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The B.E.S.T. Program is designed to provide Black-identified youth ages 16 to 39 in Southern Ontario with a fundamental understanding of entrepreneurship in the skilled trades industry.

Empowering Black Youth through Ontario Tech’s Brilliant Catalyst B.E.S.T. Program

February 28, 2023

Ontario Tech University’s Brilliant Catalyst, an innovation and experiential learning hub designed to promote new business ideas, collaboration and partnerships, has built a strong reputation for empowering entrepreneurs locally, nationally, and internationally.

Dr. Moustafa El-Gindy, Professor, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science speaks with student in the Truck Driving Simulator Laboratory that explores heavy vehicle dynamics.

Ontario Tech ranks among the world’s top 200 youngest universities for the second straight year

February 27, 2023

Ontario Tech University has another impressive international accolade to proclaim this winter, having made the Top 200 list of the world’s best young universities for the second consecutive year.

Dr. Hossein Rostami Najafabadi, Mechanical Engineering PhD student, completed his cotutelle thesis defence.

Ontario Tech academic milestone: Mechanical Engineering PhD student first to defend a ‘cotutelle’ doctoral thesis

February 24, 2023

One Ontario Tech University student can add an impressive accomplishment to their resumé as the university’s first student to complete a cotutelle PhD.

Ontario Tech student authors children’s book exploring Black identity and Anti-Black racism

February 24, 2023

Ontario Tech student Tyannah Brown hopes her new children’s book will create opportunities for people to reflect on how they treat each other, and understand the importance of kindness, acceptance and diversity.

Michael Rencheck (left) and Dwight Thompson will serve three-year terms on the university's Board of Governors.

Announcing new members of Ontario Tech’s Board of Governors

February 23, 2023

Ontario Tech University proudly announces the addition of two new external members to its Board of Governors.

Dr. Kirk Atkinson, Associate Professor, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science (right) speaks with Nuclear Engineering students about subcritical assembly design concepts, in the Nuclear Facility Complex at Ontario Tech University’s Energy Research Centre. As the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission’s licensing process is only just beginning, no specific design is approved at this time.

Ontario Tech University pursuing licence to enhance high-tech nuclear laboratory facilities

February 22, 2023

Ontario Tech University is pursuing the opportunity to enhance its high-tech nuclear laboratory facilities with the addition of new equipment, unique among all educational institutions in Canada.

Polonsky Commons, Ontario Tech University, north Oshawa campus location.

Ontario Tech University on-campus activities cancelled as of 4 p.m., Wednesday, February 22 due to inclement weather

February 22, 2023

Due to the expected inclement weather conditions, effective at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, February 22 all Ontario Tech on-campus activities will be cancelled. It is anticipated that the campus will return to regular operations for Thursday, February 23.

From left: Dr. Alexander Bychkov, International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); Dr. Les Jacobs, Vice-President, Research and Innovation, Ontario Tech University; Dr. Mikhail Khoroshev, IAEA; and Dr. A. Nesimi Kilic, IAEA.

Green light: Ontario Tech University supports launch of international nuclear-hydrogen collaboration

February 22, 2023

In late January 2023, Ontario Tech’s Office of the Vice-President, Research and Innovation (VPRI) joined representatives from 15 countries and international organizations for discussions on the legal and institutional aspects of nuclear-hydrogen, at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in Vienna, Austria.

Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth

Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth visits Ontario Tech

February 17, 2023

Ontario Tech University was proud to host the Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth at an engineering outreach workshop for Black youth on February 11, International Day of Women and Girls in Science.

From left: Dr. Les Jacobs, Vice-President, Research and Innovation, Ontario Tech University and Director of the IAEA Collaborating Centre at Ontario Tech; Dr. Mikhail Chudakov, Deputy Director General and Head of the Department of Nuclear Energy, IAEA; and Dr. Hossam Kishawy, Dean, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, Ontario Tech University, and Liaison Officer to the IAEA Collaborating Centre. (Vienna, Austria, February 1, 2023)

Ontario Tech’s IAEA Collaborating Centre delegation meets with IAEA Deputy Director General in Austria

February 17, 2023

Ontario Tech University and its strong reputation as a prominent centre of renewable, sustainable energy research leadership and expertise had an important audience in Europe earlier this month. A delegation from Ontario Tech visited the International Atomic Energy Agency headquarters at the United Nation's Vienna International Centre in Austria on February 1.

