News archives
December
Student event shines spotlight on wrongful conviction
December 23, 2015
At the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT), students are gaining creative hands-on opportunities to learn more about why and how wrongful conviction happens.
UOIT, Durham College and the Student Association team up for another successful Holiday Food Drive
December 22, 2015
Thanks to the kindness and generosity of donors and volunteers, the annual campus Holiday Food Drive was able to raise more than $47,000 to provide assistance to 275 University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) Durham College (DC) student families, including more than 700 people in total.
UOIT Kinesiology students use ACE for heat stress research
December 21, 2015
Made-to-order weather conditions that are consistent and predictable are a researcher’s dream. And that’s exactly what the ACE Climatic Chambers at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) provide: the ideal environment for extreme weather testing.
Stretching the capacity of ACE’s Climatic Wind Tunnel
December 18, 2015
The University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) made history at ACE on November 16. The university’s renowned advanced testing facility opened its Climatic Wind Tunnel to stage the world’s first climatic yoga class.
UOIT’s powerful connection to the national Women in Nuclear conference
December 18, 2015
As one of Canada’s newest and fastest-growing research universities, the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) is strongly committed to promoting educational and career opportunities for women in science and engineering.
Class action: UOIT students support charitable cause
December 18, 2015
In the spirit of the holiday season, Bachelor of Education students Melissa Campbell and Christelle Chartier initiated a fundraising event in recent weeks in support of Angel Hair for Kids. The foundation provides wigs and hair loss solutions to financially disadvantaged Canadian children who have lost their hair due to a medical condition or treatment.
Nursing graduate in residency at Tennessee’s Vanderbilt University
December 17, 2015
2015 Bachelor of Science in Nursing graduate Zoe Griese is one of just 50 individuals – and the only Canadian – chosen for the prestigious Nurse Residency program at the Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee.
Toy Story 2: What is the Elf on the Shelf teaching kids and parents?
December 16, 2015
The Elf on the Shelf is watching. Again. And just as in the run up to Christmas 2014, retailers are smiling as they watch the Elf fly off their store shelves.
Taking action on transportation could address five major Ontario challenges
December 16, 2015
Ontario now has a once-in-a-century opportunity – five of Ontario’s biggest challenges are converging and can be addressed through just one solution: improved transportation, particularly in the Greater Toronto Area.
ACE serves up live blues for UOIT students at Orientation
December 14, 2015
New and returning University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) students, staff and faculty were greeted during Orientation by a live lunchtime show by talented blues band Soulstack, staged at ACE’s climatic wind tunnel.
Library customer satisfaction survey results
December 14, 2015
The Campus Libraries recently asked faculty, staff and students to fill out a LibQUAL+ customer satisfaction survey for a chance to win some great prizes. Congratulations to Faculty of Education student Sarah Nicholls, winner of an Apple Watch, and to the 10 Tim Horton’s gift card winners!
Celebrating some of UOIT’s top 2015 headlines
December 11, 2015
As we wish everyone the best of the season and look ahead to the 14th anniversary of the university’s founding (June 27, 2002), UOIT Communications and Marketing presents a 14-theme snippet of some of the university’s shining moments of 2015.
UOIT researcher demonstrates Blancride carpooling app at Tech Day event
December 09, 2015
University of Ontario Institute of Technology business researcher Dr. Hamid Akbari showcased the university’s leadership in developing sustainable solutions during the recent Tech Day event held at Queen’s Park in Toronto, Ontario.
Science Building open 24 hours a day
December 09, 2015
To increase study space, the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) is providing students with access to the Science Building 24 hours a day during examination time. These hours will be in effect until Wednesday, December 16 (inclusive).
UOIT Kinesiology students conduct fitness tests on Oshawa Generals candidates
December 07, 2015
Sixty young athletes vying for a spot on the Oshawa Generals hockey team recently pushed their athletic abilities to the limits through a series of tests conducted by University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) students at the university’s Athletics Centre.
Screen test: Environmental Movie Night a success
December 04, 2015
The University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) community and Oshawa residents have a loud message to share: It’s time to protect the city’s environment for the future.
Toronto Raptors’ GM Masai Ujiri visits UOIT
December 03, 2015
Raptors’ General Manager (GM) Masai Ujiri took some time out of his busy schedule to visit the university and chat with hundreds of students and fans as part of the Faculty of Business and Information Technology’s (FBIT) Distinguished Speaker Series (DSS).
Innovative students battle at 2015 UOIT Engineering Robotics Competition
December 03, 2015
Young science students came to the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) on November 28 to build robots and push the envelope of their developing engineering skills.
