News archives
November
Campus community celebrates newest athletic facilities
November 30, 2016
The campus community’s impressive list of leading-edge athletics facilities grew this fall with the opening of the Campus Fieldhouse, a multi-sport turf centre.
New report presents more evidence of university’s sustainability excellence
November 29, 2016
A new report from the Council of Ontario Universities (COU) offers more kudos to the University of Ontario Institute of Technology’s (UOIT) environmental leadership. The COU’s latest Going Greener report issued November 29 highlights the university’s We Grow Trees campaign driven by the Office of Campus Infrastructure and Sustainability.
University to mark National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
November 24, 2016
The University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) will hold a short ceremony to recognize the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.
Games of Drones: High-tech weekend coming to UOIT
November 23, 2016
The Campus Recreation and Wellness Centre at the university’s north Oshawa location is the place to be when drone enthusiasts, experts and vendors from across the province will be on campus for Drone Fair Ontario, in partnership with the university’s ACE Climatic Wind Tunnel. At the same time, the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science stages its 11th annual high school Engineering Robotics Competition.
Commerce students shine at UOAA Connect Conference
November 21, 2016
University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) Commerce students recently showcased their skills and networked with industry professionals at the two-day UOIT Accounting Association (UOAA) Connect Conference, hosted at the Robert McLaughlin Gallery and the university’s downtown Oshawa campus location in Oshawa, Ontario.
A serious look at gaming’s role in health-care education
November 18, 2016
Serious game creation is a big part of the Game Development and Entrepreneurship (GDE) program at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT). Two GDE students recently had a chance to put into practice the skills they acquired in the classroom by developing game-based simulations for health care workers in the areas of cardiology and mental health.
International hate crime researcher’s expertise sought by reporters
November 18, 2016
In a world where the issue of hate speech continues to gain higher profile, a researcher in the Faculty of Social Science and Humanities at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) is frequently being sought as a subject matter expert.
FBIT researchers present medical app findings for serious games
November 17, 2016
So-called ‘serious’ games are serious business, especially for a group of researchers at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT). Four faculty members from the Faculty of Business and Information Technology (FBIT) recently shared their latest findings at the 2nd Workshop on Engineering in Medical Apps at Universidad Militar Nueva Granada in Bogotá, Colombia.
2016 UOIT Engineering Robotics Competition coming November 26
November 16, 2016
Hundreds of future engineering students from high schools and middle schools across South Central Ontario will put their robot creations to the test on Saturday, November 26 during the Engineering Robotics Competition at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT).
Power restored, classes resumed
November 15, 2016
The power is restored at the north Oshawa campus location. All regularly scheduled classes and activities have resumed.
University thanks donors for supporting students
November 14, 2016
In celebration of National Philanthropy Day on Tuesday, November 15, University of Ontario Institute of Technology students have produced a video to thank our donors for their continued support.
Why you should be over the moon about the ‘super-moon’
November 14, 2016
A celestial treat awaits those who watch the moon rise tonight (Monday, November 14). Observers will get to see the moon like it hasn't been since 1948.
Ridgebacks cap historic season with national bronze medal
November 13, 2016
For first time its history, the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) has earned a podium finish in a national championship.
Women’s soccer team to play for bronze at national championship
November 11, 2016
The University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) will play for the bronze medal at the U Sports Canadian national soccer championship at Acadia University in Wolfville, Nova Scotia.
The future of learning: Children, makerspaces and digital literacies
November 11, 2016
One-sixth of the way through the 21st century, Canadian education researchers and policy makers are still trying to articulate the learning competencies (i.e. knowledge, skills and attitudes) students need to develop and be able to apply toward successful learning, living and working.
Remembrance Day services - November 11
November 11, 2016
The campus community is invited to join students, faculty and staff for Remembrance Day services on Friday, November 11.
Women’s soccer team advances to national semi-finals
November 10, 2016
The University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) has advanced to the semi-final of the U Sports Canadian national soccer championship at Acadia University in Wolfville, Nova Scotia.
Electrical Engineering student awarded prestigious international scholarship
November 10, 2016
Every student’s academic journey is full of different learning experiences. But few academic paths have seen the twists and turns taken by University of Ontario Institute of Technology Electrical Engineering student Jonathan Anderson.
University signs international student partnership with Canadore College
November 10, 2016
An expanded agreement between Canadore College in North Bay, Ontario and the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) will allow international students at Canadore increased access to college-to-university transfer programs.
MDC shows growth in its Agricultural Leadership Certificate program
November 09, 2016
Uxbridge, Ontario farmer Jim Tindall knows the local dairy goat breeding business as well as anyone. But Tindall also knows that every 21st-century farmer can still learn a thing or two about what it takes to be successful in marketing their products or crops.
Webcast link to Ridgebacks matches at the national women’s soccer championship
November 08, 2016
You can watch the Ontario champion University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) Ridgebacks this weekend as they compete at the U Sports national women’s soccer championship in Nova Scotia.
Women’s soccer team captures UOIT’s first-ever OUA championship
November 06, 2016
For the first time in its 13-year history, the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) is celebrating a provincial sports championship. The UOIT Ridgebacks women’s soccer team capped off a remarkable Ontario University Athletics (OUA) season on November 6 by capturing the gold medal at the OUA Championships in London, Ontario.
Cracking the code on coding for young Canadians
November 03, 2016
Concern continues to mount in many corners of the country about Canada’s future capability to be a significant contributor to the global economy. The prime issue, experts say, is the nation’s challenge in improving digital literacies and coding skills, particularly among young Canadians who will face an increasingly digital world.
Let’s Talk Science celebrates five years of STEM outreach at the university
November 02, 2016
Let’s Talk Science volunteers at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology are celebrating a five-year milestone of providing free, high-quality science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) outreach to local youth in Oshawa and across Durham Region.
Improving your password security and usability
November 01, 2016
Whether it’s logging on to the Internet, checking email, personal banking or shopping online, most of us need passwords to access all of these services. These codes protect our most sensitive information, but we are often so overwhelmed with the sheer number of them that many of us resort to insecure practices.
