News archives
December
Ontario Tech University Engineering students kicking off the new decade with a 72-hour robot-building showdown
December 20, 2019
More than 100 Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science students, along with teams of high school students from across Durham Region, will put their expertise to the test in ACE, ‘The World’s Most Extreme Classroom’, for the 2020 Robot in 3 Days (Ri3D) international challenge.
Moments and milestones: Ontario Tech University in 2019
December 17, 2019
As Ontario Tech readies itself for the promise of new opportunities in the discovery and application of knowledge at the dawn of a new decade, the university reflects on the past transformative year.
Our energy future: “It’s already time to be thinking about the 22nd century”
December 06, 2019
In October, Dr. igor Pioro presented his vision for nuclear power to the first International Atomic Energy Agency’s (IAEA) 2019 Conference on Climate Change and the Role of Nuclear Power, in Vienna, Austria.
Ontario Tech University launches free book initiative with Oshawa Public Libraries
December 05, 2019
Visitors to Ontario Tech University’s Campus Library will now have access to more titles to satisfy their inner bookworm, thanks to a recent collaboration with Oshawa Public Libraries (OPL).
Ontario Tech joins National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women
December 03, 2019
On Friday, December 6, Ontario Tech University will hold a short ceremony to recognize the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.
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.
October
Transforming dementia care through technology: Ontario Tech University and Ontario Shores unveil new research partnership
October 28, 2019
A new partnership between Ontario Tech University (Ontario Tech) and Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores) will create a Clinical Demonstration Unit (CDU) at Ontario Shores to explore a wide range of innovative treatment options for dementia care.
Ontario Tech University advancing drone cybersecurity research for remote-location inspections
October 24, 2019
SkyX engineers work with Ontario Tech University information security researcher Dr. Khalil El-Khatib and his research team to ensure the security architecture of their advanced autonomous aerial platform is safe from cyberattacks.
Ontario Tech University explores the future of intelligent manufacturing
October 18, 2019
Ontario Tech University recently became the first Canadian university to host the International Federation of Automatic Control (IFAC) Intelligent Manufacturing Systems (IMS) workshop: an influential international engineering forum exploring key questions related to intelligent manufacturing.
Mentors and role models critical for gender parity in ‘STEM’ fields
October 18, 2019
Ontario Tech University's inaugural Women for STEM Summit on October 17 brought together 190 industry leaders and partners, faculty and students from across the Greater Toronto Area who discussed how women and men each have an important role to play in equalizing gender parity.
Ontario Tech University’s Cyber Girls Ambassador Program provides insight and vision for girls in STEM
October 18, 2019
Young girls often show a keen interest in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) disciplines, but if they have no role models, they may not see themselves as candidates for careers in these fields. Ontario Tech University is changing that with its Cyber Girls Ambassador Program.
Ontario Tech University welcomes Global News to campus for October 16 newscast
October 18, 2019
In case you missed it, Global News was on campus October 16 to film their 5 p.m. Durham newscast and broadcast their Ontario-wide newscast live at 5:30 p.m. (anchored by Alan Carter) from the university's 61 Charles Street Building in downtown Oshawa.
Leading the charge: Ontario Tech, ACE and eCAMION test how to power autonomous vehicles
October 17, 2019
True autonomous functionality requires an autonomous AV charging system. That’s where Ontario Tech University, ACE, Canadian advanced-energy storage and charging leader eCAMION, and Ontario’s Autonomous Vehicle Innovation Network (AVIN) enter the picture.
Ontario Tech University research pioneering virtual reality health-care training
October 15, 2019
An Ontario Tech University research team is exploring the practical potential of VR, where the user is completely immersed within a 3D computer generated world; as well as ‘augmented reality’ (AR), where digital and graphic elements are added to the real physical space to augment objects comprising it.
Ontario Tech University’s leadership in AI education preparing students for cybersecurity careers
October 10, 2019
The Vector Institute, a collaborative research centre on AI in Canada, recently added Ontario Tech University's Master of Information Technology Security – Artificial Intelligence in Security (MITS-AIS) specialization to its list of recognized master’s programs in AI. This recognition not only gives MITS-AIS students access to the Vector Institute’s publications, contacts, research and programming, but also allows them to compete in an exclusive pool for the Vector Scholarship in AI (VSAI), established in collaboration with the Province of Ontario in 2017.
