins de santé», ajoute-t-elle.

Processus «rigoureux et inclusif»

Depuis l’automne, un comité de 14 personnes nommées par le Bureau des gouverneurs et le Sénat menait un processus de sélection «rigoureux et inclusif» pour la nomination d’un recteur, avec l’appui d’une firme externe et en consultation avec des membres internes et externes de la communauté universitaire.

Avec cette nomination, c’est donc dire – c’est du jamais vu – que deux des quatre universités de la grande région de la capitale nationale seront pilotées par des femmes, soit Mme Sylvestre (Ud’O) et Murielle Laberge (Université du Québec en Outaouais).

Le recteur et vice-chancelier sortant, Jacques Frémont, a salué la nomination de sa successeure, tout en affirmant que «ça a été l’honneur de [sa] carrière de mener cet établissement vers de nouveaux sommets, ces neuf dernières années».

«Je passerai le flambeau à Marie-Eve en sachant qu’en elle, notre communauté trouvera une visionnaire qui sait diriger et bâtir des ponts pour faire ressortir toute la créativité et l’énergie de ce milieu sans pareil, et ainsi poursuivre sur notre lancée collective», a-t-il commenté.

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Rock, Fremont, Sylvestre. Three presidents in a row that are lawyers. I thought it would be good to have some diversity in disciplines.
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uOttawa is creating an outdoor Arts District at its Sandy Hill campus. A feature is a large digital screen. Here is a description of what the district consists of.

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Art brings together the space between Hamelin, Simard, Morisset and Pérez halls. Two imposing murals set the tone: one created by the artist Fatspatrol and the other designed by David McDougall and Sasha Phipps of the Department of Visual Arts technical team and produced by New Born Arts. Pennants mark the pathway and colourful benches invite those walking through to linger. A giant digital screen in front of Hamelin Hall, along the Grande Allée, will present the works of Faculty students. Pictogram banners representing the Faculty’s diverse disciplines will decorate the district’s buildings.

Installations and new sculptures will liven up this developing space, one bridging artistic expression and technology.

It’s only the first phase in the planned growth of this district. Inaugurated this spring, it will gradually evolve through student contributions.
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uOttawa is creating an outdoor Arts District at its Sandy Hill campus. A feature is a large digital screen. Here is a description of what the district consists of.
That's great. Anything to liven it up and add some colour is most welcome.
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How about some Canadian strawberries all year round?

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True North Berries: Turning winter white into strawberry delight
August 13, 2025

(From left to right) Professor Allyson MacLean and Fieldless Farms president and co-founder Jon Lomow examine equipment inside a vertical farming unit used in the True North Berries project. The project aims to enable sustainable, year-round strawberry production in Canada.
Professor Allyson MacLean is leading an ambitious project to grow fresh, locally produced strawberries — even in the dead of winter. Supported by a $1-million grant from the Weston Family Foundation’s Homegrown Innovation Challenge, the True North Berries initiative is testing a new vertical farming system that could help transform Canadian agriculture.
A specialist in plant–microbe interactions, Professor MacLean leverages beneficial microbes, such as bacteria and fungi, to promote plant growth and combat disease. Her passion for microbiology and sustainable agriculture helped shape the True North Berries project, which received $1 million in funding through the Homegrown Innovation Challenge.

The challenge is a national initiative that supports innovation and collaboration in Canadian agriculture. It aims to reduce Canada’s reliance on imported fresh foods by funding the development of technologies that make local food production more efficient and sustainable. Though focused on berries, the True North Berries project’s goal is to develop systems that can be adapted to other fruits and vegetables to strengthen Canada’s food system.

“Given the challenge’s focus on berries, we chose strawberries due to the large, yet underexploited, potential market for domestic production. Currently, about 90% of strawberries consumed in Canada are imported. Our goal is to enable Canadian farmers to produce these berries at competitive prices and quality during the off-season to meet this demand domestically,” says MacLean.

Professor Allyson MacLean stands in the doorway of the Vertiberry vertical farming centre, where she leads the True North Berries project. This initiative is developing sustainable, year-round strawberry production in Canada.
The True North Berries team, in collaboration with several industry partners, implemented an experimental vertical farming system for year-round strawberry production. Belgium-based Vertiberry equipped the facility with a unique cooling system that draws in cold Canadian air to offset the heat produced by plant transpiration and LED lighting, reducing energy consumption and enhancing efficiency. Fieldless Farms, based in Cornwall, Ontario, manages cultivation and daily operations.

