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July
Ontario Tech University researchers establish new partnership with CNIB to develop explainable artificial intelligence (XAI) accessibility standards
July 28, 2023
With federal funding from Accessibility Standards Canada, CNIB and Ontario Tech are working on a new research project exploring accessible forms of explainable artificial intelligence (XAI).
Ontario Tech students showcase projects at annual Engineering Capstone Systems Design Exhibition and Competition
July 27, 2023
Engineering students at Ontario Tech are making headlines and culminating their studies with projects that promise to solve real-world problems.
New international survey places Ontario Tech second among Canada’s ‘youngest’ universities
July 24, 2023
Ontario Tech University is keeping strong international company in the latest list of the world’s best young universities, as compiled by influential international ranking organization Times Higher Education (THE).
Ontario Tech announces 2023 Joyce Family Foundation Success Award recipients
July 21, 2023
Over Ontario Tech’s first two decades, the university has established a culture of community support for student success through a growing base of philanthropic groups and individuals. Among these generous organizations is The Joyce Family Foundation, a private, family foundation created by the late Canadian entrepreneur Ronald V. Joyce, whose philanthropy reflected a deep-rooted sense of responsibility to give back to his community.
Ontario Tech University PhD candidates advancing talent identification and mental performance research in sports
July 21, 2023
New research at Ontario Tech University has the potential to improve the way Canada’s top athletes are identified, selected, and supported to help them achieve their highest potential. Faculty of Health Sciences (FHSc) PhD candidates Garrett Blakey and Bryan McLaughlin are leading innovative research in the fields of talent identification and mental-performance consulting that could improve sports organization practices and advance the playing field for elite athletes.
Introducing Ontario Tech University’s 2023-2024 major scholarship recipients
July 18, 2023
Each year, seven outstanding incoming students are awarded our most prestigious entrance scholarships. Our scholarship program serves to recognize secondary school students with exceptional achievements in academics, leadership and community involvement throughout their high school career.
Getting up to speed: How Ontario Tech research development helped move Project Arrow forward
July 12, 2023
While the Arrow moves forward, there’s an important Ontario Tech University backstory to share. Back in 2021, APMA selected Ontario Tech to partner in Project Arrow as the lead academic institution, to complete the engineering design and build phase of the national project. The university’s team collaborated with APMA’s many partners, including industry leaders, startups and large Tier-1 suppliers across Canada.
Ontario Tech: A university with a clear commitment to sustainability
July 05, 2023
In recent months, the university’s Office of Campus Infrastructure and Sustainability hosted a number of sustainability-related events for the campus community.