Campus life
Personal initiative and drive opens new worlds for Ontario Tech Computer Science student Neel Shah
August 12, 2022
Neel Shah is part of a group of Ontario Tech students that will compete in October 2022 at the Telerobotic Mars Expedition Design Competition organized by The Mars Society at Arizona State University.
Shawenjigewining Hall at Ontario Tech recognized with an Oshawa Urban Design Award
July 25, 2022
A year after opening its doors, Ontario Tech University’s iconic new building is the winner of a City of Oshawa Urban Design Award.
Ontario Tech University reaffirms long-term commitment to downtown Oshawa location
July 22, 2022
Ontario Tech will further enhance its long-term commitment to downtown Oshawa with the recent purchase of a parcel of land at 154 Bruce Street, adjacent to its existing operations in the 61 Charles Street Building.
Ontario Tech announces 2022 Joyce Family Foundation Success Award recipients
June 23, 2022
In 2016, a donation of $1 million from The Joyce Family Foundation to Ontario Tech established two new awards to help students to turn their dream of post-secondary education into reality.
Ontario Tech experts capitalize on opportunity to share research with parliamentarians
June 13, 2022
In early May, three professors from Ontario Tech University were among 47 delegates selected from across Canada taking part in Science Meets Parliament (SMP): a two-day gathering that connects scientists and researchers with members of the Senate and the House of Commons for dialogue and mutual learning.
Roger Anderson’s legacy lives on with Regional Chair’s Classic
June 13, 2022
This year’s event raised $290,000 for students in financial need at Durham College and Ontario Tech University. Funds will also go towards youth programs at Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences. Thanks to the generosity of participants and supporters, the event has raised over $7.2 million since the Classic first began.
Ontario Tech University marks National Indigenous History Month
June 01, 2022
Each June, Canada celebrates National Indigenous History Month, a time to reflect upon and learn the history, cultures, sacrifices, contributions and strength of the First Peoples of this land and acknowledge their historic contributions to the development of Canada. June also marks National Indigenous Peoples Day, held annually on June 21.
Ontario Tech marks Pride Month
June 01, 2022
Ontario Tech marks Pride Month 2022.
Celebrating Seniors Month at Ontario Tech
May 31, 2022
June is Seniors Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the ongoing contributions of older adults (55 and up) who help shape our communities.
Ontario Tech unveils plans for Convocation 2022
May 13, 2022
From Wednesday, June 8 to Friday, June 10, Ontario Tech University will celebrate the achievements and milestones of its class of 2022 along with six honorary degree recipients during in-person ceremonies.
Ontario Tech researcher wins Ontario Early Researcher Award to develop biological monitoring pilot program
May 06, 2022
At Ontario Tech University, Canada Research Chair in Aquatic Toxicology Dr. Denina Simmons is embarking on a new research project that will blend molecular science and traditional Indigenous knowledge to create a youth community science biological monitoring pilot program in Ontario's ‘Ring of Fire’ mining region.
Tops in the province: Ontario Tech master’s degree candidate wins provincial Three Minute Thesis title
May 04, 2022
The Master of Health Sciences in Kinesiology candidate has captured the 2022 Ontario Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition. Emmeline, who won the Ontario Tech competition on March 24, came out on top against a challenging field of other Ontario university winners during the provincial 3MT® showdown May 4 at the University of Guelph.
Ontario Tech’s partnership with FEL Motorsports creates exciting hands-on learning opportunities for students
April 29, 2022
FEL Motorsports is excited to announce the signing of a second-year agreement with Ontario Tech University and the Automotive Centre of Excellence (ACE) in support of the Emzone Radical Cup Canada presented by Michelin (Emzone RCC) for 2022.
Ontario Tech prepares for upcoming Moose Hide Campaign
April 21, 2022
In early May, Ontario Tech University will be embracing the Moose Hide Campaign, an Indigenous-led, grassroots movement of men, boys and all Canadians—standing up to end violence against women and children.
New waste management service provider accelerating Ontario Tech’s race to zero landfill waste
April 20, 2022
As a long-established leader in sustainability efforts, Ontario Tech University aims, as a campus, to improve its waste-diversion rate with the goal of increasing the amount of recycled materials on campus while reducing waste going to landfill.
Celebrating the connection volunteers provide to our Ontario Tech community
April 19, 2022
To mark National Volunteer Week from Sunday, April 24 to Saturday, April 30, Ontario Tech University celebrates and gives thanks to the people who are involved in giving back and enriching the lives of our students all year long.
Ontario Tech celebrates World Health Day
April 07, 2022
On April 7, Ontario Tech University joins the World Health Organization’s (WHO) World Health Day. Held annually, the campaign draws attention to specific health topics of concern to people all over the world.
Let’s count the ways Ontario Tech’s annual Pi Day of Giving was a success!
April 05, 2022
Over the past month, Ontario Tech alumni, faculty, staff, students and members of our community came together for our students raising more than $156,000. Donors gave to scholarships, bursaries, athletics and in support of the Student Relief Fund, which provides assistance to students in many different ways.
Emmeline Meens Miller to represent Ontario Tech at provincial Three Minute Thesis finals
April 05, 2022
This year’s 3MT® competition attracted 15 of the university’s current candidates for master’s degrees and PhDs. After the virtual online ‘heats’ on March 23, the field was trimmed to six participants for the March 24 final round and awards presentation.
Can we effectively respond to online hate and fear?
March 28, 2022
In early February 2022, Ontario Tech University’s Centre on Hate, Bias and Extremism (CHBE), in association with Meta Canada, hosted a four-day, live and asynchronous online symposium exploring online hate.
Global partnerships reinforcing Ontario Tech’s research status and driving amazing opportunities for students
March 28, 2022
Even with COVID-19 travel restrictions in place, Ontario Tech University Chemistry faculty and students have kept the relationship strong with counterparts at Japan’s Kyushu Institute of Technology (Kyutech).
On International Women’s Day, Ontario Tech celebrates Women for STEM students, mentors and donors
March 08, 2022
Ontario Tech University’s Women for STEM program is a donor-funded initiative led by volunteer industry and community leaders committed to increasing gender parity in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) careers.
Ontario Tech celebrates International Women’s Day
March 08, 2022
International Women’s Day (IWD) (Tuesday, March 8) is an opportunity to recognize the social, cultural, economic and political achievements of women in our community and around the world. It’s also a time to raise awareness of the progress made towards achieving gender equality, and the work that remains to be done.