Ontario Tech University conference exploring how to reduce human trafficking
October 08, 2019
On Thursday, October 10 and Friday, October 11, Ontario Tech University’s Faculty of Social Science and Humanities will stage a series of vital discussions on labour trafficking. The university’s second-annual collaborative Labour Trafficking Conference will examine the impacts and current efforts to combat labour trafficking and the global initiatives focused on reducing trafficking.
Ontario Tech a university on the rise: 2020 Maclean’s magazine rankings
October 08, 2019
The 2020 Maclean’s magazine rankings of Canada’s universities affirms Ontario Tech University’s place in the top 10 of primarily undergraduate institutions. The new survey marks the first time the university appears in the Maclean’s rankings with its new Ontario Tech University brand.
Ontario Tech e-bike project exemplifies Mitacs’ support of work-integrated student learning
October 03, 2019
One of the ways the Ontario Tech University delivers on outstanding experiential learning opportunities is through a collaborative partnership with Mitacs, a Canadian non-profit research organization that helps connect academia with industry.
Ontario Tech University to explore the legacy of wrongful conviction
October 01, 2019
A group of Forensic Psychology graduate students from Ontario Tech University have partnered with Innocence Canada to host the university’s sixth-annual Wrongful Conviction Day event on Friday, October 4.
September
Ontario Tech University taps into powerful national STEM program leader Actua
September 26, 2019
Through its strong community connections, Ontario Tech University's Engineering Outreach program has forged powerful new ties with Ottawa, Ontario-based Actua, Canada’s largest STEM youth outreach network.
Ontario Tech University on board for largest-ever study on student transportation
September 26, 2019
To account for and understand students’ transportation needs, Ontario Tech University and nine other GTHA post-secondary institutions are embarking on Canada’s largest and first-of-its-kind study on student transportation.
Visit Ontario Tech University at the 2019 Ontario Universities’ Fair
September 24, 2019
Explore all that Ontario Tech University has to offer by visiting our newly branded interactive display booth at the Ontario Universities' Fair (OUF) at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre from Friday, September 27 to Sunday, September 29.
Why accounting is about far more than crunching numbers in isolation
September 20, 2019
Many outsiders assume accountants are 24/7 math nerds with no interest in anything beyond numbers and balance sheets, locked into a boring and tedious career. But Ontario Tech researcher John Friedlan, PhD, says these myths could not be further from the truth.
Faculty of Science researchers get real on artificial intelligence
September 17, 2019
At Ontario Tech University, Faculty of Science researchers Dr. Hendrick de Haan and Dr. Faisal Qureshi, along with Modelling and Computational Science PhD candidate Martin Magill, dissect these artificial brains in what they call their ‘mathematical laboratory’.
Water services issue at university’s north Oshawa location
September 13, 2019
First update: Friday, September 13, 11:15 a.m.
Ontario investing in research in Durham Region at Ontario Tech University
September 11, 2019
The grant to Ontario Tech University (for dietary sodium research by Dr. JoAnne Arcand, Faculty of Health Sciences) is part of the Early Researcher Awards program, designed to help newly appointed researchers working at Ontario’s research institutions build their teams.
Ontario Tech researchers: It’s high time to stop environmental crime
September 09, 2019
Two Ontario Tech University researchers are among a group of international experts issuing a dire warning that the world needs to take immediate action on international environmental crime.
Ontario Tech University students making the most of new innovative accessibility software
September 09, 2019
Thanks to a generous donation from Toronto, Ontario-based eSSENTIAL ACCESSIBILITY (eA), students can access text-to-speech and speech-to-text software, as well as a suite of keyboard, mouse and touch-replacement solutions that will enhance the digital experience for students with disabilities.
Ontario Tech University’s new brand ushers in an exciting new era as academic year begins
September 05, 2019
The university moves into is 17th full academic year with a distinct and bold new Ontario Tech University brand. As more than 2,000 new undergraduate students transition to university life, the campus has a new feel with refreshed signage and updated logos across campus.
