News archives
January
Loupe Magazine profiles UOIT president Tim McTiernan
January 30, 2015
Loupe Magazine, the recently launched in-depth news and issues publication of Metroland Media Group is featuring the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) in its January issue.
University of Ontario Institute of Technology’s ACE appoints new General Manager
January 27, 2015
The University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) has appointed proven technology-entrepreneur, Don Toporowski, as General Manager of ACE, the university’s $100 million multi-purpose testing and product development facility. Since ACE opened in 2011, researchers and companies from across Canada and around the world have employed the facility’s leading-edge testing chambers, collaborated with ACE’s team of engineering experts and brought new ideas to market.
Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters establishes UOIT bursary in memory of Jim Flaherty
January 27, 2015
The legacy of the Honourable Jim Flaherty will forever be entrenched at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) thanks to an endowment to the university from Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) Canada’s largest trade and industry association.
UOIT announces new graduate programs in Forensic Psychology
January 26, 2015
The university’s Faculty of Social Science and Humanities (FSSH) and Office of Graduate Studies have launched a new master’s and doctoral program in Forensic Psychology, effective September 2015. Students in the program will be able to earn a Master of Science (MSc) or PhD.
Wab Kinew speaks at third-annual UOIT Leadership Summit Weekend
January 26, 2015
Writer, reporter and award-winning musician Wab Kinew came to campus to share his leadership experiences with more than 200 students, alumni, staff and community members at the recent 2015 Leadership Summit weekend. The event was hosted by the University of Ontario Institute of Technology’s (UOIT) Student Experience Centre (SEC) at the Regent Theatre in Oshawa, Ontario.
Dr. Robert Bailey appointed as new UOIT Associate Provost
January 23, 2015
The University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) is pleased to announce Dr. Robert (Bob) Bailey as its new Associate Provost, effective July 1, 2015. Dr. Bailey comes to UOIT from Cape Breton University in Sydney, Nova Scotia where he was Provost and Vice-President Academic and Professional Studies.
UOIT alumnus Lorenzo Escobal quickly blazing an entrepreneurial trail
January 23, 2015
He’s a member of the University of Ontario Institute of Technology’s (UOIT) most-recent graduating class, but in the span of just several months, Lorenzo Escobal is making quite a name for himself. The 2014 UOIT Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) alumnus who majored in Marketing is already being recognized for his impressive accomplishments as a young and successful entrepreneur.
Unattended personal belongings in the silent study rooms
January 22, 2015
To address study space issues in the North Oshawa Library, effective Monday, February 2, unattended personal belongings left in the silent study rooms for an extended period of time may be removed by Library staff.
FSSH students showcase their Practicum experiences at poster event
January 22, 2015
Thirty-five fourth-year University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) Faculty of Social Science and Humanities (FSSH) Practicum students recently had the opportunity to educate others about their placement experience and its relationship to their academic studies at the inaugural FSSH Practicum Poster Day.
UOIT and Loyalist College announce Accounting diploma-to-degree Pathway
January 22, 2015
A new articulation agreement between The University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) and Loyalist College, in Belleville, Ontario will make it easier for Accounting students to earn both a diploma and a degree in four years.
UOIT thanks CPA Ontario for supporting students
January 21, 2015
Thanks to a donation by the Chartered Professional Accountants (CPA) of Ontario, accounting students at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology now have access to scholarships and bursaries to aid their accounting studies.
Yik Yak talkback: should digital literacy training for teachers be mandatory?
January 21, 2015
Dr. Jonathan Obar, a digital media researcher at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT), admits the power of the network can be intimidating to all. But he says banning or blocking services like Yik Yak is futile, because students will just move on to the next social networking service that becomes popular.
Elementary students invade campus with LEGO robots
January 21, 2015
LEGO robots designed by some of Ontario’s brightest young minds took over the joint campus of the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) and Durham College (DC) on January 17, as both institutions co-hosted the annual FIRST LEGO League’s (FLL) Ontario East Provincial Championships.
UOIT helps drive international conference on advanced vehicle technologies
January 21, 2015
The University of Ontario Institute of Technology’s (UOIT) commitment to drive ambitious research and innovative science is expanding in an exciting new international direction. UOIT and Tongji University in Shanghai, China have teamed up to co-host the first joint UOIT-Tongji University Conference on Advanced Vehicle Energy Concepts and Structures.
UOIT’s Dr. Christopher Collins helping Canadians better manage data overload
January 20, 2015
University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) researcher Dr. Christopher Collins believes the rising tide of digital data is an urgent problem and poses a significant economic drain on society. The Canadian Foundation for Innovation (CFI) agrees, and it has announced new funding ($55,000) for the UOIT Canada Research Chair in Linguistic Information Visualization to explore new ways of managing linguistic data and understanding its importance to Canada.
UOIT Marketing researchers discuss what happened to retailer Target
January 15, 2015
Marketing researchers in the Faculty of Business and Information Technology (FBIT) at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) say Target had major problems to overcome from the get-go.
Survey says partnering with universities benefits small and medium businesses
January 13, 2015
Small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) reap many benefits when they partner with universities, according to a recent survey commissioned by the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT).
Toronto 2015 Pan Am/Parapan Am Games Chair David Peterson speaking at UOIT January 29
January 12, 2015
Toronto 2015 Pan Am/Parapan Am Games Chair David Peterson speaking at UOIT January 29
Celebrating the success of the 2014 campus Holiday Food Drive
January 12, 2015
The organizers of the campus Holiday Food Drive are expressing their sincere and heartfelt thanks to everyone who contributed to this year’s drive that supports student families at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) and Durham College (DC).
FIRST LEGO League Ontario East Provincial Championships coming January 17
January 09, 2015
LEGO robots designed by some of Ontario’s brightest young minds will take over the joint UOIT and Durham College campus Saturday, January 17, as the institutions co-host the annual FIRST LEGO League’s (FLL) Ontario East Provincial Championships. FIRST is an acronym that means For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology.
Report recognizes UOIT for publication impact and international research collaboration
January 09, 2015
The 2014 Re$earch Infosource Top 50 Research Universities report highlighted the University of Ontario Institute of Technology’s (UOIT) growing international research collaborations and publication impact.
FHS researcher co-authors Toronto Star opinion piece on poverty and premature death
January 08, 2015
Dr. Toba Bryant, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences, recently published an opinion piece for the Toronto Star on the connection between income level and health.
Air time for UOIT: university profiled by Porter Airlines
January 08, 2015
Passengers on Porter Airlines flights are reading up on the story of the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) in the current issue of re:porter, Porter’s bi-monthly inflight magazine. Porter’s four-page profile of UOIT features an interview with President Tim McTiernan.
Puppy Play Day at UOIT
January 08, 2015
To help University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) students take a break from intense studying in December, the Social Science and Humanities Student Society (SSHSS) co-ordinated a Puppy Play Day. The event, held in collaboration with The Animal Guardian Society (TAGS), allowed students to meet with canine friends and relieve some exam stress.
UOIT students meet industry leaders at Clarington Energy Summit
January 06, 2015
A dozen University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) students enjoyed a unique learning experience in November 2014 as they took part in the sixth-annual Clarington Energy Summit (CES).