News archives
December
New international option for Ontario Tech University students interested in medical and veterinary studies
December 22, 2022
A new international partnership with St. George’s University (SGU) in Grenada will provide an additional pathway for Ontario Tech University students to pursue their dream of becoming a medical doctor or veterinarian.
FSSH researcher Dr. Emilia King’s podcast Catch Him If You Can tip leads to arrest of alleged serial romance scammer
December 21, 2022
Every year Canadians lose millions of dollars to faceless fraudsters, never knowing the perpetrators of the crime or having the ability to bring them to justice. But one conman has boldly preyed on women and vulnerable people he’s built personal, face-to-face relationships with, leaving them feeling betrayed and broke in the aftermath.
Looking back, looking forward: Ontario Tech University in 2022
December 20, 2022
As the university reaches the midpoint of its 20th academic year, we look back at a few highlights from 2022.
Ontario Tech marks National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women with commemorative rock
December 06, 2022
December 6 is the annual National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women in Canada. Established in 1991 by Parliament, the day commemorates the anniversary of the 1989 École Polytechnique de Montréal massacre, in which 14 women were murdered in a tragic and senseless act of gender-based violence:
Ontario Tech University’s largest gift to date to support research hub for innovative, clean-energy technologies
December 05, 2022
On November 2, Ontario Tech held a formal ceremony to honour and acknowledge the Estate of Nicholas Sion, a founding donor of the Brilliant Energy Institute (BEI), for the transformational investment of more than $3.5 million that was instrumental in helping launch the BEI at the university.
Ontario Tech’s Institute for Disability and Rehabilitation Research becomes a founding member of WHO World Rehabilitation Alliance
December 02, 2022
Researchers at the Institute for Disability and Rehabilitation Research at Ontario Tech University are poised to play an enhanced role in uncovering new solutions to ensure that patients in-need and the general public receive the best rehabilitation services. The World Health Organization has named the IDRR at Ontario Tech a founding member of the WHO World Rehabilitation Alliance.
Ontario Tech engineering, research and development: Helping drive the automotive industry forward
December 02, 2022
On November 25, the Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade (MEDJCT) hosted an automotive sector roundtable at Ontario Tech. The robust discussion, held at one of the university’s core research facilities, Ontario Tech’s Automotive Centre of Excellence (ACE), featured community partners and local automotive industry champions outlining current challenges and opportunities.
