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Dr. Brad Easton, Professor, Faculty of Science (right) is among the Ontario Tech University researchers whose work will connect with EaRTH District in the coming years. He will be joined by Dr. Yuping He, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, and Dr. Dan Hoornweg, Faculty of Energy Systems and Nuclear Science.

Ontario Tech one of five Ontario post-secondary institutions uniting to establish Environmental and Related Technologies Hub (EaRTH)

October 28, 2021

As the global climate crisis accelerates, Ontario Tech University, Centennial College, University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC), Durham College and Trent University have joined together to advance clean, green, sustainable solutions, such as net-zero vertical farming and technology to reverse groundwater pollution.

Heidi Hulan, Ambassador of Canada to Austria, and Chair, IAEA Board of Governors (left) and Mikhail Chudakov, IAEA Deputy Director General and Head of the Department of Nuclear Energy hold plaque confirming Ontario Tech University's designation as an IAEA Collaborating Centre (virtual ceremony in Vienna, Austria, April 22, 2021).

Ontario Tech to launch Canada’s International Atomic Energy Agency Collaborating Centre November 2 and 3

October 27, 2021

Ontario Tech University’s deep capacity in sustainable energy research and expertise is poised to play a leading role in helping Canada and the world respond to contemporary energy challenges related to climate change and the development of carbon-free electricity.

Whitby Autonomous Vehicle Electric shuttle, near the Town of Whitby lakefront.

New WAVE: Ontario Tech University plugged in to autonomous vehicle (AV) innovation

October 25, 2021

On August 24, 2021, local transportation took a giant step into the future when a team of future-focused organizations collaborated in the Town of Whitby to launch on-road testing for a self-driving small bus, North America’s first autonomous shuttle with integrated smart safety infrastructure.

Campus Library workshop - Free and Findable: An Introduction to Open Data – October 26 and 28

October 25, 2021

In recognition of International Open Access Week (Monday, October 25 through Sunday, October 31), the Campus Library will host Free and Findable: An Introduction to Open Data Online, a workshop to to help faculty, staff, students and the general public learn about the potential benefits of open access.

Providing care to a young patient at The Charles H. Best Diabetes Centre.

The Charles H. Best Diabetes Centre and Ontario Tech University offer new Type 1 Diabetes Educator (Health Professional) Certificate

October 25, 2021

The Charles H. Best Diabetes Centre, in partnership with Ontario Tech University, proudly announce the launch of the first-ever certificate program for health-care professionals in type 1 diabetes management and education.

From left: Mitch Frazer, Chancellor, Ontario Tech University, with Rania Llewellyn, President and CEO, Laurentian Bank of Canada, keynote speaker at Ontario Tech University’s 2021 Women for STEM Summit.

Ontario Tech University’s third-annual Women for STEM Summit inspires future graduates

October 21, 2021

Take calculated risks and believe in yourself. Take ownership of your career and move forward. This advice came from the distinguished speakers who shared their career experiences in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) at Ontario Tech’s Women for STEM Summit, held virtually on October 14.

Shawenjigewining Hall at Ontario Tech University's north Oshawa location.

Maclean’s magazine 2022 university rankings moves Ontario Tech to its highest overall placing to date

October 20, 2021

For the first time in its history, Ontario Tech University has moved inside the top 10 of the Maclean’s magazine rankings of Canada’s universities in the category of ‘primarily undergraduate institutions’.

Students in the Wind Laboratory at Ontario Tech University.

OPG renews support for Durham College, Ontario Tech

October 20, 2021

Ontario Power Generation will continue its decade-long collaboration with Durham College and Ontario Tech University through a new $5-million investment.

Ontario Tech University Health Sciences PhD student Leanne Elliott is a 2021 Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship recipient (pictured at Polonsky Commons at Ontario Tech's north Oshawa location).

Leanne Elliott’s remarkable Ontario Tech academic journey leads to Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship

October 04, 2021

For as long as she can remember, Leanne Elliott has had an indelible connection to athletics. Leanne had no idea as a youngster that her legacy of high-level sports activities would ultimately become the foundation of her pursuit of a doctorate in Kinesiology.