News archives
November
Sidewalk closure along Simcoe Street at university’s north Oshawa location
November 28, 2019
Due to ongoing repair work, the sidewalk on the west side of Simcoe Street between Founders Gate and Commencement Drive is closed to pedestrians.
UPDATED: Restricted pedestrian access to buildings at Ontario Tech University’s downtown Oshawa location
November 21, 2019
Due to sidewalk removal work by the City of Oshawa, as of November 21, the Regent Theatre entrance (50 King Street East) is temporarily accessible only via the north entrance of the Victoria Street Promenade (just east of Bordessa Hall (55 Bond Street East)).
Silicon Valley company Verkada tapping into Ontario Tech’s impressive student talent
November 21, 2019
On November 21, Verkada invested the time and cost to travel from California to Ontario Tech to meet and recruit students, specifically in the high-demand areas of Networking and Information Technology, Engineering, and Computer Science.
Introducing Omni: a new academic search and discovery tool
November 21, 2019
Beginning Thursday, December 12, Ontario Tech University students, faculty and staff will have access to Omni, a new academic search tool developed by the Ontario Council of University Libraries (OCUL).
Ontario Tech No. 1 in cross-sector research among Canadian undergraduate universities
November 21, 2019
Ontario Tech University’s commitment to research excellence and to uncovering innovative solutions for our partners’ most-pressing problems is receiving recognition on the national stage.
Is there a cure for hate? Former neo-fascist shares personal message of hope at Ontario Tech lecture
November 19, 2019
On November 12, Ontario Tech University’s Centre on Hate, Bias and Extremism invited McAleer to discuss his book The Cure for Hate and his personal journey leaving the white supremacist movement, as well the lessons he has learned countering violence with compassion.
How universities can drive Canada’s energy strategy
November 14, 2019
President StevenMurphy’s National Post op-ed discusses the role informed science and impartial research will play in Canada’s transition to carbon neutrality.
Robots storm campus for annual competition
November 14, 2019
On Saturday, November 16, join Ontario Tech University’s Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science at its 14th-annual high school Engineering Robotics Competition.
Ontario Tech thanks donors on National Philanthropy Day
November 13, 2019
In celebration of National Philanthropy Day on Friday, November 15, Ontario Tech University expresses its sincere appreciation to donors for their ongoing support.
Ontario Tech University at the forefront of artificial intelligence research
November 11, 2019
On Wednesday, November 13, Ontario Tech’s Faculty of Business and Information Technology will host free public lectures and an expert panel to discuss real-life AI examples during AI and the Everyday Life, an event to highlight how AI can support your business and personal life.
Winter weather guidelines and FAQs
November 11, 2019
Inclement winter weather conditions such as heavy snow, freezing rain and/or ice pellets can often make travel difficult. When it comes to curtailing operations in times of severe weather, different organizations—public and private—follow their own protocols and best practices.
Ontario Tech University’s partnerships open new post-secondary doors for prospective students
November 11, 2019
Ontario Tech recently inked two new agreements to expand learning opportunities at the university for international and local high school students, as well as teaching and research collaboration prospects for faculty members.
Ontario Tech positioned to support province’s new economy
November 07, 2019
Ontario Tech University has an important role to play as the Province of Ontario prioritizes that university students — tomorrow’s entrepreneurs, innovators and workers — have the skills needed to succeed in a highly competitive global economy.
Ontario Tech University’s new basketball teams energize campus spirit
November 03, 2019
A new era of campus excitement at Ontario Tech University began November 3 with the first-ever regular season Ridgebacks basketball home games.
Ontario Tech University empowers student learning experience through open educational resources
November 01, 2019
Ontario Tech University adapts to the ever-changing educational landscape by exploring the most effective ways to deliver flexible and dynamic learning. One approach Ontario Tech champions is the deployment of open educational resources (OER) in academic programs.
