News archives
January
Explore research, solve clues and win prizes in Virtual Scavenger Hunt
January 31, 2014
The University of Ontario Institute of Technology is one of 21 Ontario Universities launching a Virtual Scavenger Hunt to take the public on an intriguing online journey through the world of university research.
Register for a RefWorks workshop at the Campus Library
January 31, 2014
Campus Library is holding two RefWorks workshops Wednesday, February 26 in the Library classroom at the North Oshawa Library location.
Great young minds from across Ontario explore robotic skills at UOIT
January 31, 2014
Hundreds of future scientists and engineers from across the province gathered at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) January 18 to delve into real-world scientific issues through a series of robotics-based challenges.
Carpenters Union – Local 397 invests in collaborative space for UOIT Engineering students
January 29, 2014
Students enrolled in the University of Ontario Institute of Technology’s (UOIT) Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science (FEAS) have access to a collaborative study space, thanks to a generous donation from the Carpenters Union – Local 397.
ACE’s multiple testing capabilities offer Super Discovery about Super Bowl football game conditions
January 29, 2014
ACE’s multiple capabilities offer Super Discovery about Super Bowl football game conditions
Emergency lockdown drill today at downtown campus location
January 29, 2014
As part of its commitment to campus safety, the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) will hold an emergency lockdown drill at its downtown campus location on Wednesday, January 29 at 9:45 a.m.
UOIT hosts 34th annual Ontario Engineering Competition
January 27, 2014
The University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) welcomed engineering students and university deans from across Ontario from January 31 to February 2 as the UOIT Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science hosted the 34th-annual Ontario Engineering Competition.
FSSH faculty member speaks at Wearable Technologies Conference
January 27, 2014
Dr. Isabel Pedersen, Canada Research Chair in Digital Life, Media and Culture, delivered a keynote address at the 11th-annual Wearable Technologies Conference in Munich, Germany on January 28.
Founding UOIT Chancellor awarded Order of Ontario
January 24, 2014
The University of Ontario Institute of Technology’s (UOIT) congratulates its first Chancellor, Lyn McLeod, who has received the Order of Ontario.
MDC welcomes Tim Hortons executive to speak at Regent Theatre January 30
January 24, 2014
Tim Hortons Canada executive Callie Woodward will visit the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) on Thursday, January 30 to participate in the UOIT Management Development Centre’s (MDC) third-annual Business Seminar.
FBIT Assistant Professor wins INFORMS award
January 23, 2014
Fletcher Lu, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Business and Information Technology (FBIT), recently won third place in the Interactive Sessions Poster Competition at the 2013 Institute for Operations Research and Management Sciences’ (INFORMS) annual general meeting in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
UOIT Faculty of Science researcher awarded $633,000 in computer time
January 22, 2014
Dr. Isaac Tamblyn, UOIT Faculty of Science researcher awarded $633,000 in computer time
Campus Library recharging the Earth by recycling batteries
January 22, 2014
University of Ontario Institute (UOIT) students, faculty and staff have a chance to do something positive for the environment while also taking a shot at being part of a Guinness World Record®!
SSHRC Research for a Better Life: The Storytellers challenge
January 22, 2014
With its second annual Research for a Better life: The Storytellers challenge, Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) is challenging post-secondary students to show Canadians how social sciences and humanities research is improving their lives, world and future.
24-hour study space now available
January 21, 2014
24-hour study space now available in Science Building
CBC Radio One host Jian Ghomeshi speaks at UOIT January 24
January 21, 2014
The University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) Student Experience Centre (SEC) welcomes award-winning broadcaster, writer, musician, producer and activist Jian Ghomeshi to the Regent Theatre (50 King Street East, Oshawa) on Friday, January 24 at 7 p.m.
UOIT to host International Conference on Smart Energy Grid Engineering
January 20, 2014
The latest developments in advanced smart energy technologies will be front and centre this summer at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT).
FHS faculty member receives research grant
January 20, 2014
Dr. Mika Nonoyama, who joined the Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) at the beginning of January as Assistant Professor, has successfully submitted her first research grant as a UOIT core faculty member.
Campus master planning open house taking place on January 29
January 17, 2014
The University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) and Durham College share a commitment to innovative and successful post-secondary education. This includes a need to provide the new classrooms, laboratories and infrastructure required to support the learning of current and future students, professors and researchers.
UOIT applauds province’s new guide on university-college credit transfers
January 16, 2014
The University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) is pleased to be one of the founding participants of a new guide that will govern course credit transfers between Ontario universities and colleges.
Rotaract clubs raise funds for UOIT students
January 09, 2014
More than 200 members of Rotary clubs from across southern Ontario attended a Scholarship Dinner at Tosca Banquet Hall in Oshawa, Ontario on October 4 in support of University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) students.
UOIT researcher receives funding to advance smart energy grid solutions in Ontario
January 09, 2014
An energy systems researcher at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) will spend the next two years exploring innovative energy solutions for Ontario.
UOIT Canada Research Chair receives funding for Digital Culture and Media Lab
January 09, 2014
Dr. Isabel Pedersen, Canada Research Chair in Digital Life, Media and Culture, was recently awarded a grant from Canadian Foundation for Innovation’s (CFI) Leader’s Opportunity Fund (LOF) to create the Digital Culture and Media Lab (DeCiMaL) at UOIT’s downtown Oshawa location.
UOIT and Aramark Canada team up for Soul Soup Project
January 09, 2014
The University of Ontario Institute of Technology's (UOIT) Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) partnered with food services provider Aramark Canada over the holidays to prepare nearly 200 litres of soup, which will help St. Vincent's Kitchen assist those in need.
Register for Graduate Research Skills Workshops
January 08, 2014
Come to a Graduate Professional Skills Program workshop and learn how to:
Dr. Greg Crawford appointed Dean of Science at UOIT
January 06, 2014
Distinguished oceanographer brings passion for scientific research and education. The University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) in Oshawa, Ontario is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Greg Crawford as the new Dean of the Faculty of Science, effective July 1, 2014. Dr. Crawford’s career has been dedicated to physical oceanography and limnology (the study of inland waters) as well as the development and application of remote sensing techniques.
