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Participants in the Learning with AI - Opportunities and Ethical Challenges in Education panel at Ontario Tech University's inaugural AI Forum. From left: Brian Gallant, CEO, Space Canada (moderator); Dr. Amanda Cooper, Dean and Professor, Frazer Faculty of Education, Ontario Tech; Jennifer Flanagan, Co-founder and CEO, Actua; Dr. Qusay Mahmoud, Assistant Dean, Engineering Outreach and Professor, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, Ontario Tech; and Sheri Williams, Managing Director, Accenture Industry X, Canada.

Rethinking learning in an AI driven world

May 22, 2026

Learning with AI: Opportunities and Ethical Challenges in Education, a panel at Ontario Tech University’s recent AI Forum, examined how education systems are adapting to artificial intelligence, and where they need greater clarity, transparency and responsibility.

From left: Moderator Chris Benedetti, Managing Partner and CEO, Sussex Strategy Group, with Susanna Zagar, President and CEO, Canadian Gas Association; Lisa McBride, Country Leader, GE Vernova Hitachi’s Small Modular Reactor Canada business; Marlene Ramphal, Nuclear Engineer in Residence, Ontario Tech University; and Kshitij Ahuja, Director of Digital Transformation, Nuclear Promise X, taking part in the Powering the future - Responsible AI for the Energy Transition panel discussion at Ontario Tech University's AI Forum.

Powering AI: Can Canada’s energy systems meet the growing demand?

May 08, 2026

At Ontario Tech University’s recent AI Forum, the Powering the future – Responsible AI for the Energy Transition panel brought together leaders from across the energy sector to examine a critical question: Can Canada’s energy systems keep pace with the rapid growth of AI?

Nursing students reciting the Nurses Pledge in the Campus Recreation and Wellness Centre gym.

From student to nurse: A tradition of recognition

May 08, 2026

Graduates of Ontario Tech University’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) and Advanced Entry BScN programs marked the completion of their studies at the annual Nursing Pinning Ceremony, a tradition rooted in reflection, recognition and celebration.

From left: Moderator Hugh Mansfield, President, Bizcom Group, with panelists Dr. Peter Lewis, Canada Research Chair in Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence and Director, Mindful AI Research Institute (MAIRI), Ontario Tech University; Dr. Hossein Rahnama, Founder and CEO, Flybits; Amber Mac, President, AmberMac Media Inc.; and Ontario Tech President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Steven Murphy, at the Ethical AI, Building Trust panel, held during Ontario Tech University's AI Forum.

Building trust in AI: Why governance and ethics matter now

May 01, 2026

The growing presence of artificial intelligence (AI) across workplaces, classrooms and public spaces is bringing greater urgency to questions around its governance and responsible use. These considerations were explored during Ethical AI, Building Trust, one of the panels at Ontario Tech University’s inaugural AI Forum, held March 27.

Clean Energy Research Laboratory, Ontario Tech University.

Local post-secondary institutions unite to help form Canadian Clean Energy Workforce Consortium

April 29, 2026

Ontario Tech University and Durham College (DC) have joined forces with three other leading Ontario post-secondary institutions to help meet Canada’s growing clean energy and nuclear workforce demands. Together with Centennial College, Georgian College and Humber Polytechnic, Ontario Tech and DC have officially committed to signing a memorandum of understanding that will establish the Canadian Clean Energy Workforce Consortium (CCEW).

Student in Ontario Tech University's undergraduate nuclear laboratory

Ontario Tech University: Powering Canada’s energy future

April 27, 2026

As Canada and the Province of Ontario invest in energy, electrification and nuclear innovation, Ontario Tech University is responding with research, talent and solutions that support a reliable and secure energy future.

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Celebrating volunteers who ignite impact

April 20, 2026

Ontario Tech University celebrates National Volunteer Week, April 19 to 25, and highlighting volunteers across the university community who share a commitment to making a difference.

From left: Attila Kovacs, graduate student, Faculty of Health Sciences and previous recipient of the Sienna Senior Living Nursing Scholarship; John Henry, Regional Chair and CEO, The Regional Municipality of Durham; Nitin Jain, President and CEO, Sienna Senior Living; Dr. Winnie Sun, Research Excellence Chair in Healthy Aging and Dementia Care, Co-Research Director, Advancement in Dementia Care Centre, Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences, Scientific Director, Wellness Innovations in NeuroAging Research Hub, and Associate Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences (FHSc), Ontario Tech University; The Honourable Raymond Cho, Ontario’s Minister for Seniors and Accessibility; Dr. Steven Murphy, President and Vice-Chancellor, Ontario Tech; and Dr. Shilpa Dogra, Director, Active Living and Longevity Lab, Founding Chair, Age-Friendly University Initiative and Professor, FHSc and Research Excellence Chair in Disrupting Human Mobility, Ontario Tech.

Ontario Tech and the next frontier in space health

April 06, 2026

As the world watches NASA’s Artemis II mission unfold, Ontario Tech University expertise is quietly helping shape the technologies needed for future human exploration of the Moon and beyond.

Participants in the Learning with AI - Opportunities and Ethical Challenges in Education panel at Ontario Tech University's inaugural AI Forum. From left: Brian Gallant, CEO, Space Canada (moderator); Dr. Amanda Cooper, Dean and Professor, Frazer Faculty of Education, Ontario Tech; Jennifer Flanagan, Co-founder and CEO, Actua; Dr. Qusay Mahmoud, Assistant Dean, Engineering Outreach and Professor, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, Ontario Tech; and Sheri Williams, Managing Director, Accenture Industry X, Canada.

Ontario Tech University AI Forum puts trust at the centre of Canada’s AI future

March 27, 2026

Today, Ontario Tech University brought together more than 200 leaders from academia, the business community, public policy and the next generation of skilled workers for its inaugural AI Forum, where speakers focused on a question shaping Canada’s future: how to build artificial intelligence (AI) systems people can trust.

One area where Dr. Li Yang's research has immediate application is strengthening the cybersecurity of electric vehicle charging infrastructure.

Ontario Tech researcher exploring how AI can help keep connected technologies secure

March 09, 2026

Dr. Li Yang, an Assistant Professor in Ontario Tech University’s Faculty of Business and Information Technology, researches artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning methods that strengthen cybersecurity across modern digital environments, including smart infrastructure, Internet of Things devices and advanced wireless networks.

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