News archives
September
Remembrance scholarship in honour of Iran plane crash victims
September 30, 2020
In remembrance of the victims of the January 2020 Iran plane crash, the Province of Ontario will provide various publicly-assisted post-secondary institutions with funding for dedicated scholarships for the 2020-2021 academic year, including one at Ontario Tech University.
Ontario Tech epidemiologist collaborating with World Health Organization on COVID-19 Research
September 25, 2020
Dr. Pierre Côté, Ontario Tech’s Canada Research Chair in Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation, was selected by the WHO to lead a collaborative effort to inform key individuals within the WHO about COVID-19 trends and issues.
Career Ready Fund Auto Stream a winning combination for Ontario Tech students and employers seeking new talent
September 25, 2020
The Ontario Ministry of Labour, Skills and Training is investing $757,143 in the new Career Ready Fund (CRF) Auto Stream program led by Ontario Tech University, in partnership with Durham College and Loyalist College.
Ontario Tech researchers investigating local impact of COVID-19 on survivors of sex trafficking
September 24, 2020
As the COVID-19 pandemic unfolds, two Ontario Tech University researchers will explore the impact the health crisis is having on survivors of labour exploitation in the sex industry in Durham Region.
Participate in the Campus Library’s Fall workshops
September 24, 2020
Try new research tools and techniques this semester with the Campus Library’s weekly virtual workshop series.
Ontario Tech the province’s first university to join new Microsoft Canada data analytics and AI skills program
September 22, 2020
At this crucial point as the economy emerges from the challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Ontario Tech University is the first university in the province to partner with Microsoft Canada in a new program to equip students with high-demand fundamental digital skills and cloud certifications.
Major international accolade for Ontario Tech researcher Dr. Barbara Perry
September 21, 2020
For the impact of her years of scholarship and research, and her ongoing leadership of Ontario Tech’s Centre on Hate, Bias and Extremism, the American Society of Criminology (ASC) has named Dr. Perry its 2020 Division of Terrorism and Bias Crime (DTBC) Distinguished Scholar.
Accomplished student-success advocate appointed Ontario Tech University’s Interim Deputy Provost
September 21, 2020
Ontario Tech University announces the appointment of Dr. Langis Roy as Interim Deputy Provost, effective September 15.
Doctoral programming at Ontario Tech achieves new milestone
September 16, 2020
Tobias Cibis will become Ontario Tech’s first cotutelle PhD student by taking the university’s PhD program in Computer Science while simultaneously being enrolled in Australia’s University of Technology Sydney (UTS) PhD program.
Ontario Tech students brainstorm with City of Oshawa on downtown revitalization ideas
September 15, 2020
In an innovative effort to generate modern ideas for urban solutions over the coming years, the City of Oshawa is collaborating with Ontario Tech University, giving students an opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills and to advance the City of Oshawa’s agenda for downtown economic and cultural development.
Bring the Campus Library into your class using Canvas
September 10, 2020
To support online and blended course delivery, Ontario Tech's Librarians have developed three e-learning modules instructors can import into their Canvas courses. The text, images, videos, interactive quizzes and activities included in these modules support the development of information literacy skills in your class so students are prepared to find, evaluate and ethically use information from a variety of sources in their assignments.
Ontario Tech University remembers Durham Region philanthropist and business leader Devon Biddle
September 04, 2020
On August 28, Ontario Tech University lost one of its long-time supporters, Devon Biddle. As a dedicated volunteer with the Friends of Ontario Tech University Committee, Devon helped introduce the university to many in Oshawa, and beyond.
Leading energy executive appointed Chair of Ontario Tech University’s Board of Governors
September 02, 2020
Distinguished electricity industry executive Dietmar Reiner will widen his role at Ontario Tech University as the new Chair of the university’s Board of Governors for the 2020-2021 academic year.
North Oshawa Campus Library opening September 8
September 02, 2020
As the Ontario Tech University community prepares for blended learning and primarily online course delivery this fall, the Campus Library team is ready to support teaching, learning and research with a mix of in-person and online services.