Ontario Tech University Chancellor Dr. Mitch Frazer.

Dr. Mitch Frazer reappointed Ontario Tech University’s Chancellor

February 15, 2023

Ontario Tech’s Board of Governors has reappointed Dr. Mitch Frazer as the university’s Chancellor for a second term, effective Monday, May 1.

Ontario Tech researcher co-authors study examining social connections and pandemic trading trends of institutional investors

February 10, 2023

In early 2020, Dr. Xinyao (Joseph) Zhou, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Business and Information Technology (FBIT) at Ontario Tech University, and two research partners observed a large amount of selling in the stock market. Dr. Zhou, along with Dr. Shiu-Yik Au, Assistant Professor, University of Manitoba, and Dr. Ming Dong, Professor, York University, set out to examine the performance of mutual fund managers based on their social connectedness to pandemic hot zones to determine what effect it may have had on their financial decision-making.

Ontario Tech’s statement on the earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria

February 08, 2023

The devastating earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria have shocked and saddened people around the world. Ontario Tech University expresses its deepest sympathy and concern for those affected by this tragedy, particularly members of our campus community who have lost loved ones, or family and friends responding to the aftermath.

Dr. Juuso Nieminen (left) and Dr. Jessica Wong are Ontario Tech University's latest recipients of Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships.

Two Ontario Tech scholars awarded prestigious Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships

February 06, 2023

Ontario Tech University’s School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies is proud to be home to two scholars recently awarded the Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship, a prestigious Government of Canada award that funds the country’s top scholars to help them positively contribute to Canada’s economic, social and research-based growth.

People hold a megaphone and signs at a protest.

Ontario Tech University launches Master of Arts in Social Practice and Innovation graduate program

February 03, 2023

The world needs more thought leaders and change agents – people who can imagine, design and implement solutions to social problems that disrupt the status quo for the public good.

From left, Dr. Taryn Eickmeier, Executive Lead for Research Innovation and Knowledge Mobilization, Grandview Kids, and Adjunct Professor, Ontario Tech University; Dr. Meghann Lloyd, Associate Professor, Ontario Tech University and Senior Research Associate, Grandview Kids; Tom McHugh, Chief Executive Officer, Grandview Kids; Lorraine Sunstrum-Mann, Past-Chief Executive Officer, Grandview Kids (retiring February 2023); Dr. Steven Murphy, President and Vice-Chancellor, Ontario Tech University; Leslie Suite, Executive Lead, Clinical and Client Services, Grandview Kids; Dr. Les Jacobs, Vice-President, Research and Innovation, Ontario Tech University (at Memorandum of Understanding signing ceremony, February 2, 2023).

Ontario Tech University and Grandview Kids reaffirm partnership to advance research, innovation and education in Durham Region

February 02, 2023

Long-established community partners Grandview Kids and Ontario Tech University are celebrating their shared commitment to advancing research, innovation and education in Durham Region through a formal Memorandum of Understanding.

Ontario Tech University's Peer Tutor program has received certification from the U.S.-based College Reading and Learning Association.

Ontario Tech’s Peer Tutor program achieves international certification

February 02, 2023

The Ontario Tech Peer Tutor program recently gained international attention after receiving certification from the U.S.-based College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA) for meeting or exceeding all of the CRLA’s high standards for tutor selection, training, direct service, and evaluation.

Ontario Tech marks Black History Month

February 01, 2023

February is Black History Month, a time to honour and celebrate the experiences, accomplishments, culture and rich history of Black Canadians. Black History Month also shines a spotlight on efforts to eliminate societal systemic anti-Black racism and provides opportunities to discuss how to advocate for and work toward change. This year, Ontario Tech will celebrate Black History Month by highlighting Black Canadian culture, promoting an awareness of history, and providing an open space for conversations.