News archives
March
Electrical Engineering PhD student advances to provincial Three Minute Thesis
March 31, 2017
Six University of Ontario Institute of Technology graduate students made the impossible possible on March 23. All made the grade by taking part in the university’s Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) competition, an event staged on campuses around the globe.
Researcher issued U.S. patent to prevent cyber-communication breakdowns in large-scale disasters
March 31, 2017
Dr. Shahram Heydari, Associate Professor, Faculty of Business and Information Technology has designed a proactive controller for failure resiliency in communication networks in large-scale disasters.
Stanford University chemist presents at university’s Purdue Pharma Distinguished Lecture Series
March 31, 2017
A leading organic chemist from the United States visited the University of Ontario Institute of Technology to share some of his research group’s findings at the Faculty of Science’s Purdue Pharma Distinguished Lecture on March 22.
Student success and industry partnerships highlight FEAS 2017 Research Day
March 28, 2017
The Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science (FEAS) organized its Research Day on March 24 to showcase ongoing innovative research activities.
Champion of libraries as innovation hubs appointed new University Librarian
March 21, 2017
The University of Ontario Institute of Technology announces the appointment of Catherine Davidson as University Librarian, effective Thursday, June 1.
UOIT Engineering students take part in sacred Iron Ring ceremony
March 21, 2017
On March 18 more than 300 University of Ontario Institute of Technology Engineering student participated in The Ritual of the Calling of an Engineer, a ceremony that dates back to 1922 and is held at universities across Canada.
North Oshawa Library offers extended hours during exam period
March 17, 2017
The North Oshawa Library is offering extended weekend hours of operation during the April examination period to help students prepare.
North Oshawa Library classrooms open for additional study space
March 17, 2017
North Oshawa Library classrooms LIB 132 and LIB 134 are now open for additional study space when not in use for instructional purposes. These spaces are for quiet study and will be available until the end of the term.
New international agreements ‘will open new doors’ for university students
March 15, 2017
A world of opportunity will open in the coming years to students and researchers at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology. The university’s expanding international outreach now includes three new partnership agreements with three leading universities in Europe.
Phase 2 of the Bring-Your-Own-Device model
March 14, 2017
Last September, the university successfully introduced BYOD TELE to Faculty of Education and Faculty of Social Science and Humanities students. In continuation of this transition, effective September 2017, all undergraduate students in three additional faculties will embrace the BYOD TELE model.
President’s statement on university values
March 13, 2017
The University of Ontario Institute of Technology is built on a promise to develop strength and capacity through research, innovation and partnerships. This promise is also supported by four core values expressed in our Strategic Plan.
There’s a lot of talk: Upcoming speakers and panels at the university
March 13, 2017
The University of Ontario Institute of Technology generates exceptional student outcomes in a dynamic learning environment. As a regional hub for innovation and impactful research, the university regularly attracts community leaders, subject matter experts and high-profile personalities to campus.
Faculties team up to host Canadian Parliamentary Poet Laureate
March 07, 2017
Figuratively and literally, a Poet Laureate has a way with words. On February 27, the University of Ontario Institute of Technology’ discovered this in real life as Dr. George Elliott Clarke, Canada’s Parliamentary Poet Laureate shared a selection of his works at a Black History Month celebration.
University researchers share investigative insights with local community
March 06, 2017
These were among the topics examined March 2 by two of the University of Ontario Institute of Technology’s leading researchers as the Office of the Vice-President, Research, Innovation and International hosted the annual Research Excellence Award Speaker Series.
Distinguished academic leader and sustainable development advocate appointed new Dean of Social Science and Humanities
March 03, 2017
The University of Ontario Institute of Technology announces the appointment of Peter Stoett, PhD, as Dean of the Faculty of Social Science and Humanities, effective Monday, July 17.
World Health Organization backs new philosophy on disability and rehabilitation
March 01, 2017
The World Health Organization (WHO) says the prevalence of severely disabling conditions that require rehabilitation has increased by nearly 183 million cases compared to 2005—a 23 per cent increase in just over a decade