August
Ontario Tech University among North American leaders in energy efficiency; employee/student wellness programs
August 30, 2019
For the fourth consecutive year, Ontario Tech has achieved a Gold rating through AASHE’s Sustainability Tracking, Assessment and Rating System, a voluntary framework used by universities and colleges to measure, report and strengthen their contributions to sustainability.
Ontario Tech University strengthens international ties with Australian agreement
August 27, 2019
With long-established research relationships throughout the eastern Greater Toronto Area and across the province, Ontario Tech University boasts an expanding international research portfolio. Adding to dozens of global partnerships, it’s exploring stronger ties Down Under with counterparts at University of Technology Sydney (UTS).
Ontario Tech University researchers on the leading edge of emerging technologies research
August 12, 2019
More than 30 researchers at Ontario Tech will share more than $1.82 million in new funding for various projects aimed at helping us understand some of the biggest challenges Canadians face
The road to autonomous vehicle development leads through Ontario Tech University
August 09, 2019
Autonomous vehicle (AV) research is paramount to the future of mobility in the province. But what you may not know is that a lot of the critical research to advance AV technologies is happening right here in your own backyard at Ontario Tech University.
Campus Library space enhancements coming soon
August 07, 2019
A number of key projects are underway to create enhanced spaces and additional seating on the second and third floors of the university’s North Oshawa Library.
July
Sign wave discovered at Ontario Tech University
July 26, 2019
Signs of change or a change of signs. Whatever you want to call it, signs of Ontario Tech University’s new brand and logo are quickly becoming noticeable on campus this summer.
Ontario Tech's Dr. Pierre Côté shares health policy research on the international stage
July 16, 2019
Health policy experts from around the globe have been learning plenty this summer from Ontario Tech University’s Dr. Pierre Côté.
Waste watchers: Sewage and cannabis
July 09, 2019
As the cannabis market becomes more firmly entrenched across the country, an Ontario Tech University researcher says Statistics Canada (StatsCan) is going to great depths to study national cannabis consumption rates.
Can technology help uncover new answers on dementia research?
July 08, 2019
The Ontario Tech-Ontario Shores collaboration allows for cutting-edge research to move more quickly into frontline practice and provides frontline careworkers and patients’ family members with an opportunity to present the problems needing solutions.
Campus buzz: Ontario Tech University receives ‘Bee City Campus’ designation
July 05, 2019
In recognition of the university’s pollinator sustainability efforts, Bee City Canada has designated Ontario Tech a ‘Bee City Campus’. Bee City Canada partners with cities, schools and businesses across Canada to protect pollinators and increase awareness about the vital role pollinators play in a healthy ecosystem. Only seven other Canadian post-secondary institutions hold the Bee City Campus designation.
University team powers the Big Bike for the Heart and Stroke Foundation
July 05, 2019
Onlookers cheered as Ontario Tech University faculty and staff pedalled a 30-seat bike through downtown Oshawa on June 19 as part of the Heart and Stroke Foundation’s Big Bike event.
Ontario Tech University creating a great learning environment for older adults
July 02, 2019
Ontario Tech University recently became one of a handful of Canadian universities to receive the Age-Friendly University (AFU) designation from the AFU Global Network. The AFU network includes higher-education institutions around the world endorsing the 10 AFU principles and committing themselves to becoming more age-friendly in their programs and policies. AFU-designated universities like Ontario Tech enrich the student experience and improve the quality of life of older adults in the community.
Educator’s mid-career return to university proves to be a highly rewarding experience
July 02, 2019
Ontario Tech University student Kim Bradley has been at the forefront of innovative pre-elementary school teaching in Ontario since the early 1990s. Now, her accomplishments and commitment to personal learning and professional development have earned her national recognition.
June
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.
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,
Construction to affect UL Building east washroom availability through first week of July
June 24, 2019
In preparation for the construction of Ontario Tech University’s new building (to be completed in 2021), excavation work is currently underway in the space between the south side of the UL Building and the north side of the North Oshawa Library. The relocation of pipes will affect washroom availability in the east section of the UL Building through the first week of July. Washroom availability will resume by the end of Friday, July 5.
