News archives
December
UOIT reaches affiliation agreement in health informatics with Providence Care
December 20, 2011
New venue for MDC's free seminar on Marketing in the Age of Social Media Certificate program
December 15, 2011
The Management Development Centre (MDC) at UOIT is launching its 2012 program schedule with the introduction of its Marketing in the Age of Social Media Certificate program.
Government of Canada supports UOIT researchers and their partners
December 12, 2011
Today, the Honourable Gary Goodyear, Minister of State for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, announced a one-year extension of the Applied Research and Commercialization (ARC) initiative, creating jobs and economic growth in the region.
Young science students put on impressive showing at UOIT Robotics Competition
December 09, 2011
Organized and presented by UOIT’s Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, UOIT’s sixth-annual Robotics Competition featured a record field of 40 teams representing 24 schools.
UOIT students challenged to compete in TVO short documentary film contest
December 07, 2011
TV Ontario (TVO) is looking to showcase the film talent that resides at UOIT through its introduction of the Doc Studio Contest. As a proud supporter Canadian documentary films, TVO is committed to fostering talent among aspiring filmmakers and as such, created the newly launched docstudio.tvo.org as a platform to showcase Canadian documentary filmmakers and their work, as well as act as a learning community that supports point-of-view filmmaking.
November
Ontario Tech University Building Promises leading-edge Research in Clean and Green Energy
November 28, 2011
In front of a large gathering of distinguished guests that included government leaders, industry partners, faculty, staff and students, Ontario Tech University officially opened the spectacular Energy Systems and Nuclear Science Research Centre (ERC). The 9,290 square-metre facility is the premier training ground for future energy scientists and nuclear engineers and houses Ontario Tech University's unique-in-Canada engineering programs and research in geothermal, hydraulic, hydrogen, natural gas, nuclear, solar and wind energy technologies.
Associate provost, Research in online Globe and Mail interview
November 23, 2011
A video interview with UOIT’s Dr. Michael Owen, associate provost, Research, was recently published online by the Globe and Mail.
Automotive Centre of Excellence climatic wind tunnel featured on Discovery Channel’s Daily Planet
November 21, 2011
Daily Planet on Discovery Channel profiles ACE at UOIT (Tuesday, November 22, 2011)
UOIT students to share internship experiences at Toronto conference
November 21, 2011
UOIT installs Dr. Tim McTiernan as new president and vice-chancellor
November 14, 2011
In front of a large gathering of academic colleagues, community and industry partners, distinguished guests, faculty, staff and students, the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) today officially installed Dr. Tim McTiernan as the university’s third president and vice-chancellor.
Two Nursing students nab poppy donation box thief
November 11, 2011
Emma Bradbury and Kailee Demoe, third-year Nursing students at UOIT, demonstrated their commitment to helping others and their community when they stopped a man who had just stolen a poppy donation box from a nearby pharmacy on November 3.
UOIT professors publish innovative book on crime
November 11, 2011
Crime is a major resource drain on local communities. Regardless of where it occurs, on the street, in the home, or in the workplace the costs associated with crime are debilitating.
UOIT Science dean to present RCI lecture November 20 at University of Toronto
November 09, 2011
Science dean Dr. Deborah Saucier to present RCI lecture November 20 at University of Toronto
UOIT reaches tentative collective agreement with sessional lecturers
November 08, 2011
The University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) is pleased to announce it has reached a tentative collective agreement with the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC), which represents approximately 180 sessional lecturers at the university.
October
UOIT professor’s new book ponders end of exponential global growth
October 27, 2011
Dr. Peter Berg, Faculty of Science publishes new book called The Finite Planet
Women’s hockey captain Jill Morillo nominated for CIS award
October 27, 2011
UOIT Ridgebacks women’s hockey captain Jill Morillo has become second-ever UOIT student-athlete to be nominated for the Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) female Athlete of the Week award.
Baagwating Community Association makes significant contribution to UOIT
October 26, 2011
Ontario Tech University's Dr. Carolyn McGregor speaks about Big Data at international IBM conference
October 24, 2011
Ontario Tech University's Dr. Carolyn McGregor, Canada Research Chair in Health Informatics, is among the distinguished panellists taking part in the IBM Information on Demand Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada on October 25 (link to Dr. McGregor's presentation).
GO Transit bus strike averted
October 24, 2011
Tentative deal reached in GO Transit labour dispute involving its unionized bus drivers.