Using a “roots-to-shoots” approach, the team integrates innovations that target every part of the strawberry plant. They sourced high-quality plants from Novafruit in St-Paul-d’Abbotsford, Quebec. They also treated the roots with specially designed growth-promoting bacteria, developed in collaboration with Waterloo-based Ceragen, to enhance yield and resistance. On the “shoots” side, Professor Marina Cvetkovska from the Department of Biology is enhancing photosynthesis by optimizing lighting systems to maximize flowering and fruit development. Meanwhile, Professor Patrick Dumond from the Department of Mechanical Engineering is creating a mechanical system to pollinate the strawberries without bees, improving efficiency and quality control.

Sustainability was further enhanced by Skytree, an Amsterdam-based company whose carbon capture system extracts CO2 from the surrounding air, concentrates it and feeds it into the vertical farm. This promotes plant growth while reducing environmental impacts compared to conventional CO2 sources.

Since its launch in July 2023, the project has seen impressive results. “In just one year, we’ve accomplished a lot: setting up a state-of-the-art vertical farming unit, running multiple experiments and trials, and developing effective inoculants that measurably increase crop yield,” says MacLean. As it advances, the project will help address food security and sovereignty, offering Canadians a more stable, sustainable supply of fresh produce year-round.

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The new rankings are out.

In the 2026 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings, uOttawa stands 187th out of more than 2,000 research-intensive institutions from 115 countries. Top 10%.

With the new Advanced Medical Research Center coming online in 2026 uOttawa research output will increase in quantity and quality.

The top twenty Canadian Universities with their global rank in brackets are:

University of Toronto (Global Rank: 21)
McGill University (Global Rank: =41)
University of British Columbia (Global Rank: 45)
McMaster University (Global Rank: =116)
University of Alberta (Global Rank: 119)
Université de Montréal (Global Rank: 150)
University of Waterloo (Global Rank: =162)
University of Ottawa (Global Rank: =187)
University of Calgary (Global Rank: 200)
Western University (Global Rank: 201–250)
Queen's University (Global Rank: 301–350)
Simon Fraser University (Global Rank: 301–350)
University of Victoria (Global Rank: 301–350)
Dalhousie University (Global Rank: 351–400)
University of Saskatchewan (Global Rank: 351–400)
Université Laval (Global Rank: 401–500)
University of Guelph (Global Rank: 401–500)
York University (Global Rank: 401–500)
Carleton University (Global Rank: 501–600)
Memorial University of Newfoundland (Global Rank: 501–600)

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University of Ottawa to host new France-Canada campus
A new partnership between the University of Ottawa and France Universités will pave the way for a France‑Canada campus.


by Kim Martin
November 6 2025



The two partners signed a letter of intent on November 5, signalling their commitment to strengthen university and scientific ties between France and
Canada.

A joint initiative between the University of Ottawa and France Universités, an association of French institutions, is set to strengthen university and scientific ties between France and Canada.

“As a bilingual university located in the heart of Canada’s capital, the University of Ottawa has always maintained a special connection with France,” said Marie-Eve Sylvestre, president and vice-chancellor of the University of Ottawa, which is the largest French-English bilingual university in the world.

“Given its reputation as a leader in teaching and research in French, the University of Ottawa has many priorities in common with institutions in France, including support to Francophone communities in minority language settings and the development of a dynamic and inclusive research community.”

Sylvestre said that the France-Canada campus will consolidate these historic ties, “providing space for collaboration and innovation, opening the door to French and Canadian institutions that wish to strengthen their joint initiatives”.

The two partners signed a letter of intent while attending the France–Canada University Dialogue: Issues and Challenges for 21st-Century Universities event held on the university campus.

The announcement follows a 2024 Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by Universities Canada and France Universités to strengthen higher education and academic communities in both countries.

The France-Canada campus, for which a timeline has not yet been announced, sets out to:

Strengthen academic and scientific cooperation in teaching, research and innovation between institutions of higher learning in France and Canada
Maintain a visible and structuring French presence in Canada’s capital, as it relates to France Universités member institutions and France’s institutional stakeholders in Canada
Strengthen the visibility and participation of Canadian post-secondary institutions in their collaborations with French partners
Serve as an academic and scientific incubator to facilitate the development of joint programs, dual degrees and collaborative research projects
Promote the movement of students, professors and administrative staff between institutions of higher learning in both countries
Help build networks between university communities in France and Canada in a spirit of openness.
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Great news. So will this be a new building?
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Great news. So will this be a new building?
Good question. uOttawa already hosts the offices of the French National Centre for Scientific Research in Canada, with French meaning France. For 25 years uOttawa has been the manager of the France-Canada Research Fund (FCRF) As the Canada-France academic alliance grows, there could be a need for dedicated building in Ottawa to coordinate it all. Perhaps there would be a similar building in France.
It is all speculation as of now with no timelines as to how this alliance will grow.