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.
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).
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
UPDATE: Parking restrictions and road closures due to ongoing construction at the north Oshawa campus location
June 04, 2019
In preparation for the start of construction of the university’s new building (to be completed in 2021), the Student Life (U5) and U6 buildings will be moved to a temporary new location at the west end of Founders Lot 2 and combined into one building. A section of the UL Building will also be permanently removed.
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.
May
Ontario Tech Engineering students win big at Harvard competition
May 31, 2019
Ontario Tech University Manufacturing Engineering student Patrick Poplawski, along with Mechatronics Engineering student Mankin Ho, have developed a unique solution to help fast-track recovery for returning astronauts or injured workers: Vibrace, a smart, wearable arm brace that emits low-frequency vibrations near the elbow joint.
Dr. Les Jacobs appointed Ontario Tech University’s Vice-President, Research and Innovation
May 29, 2019
Administrative leader and data science applications expert Dr. Les Jacobs becomes Ontario Tech University's new Vice-President of Research and Innovation on July 1.
Future of human health and prosperity at risk, warns Ontario Tech researcher
May 28, 2019
The abundance and variety of life on our planet is under threat, according to a recent comprehensive study by the United Nations (UN). The sixth Global Environmental Outlook (GEO-6), delivered in Nairobi, Kenya this past March, includes contributions from Ontario Tech University researcher Peter Stoett, PhD, Dean, Faculty of Social Science and Humanities.
Two-thousand grads and four honorary doctorates to highlight Ontario Tech University’s 2019 Convocation
May 28, 2019
Family and friends will cheer on more than 2,000 new graduates as Ontario Tech University recognizes and celebrates the Class of 2019 during four ceremonies on Thursday, June 6 and Friday, June 7.
Science breaks out of the lab and into the spotlight at Ontario Tech
May 24, 2019
On May 11, hundreds of children and their families immersed themselves in the world of science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM) at Science Rendezvous, an annual free, full-day science festival co-hosted by Ontario Tech University and Durham College. Using science and their imaginations, the young and young-at-heart participated in experiments, make-and-take-projects and demonstrations, while meeting face-to-face with real scientists and asking them questions about their research.
Ontario Tech recognizes International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia
May 17, 2019
Each year on May 17, millions around the world come together to recognize the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOTB). Created in 2004, IDAHOTB draws attention to the violence and discrimination experienced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and other people with diverse sexual orientations, gender identities or expressions, and sex characteristics.
Campus Charity Walk and Run breaks fundraising records in support of high-risk youth outreach program
May 17, 2019
Students, staff and faculty from Ontario Tech University and Durham College broke a record while breaking a sweat during the 11th-annual Campus Charity Walk and Run for the Boys and Girls Club of Durham (BGCD).
Want to start a podcast? The Campus Library can help
May 17, 2019
Discover how easy it is to produce a podcast with the Behringer Podcastudio recording kit! You can borrow this kit from the Campus Library for two weeks at a time. The kit includes everything you need for a simple podcast setup.
Ontario Tech scientists exemplify the power of transformational research
May 10, 2019
Held annually since 2007, the university’s Research Excellence Award Speaker Series showcases Ontario Tech’s research talent as they share highlights of their work and the potential of their findings to positively influence society.
Ontario Tech President signs new equity, diversity and inclusion charter
May 09, 2019
Ontario Tech University proudly joins universities across Canada to advance institutional equity, diversity and inclusion, with the signing of the Dimensions charter. The charter was announced today by the Honourable Kirsty Duncan. The goal is to have Canadian institutions endorse the charter and commit to helping drive deeper cultural change within the research ecosystem.
GM Canada’s announcement complements Ontario Tech University’s innovation capacity
May 08, 2019
Ontario Tech University looks forward to strengthening its longstanding relationship with General Motors Canada following the automaker’s May 8 Transformation Agreement with Unifor regarding operations in Oshawa, Ontario.
Ontario Tech researcher exploring next-generation wireless connectivity solutions
May 07, 2019
Ontario Tech University researcher Langis Roy, PhD, and his team will spend the next three years navigating new high-tech methods to ensure the next generation of ultrahigh-data-rate applications (devices) meet the real-time dynamic operational requirements demanded by industry and consumers alike.
