News archives
April
Iron Ring ceremony for UOIT Engineering students
April 29, 2013
The University of Ontario Institute of Technology’s (UOIT) 2013 graduating class from the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science (FEAS) recently participated in a time-honoured tradition that signifies their emergence into the engineering profession.
Campus Libraries' summer hours
April 24, 2013
Hours changes for the spring and summer terms will be in effect at branches of the Campus Libraries starting April 26, 2013.
UOIT strengthens ties with institutions in Ireland and Italy
April 24, 2013
UOIT recently signed two new Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) with universities in Ireland and Italy.
UOIT thanks groups and individuals during National Volunteer Week
April 24, 2013
Volunteers are a vital part of the University of Ontario Institute of Technology’s (UOIT) community, assisting in various roles across all faculties, departments and services. Volunteer roles range from governance and advisory capacities to those who offer a few hours of their own time to assist with on-campus special events or varsity sports.
Family fun at UOIT’s sixth-annual Science Rendezvous on May 11
April 24, 2013
The University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) will continue a popular community tradition on Saturday, May 11 when it opens its doors for Science Rendezvous.
UOIT and Durham College collaborative Nursing faculty and students receive series of provincial awards
April 23, 2013
UOIT and Durham College are extending congratulations to several faculty members and students from the joint Collaborative Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) and the Collaborative RPN to BScN programs for their recognition from several provincial organizations.
Participate in the Campus Libraries’ Technology Survey for a chance to win an iPad Mini!
April 22, 2013
Take the Library Technology Survey and help the Library better understand and respond to your needs! Participants will be entered in a draw to win an iPad Mini or a $10 gift certificate from Tim Horton’s. The survey takes approximately 10 minutes to complete.
UOIT Board of Governors announces six new members
April 19, 2013
The University of Ontario Institute of Technology’s (UOIT) Board of Governors has strengthened its governance with the recent appointment of six new members for three-year terms.
Sculpture dedication symbolizes UOIT’s first decade of achievement
April 18, 2013
As part of the University of Ontario Institute of Technology’s (UOIT) 10th anniversary celebrations, the university has dedicated an iconic new sculpture at its north Oshawa location.
UOIT's Dr. Carolyn McGregor presents at the Federal Health and Safety Committee
April 16, 2013
Dr. Carolyn McGregor, Professor and Associate Dean at the Faculty of Business and Information Technology at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) and Canada Research Chair in Health Informatics presented at the Federal Health and Safety Committee on the topic of the impact of technological innovation on health-care costs.
Engineering faculty member receives prestigious international award
April 16, 2013
Dr. Atef Mohany, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, has been recognized by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) for his paper Fluidelastic Instability Modelling of Loosely Supported Multi-Span U-Tubes in Nuclear Steam Generators.
UOIT professor’s research aims to tackle right-wing extremism
April 15, 2013
Dr. Barbara Perry, Professor and Associate Dean, Faculty of Social Science and Humanities has received $77,305 of funding from Public Safety Canada for a project aimed at tackling right-wing extremism in Canada.
UOIT and Durham College open
April 12, 2013
Please be advised that all UOIT and Durham College campuses, locations, buildings and learning sites are open today and all operations continue as usual.
UOIT and Durham College open
April 11, 2013
Please be advised that all UOIT and Durham College campuses, locations, buildings and learning sites are open today and all operations continue as usual.
UOIT recognizes its philanthropic community
April 10, 2013
Donors are vital members of the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) community. That was the message reinforced to donors at a special recognition reception held April 4 at UOIT’s Regent Theatre in Oshawa.
Student Experience Centre hosts inaugural Student Leadership Summit
April 05, 2013
Kids Help Phone, Habitat for Humanity, ALS Canada and the Canadian Cancer Society gained new volunteers with four winning time raiser bidders pledging a combined total of 102 hours to support their local community.
UOIT grad students take part in Three-Minute Thesis competition
April 05, 2013
The University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) recently held a Three-Minute Thesis competition (3MT®), which challenges a group of graduate students to present their research and explain its wider impact in three minutes or less to a panel of non-specialist judges. The challenge is to present complex research in an engaging, accessible and compelling way, using only one slide.
What will life be like in 2030? University researchers give their insight
April 05, 2013
Four researchers from local universities came together to share their visions of the future during a public event entitled Life in 2030: Discuss the future with those who are creating it.
UOIT Nuclear Engineering student awarded prestigious scholarship from U.S. foundation
April 03, 2013
UOIT Nuclear Engineering student Shona Draper has become just the second Canadian ever (and second UOIT student) to receive a Roy G. Post Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship.
UOIT student research gets boost from the Rotary Club of Oshawa
April 03, 2013
Students at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) will have more opportunities to gain valuable hands-on research opportunities thanks to a recent $5,000 donation from the Rotary Club of Oshawa.