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Dr. Caroline Cao is an example of how the Trump Admin, is making top talent available to Canadian Universities. After 23 years of excellent research in the US she has come to Canada. An interview I heard on CBC radio this morning indicated that she left the US because of how Trump is gutting university research programs. She is now Dean of Engineering at uOttawa.

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Professor Caroline G. L. Cao was appointed Dean of the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Ottawa on August 25, 2025.

A researcher, educator, and entrepreneur, Professor Cao brings extensive experience in the design and development of medical systems and devices, as well as enabling technologies such as augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR), simulation and training, decision aids, sensory substitution, navigational aids, and robotics for minimally invasive and robotic surgery.

Before joining the University of Ottawa, she was Director of Health Technology Initiatives and Professor of Industrial and Enterprise Systems Engineering, and Director of Engineering Innovation and Medical Simulation, and a Health Innovation Professor at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in the US. She also served as the International Chair for Industry of the Future and Professor of Computer Science at IMT Atlantique in Brest, France (2021–2023), where she led major academic-industry collaborations addressing the challenges of Industry 4.0 and 5.0, including digital twins, human-robot interaction, XR technology, artificial intelligence, and system resilience.

She earned her Ph.D. in Mechanical and Industrial Engineering from the University of Toronto in 2002 and has since built a globally recognized research program spanning engineering, healthcare, and human factors.

Professor Cao is the recipient of several prestigious distinctions, including the U.S. National Science Foundation CAREER Award, a Fulbright Scholar award, and the International Chair of RFI ATLANSTIC 2020 in France. She is an elected Fellow of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES), the International Ergonomics Association (IEA), and the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE). She also serves as Associate Editor for the journal Human Factors and is currently President-Elect and a Science Policy Fellow of the HFES.

“I’m inspired by our talented, entrepreneurial students, staff, faculty, alumni and partners. Together we’ll tackle grand societal challenges through innovation and collaboration, leveraging our diverse, inclusive community to deliver lasting impact.”
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Dr. Caroline Cao is an example of how the Trump Admin, is making top talent available to Canadian Universities. After 23 years of excellent research in the US she has come to Canada. An interview I heard on CBC radio this morning indicated that she left the US because of how Trump is gutting university research programs. She is now Dean of Engineering at uOttawa.
That's excellent news. I just wish Canadian universities had more resources to take advantage of these opportunities, which likely won't last forever.
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That's excellent news. I just wish Canadian universities had more resources to take advantage of these opportunities, which likely won't last forever.
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Canada will invest $1.7 billion to attract top global talent
December 9, 2025 – Montréal, Quebec

Today, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, and the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, accompanied by Karim Bardeesy, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Industry, announced $1.7 billion to launch the Canada Global Impact+ Research Talent Initiative, a suite of programs that will attract leading international researchers to Canada, as outlined in Budget 2025.

This initiative represents one of the largest recruitment programs of its kind globally, uniquely designed for exceptional speed and flexibility in securing top research talent. These features will ensure Canada remains at the forefront of scientific innovation.

Through this initiative, the Government of Canada will invest up to $1.7 billion over 12 years to attract and support more than 1,000 leading international and expatriate researchers, including Francophone researchers. Recruitment will target individuals who are advancing world-leading research in critical fields that will deliver direct economic, societal and health benefits for Canadians.
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We certainly have the right Government for the moment.
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Hadn't seen that. Very promising, and exactly what we should be doing right now. I guess the question is how much of that is actually new money.
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Hadn't seen that. Very promising, and exactly what we should be doing right now. I guess the question is how much of that is actually new money.
uOttawa is wasting no time to take advantage of this new Federal program to attract top research talent. This weekend an article/ad appeared on the front page of their web site advertising the program and asking for applications to uOttawa from those who can take advantage of the Federal incentive.

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The Canada Impact+ Research Chairs (Impact+) program is a very prestigious, one-time initiative designed to support universities in attracting world-leading researchers whose work addresses critical national and global challenges. The program is aimed at advancing ambitious and transformative projects in areas of strategic importance to Canada, build and maintain exceptional research teams, and collaborate with partners across sectors and borders. The expectation for Impact+ chairholders is to drive the translation of discoveries into applications, commercialization and social and economic benefits for Canada and the world, while training the next generation of highly qualified personnel. The program emphasizes both research excellence and tangible impact.

Impact+ Chairs are awarded to address global and domestic challenges, strengthen Canada’s contribution to international research and innovation, and generate lasting social and economic benefits. Impact+ Chairs are expected to build significant new partnerships and collaborations with both Canadian and international entities, as well as by and with Indigenous peoples and communities, where appropriate. A core expectation is that the Chairs will actively translate and mobilize research outcomes into practice, policy and commercialization pathways that deliver measurable social and economic benefits for Canada and the world.

uOttawa is seeking world-leading researchers in the following strategic priority areas established by the Government of Canada:

advanced digital technologies (including artificial intelligence, quantum and cybersecurity);
health, including biotechnology;
clean technology and resource value chains;
environment, climate resilience and the Arctic;
food and water security;
democratic and community resilience;
manufacturing and advanced materials; and/or
defence and dual-use technologies.

