News archives
March
Master of Science candidate advances to provincial Three Minute Thesis competition
March 29, 2018
The University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) held its sixth-annual Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) competition March 21, with six graduate students sharing their research findings in the finals.
City of Oshawa impressed by students’ fresh ideas at March 3 hackathon
March 28, 2018
University of Ontario Institute of Technology students have some amazing public policy ideas to share with the City of Oshawa.
Faculty reputation, outreach and achievement highlight National Engineering Month
March 28, 2018
The Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science (FEAS) at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology has much to celebrate in parallel with National Engineering Month in Canada.
Campus community mourns the passing of Durham Regional Chair Roger Anderson
March 26, 2018
The University of Ontario Institute of Technology and Durham College are deeply saddened by the passing of Durham Regional Chair and university benefactor, Roger Anderson.
Retail reward programs: Consumers get the points. But are they getting the point?
March 22, 2018
Stephen Marsh, PhD of the Faculty of Business and Information Technology is a ‘trust scientist’ who explores the intersection between consumer behaviour, human social values and advanced information.
As good as gold: University’s workplace wins recognition from Region of Durham
March 22, 2018
For the fourth consecutive year, the university's Healthy Workplace Committee's efforts have earned the university a Healthy Workplace Award (Gold category) from the Regional Municipality of Durham’s Health Department.
Engineering’s sacred Iron Ring Ceremony a symbolic rite of passage
March 20, 2018
For Canadian engineering students, receiving the iron ring is both a cherished rite of passage and a symbol of the responsibilities and ethics associated with their chosen profession.
Governor General recognizes university alumnus for work with vulnerable members of society
March 19, 2018
Dr. Naheed Dosani recently received the Governor General of Canada’s Meritorious Service Cross (Civil Division) for his commitment to helping some of the most marginalized members of society.
Young researchers to showcase breakthroughs at Durham Regional Science Fair
March 19, 2018
The Faculty of Science at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology will welcome young scientists to campus Saturday, April 7 as they participate in the annual Durham Regional Science Fair.
Hydro One powers female university students pursuing careers in engineering
March 12, 2018
Female Engineering students at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology will continue to benefit from a variety of networking opportunities and outreach programs, thanks to Hydro One’s renewed commitment to the Women in Engineering University Partnership program.
Explaining complex research in just three minutes
March 09, 2018
On Wednesday, March 21, 3MT participants will present their complex research and its wider impact to a panel of non-specialist judges. Competitors have only three minutes to express their knowledge in an engaging, accessible and compelling way, using only one static slide for visual support.
Learn about cool University of Ontario Institute of Technology research on March 27
March 08, 2018
Join the university community Tuesday, March 27 for the annual Research Excellence Award Speaker Series. Recipients of the university’s 2017 Research Excellence Award will share highlights of their work and its potential to positively impact society.
Engineering program ranks in University Magazine’s Canadian Top 10
March 08, 2018
If you want to be an engineer, surveys continue to confirm the University of Ontario Institute of Technology is one of the best places in Canada to study.
Smart Cookies on Valentine’s Day
March 07, 2018
The middle of the academic semester is a busy time for students as they work hard on assignments and prepare for midterm examinations. But for students at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology, the Wednesday before Reading Week brought and unexpected treat from the Office of the Provost.
Mechatronics Engineering student impresses during marathon of hackathons
March 07, 2018
Although he is yet to reach the halfway point of his Mechatronics Engineering degree (part of the program’s inaugural cohort), second-year University of Ontario Institute of Technology student Hamayal Choudhry (class of 2020) has already made quite a name for himself beyond the university campus.
Health Sciences students’ video project shines at national competition
March 07, 2018
What began as a course assignment for two University of Ontario Institute of Technology students ended with recognition in the national spotlight.
Open education webcast – March 7
March 02, 2018
The Library will host a webcast on Wednesday, March 7 in recognition of Open Education Week.
