News releases

Research in action at Ontario Tech: Dr. Sheldon Williamson (front right), Canada Research Chair in Electric Energy Storage Systems for Transportation Electrification, and Professor, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science (in the Smart Transportation Electrification and Energy Research (STEER) Laboratory).

Ontario Tech named Canada’s Research University of the Year—again!

December 05, 2024

For the second consecutive year, Ontario Tech is Canada’s Research University of the Year, as designated by Research Infosource (RI), Canada’s premier research ranking organization and leading provider of research intelligence for business and higher education.

Service disruption notice: Science building east elevator out of service

November 29, 2024

The Science building east elevator is currently out of service.

Service disruption notice: Roof repairs to U5 Building on November 28 and 29

November 27, 2024

On Thursday, November 28 and Friday November 29, work will begin at the U5 Building (north Oshawa campus location) to repair the roof in preparation for winter weather.

An Ontario Tech University research project has received funding from the National Cybersecurity Consortium to address the need for cybersecurity in electric vehicle charging stations.

Ontario Tech University AI experts secure funding for new cybersecurity research projects

November 27, 2024

Ontario Tech University’s cybersecurity research expertise is in the spotlight after the National Cybersecurity Consortium’s (NCC) announcement of nearly $560,000 in funding over four years for two new research projects at the university.

Dr. Steven Murphy, President and Vice-Chancellor, Ontario Tech University (front left) and Melissa Knight-Johnson, Head of School, Trafalgar Castle School (front right) sign partnership agreement (November 19, 2024).

Ontario Tech University and Trafalgar Castle School sign partnership to enhance student success in post-secondary STEM/STEAM

November 20, 2024

Trafalgar Castle School, an independent school for girls in Whitby, and Ontario Tech University, Canada’s number one undergraduate research university in Oshawa, have entered into a new partnership that ensures alignment in supporting students who pursue STEM-related studies in their post-secondary journey.

Back row, from left: Dr. Olena Zenkina; Dr. Ahmad Barari; Dr. Bobby Stojanoski; Dr. Winnie Sun; Dr. JoAnne Arcand; Dr. Lindsay Malloy; Dr. Jean-Paul Desaulniers; Dr. Les Jacobs, Vice-President, Research and Innovation; Dr. Amirali Salehi-Abari; Dr Bill Kaprolos. Front row: Dr. Robyn Ruttenberg-Rozen. Absent: Dr. Ibrahim Dincer (October 29, 2024).

Ontario Tech’s newest Research Excellence Chairs showcase university’s transformational research

November 18, 2024

In addition to being home to 10 Canada Research Chairs and a host of industrial research chairs, each fall the university designates a cohort of faculty leaders as Research Excellence Chairs (REC) and Research Excellence Award (REA) winners.

Winter weather at Polonsky Commons, Ontario Tech University's north Oshawa campus location.

Campus winter weather procedures

November 18, 2024

Each winter in Ontario, weather conditions such as heavy snow, freezing rain and/or ice pellets can make basic travel difficult. During such situations, questions often arise about whether campus operations will change.

Ontario Tech University celebrates donors on National Philanthropy Day

November 15, 2024

On November 15, National Philanthropy Day, Ontario Tech University extends its sincere gratitude to the donors, partners and volunteers who empower students and help uphold the university’s mission.

Students worked closely with experts and mentors to design real-world solutions for advancing fusion energy during a three-day Ideathon.

Ontario Tech graduate students innovate solutions for Canada’s energy future at Ideathon

November 14, 2024

In early October, graduate students from Ontario Tech University came together for a three-day idea-creation event to tackle one of Canada’s most pressing challenges: innovation in clean energy.

Kevin Pelech, Ontario Tech University Commerce and Marketing Class of 2021 and current master's degree candidate in Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence. Featured in the Tech with a Conscience campaign, Kevin represents the next generation of responsible leaders, trained at Ontario Tech to shape the future of technological advancement and innovation.

Tech with a Conscience: Ontario Tech University unveils fundraising campaign supporting student success and future growth

November 13, 2024

Ontario Tech University proudly unveils its future-focused Tech with a Conscience fundraising campaign, a vital component of its expansion and renewal plan intended to further support students and industry partners in the Greater Toronto Area and beyond.

Virtual reality devices have the potential to support reminiscence therapy, offering new hope for people living with dementia to recall previous memories.

Ontario Tech-driven research exploring the promise of virtual reality (VR) in dementia care

November 07, 2024

While emerging technologies such as virtual reality (VR) and artificial intelligence (AI) tend to be embraced first by society’s younger generations, new research at Ontario Tech University shows new tech can play a major role in ‘reminiscence therapy’ – a type of psychotherapy involving the recollection of past events to help people feel pleasure and an improved sense of well-being.

