News archives
February
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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’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.