News archives
February
Provincial budget initiatives position students for success
February 25, 2016
The University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) welcomes the changes made to student support in Ontario and is encouraged by the creation of the Ontario Student Grant (OSG). The 2016 Ontario Budget introduces a new streamlined structure for financial assistance to improve access to all students in Ontario including students in Durham Region and Northumberland County.
Region of Durham presents Healthy Workplace Award to UOIT
February 25, 2016
For the second consecutive year, the Regional Municipality of Durham’s Health Department presented the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) with a Healthy Workplace Award (Gold category).
UOIT researcher’s initiative helping turn the tide against bullying
February 23, 2016
She has concentrated her life’s work on the topic of bullying. And while there’s been progress over the years to prevent the most common form of school violence, University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) researcher Jennifer Laffier, says there is still so much work to do.
UOIT and Durham College look to deliver post-secondary education in India
February 22, 2016
Furthering their shared commitment to providing high-quality education and training on an international scale, the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) and Durham College (DC) have each signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Modi Edutech Private Limited (Modi Edutech) in India. Each agreement explores opportunities to develop and deliver educational programming in India.
Men’s hockey team wins first-ever playoff series
February 22, 2016
In front of a capacity crowd on February 21 at the Campus Ice Centre, the UOIT men's hockey team won their first playoff series in the nine-year history of the program.
UOIT Engineering students impress on provincial stage
February 18, 2016
Held in late January at the University of Waterloo, OEC 2016 saw the Senior Design Team representing the University of Ontario Institute of Technology’s (UOIT) Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science emerge with a hard-earned third-place trophy
UOIT researcher: Education, reassurance the best treatment for whiplash injury
February 18, 2016
A new study co-authored by a leading health sciences researcher at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) has implications for managing treatment of a patient’s recovery from a traffic-related whiplash injury.
UOIT students can use Aeroplan® Miles to help pay tuition and fees
February 18, 2016
Students now have another resource to help pay for tuition. The University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) recently joined the HigherEdPoints program.
Noreen Taylor named as Chancellor of the University of Ontario Institute of Technology
February 17, 2016
The Board of Governors of the University of Ontario Institute of Technology has appointed Noreen Taylor, CM, as the university’s third Chancellor. Her formal installation will take place in the spring, prior to June’s Convocation, over which she will preside.
Digital media researcher shares five tips to help prioritize study habits
February 11, 2016
What’s the best way for students to use technology when they’re studying? How can educators and parents help students keep up with new technological developments in a way that maximizes their academic experience? Dr. Isabel Pedersen, Canada Research Chair in Digital Life, Media, and Culture and Director of the University of Ontario Institute of Technology’s Decimal Lab, weighed in on these and other questions in a recent blog post.
New Canada Research Chairs expand UOIT’s research expertise
February 09, 2016
Joining the university’s list of faculty recognized by the CRC program as being leading national experts in their area of research: • Janette Hughes, PhD, Associate Professor and Assistant Dean (Research and Literacy Education), Faculty of Education • Sheldon S. Williamson, PhD, Associate Professor, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science
National distinction for UOIT sustainable energy expert
February 08, 2016
The Engineering Institute of Canada (EIC) will present the University of Ontario Institute of Technology’s (UOIT) Dr. Marc Rosen with one of its most prestigious awards next month.
Aboriginal role model showing peers how to take their futures further at UOIT
February 04, 2016
Chris Grol’s academic journey is one of many featured in the ‘Let’s Take Our Future Further’ campaign launched February 2 by the Council of Ontario Universities (COU), on behalf of UOIT and the province’s other publicly funded universities.
ACE and Ontario Shores partner on Extreme Spin Challenge
February 04, 2016
On Sunday, February 28, brave ‘spinners’ will get to experience the extreme weather capabilities of the Climatic Wind Tunnel located at ACE at University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT).
UOIT Science Café blends tremendous learning elements
February 02, 2016
The Faculty of Science began an academic experiment of sorts in January – the Saturday Science Café.
Former Huronia Regional Centre residents to share their stories February 11
February 02, 2016
The University of Ontario Institute of Technology’s Faculty of Social Science and Humanities (FSSH) will welcome four speakers to present a talk about the institutionalization experiences at the Huronia Regional Centre (HRC). The event will be held on Thursday, February 11 as part of the FSSH Public Lecture Series.
