News archives
February
Autonomous transportation of goods and services: Closer to reality than you think
February 24, 2021
For three days in early March, Ontario’s leading experts on the progression and future of connected and autonomous technology will ‘get their move on’ during the 3rd Annual Future of Transportation and Mobility Series event.
Campus Ice Centre to become COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic
February 23, 2021
As part of its COVID-19 vaccination rollout plan, the Regional Municipality of Durham and Durham Region Public Health have selected the Campus Ice Centre (CIC) at Ontario Tech University and Durham College as the Region’s Oshawa COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic location.
Ontario Tech’s COVID-19 wastewater surveillance initiative welcomes next research partner
February 22, 2021
Since November, tracked information has been shared weekly with Durham Region Health Department officials to help health experts determine appropriate steps to limit or prevent further infection in the community. The early success of the program has now led to the City of Barrie, and Towns of Orillia, Midland and Collingwood to get samples tested three times per week at Ontario Tech.
Ontario Tech’s INSPIRE ENG conference encourages girls in high school to explore engineering careers
February 17, 2021
On Saturday, February 20, more than 50 girls in grades 9 and 10 from across the Greater Toronto Area and around the world will join the 2021 virtual INSPIRE ENG all-girl engineering conference to learn from industry experts and a high-profile young space enthusiast about what it takes to excel as an engineer.
Ontario Tech University and Durham College celebrate successful Campus Food Drive
February 17, 2021
Thanks to the generosity of the Ontario Tech University and Durham College communities, the 2020 Campus Food Drive raised more than $22,000 to help 384 students in need.
Ontario Tech welcomes province’s investment in post-secondary students’ mental wellness
February 12, 2021
On February 8, the Ontario government announced $7 million in new funding to help increase access to mental-health and addiction services for post-secondary students during COVID-19. Ontario Tech will share in the funding from the Ministry of Colleges and Universities.
Ontario Tech students launch used tech device drive to support older adult community members
February 11, 2021
In an effort to address this serious problem and help bridge the technology gap, a group of students in Ontario Tech University’s Faculty of Business and Information Technology (FBIT) is working with the local community to collect second-hand laptops and tablets.
Ontario Tech University marks Black History Month
February 10, 2021
Equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) are fundamental values for Ontario Tech University. This year, the university will celebrate Black History Month in a variety of ways, including virtual programs, events, initiatives and resources that celebrate Black Canadian culture, promote an awareness of history, and provide an open space for conversations about EDI:
Participate in the Campus Library’s Winter semester workshops
February 05, 2021
The Campus Library invites students and faculty to participate in virtual workshops on research and data management skills.
Start earning micro-credentials today at Ontario Tech University
February 05, 2021
As labour markets adjust, displaced workers and people looking to shift career paths seek quick ways to update their skills and knowledge to expand their employability. Ontario Tech University is answering this demand through a series of micro-credentials: short, competency-based learning opportunities focusing on specific skill sets based on criteria defined on approved industry.
Ontario Tech awards Remembrance Scholarship in honour of 2020 Iran plane crash victims
February 04, 2021
Ontario Tech’s Remembrance Scholarship recipient is Yashashvi Thaker, a Mechatronics Engineering student in the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science. The international student from India says she chose to study at Ontario Tech for the sense of belonging and community the campus provides.
At the top of her game: Ontario Tech student wins game-dev competition
February 03, 2021
On January 26, Giulia Santin learned she won first place in the Game Design Challenge in the first edition of the Womxn Develop at Ubisoft mentorship competition. The award includes a paid apprenticeship at the Ubisoft Toronto studio, to work on the company’s leading games and to learn from experienced teams as they start their careers in game development.
