News archives
March
Can we effectively respond to online hate and fear?
March 28, 2022
In early February 2022, Ontario Tech University’s Centre on Hate, Bias and Extremism (CHBE), in association with Meta Canada, hosted a four-day, live and asynchronous online symposium exploring online hate.
Global partnerships reinforcing Ontario Tech’s research status and driving amazing opportunities for students
March 28, 2022
Even with COVID-19 travel restrictions in place, Ontario Tech University Chemistry faculty and students have kept the relationship strong with counterparts at Japan’s Kyushu Institute of Technology (Kyutech).
We’ve got the power: Ontario Tech University installs its largest solar panel structure to date
March 23, 2022
After three months of construction throughout the winter, in late February the finishing touches were placed on a gigantic five-storey solar retrofit ‘façade’ on the south exterior wall of ACE (Ontario Tech’s Automotive Centre of Excellence).
Ontario Tech establishes international emergency bursary
March 23, 2022
To underscore its commitment to champion student success and provide greater access to educational opportunities, Ontario Tech University has created an international emergency bursary for students transferring to Canada due to war or environmental catastrophe.
Ontario Tech expert ranks among Top 10 most-cited scholars in five international journals
March 21, 2022
Ontario Tech University researcher Dr. Liqun Cao of the Faculty of Social Science and Humanities was recently acknowledged as one of the top 10 most-cited scholars in five international criminology journals between 2006 and 2020 (No. 9 in the 2016-2020 period).
Take action on your intake of hidden salt with Faculty of Health Sciences’ updated Sodium Calculator
March 15, 2022
Personal awareness of sodium consumption is a big part of the solution, and the good news is there’s something that Canadians can do: assess their intake and take action through an updated version of an easy-to-use online Sodium Calculator.
Ontario Tech researchers receive new Canada Foundation for Innovation funding
March 14, 2022
Six Ontario Tech University experts will share new funding for two new research projects as part of a $45 million nationwide investment announced February 22 by the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI).
Ontario Tech joins national Indigenous and Black Engineering and Technology PhD Project
March 11, 2022
In February, the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science at Ontario Tech University joined the IBET PhD Project to provide financial support and foster a supportive, equitable and inclusive research and academic environment to increase the presence of Indigenous and Black academics in engineering and technology.
On International Women’s Day, Ontario Tech celebrates Women for STEM students, mentors and donors
March 08, 2022
Ontario Tech University’s Women for STEM program is a donor-funded initiative led by volunteer industry and community leaders committed to increasing gender parity in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) careers.
Ontario Tech celebrates International Women’s Day
March 08, 2022
International Women’s Day (IWD) (Tuesday, March 8) is an opportunity to recognize the social, cultural, economic and political achievements of women in our community and around the world. It’s also a time to raise awareness of the progress made towards achieving gender equality, and the work that remains to be done.
Hour time and your time: Take a moment to plan for the change to Daylight Saving Time
March 07, 2022
For about a century, most Canadian communities have been adjusting clocks in the spring to take greater advantage of longer daylight hours afforded to the northern hemisphere in the warmer summer months. But with the time change comes a brief physiological adjustment, says Ontario Tech University sleep researcher Dr. Efrosini Papaconstantinou of the Faculty of Health Sciences.
Researchers say excessive chloride use is assaulting our lakes and rivers
March 04, 2022
A new international study says the ecological cost of global road-salt use is an underappreciated problem that is harming freshwater resources around the world.
Ontario Tech cracks Top 200 among the world’s youngest universities
March 02, 2022
For the first time, Ontario Tech has made the Top 200 list of the world’s best young universities. The compilation was released February 15 by Times Higher Education (THE), considered by many experts to be the most prestigious international ranking organization.
Ontario Tech strengthens senior leadership team with appointment of new General Counsel
March 02, 2022
Ontario Tech University announces the appointment of Sara Gottlieb as its General Counsel, effective Monday, April 4.
Faculty of Health Sciences’ Dr. Sue Coffey receives provincial Award of Excellence
March 01, 2022
Ontario Tech University’s commitment to a technology-enhanced learning environment helped it meet the challenges brought about by the pandemic and respond in a seamless manner.