Humanities and technology connect at UOIT boot camps
October 24, 2011
The University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) combined humanities and technology during two boot camps hosted by the university’s Office of Research Services and the faculties of Science and Social Science and Humanities (FSSH) on October 21. The boot camps were the prelude to the main event, THATCamp - The Humanities and Technology Camp, held the following day.
UOIT reaches new five-year collective agreement with Faculty Association
October 20, 2011
The University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) is pleased to announce the ratification of a new collective agreement with the UOIT Faculty Association (UOITFA).
UOIT and Resolution Research sign MOU
October 20, 2011
The University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) and Resolution Research & Marketing, Inc. signed a memorandum of understanding today, giving researchers access to a smarter, competitive tool for data collection and analysis through connection-driven intelligence.
Possible GO Transit bus strike
October 19, 2011
Please be advised that bus drivers at GO Transit will be in a legal strike position as of 12:01 a.m. on Monday, October 24 if negotiations between GO Transit and the union representing its bus drivers fail to produce a new collective agreement. In the event of a labour disruption, regular GO Train service would continue, but GO Bus service would not.
UOIT students make connections at Career and Education Fair
October 17, 2011
Hundreds of enthusiastic UOIT students enjoyed a glimpse into their personal futures as they packed the Campus Recreation and Wellness Centre for the Student Experience Centre’s (SEC) annual Career and Education Fair. Students were able to meet and greet leaders and representatives from nearly 60 different potential employers and postgraduate study destinations during the full-day event.
Tentative collective agreement reached
October 13, 2011
The University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) is pleased to announce that it has reached a tentative collective agreement with the UOIT Faculty Association (UOITFA), which represents core faculty members at the university.
Power forward: UOIT hosts international fuel cell workshop
October 13, 2011
The latest progress in the research and development of fuel cell science and technologies was in the spotlight at a recent international workshop hosted by the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT).
UOIT men’s hockey team stuns Top 10 U.S. powerhouse Michigan Wolverines
October 03, 2011
It was a most memorable journey south of the border for the UOIT Ridgebacks men’s hockey team as they defeated the University of Michigan Wolverines 3-2 in an exhibition game on October 1 in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Call for nominations for honorary degrees
October 03, 2011
Nominations are now being accepted for honorary degrees to recognize persons
September
Students capture Best Paper Award at Italy conference
September 29, 2011
Additional autism services and supports for Durham children
September 28, 2011
OSHAWA, ON. - Hundreds of children and youth with autism in Durham Region will now have access to additional services and supports.
Enrolment up 13 per cent at UOIT
September 26, 2011
Enrolment at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) has reached another highpoint with Day 10 enrolment numbers topping 8,423 undergraduate and graduate students attending the university.
UOIT celebrates Homecoming 2011
September 22, 2011
UOIT alumni, students, faculty, staff and friends enjoyed a fun-filled day of activities during the second annual Homecoming event on September 17
Ontario Tech University presents Awards of Excellence
September 21, 2011
Ontario Tech University is celebrating the beginning of a new academic year by recognizing outstanding achievements by faculty and staff over the past 12 months. The 2011 Awards of Excellence were presented on September 13 at the annual President’s Welcome Back Reception hosted by Dr. Tim McTiernan.
Durham College support staff reach tentative agreement
September 19, 2011
We are pleased to advise that a tentative agreement has been reached between the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU), which represents support staff employees at colleges across the province, and the College Employer Council (the Council).
UOIT alumnus receives prestigious Vanier Canada Graduate scholarship
September 19, 2011
The University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) is proud to announce that 2009 Bachelor of Science graduate Iain Moyles has been awarded the Vanier Canada Graduate scholarship (CGS) in support of his current doctoral degree studies at the University of British Columbia (UBC) in Vancouver. The Vanier CGS is valued at $150,000 over three years.
Information update regarding the Durham College support staff strike
September 16, 2011
Friday, September 16
Student Experience Centre extends friendly welcome to UOIT’s neighbours
September 16, 2011
Dan Walters receives Cupples Cup from CACEE
September 09, 2011
New UOIT certificate program aimed at small business owners/managers
September 09, 2011
Essential aspects of business management covered
UOIT embraces Doors Open Oshawa on September 24 and 25
September 07, 2011
UOIT is inviting the public to spend an afternoon exploring two of the university’s newest campus facilities as part of Heritage Oshawa’s annual Doors Open festivities in late September.
August
UOIT announces new Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science dean
August 25, 2011
The University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) proudly announces that Dr. Tarlochan Sidhu will become the new dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science (FEAS) effective January 1, 2012.