The Impact+ recruitment process consists of two stages. Initially, candidates apply to an open job posting at uOttawa. The successful candidate will then work with the uOttawa to co-develop an application for the federal funding program. Appointment to an Impact+ university position is contingent upon receiving an Impact+ Chair award. Impact+ Chair awardees must begin their appointment within 12 months of accepting the award. The term is for eight years, with funding of either $8 million or $4 million over the duration, with the possibility of a four-year extension at 50% of the initial award value per year.

Candidates not successful in the Impact+ competition may be considered for a Canada Research Chair (Tier I) or other recruitment opportunities.
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As a result of the France -Canada Campus agreement, we have a new research partnership.

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The University of Ottawa and Université Côte d’Azur are strengthening their strategic partnership for international scientific co-operation by establishing a Franco-Canadian observatory and a joint chair in research security. The two initiatives were formalized on April 13, at the headquarters of France Universités, with Marie-Eve Sylvestre, uOttawa president and vice-chancellor, and Jeanick Brisswalter, president of Université Côte d’Azur, present.
uCote d'Azur is in Nice France and has 30,000 students. It has an observatory and an
astronomy program that uOttawa will now have access to.


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The Observatory is more than just a telescope as described here:

The Côte d'Azur Observatory (OCA) is a premier French public research institution and member of Université Côte d'Azur, specializing in Earth Sciences and Astronomy. It hosts three research units (Artemis, Geoazur, Lagrange) and operates from 450 staff across sites including Mont Gros (Nice) and the Calern plateau, studying geosciences, astrophysics, and space mechanics.
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Key Research & Activities
Astrophysics & Space: The Lagrange laboratory covers planetary science, stellar physics, and fluid dynamics, producing instruments for global observatories.

Geosciences: Geoazur specializes in seismology, tectonic hazards, and marine geophysics.
Major Sites: The historic Mont-Gros site (designed by Charles Garnier) hosts the historic large telescope, while the Calern

Observatory serves as a modern laboratory for laser telemetry and solar physics.

Partnerships: It operates as part of the Université Côte d'Azur and recently, in April 2026, established a Franco-Canadian observatory partnership with the University of Ottawa.

Public Outreach: The observatory offers scientific tourism and tours, promoting knowledge of the universe to the public.
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Artemis: Specializes in gravitational waves and optical metrology.
Geoazur: Focuses on Earth sciences, seismic risks, and marine technologies.
Lagrange: Dedicated to astrophysics and planetology.
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For more information, you can explore the official website of the Côte d'Azur Observatory.

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The late Alex Trebek's , a uOttawa alumnus, association with his alma mater is being continued by his family.

At last night's Alex Trebek Distinguished Lecture Series event in Ottawa, Alex's wife Jean and son Matthew had an opportunity to meet Gee-Gees Campbell Fair and Charles Asselin, both recipients of the Alex and Matthew Trebek Gee-Gees Football Scholarship.
This scholarship was created by Perry Dellelce to commemorate Alex's visit to the Panda game in 2021.
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The late Alex Trebek's , a uOttawa alumnus, association with his alma mater is being continued by his family.

At last night's Alex Trebek Distinguished Lecture Series event in Ottawa, Alex's wife Jean and son Matthew had an opportunity to meet Gee-Gees Campbell Fair and Charles Asselin, both recipients of the Alex and Matthew Trebek Gee-Gees Football Scholarship.
This scholarship was created by Perry Dellelce to commemorate Alex's visit to the Panda game in 2021.
That's good to hear. I'm glad Alex Trebek instilled his appreciation and pride for Ottawa and uOttawa in his family, at least enough to maintain a connection.
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That's excellent news. I just wish Canadian universities had more resources to take advantage of these opportunities, which likely won't last forever.
Minister Melanie Joly recently visited uOttawa to give an update on how this Federal program is doing in attracting international research talent.

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The University of Ottawa confirms its international influence: candidates from 16 different countries were awarded 17 doctoral and 10 postdoctoral government scholarships, the seventh best allocation in Canada. The University’s results reflect its research excellence and ambition, its strong partnerships across Canada and abroad, and its ability to attract top talent.
As good as the uOttawa result is, six other U15 (association of the top 15 research intensive Canadian Universities) attracted even more under this program. If interested in those universities , you might find information about this on the U15 web site.
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