Ontario Tech University experts sharing high-tech discoveries on the international stage
May 06, 2019
From Saturday, May 4 to Thursday, May 9, Ontario Tech researchers will share their latest findings at the Association for Computing Machinery’s (ACM) 2019 Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems. The ACM CHI Conference in Glasgow, Scotland is the premier annual international conference on research into latest interactive technologies.
Ontario Tech University sharpens its focus on ‘technology with a conscience’
May 03, 2019
What does it mean to develop technology with a conscience? What are our obligations to using technology responsibly? How can we improve the designs of new technological innovations while carefully considering their societal impact? On May 2, leading experts explored these questions and more during Ontario Tech University’s 2019 Futures Forum: ‘The Future of Tech with a Conscience’.
Ontario Tech Biology student advances to finals in NSERC video contest
May 02, 2019
Twenty-five university students across the country are finalists in the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council’s (NSERC) Science, Action! video contest. Among them is Shreya Jain, an undergraduate Biology student at Ontario Tech University.
April
Ontario Tech University researcher: some of the biggest questions in science are answered at the smallest possible scale
April 24, 2019
Much of scientific research happens on a scale that is so tiny that the processes are almost impossible to imagine or comprehend. Nisha Agarwal, PhD, an Assistant Professor of Physics with Ontario Tech University’s Faculty of Science, explores the physical properties of elements and materials at these small scales.
Cool discoveries: Learn more about fascinating research at Ontario Tech on May 8
April 23, 2019
Join the university community Wednesday, May 8 for the annual Research Excellence Award Speaker Series.
How do we ensure smart tech improves the human condition?
April 18, 2019
On Thursday, May 2, Ontario Tech University will explore the latest discoveries and issues at the intersection of humans and technology.
Ontario Tech University and OCAD University launch new partnership focused on the Digital and Human Connection
April 17, 2019
The province’s leading universities focused on technology and design have teamed up to forge a new model for the delivery of post-secondary education in Ontario: together OCAD U and Ontario Tech University will develop dynamic new ways of learning, curriculum, programs and research capacities.
How the emerging autonomous vehicle industry will profoundly change human mobility
April 12, 2019
On March 28, Ontario Tech University welcomed a crowd of more than 250 guests with industry, government and faculty coming from across North America to participate in the inaugural event for the Future of Transportation Series.
FSSH Practicum office celebrates community partnerships
April 12, 2019
Practicum placements would not be possible without the partnerships FSSH has forged over the years with a wide variety of organizations. To honour these collaborations, the faculty recently hosted its first-ever Celebration of Community Partnerships event.
Students explore international development initiatives in Central America
April 11, 2019
Heidi Graf, along with five other students from Ontario Tech University’s Faculty of Social Science and Humanities (FSSH), recently spent two weeks on an educational tour of Panama and Costa Rica, to engage in international development initiatives while completing the requirements of their FSSH Practicum course.
Founding Board Chair receives special engineering honour
April 10, 2019
Robert Strickert, Founding Chair of the Board of Governors at Ontario Tech University received a special honour from his alma mater (Queen's University) on March 29.
Ontario Tech University thanks its volunteers
April 08, 2019
During National Volunteer Week (Sunday, April 7 to Saturday, April 13), Ontario Tech University celebrates and thanks its many volunteers, students, faculty, staff, board members and community members for giving their time, skills, experience and passion to help others.
Ontario Tech celebrates graduate student recipients of donor awards
April 03, 2019
Donor funding allows students in the university’s School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies to access innovative learning opportunities, alleviate the financial costs of their education and pursue their research goals.
