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$Third-year Ontario Tech University Forensic Science student investigating a mock suspected hit-and-run scenario involving documentation and analysis of glass fracture patterns and trace evidence. This mock scene is near the program's Crime Scene House on the university's former Windfields Farm lands.$

The evidence is clear: Ontario Tech University’s Forensic Science program is among the best

June 28, 2019

Among its signature academic programs, Ontario Tech University’s Forensic Science program has earned a full five-year renewal of its FEPAC accreditation from the American Academy of Forensic Sciences' Forensic Education Programs Accreditation Commission, a distinction first granted to the university’s Faculty of Science in 2014.

Dr. Shilpa Dogra, Associate Professor and Director of Kinesiology, Faculty of Health Sciences (front left) with The Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science and Sport (front right) at Ontario Tech University's ACE (February 11, 2019). Onlooking are Dr. Steven Murphy, President, Ontario Tech University; Celina Caesar-Chavannes, Whitby MP (both in centre-back), and (right) The Honourable Maryam Monsef, Minister for Women and Gender Equality (also Minister of International Development as of March 1, 2019).

Ontario Tech University researchers applaud federal commitment on equity, diversity and inclusion

June 27, 2019

On May 8, the Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science and Sport announced Ontario Tech University as one of 15 recipients of an EDI Institutional Capacity Building Grant,

Delegates from Ontario Tech University joined representatives from Universidad Cientifica del Sur and Rosedale Academy for a launch ceremony at the Embassy of Canada to Peru in celebration of their recent partnership.

University celebrates international partnership at launch ceremony in Peru

June 21, 2019

Representatives from Ontario Tech University recently visited Lima, Peru to formally mark the launch of a new partnership that will offer Peruvian students extended learning opportunities and new academic pathways to undergraduate study in Canada.

Dr. Adam Dubrowski, Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences (left) and Dr. Denina Simmons, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Science are Ontario Tech University's newest Canada Research Chairs.

Health-care simulation and aquatic environmental biology highlight Ontario Tech’s new Canada Research Chair portfolios

June 19, 2019

Building on its mandate to explore technology for greater societal good, Ontario Tech University’s expanding research portfolio includes two new Canada Research Chairs (CRC).

From left: Noreen Taylor, Chancellor; Dr. Steven Murphy, President and Vice-Chancellor; Dawn Haw, Faculty of Business and Information Technology (FBIT) medal winner (tie); Dr. Michael Bliemel, Dean, FBIT; Dr. Lori Livingston, Provost and Vice-President Academic.

Ontario Tech University salutes 2019 Convocation medal winners

June 14, 2019

As Ontario Tech University reflects on the conclusion of the 2018-2019 academic year, the Board of Governors and the Office of the Provost salute the outstanding achievements of this year’s faculty medal winners and special award winners.

From left: Dr. Steven Murphy, President, Ontario Tech University; Karim Mamdani, President and CEO, Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences; John Henry, Durham Regional Chair; Warren Anderson and Ryan Anderson (sons of the late Roger Anderson, former Durham Regional Chair); Don Lovisa, President, Durham College.

Regional Chair’s Classic in memory of Roger Anderson celebrates another successful year

June 14, 2019

This year $280,000 was raised to support students in financial need at Ontario Tech University and Durham College (DC), as well as child and youth programs at Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences.

Ontario Tech students help with lakefront cleanup.

Ontario Tech students help drive lakeshore cleanup initiative

June 13, 2019

Ontario Tech University students from the Faculty of Social Science and Humanities (FSSH), along with the FSSH Practicum team and partner organization A Greener Future, spent three hours on May 29 collecting more than 3,000 pieces of litter from the lakefront as part of the Love Your Lake initiative.

Sustainable development advocate Peter Stoett, PhD, Dean of the Faculty of Social Science and Humanities, will co-chair a three-year international study that will fully assess existing knowledge about invasive alien species.

Ontario Tech University Dean to play leading role in global invasive species study

June 13, 2019

The United Nations has tapped the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services to lead a three-year global study that will fully assess existing knowledge about invasive alien species and current efforts to control their threats, the first global report of its kind. Ontario Tech University’s Peter Stoett, PhD, Dean of the Faculty of Social Science and Humanities, will co-chair the study.

Nuclear Engineering student demonstrating a virtual reality radiation field simulator in the Faculty of Energy Systems and Nuclear Science's SIGMA Laboratory.

Ontario Tech students deploy interactive virtual reality to ‘visualize’ invisible radiation

June 12, 2019

As part of their final-year capstone (senior thesis) projects at Ontario Tech University, two groups of Faculty of Energy Systems and Nuclear Science students demonstrated how interactive virtual reality can visualize ionizing radiation through simulated measurements.

As an NRC Council member, Dr. Steven Murphy, President, Ontario Tech University, will contribute his business and academic leadership experience toward reviewing the strategic direction of the NRC and overseeing the organization’s performance.

Ontario Tech University President appointed to help guide National Research Council Canada

June 10, 2019

Ontario Tech University has an important new role to play in supporting innovation and economic success in Canada. Dr. Steven Murphy, President, Ontario Tech University is one of six appointees to the National Research Council Canada (NRC), the Government of Canada's largest science and research organization.

International student enrolment and success is a top priority for Ontario Tech.

Ontario Tech University connecting international students to local opportunities

June 10, 2019

Ontario Tech recently signed a new agreement with the Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB), which will give international students new opportunities to complete their post-secondary studies in Canada.

Congratulations to Ontario Tech University's class of 2019!

Ontario Tech graduates reflect on their paths to Convocation

June 07, 2019

Every year about 2,000 Ontario Tech University graduates cross the podium at Convocation to celebrate the pinnacle of their individual academic journeys.

Lyndsay Woolridge, a PhD candidate in the university’s Forensic Psychology program, is investigating the influence of linguistic factors on deception detection judgments in legal settings. The opportunity to work with ELC students has fit perfectly with her research.

Ontario Tech’s English Language Centre embraces campus integration

June 04, 2019

Ontario Tech's English Language Centre (ELC) program places students in relevant language-learning contexts and real-life situations, providing them with opportunities to develop the skills needed to succeed in post-secondary education and in a multicultural world.

Workshop: Finding and Using Open Textbooks – June 11

June 03, 2019

Have you ever considered replacing your course textbook with something more affordable and flexible? In this hands-on workshop, explore open textbooks (free online textbooks released under an open copyright license) and open educational resource collections, including supplementary materials such as quizzes and slides for specific courses.