Ministry of Research and Innovation recognizes UOIT faculty members with Early Researcher Awards
August 12, 2011
The University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) proudly announces that two of its faculty members are being recognized by the Ontario Ministry of Research and Innovation (MRI) with prestigious Early Researcher Awards (ERA).
July
UOIT researcher receives major funding to lead international team in clean hydrogen production
July 28, 2011
Ongoing hydrogen production research at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology's (UOIT) Clean Energy Research Laboratory (CERL) is receiving a major boost thanks to new funding announced by the Ministry of Research and Innovation (MRI) through its Ontario Research Fund-Research Excellence (ORF-RE) program.
UOIT receives NSERC grants to teach science and engineering to young Canadians
July 15, 2011
Two researchers at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) were recently awarded grants through the Natural Sciences and Engineering Council of Canada's (NSERC) PromoScience program.
UOIT - like you've never seen it before
July 14, 2011
Students and visitors to UOIT will soon enjoy a unique online perspective of the university following a special visit to campus by a crew from Google Maps Street View
Research opportunity in the UK pays dividends for UOIT graduate student
July 04, 2011
At first, it was the kind of opportunity that might have sounded too good to be true.
June
Thirty-three leaders receive their Master's Certificate in Municipal Management
June 26, 2011
The Management Development Centre (MDC) at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology's (UOIT) Faculty of Business and Information Technology (FBIT) has proudly awarded 33 new graduates with their Master's Certificate in Municipal Management.
NSERC awards UOIT researchers $1.7 million
June 24, 2011
Fourteen researchers at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) were recently awarded Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) Discovery Grants, which have a combined total of $1.7 million over the next five years.
IBM's 100th anniversary celebration features Dr. Carolyn McGregor
June 21, 2011
International Business Machines (IBM) is marking its centennial this year with a new short film that profiles four of its leading collaborative researchers whose questioning minds and unconventional ideas the company says are transforming our world.
Matt Milovick receives CMA Creative Leadership Award
June 17, 2011
Congratulations to Matt Milovick, vice-president, Operations and Strategic Development and interim chief financial officer, who received the Ontario Certified Management Accountants 2011 Creative Leadership Award for the instrumental role he had in the development of UOIT's downtown Oshawa location.
Oil and gas executive donates $1.5 million to Ontario Tech University
June 16, 2011
Ontario Tech University will accelerate its alternative fuel research efforts thanks to a $1.5-million donation from Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Sure Energy Inc. Jeffrey Boyce, The donation, the largest gift Ontario Tech University has received from an individual, will fund the Jeffrey S. Boyce research chair in Natural Gas (NG) as an Alternative Transportation Fuel.
UOIT researcher receives Xerox Foundation grant
June 16, 2011
The University of Ontario Institute of Technology's (UOIT) Faculty of Science is announcing a research grant awarded by Xerox Corporation to Dr. Faisal Qureshi, assistant professor, Computer Science.
UOIT announces new president
June 11, 2011
Dr. Tim McTiernan will be the third president and vice-chancellor of the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT), effective July 1, 2011.
April
Packed house takes in UOIT’s annual Purdue Pharma Distinguished Lecture
April 22, 2011
Dr. Brian Ward presented his highly engaging and informative lecture Vaccine Safety: Myth versus Reality at the fourth annual Purdue Pharma Distinguished Lecture hosted by the Faculty of Science at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT).
Spaling and Galea named UOIT Athletes of the Year
April 04, 2011
Men's Hockey captain Nathan Spaling (Drayton, Ontario) and women's rowing/squash standout Shannon Galea (Oshawa, Ontario) have been named the 2010-2011 University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) Athletes of the Year. The awards were presented at UOIT's fifth annual Athletic Banquet on March 31 at the General W. Sikorski Polish Veterans Association Hall in Oshawa as student-athletes, coaches and contributors were honoured for their outstanding accomplishments throughout the varsity sports season.
March
Management Development Centre spring programs and workshops unveiled
March 15, 2011
The Management Development Centre(MDC) at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) has introduced a number of exciting new programs for the spring as it drives to meet the growing demand for professional development opportunities in the areas of information technology security and business management.
Government-funded 3D gaming initiative enters new dimension
March 03, 2011
The building blocks for the next generation of stereoscopic three-dimensional (S-3D) gaming are being put in place thanks to a major funding announcement by the Ministry of Tourism and Culture through the Ontario Media Development Corporation's (OMDC) Entertainment and Creative Cluster Partnerships Fund along with support from Ontario Centres of Excellence (OCE).