March
Students to share passion for discovery and innovation at 2019 Durham Regional Science Fair
March 31, 2019
On Saturday, April 6, Ontario Tech University’s Faculty of Science (FSci) will welcome local young scientists to campus to present their exciting projects at the annual Durham Regional Science Fair (DRSF).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Indigenous Medicine Bag Workshop – March 14
March 13, 2019
The Campus Library invites faculty, staff and students to the Indigenous Medicine Bag Workshop on Thursday, March 14. Rick Bourque, Traditional Knowledge Keeper, will lead the session. Participants will make their own medicine bag and learn about the smudging ceremony and traditional uses of the four sacred medicines: sage, cedar, tobacco and sweetgrass.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
February
Dr. Lori Livingston appointed university’s new Provost and Vice-President, Academic
February 28, 2019
The University of Ontario Institute of Technology announces the appointment of Dr. Lori Livingston as its Provost and Vice-President, Academic.
Large health-care system gaps exist for Ontarians with developmental disabilities, says Health Sciences researcher
February 27, 2019
Ontarians with developmental disabilities are significantly more likely to die young or face extended stretches of time in hospital than Ontarians without these disabilities.
Watch the Future History docuseries
February 26, 2019
Looking for more ways to participate in the #Next150 challenge? The Campus Libraries have acquired streaming license for Future History, a docuseries about shifting the colonial narrative and celebrating the reclamation of Indigenous knowledge and identity.
Watch the replay of the open educational practices keynote
February 25, 2019
If you missed the February 4 guest lecture on open educational practices by Rajiv Jhangiani, PhD, you can now watch the recorded session and access the slide deck.
Tentative agreement reached. No disruption to classes and operations.
February 23, 2019
Contract negotiations between the university and the Faculty Association have resulted in a tentative agreement with tenured and tenure-track faculty, teaching faculty and limited-term faculty members.
Three Ridgeback student-athletes representing Canada at the FISU Winter Universiade in Russia
February 22, 2019
Three members of the University of Ontario Institute of Technology varsity hockey program will wear Canada’s maple leaf in the coming at weeks at the FISU (International University Sports Federation) Winter Universiade in Russia (March 2 to 12).
Go Girls! University's outreach events encouraging girls to get interested in STEM
February 20, 2019
Only a few months after participating in the Engineering Robotics competition in November at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology, Grade 9 student Cindy Sanford was back on campus with her mother Danielle to take part in the university’s day-long Go CODE Girl event (February 9).
Dr. Carolyn McGregor’s AI big data analytics platform to assess human performance in any weather condition
February 15, 2019
The study to demonstrate pre-deployment acclimation strategies and techniques in extreme environments is being led by international health informatics expert Carolyn McGregor, AM, PhD, Research Excellence Chair in Health Informatics, and Professor with the university’s Faculty of Business and Information Technology .
University promotes recycling awareness on campus in February
February 13, 2019
Reducing, reusing and recycling take the spotlight on campus in February as the University of Ontario Institute of Technology’s Office of Campus Infrastructure and Sustainability (OCIS) hosts a number of educational activities on campus designed to raise awareness about sustainable living practices.
University researcher’s study proposes faster and less expensive recovery from whiplash injuries
February 12, 2019
Many believe Ontario’s hefty premiums relate to the higher risk assumed by insurance companies in areas like the Greater Toronto Area, where population density is highest. Theoretically there are more accidents and more claims in urban centres because there are more cars on the road. But a University of Ontario Institute of Technology researcher says don’t blame your high premiums simply on collision repair costs.
Government of Canada ensures Canada’s research community is as diverse as our country
February 10, 2019
On February 11, the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, the Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science and Sport, unveiled the draft Made-in Canada Athena SWAN Charter, and announced the creation of a new fund to foster equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) in research. The federal announcement was made at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology.
UOIT Motorsports defines accelerated learning outside the classroom
February 04, 2019
Hands-on opportunities to apply knowledge in a real-world environment aptly describes the student-learning atmosphere at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT). Among many examples of students venturing beyond the boundaries of labs, lecture theatres and curriculum is an enterprising group known as UOIT Motorsports.
University mourns passing of Ron Joyce, philanthropist and Tim Hortons co-founder
February 01, 2019
The University of Ontario Institute of Technology is saddened to learn of the passing of Ron Joyce, the longtime entrepreneur who built the Tim Hortons coffee shop chain into a Canadian business empire.
