News archives
March
Female Computer Science students inspired by stories told at conference
March 31, 2016
At the 2016 Canadian Celebration of Women in Computing Conference (CAN-CWiC 2016), recently held in Ottawa, Ontario, seven female Computer Science students from the University of Ontario Institute of Technology’s (UOIT) Faculty of Science heard encouraging stories from women across Canada who work in the technology field. These women spoke of their experiences overcoming personal and career challenges, which helped them get to where they are today.
Investigating transportation electrification; and what our online activities say about today’s culture
March 30, 2016
How ‘green’ are clean energy technologies? What patterns can we extrapolate from the massive ocean of data society generates online each and every day? These were just some of the many topics addressed March 23 by two Canada Research Chairs at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) as UOIT’s Office of Research Services hosted the Research Excellence Award Speaker Series.
UOIT hosts Durham Regional Science Fair April 2
March 30, 2016
Elementary and secondary school students from all corners of Durham Region will gather at University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) on Saturday, April 2 for the annual Durham Regional Science Fair (DRSF).
UOIT biologist to advise IJC on Great Lakes water quality
March 28, 2016
The IJC’s Great Lakes Science Advisory Board has appointed leading aquatic ecologist Andrea Kirkwood, PhD, to its Science Priority Committee (SPC). The Associate Professor with UOIT’s Faculty of Science will attend her first semi-annual IJC meeting in Washington, D.C. in mid-April.
Taking the first step: The benefits of walking meetings
March 24, 2016
In an effort to promote the health benefits of anti-sedentary behaviour, Dr. Lori Livingston, Dean, Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) is championing a new on-campus initiative: walking meetings, every Wednesday at 1 p.m.
Canada’s budget investments in universities welcomed by University of Ontario Institute of Technology
March 23, 2016
The 2016 federal budget promises significant investments in Canada’s university sector that will strengthen the capacity of Ontario’s universities. Many of the budget’s initiatives will also enhance the already considerable economic impact of the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) in Durham Region and Northumberland County.
University and Faculty Association approve collective agreement
March 23, 2016
The University of Ontario Institute of Technology is pleased to announce the university and the UOIT Faculty Association have ratified a collective agreement. Both parties negotiated for several months to come to an agreement.
National conference inspires UOIT Nuclear Engineering students
March 22, 2016
Students from the University of Ontario Institute of Technology’s Faculty of Energy Systems and Nuclear Science (FESNS) rubbed shoulders with leaders of Canada’s nuclear sector in February.
CBC’s Rick Mercer Report attends international robotics showdown at UOIT
March 22, 2016
The University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) and Durham College (DC) salute the brilliant high school students who gathered at the institutions’ shared Oshawa campus March 10 to 12 for the FIRST® Robotics Competition (FRC) Greater Toronto East Regional.
Learn about complex research… in just three minutes
March 21, 2016
Battling the clock and articulating a tricky story is the basis of 3MT® – an intriguing battle of creativity involving dozens of graduate students at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT).
President’s statement on university values
March 17, 2016
It is time, as a university community, to remind ourselves of who we are. The University of Ontario Institute of Technology is built on a promise to develop strength and capacity through research, innovation and partnerships.
FBIT students take third place at international finance competition
March 16, 2016
A team of four University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) Finance students recently earned an impressive third-place finish against more than 45 teams at the University Trading Challenge.
UOIT games user researcher contributes to PewDiePie-inspired video game
March 16, 2016
A Game Development and Entrepreneurship researcher at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) has contributed to the creation of a video game for YouTube celebrity PewDiePie.
UOIT students volunteer with NBA All-Star 2016 tech ‘Dream Team’
March 16, 2016
Five University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) Networking and Information Technology (IT) Security students played a big role behind the scenes at the 65th National Basketball Association (NBA) All-Star Game held on February 14 in Toronto, Ontario.
When does cross-promotional marketing serve cross-purposes?
March 16, 2016
Dr. Salma Karray, Associate Professor of Marketing in the University of Ontario Institute of Technology’s (UOIT) Faculty of Business and Information Technology (FBIT) researches issues surrounding joint promotional marketing using game theoretic decision modelling. The results of Dr. Karray’s research were published in the influential journal OMEGA, the International Journal of Management Science.
University’s statement about Social Justice Week
March 14, 2016
Our university is a scholarly community whose academic mission is focused on building strength and capacity through research, innovation and partnerships. To this end, we support respectful dialogue, dissent and discourse. This includes supporting freedom of speech and encouraging an inclusive, diverse and safe environment on campus.
UOIT event highlights critical role of universities in fostering reconciliation with First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples
March 14, 2016
On Thursday, March 17, the University of Ontario Institute of Technology’s (UOIT) Faculty of Social Science and Humanities will host The Role of Universities in Reconciliation. This special panel discussion brings together key leaders and thinkers in the education sector to foster a lively, thoughtful, engaging discussion about how universities can and should respond to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's clarion call.
Brilliant Entrepreneurship develops brilliant business ideas at UOIT
March 08, 2016
There’s a powerful entrepreneurial buzz these days at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT). The learning environment on campus is dynamic and those with ambitious plans and bright ideas are taking advantage of a supportive new entrepreneurial culture – appropriately called Brilliant. Brilliant Entrepreneurship provides business development tools and skills such as workshops and bootcamps, incubation space, mentorship, networking and funding opportunities.
International robotics showdown coming to UOIT and Durham College
March 02, 2016
High school robotics teams from across Ontario, Quebec, Alberta and the states of New York and Texas will converge in Oshawa for a three-day robotics showdown at the annual FIRST® Robotics Canada (FRC) Greater Toronto East Regional competition. The University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) and Durham College (DC) will co-host the event at the schools’ shared Oshawa campus from Thursday, March 10 to Saturday, March 12.
The future of fuel cells: better-performing and less expensive
March 01, 2016
The earliest fuel cells actually date back some 175 years, but researchers like the University of Ontario Institute of Technology’s (UOIT) Brad Easton, PhD are still searching for ways to make them commercially viable.
PrecisionHawk explores extreme-weather testing of drones at ACE
March 01, 2016
ACE and PrecisionHawk have successfully completed the world’s first extreme-weather testing of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in the climatic wind tunnel at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT). The results of the ACE research, which included shock and vibration testing, will accelerate the design cycle and development of protocols related to UAV safety and reliability.
