News archives
January
Novel Coronavirus concerns
January 23, 2020
There has been heightened media attention about the Novel Coronavirus. If you have questions about this virus, we encourage you to visit the Public Health Ontario or Durham Public Health websites for more information and updates.
Why potassium iodide pills are not the only consideration for nuclear radiation protection
January 23, 2020
Two Ontario Tech University researchers in the Faculty of Energy Systems and Nuclear Science are concerned there may be some public misconception about KI pills. Dr. Ed Waller and Dr. Anthony Waker say the distribution and availability of KI pills are just one small part of a larger emergency response and public protection plan.
Film screening: Angry Inuk – January 21
January 20, 2020
Join Indigenous Education and Cultural Services and the Campus Library on Tuesday, January 21 for a free screening of the award-winning film Angry Inuk* from director Alethea Arnaquq-Baril. A discussion circle will follow. Complimentary light refreshments and popcorn will be available.
Ontario Tech honours exemplary faculty serving as graduate student supervisors
January 20, 2020
At its second-annual Award of Excellence in Graduate Supervision reception in December, Ontario Tech celebrated faculty members who have demonstrated outstanding commitment to the graduate students they supervise.
Ontario Tech Chemistry grad students present research at Japan symposia
January 14, 2020
In December, Ontario Tech University Chemistry faculty and graduate students participated for the third time in the Kyutech-Ontario Tech Symposium in Chemistry and the International University Exchange Symposium in Chemistry, hosted at the Kyushu Institute of Technology (Kyutech) in Japan.
Ontario Tech helps STEM students acquire skills to change the world
January 10, 2020
In the closing days of the recent holiday break, Ontario Tech University Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science students showcased human and technical skills in the 2020 Robot in 3 Days (Ri3D) international challenge, a marathon robot-building competition.
Ontario Tech University mourns passing of faculty member Dr. Razgar Rahimi
January 08, 2020
The university community is saddened to learn of the passing of Dr. Razgar Rahimi, along with his family. They were among the victims of a plane crash in Tehran, Iran on January 8.
