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January
Ontario Tech University hits record application high as demand continues to grow
January 26, 2026
Ontario Tech University continues to gain momentum with prospective students across Ontario and beyond. New data from the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre shows undergraduate applications to Ontario Tech increased by 5.3 per cent year over year, more than twice the provincial average. This growth positions Ontario Tech among the fastest-growing universities in Ontario.
Ontario Tech panel examines AI’s environmental risks and opportunities
January 14, 2026
Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly positioned as a tool to support climate action, from improving weather forcasting to strengthening agricultural monitoring. At the same time, its rapid growth raises important questions about energy demand, water use and equitable access to the technology’s benefits.
Fast-track your law career with Ontario Tech University’s new accelerated pathway
January 12, 2026
Students interested in pursuing a legal career now have a way of achieving their goal sooner, thanks to a new accelerated program at Ontario Tech University.
Ontario Tech celebrates outstanding alumni who inspire change
January 08, 2026
At the recent 2025 Ontario Tech Alumni Association Awards ceremony, Ontario Tech University honoured the remarkable achievements of four alumni whose innovation, leadership and community involvement are making a lasting impact. Selected from a record 31 nominations, this year’s recipients exemplify the university’s values and the power of education to drive meaningful change.