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PhD candidate Sarah Habibi won the university's 2019 Three Minute Thesis competition on March 20. She will represent Ontario Tech University at the provincial championship on April 17 in Hamilton, Ontario.

Sarah Habibi to carry university’s banner at provincial Three Minute Thesis

March 28, 2019

Graduate students at Ontario Tech University get just three minutes to explain the basics of their complex research before a panel of judges. You get one shot. You can show only one static image on a screen and you cannot use props. If you go over the time limit, you’re disqualified.

Dawn of a new era: Say hello to Ontario Tech University

March 27, 2019

The University of Ontario Institute of Technology will begin writing a new chapter in the coming months as it transitions to a distinct new brand. Between now and the start of the next academic year in September, the campus will transform into Ontario Tech University. The university will sport a new look and feel with an exciting new visual identity and market positioning.

Dr. Barbara Perry, Professor, Faculty of Social Science and Humanities (left) with Dr. Ryan Scrivens, Assistant Professor, Michigan State University (image taken during break at 2016 criminology conference in Stockholm, Sweden). Dr. Scrivens earned his undergraduate and master's degrees in Criminology at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology and was mentored by Dr. Perry.

Grad spotlight: You never know where your academic journey might take you

March 21, 2019

If anyone knows about the value of college-to university ‘bridge’ degree programs, it’s Markham, Ontario-born Ryan Scrivens. The two-time University of Ontario Institute of Technology graduate (Bachelor of Arts in Criminology (2011) and Master of Arts in Criminology (2014)) has an intriguing story to tell about the trajectory of his post-secondary education.

Members of Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science class of 2019. From left: Stephanie Hill (Mechanical Mechatronics Engineering), Jaide Wilkinson (Mechanical Engineering), Pamela Xu Ting She (Mechanical Engineering), Vanessa Villagracia (Mechanical Engineering).

Engineering’s Iron Ring Ceremony: A professional tradition unlike any other

March 21, 2019

On March 16, over 300 soon-to-be graduates of the University of Ontario Institute of Technology gathered at the Regent Theatre for the closed-room event that resembles a ritualistic celebration one might see in a movie.

From left: Dr. Tamari Kitossa, Associate Professor, Sociology, Brock University (at podium); Jill Thompson, Indigenous Cultural Advisor, University of Ontario Institute of Technology; Dr. Barrington Walker, Associate Professor, Department of History, Queen’s University; and Dr. Wesley Crichlow, Associate Dean (Equity), Faculty of Social Science and Humanities and Chair of the President’s Equity Taskforce (panel moderator).

Conversation about the past and future highlights Black History Month event

March 19, 2019

A dazzling display of traditional Caribbean and African dance at the Regent Theatre offered a powerful prelude to an informative discussion about historic cultural relationships as the University of Ontario Institute of Technology marked Black History Month.

Faculty of Education Building at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology.

Enhancing school retention rates in remote communities through mobile technology applications

March 13, 2019

The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) recently awarded new grants to seven researchers and their project co-applicants, representing four faculties at the university.

Illustration of the software features in a car with the newest Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)

QA Consultants and ACE putting new automotive software to the ultimate tests

March 13, 2019

Companies like award-winning software testing and quality assurance provider QA Consultants (QAC) of Toronto, Ontario are turning to ACE, the internationally renowned research and development (R and D) centre at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology, to marry their software testing leadership with ACE’s world-leading integrated testing capabilities for both physical and digital systems in vehicles.

UOIT Ridgebacks hockey stars Jack Patterson (left), Kassidy Nauboris (centre) and Alex Yuill (right) all won medals for Canada at the 2019 FISU Winter Universiade in Krasnoyarsk, Russia.

Ridgeback hockey stars become university’s first Universiade medal winners

March 12, 2019

Ridgebacks hockey players Kassidy Nauboris, Jack Patterson and Alex Yuill had the honour of suiting up for Canada at the FISU (International University Sports Federation) Winter Universiade from March 2 to 12 in Krasnoyarsk, Russia.

Spin Through the Seasons participants will progress through four separate one-hour spin classes, each featuring one of four seasons: winter, fall, spring or summer.

Spin bike riders bracing for all extreme weather conditions during spectacular indoor charity event

March 11, 2019

On Sunday, March 24, the university’s Athletics department invites faculty, staff, students and community members to participate in Spin Through the Seasons inside the university’s powerful ACE Climatic Wind Tunnel. The event supports the Ridgeback Leadership Council’s goals to increase athlete engagement, get more involved in the community and develop leadership among the university’s student-athletes.

From left: Dr. Steven Murphy, President and Vice-Chancellor, University of Ontario Institute of Technology; Karen McCrimmon, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness; Dr. Barbara Perry, Professor, Faculty of Social Science and Humanities (FSSH); Dr. Peter Stoett, Dean, FSSH (March 6, 2019).

Funding to strengthen understanding of right-wing extremism in Canada

March 06, 2019

The University of Ontario Institute of Technology will receive $366,985 over three years from the Government of Canada to examine the right-wing extremism movement through interviews with law enforcement, community anti-hate activists, and former and current extremists.

Campers show off their math and art skills at the 2017 March Break Maker Camp.

March Break camps aim to inspire children through science and technology

March 05, 2019

The University of Ontario Institute of Technology offers a series of science and technology-focused children’s March Break camps. The camps focus on scientific experimentation as well as fundamentals of design and emerging technologies. The goal is for children to develop skills that can help them adapt to ever-evolving technologies, while learning more about themselves in an engaging environment.

Heather McCracken (Master of Health Sciences (Kinesiology) candidate) was one of six finalists in the 2018 University of Ontario Institute of Technology 3MT® competition.

Graduate research in the spotlight March 20 at Three Minute Thesis finals

March 04, 2019

On March 19 and 20, the University of Ontario Institute of Technology will put the spotlight on graduate student research as candidates for master’s degrees and PhDs publicly share their discoveries during the annual Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) competition.