January
University’s new partnerships unlock opportunities for international students
January 31, 2019
Students from Peru and Bermuda will have new access to university studies in Canada, thanks to two agreements the University of Ontario Institute of Technology recently signed with post-secondary institutions in these countries.
Social media links researchers in 50 countries to one global study of the world’s streams
January 30, 2019
In 2014, University of Ontario Institute of Technology biologist Dr. Andrea Kirkwood noted a crowdsourcing call for researchers to help collect environmental data from stream ecosystems, something very much in her research wheelhouse.
Noreen Taylor reappointed Chancellor of the University of Ontario Institute of Technology
January 29, 2019
The University of Ontario Institute of Technology proudly reappoints Canadian cultural leader and philanthropist Noreen Taylor, CM, to a new term as Chancellor, effective Tuesday, January 29.
Watch First Contact: an Indigenous education television series
January 28, 2019
The Campus Library has obtained streaming licenses to First Contact, a television series that follows six average Canadians with strong opinions about Indigenous people on a month-long journey, where they learn about Indigenous culture, history and present-day communities.
Be aware of your online signature, says Canada Research Chair Khalid Elgazzar
January 25, 2019
Consumers have a responsibility to be smart about the digital trails they may be unknowingly leaving behind, says University of Ontario Institute of Technology researcher Dr. Khalid Elgazzar, Canada Research Chair in the Internet of Things (IoT).
Expanding international exchange opportunities
January 24, 2019
University of Ontario Institute of Technology students will benefit from new studying abroad opportunities, thanks to a $75,000 donation from the Oshawa Hungarian Culture Club.
University researcher helps digest changes in Canada’s new food guide
January 23, 2019
"Canada's new Food Guide was developed based on science and in consultation with nutrition experts,” says University of Ontario Institute of Technology researcher Dr. JoAnne Arcand, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences.
Open educational practices expert to speak on campus - February 4
January 22, 2019
On Monday, February 4, the Campus Libraries will welcome Rajiv Jhangiani, PhD, to campus to speak on open educational practices: teaching techniques that draw upon ‘open’ (public domain) technologies and educational resources to enable collaborative and flexible learning.
Workshops to help you save time with citation tools
January 22, 2019
The Campus Libraries will offer a Citation made easy workshop for faculty, staff and students. Learn how to easily add citations and bibliographies to your papers in any citation style, such as American Psychology Association (APA), Modern Language Association (MLA) and Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).
The relationship between food, climate change and environmental crime
January 22, 2019
University of Ontario Institute of Technology graduate Allison Gray (Master of Arts in Criminology, class of 2014) and Professor Emeritus Ronald Hinch, PhD (Founding Dean, Faculty of Social Science and Humanities) argue the food systems we have in place are not quite as simple or straightforward as one might assume or hope.
2018 Holiday Food Drive makes season brighter for students in need
January 18, 2019
The co-chairs of the annual campus Holiday Food Drive extend their sincere thanks to everyone who helped make the 2018 initiative a resounding success. This year, the drive helped more than 100 students in need.
Mechanical Engineering student helping seek sustainable clean water solutions in east Africa
January 18, 2019
After coming back to Canada, they realized they had become de facto social enterprise entrepreneurs on the cusp of forming a startup business. The trio would go on to form Rootworks, a non-profit aiming to provide long-term access to clean water for rural communities in Somalia and Ethiopia.
Tuition reductions will help students with education affordability
January 18, 2019
The Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (MTCU) announced a 10 per cent tuition reduction on January 17. The university recognizes this change as a positive step in improving education accessibility for Ontario’s university students while balancing the provincial government’s fiscal challenges.
ACE wheels-up for influential automotive event in Detroit
January 14, 2019
Alongside such universities and research organizations as MIT, Carnegie Mellon, Clemson University and the University of Michigan, the University of Ontario Institute of Technology will showcase its groundbreaking innovations and automotive research and development capacity in Detroit, Michigan.
University discussion challenges online hate
January 07, 2019
On November 22, the University of Ontario Institute of Technology participated in a panel discussion on how to challenge hate online. Public Safety Canada’s Canada Centre for Community Engagement and Prevention of Violence, together with Facebook Canada, co-hosted the event, which was livestreamed on the university’s Facebook page.
