News archives

February

Ontario Tech University and Humber Polytechnic unite to power the future of the nuclear energy workforce

February 20, 2025

As Canada expands its energy infrastructure, the demand for a highly skilled nuclear workforce to power the clean energy transition is greater than ever. Ontario Tech University and Humber Polytechnic have joined forces to meet this challenge, combining their unique strengths to prepare the next generation of talent across Ontario, Canada, and the world.

Business and IT building elevator out of service for flooring replacement on February 19

February 18, 2025

The Business and Information Technology (BIT) building elevator will be out of service on Wednesday, February 19 to allow for flooring replacement.

Fueling the Canadian Olympic pipeline: RBC Training Ground coming to Ontario Tech University

February 13, 2025

On Sunday, February 23, Ontario Tech University will be a host venue for RBC Training Ground, a talent identification and athlete funding program to discover young athletes with Olympic potential.

Participants in the 2025 Catalyst Challenge, hosted by the Brilliant Catalyst, Ontario Tech’s entrepreneurship and innovation hub, in collaboration with Lakeridge Health.

Ontario Tech students pitch health-care AI-driven ideas with Lakeridge Health experts

February 10, 2025

Ontario Tech University students are using artificial intelligence (AI) and technology to propose innovative solutions for key health-care challenges, in collaboration with Lakeridge Health and the Brilliant Catalyst, Ontario Tech’s entrepreneurship and innovation hub.

Dr. Aaron Yurkewich (left), Assistant Professor, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science (FEAS) working on the HERO Glove with FEAS master's degree student Daimen Landon-Hoffman (Ontario Tech University BioRobotics Lab, January 27, 2025).

‘HERO Glove’ research at Ontario Tech has a hand in improving patients’ lives

February 04, 2025

Dr. Yurkewich, an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, invented the Hand Extension Robot Orthosis (HERO) Glove, a battery-powered robotic device whose artificial ‘tendons’ assist patients with tactile control and movement.

Ontario Tech marks Black History Month

February 03, 2025

February marks Black History Month: a time to acknowledge and celebrate the accomplishments of Black community members in Canada, and around the world.

January

From left: Alpine Canada men’s team members Jeffrey Read, James Crawford, Brodie Seger and Cameron Alexander in the ACE Climatic Aerodynamic Wind Tunnel at Ontario Tech University (October 2024).

Ontario Tech’s ACE pushing Canada’s high-performance athletes to the next level

January 31, 2025

On January 25, Canadian skiers James Crawford and Cameron Alexander made history at the challenging Streif downhill race in Kitzbuhel, Austria, with Crawford winning gold, and teammate Cameron Alexander securing bronze. What many don’t know is that Ontario Tech University’s ACE Core Research and Development facility played a pivotal pre-season role in their success.

Students outside the Regent Theatre at Ontario Tech University's downtown Oshawa location.

Tech-driven and career-focused programs make Ontario Tech a top student choice

January 28, 2025

Fresh off its rise to the No. 1 spot for reputation in the 2025 Canadian University Rankings by Maclean’s magazine, Ontario Tech has once again surpassed 13,000 applications for the second consecutive year—cementing its reputation as a top choice for future-ready students.