Ontario Tech Ridgebacks men's soccer team celebrates its first-ever Ontario University Athletics championship after defeating the York Lions 2-1 in the final. (November 2, 2024)

Ridgebacks men’s soccer team wins Ontario championship

November 04, 2024

For the first time, the Ontario Tech Ridgebacks men’s soccer team is the Ontario University Athletics (OUA) champion.

Ontario Tech’s Chemistry program hosts seventh-annual symposium in Chemistry with Japan’s Kyutech University

November 04, 2024

Ontario Tech University continues to expand global collaborations and partnerships. One example of this is by maintaining and strengthening its relationship with Kyushu Institute of Technology (Kyutech), its partner institution in Japan.

Mrs. Shirley Zilinsky, educator with the Durham District School Board from 1957 to 1990. This past summer, her husband Julius Zilinsky established a special fund in her honour: the Shirley V. Zilinsky Bursary.

Honouring a local educator’s legacy by empowering the teachers of tomorrow

October 29, 2024

This past summer, Julius Zilinsky established a special fund in his wife's honour: the Shirley V. Zilinsky Bursary. The fund will provide four annual awards of $2,500 each to Ontario Tech teacher candidates for the next 10 years, supporting the training of tomorrow’s teachers.

Sam Oosterhoff, Associate Minister of Energy-Intensive Industries, Ontario Ministry of Energy and Electrification, gave a keynote address at the Hydrogen Business Council of Canada conference held at Ontario Tech University.

Tech with a Conscience: Ontario Tech showcases national leadership in hydrogen energy innovation

October 28, 2024

As Canada continues to support international efforts to reach net-zero carbon emissions, Ontario Tech University has established itself as a research leader in clean, reliable and sustainable energy. The country’s energy and environmental future is a strategic priority for the university, as it focuses on developing new options for low-cost renewable energy sources like hydrogen.

Students at Ontario Tech University's Polonsky Commons (at the university's north Oshawa location).

Ontario Tech claims No. 1 spot for reputation in the new Maclean’s University Rankings

October 25, 2024

Ontario Tech University’s growth in reputation is highlighted in the latest 2025 Canadian post-secondary rankings published by Maclean’s magazine.

At 87 years old, Patricia Bayley decided to enrol in the Mitch and Leslie Frazer Faculty of Education at Ontario Tech in the Doctor of Education program.

Patricia Bayley’s inspiring commitment to lifelong learning: Meet Ontario Tech University’s 87-year-old PhD student

October 21, 2024

At 87 years old, Patricia Bayley is not your typical doctoral degree student. But even if she has many more decades of life experience, Bayley is demonstrating there is a place for her, and for others, at Ontario Tech University to pursue a lifelong adventure in education.

From left: Dr. Ilan Lenga, Chief Information Officer, Lakeridge Health; Dr. Steven Murphy, President and Vice-Chancellor, Ontario Tech University; Cynthia Davis, President and Chief Executive Officer, Lakeridge Health; Dr. Les Jacobs, Vice-President, Research and Innovation, Ontario Tech University (at Lakeridge Health Oshawa, October 10, 2024).

Lakeridge Health harnessing the power of AI through transformative partnership with Ontario Tech University

October 10, 2024

In a groundbreaking new initiative, Lakeridge Health has teamed with Ontario Tech University to drive health-care innovation and address Durham Region’s evolving health needs using artificial intelligence (AI). The Partnership for Advanced Technology in Health Care (PATH) seeks to enhance patient care and improve health outcomes for the community through the sharing of cutting-edge research with practical applications.

The Office of Campus Infrastructure and Sustainability (OCIS) purchased a new Ford all-electric E-Transit van which replaced a 2011 Chevrolet gas pickup truck.

Ontario Tech recognized again as a post-secondary leader in environmental responsibility

October 09, 2024

Ontario Tech continues to build on its sustainability accomplishments with the latest recognition in the Institutional Highlights section of the 2024 Sustainable Campus Index (SCI) report, for purchasing practices.

Ontario Tech University exploring academic opportunities to support the rail industry’s need for skilled talent

October 04, 2024

Canada’s rail sector faces an urgent challenge: the need for skilled professionals to support its rapid growth and transition toward sustainable transportation. As rail projects continue to expand across the country, so does the demand for engineers and skilled professionals. Ontario Tech University is exploring ways to enhance its educational offerings to prepare students for successful careers in this critical field.