News archives
March
UOIT researcher asks: Why does Canada trail the U.S. in commercializing new technologies?
March 31, 2015
It’s hard to imagine what life in 2015 would be like without the many modern conveniences our society enjoys. But there was a time when there was no Internet, no smartphones, and no automobiles.
North Oshawa Library offers extended hours during exam period
March 30, 2015
The North Oshawa Library is offering extended weekend hours of operation during the April examination period to help students prepare.
How are older Canadians embracing gaming technology?
March 30, 2015
Young Canadians have grown up in a world where advanced technological devices, services, and games have always played an integral part in their lives.
Code words: The importance of teaching digital literacies
March 26, 2015
The so-called ‘post-millennial’ generation (sometimes tabbed iGeneration or even Generation Z) is growing up quickly, perhaps faster than any group before them. Most of today’s youngsters are almost immediately immersed in technology and many are quickly fluent with how to use the plethora of devices at their disposal.
Trent University, UOIT and Durham College join forces in bold vision to create healthier communities
March 26, 2015
Trent University, the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT), and Durham College have collaborated on a call for submissions from the provincial government’s Major Capacity Expansion Framework to build a new flagship facility dedicated to health and community studies, located in Oshawa’s north end.
Marigold Ford Lincoln establishes scholarship at UOIT
March 25, 2015
Math and science were Terry Souch’s favourite subjects in school, subjects he believes are the foundation of many industries and are the core of several University of Ontario Institute of Technology’s (UOIT) programs.
Return all overdue books: You may not get your marks!
March 25, 2015
This is a reminder that the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) will not release your winter-term grades if you have any overdue library books or unpaid library fines. All overdue books must be returned or renewed, and all library fines paid by Friday, April 24 or your grades will not be released.
UOIT celebrates National Engineering Month
March 24, 2015
The University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) salutes all of the students, alumni and faculty who have been a part of its Engineering program since its inception.
UOIT Engineering graduates receive their iron rings
March 24, 2015
Approximately 250 Engineering students graduating from the University of Ontario Institute of Technology’s (UOIT) Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science (FEAS) and Faculty of Energy Systems and Nuclear Science (FESNS) gathered at Regent Theatre in Oshawa, Ontario on March 21 to receive their iron rings as a reminder of the moral and ethical responsibilities they will take upon themselves as they enter the engineering profession.
UOIT student faces the dragons on CBC’s Next Gen Den
March 23, 2015
A University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) student will receive funding for his pharmaceutical software startup after successfully pitching his business on CBC’s Next Gen Den.
UOIT students show off financial trading skills at Rotman International
March 23, 2015
Demonstrating some key tools of the trade, six University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) students put on an impressive performance at the 2015 Rotman International Trading Competition (RITC) in Toronto, Ontario.
UOIT Accounting students assist community with income tax returns
March 23, 2015
More than two dozen University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) students set aside many hours of personal time in March to provide free tax return services to individuals in the community. The members of the UOIT Accounting Association (UOAA) offered these services through the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP).
Future science stars coming to UOIT on March 28
March 23, 2015
The largest annual science fair in the region returns to the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) on Saturday, March 28 as the plays host to the Durham Regional Science Fair (DRSF).
Spring runoff for charity coming to campus April 8
March 20, 2015
One of the surest signs of spring at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) is the sight of hundreds of people walking and running as a group around campus. The seasonal tradition continues on Wednesday, April 8 as UOIT teams up with friends at Durham College to stage the 8th annual Campus Charity Walk and Run. Proceeds from the event will support the Boys and Girls Club of Durham.
Veridian Connections invests in the success of students at UOIT
March 20, 2015
Veridian Connections (Veridian) is continuing a long standing tradition of supporting University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) students by energizing the Student Success Fund with a $25,000 donation.
UOIT Engineering graduate helps design a world of hope in Haiti
March 19, 2015
A university student never knows where their degree is going to take them upon graduation. In the case of University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science graduate Chris Wilkinson (Electrical Engineering, 2014), it led to an international opportunity to apply the skills he learned at UOIT for humanitarian and missionary work.
High school robotics teams shine at FIRST Robotics Canada showdown
March 18, 2015
The University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) and Durham College (DC) congratulate the brilliant young students who gathered at the institutions’ shared Oshawa campus March 12 to 14 to demonstrate their engineering skills and knowledge at the FIRST® Robotics Competition (FRC) Greater Toronto East Regional.
UOIT Education students host bullying awareness workshop at local school board event
March 18, 2015
To help address bullying and other negative behaviours, Education students and faculty members from the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) recently participated in the Durham District School Board’s (DDSB) 2014 Bullying Awareness and Prevention Conference, where they had a chance to share ideas on the topic with other educators, students and administrators.
UOIT partnership to support startup businesses and entrepreneurs
March 17, 2015
As one of Canada’s youngest and fastest-growing universities, the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) is pleased to announce new federal government funding that will support its expanding culture of innovation and entrepreneurship, a portfolio which includes creative new ventures such as FastStart and Firefly.
UOIT recognized for having a positive impact in the local community
March 17, 2015
The University of Ontario Institute of Technology’s (UOIT) efforts to improve mental health awareness and help revitalize the local community are acknowledged in a new report by the Council of Ontario Universities (COU).
Keeping Internet users in the know, or in the dark?
March 13, 2015
A new study of Canada’s Internet service provider (ISP) industry gives consumers a new tool to monitor how well their ISP is doing at safeguarding the privacy of personal information. The report Keeping Internet Users in the Know or in the Dark? culminates years of research by Dr. Jonathan Obar of the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) and Professor Andrew Clement of the University of Toronto.
UOIT students prove their cyber security know-how at two Capture the Flag competitions
March 13, 2015
Several University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) Networking and Information Technology (IT) Security students and alumni showed they have what it takes to succeed in the real world of cybersecurity by taking first place in two recent Capture the Flag information security competitions.
High honours for UOIT students at Ontario Engineering Competition
March 12, 2015
When University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) student Jonathan Anderson and his colleagues set out for the 2015 Ontario Engineering Competition (OEC) in Toronto, they had one goal in mind: becoming the first UOIT team to place in the Parliamentary Debate category of the prestigious provincial competition.
New international scholarships to support UOIT student success
March 10, 2015
The University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) is pleased to announce new scholarship money for international student exchanges and internships to Commonwealth countries, as well as for master's degree students coming to the university from abroad.
UOIT computer security students shine at Quebec competition
March 10, 2015
The rise of technology has ushered in a new era of fast communication and unprecedented convenience in how to find information. But on the flip side of the coin, people, corporations and governments everywhere are also facing a rising number of cybersecurity challenges, as hackers attempt to exploit any weaknesses they can find in computer systems.
Full international accreditation confirmed for UOIT’s Forensic Science program
March 09, 2015
Full international accreditation confirmed for UOIT’s Forensic Science program
International robotics showdown coming to UOIT and Durham College
March 04, 2015
High school robotics teams from across Ontario, Quebec, Alberta and New York State will converge in Oshawa for a three-day robotics showdown at the FIRST® Robotics Canada (FRC) Greater Toronto East Regional competition. The University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) and Durham College (DC) will host the event at the schools’ shared Oshawa campus from Thursday, March 12 to Saturday, March 14.
