News archives
May
Vacation time means vaccination time
May 31, 2017
If you plan to travel out of the country this summer, or even if you opt to stay close to home, University of Ontario Institute of Technology researcher Emma Bartfay, PhD advises you to ensure your vaccines are up to date.
Advocate for youth with disabilities to become the university’s new Director of Nursing
May 31, 2017
The Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology announces the appointment of Janet McCabe, PhD, as Director of Nursing, effective Saturday, July 1.
Durham Regional Science Fair winners capture national awards
May 30, 2017
The University of Ontario Institute of Technology’s Faculty of Science, which hosted the Durham Regional Science Fair (DRSF) in April, congratulates its two grand prize winners for capturing national awards at the 56th Canada-Wide Science Fair.
Communication and Digital Media Studies program bridges theory to practice
May 30, 2017
The idea of ‘bridging’ theory to practice is an uncommon style of teaching in many university programs. But University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) Communication and Digital Media Studies (CDMS) researcher Tanner Mirrlees, PhD champions this approach.
Bridging the digital divide: University takes do-it-yourself ‘maker’ learning lab on the road
May 23, 2017
At the University of Ontario Institute of Technology, researcher Janette Hughes, PhD, looks for ways to improve Kindergarten to Grade 12 female, racialized and at-risk students’ learning experiences to enhance the likelihood of them reaching―and graduating from―university.
Mental health takes centre stage at university’s 2017 Futures Forum
May 19, 2017
With a goal of advancing the conversation even further, the University of Ontario Institute of Technology welcomed mental health experts and researchers May 10 to the Futures Forum on Community Mental Health and Wellness.
UOIT PhD candidate to attend World Nuclear University Summer Institute
May 19, 2017
Jawad Haroon will become the first student from the university to participate in the World Nuclear University Summer Institute in Uppsala, Sweden.
Student-created video games invade university campus
May 15, 2017
The University of Ontario Institute of Technology’s Faculty of Business and Information Technology (FBIT) immerses Game Development and Entrepreneurship (GDE) students in the game design and development process from day one in their first year. They also have many opportunities to showcase their creations at events like FBIT’s annual GAMESCON.
Historic season earns Ridgebacks women’s soccer OUA Team of the Year
May 12, 2017
To cap off a season that saw the University of Ontario Institute of Technology’s Ridgebacks women’s soccer team win the university’s first-ever provincial team sport championship, on May 10 the program was named Ontario University Athletics (OUA) Team of the Year.
Ridgebacks women’s soccer coach wins OUA Male Coach of the Year
May 12, 2017
Peyvand Mossavat, Head Coach of the Ontario champion University of Ontario Institute of Technology’s Ridgebacks women’s soccer team capped an incredible year of success May 10 when he was named Ontario University Athletics (OUA) Male Coach of the Year.
Innovative engineering projects highlight 2017 Capstone event
May 12, 2017
In the university’s Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science (FEAS), fourth-year students work in teams on a ‘Capstone’ project: an eight-month effort to devise innovative solutions to real-world problems. At the end of second semester, students showcase their research and discoveries at the annual FEAS Capstone Exhibition and Competition.
Life Sciences students shed new light on brain tumours, win research competition
May 11, 2017
As science continues to unlock new answers on brain tumour treatments, tomorrow’s research leaders hope they can contribute new ideas to the discussion. With that goal in mind, University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) Life Sciences students–Mahmud Ali, Melanny Barrios, Shreya Jain, and Tejus Tuppal–entered the Students Advancing Brain Cancer Research (SABCR) Undergraduate Research Competition, held at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario.
March for Science: Keeping political vetting and filtering out of research
May 11, 2017
As one of the keys to the advancement of human civilization, scientific investigation and discovery is worth defending―especially from political interference, say two University of Ontario Institute of Technology research experts.
University’s newest Canada Research Chair to explore nuclear fuels and materials
May 10, 2017
The University of Ontario Institute of Technology’s (UOIT) strengthening research portfolio is growing again with the awarding of the university’s newest Canada Research Chair (CRC).
Free all-day family fun at Science Rendezvous May 13
May 03, 2017
Science Rendezvous, the all-day festival that takes science out of the lab and onto the streets, will be held on Saturday, May 13 at the shared campus location of the University of Ontario Institute of Technology and Durham College.
University makes strong impression on provincial minister during campus tour
May 01, 2017
The Honourable Brad Duguid, Minister of Economic Development and Growth, visited UOIT on March 15 to explore some of the exciting research and development underway at the university and get a glimpse of the role it will play to anchor a research cluster, and innovation and technology park in the eastern Greater Toronto Area.
University goes green to #GETLOUD about mental health
May 01, 2017
The University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) will join forces with the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) and Children’s Mental Health Ontario to promote mental health awareness through the Shine Green for Mental Health campaign.
University experts weigh in on significance of Canada’s new commemorative $10 bill
May 01, 2017
The Bank of Canada recently announced a new design for the $10 bill to commemorate the country’s 150th birthday.It’s one of the few times a Canadian woman, and the first time an Indigenous Canadian, have been featured on the country’s currency.
