Campus life
Ontario Tech University marks Pride Month with virtual events
June 04, 2020
Ontario Tech University recognizes Pride Month and the achievements and experiences of the LGBTQ2S+ community.
Don’t miss Ontario Tech’s Virtual Open House Saturday, May 23
May 14, 2020
While physical distancing measures due to the COVID-19 pandemic may require people to stay indoors, Ontario Tech University continues
Ontario Tech experts energizing the community with free May online lectures
April 30, 2020
With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic putting in-person learning opportunities on hold, Ontario Tech University’s Faculty of Energy Systems and Nuclear Science (FESNS) has developed a unique plan to share information about its curriculum and related research activities.
Ontario Tech’s Engineering Outreach programs for kids thriving
April 30, 2020
While the COVID-19 pandemic temporarily changes the education landscape, Ontario Tech University’s Engineering Outreach team has launched a new remote learning program, c_wonder: At Home.
Ontario Tech University applauds its volunteers for their dedicated service to the university
April 20, 2020
During National Volunteer Week (Sunday, April 19 to Saturday, April 25), Ontario Tech University celebrates and thanks its many volunteers, including the university’s Board of Governors, students, faculty, staff, alumni and community members. Throughout the academic year, they contribute their time and resources to serve our community in countless ways. The university accomplishes so much more, thanks to their dedication and generosity.
Battling COVID-19: Universities partner with industry, government to combat the pandemic
April 14, 2020
On April 14, the National Post published an op-ed by President Dr. Steven Murphy on the important contributions universities like Ontario Tech are poised to make in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Virtual Open House a huge success; Ontario Tech considering a second online event this spring
April 03, 2020
Demonstrating its reputational strength in innovation and technology, Ontario Tech created an interactive 360-degree virtual reality-enabled campus tour where viewers could walk around campus to check out labs, lecture halls, hallways, greenspaces and more.
Ontario Tech University: Taking a lead role in e-learning
April 02, 2020
Dr. Steven Murphy, President and Vice-Chancellor, and Co-Chair of eCampusOntario, answers questions about the rapid and seamless transition of Ontario Tech’s curriculum for the closing weeks of the Winter 2020 semester.
Check out Ontario Tech University’s virtual Open House Saturday, March 28
March 24, 2020
Physical distancing may be forcing people to stay indoors, but it hasn’t stopped Ontario Tech University’s Open House. Looking to give future students and applicants as much access and information as possible to learn more about us, the university’s annual event has been transformed into a digital, interactive Virtual Open House (ontariotechu.ca/openhouse) on Saturday, March 28.
Ontario Tech researcher offers her take on the next chapter of the world’s battle against COVID-19
March 23, 2020
Ontario Tech University epidemiologist Dr. Emma Bartfay continues to monitor local, national and global developments with the COVID-19 pandemic. The Faculty of Health Sciences researcher offers her take on the latest developments.
Visiting Ontario Tech Lecture Series speaker analyzes relationship between racism and mental health in police encounters
March 16, 2020
In February, the faculty’s Legal Studies program invited influential academic Camille Nelson, Dean and Professor of Law at American University Washington College of Law (Washington D.C.) to speak in its Distinguished Visitor Lecture Series.
Explain your research to me. You’ve got three minutes: Go!
March 11, 2020
On Thursday, March 12, Ontario Tech University will put the spotlight on graduate student research as candidates for master’s degrees and PhDs publicly share their discoveries during the annual Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) competition.
Black History Month celebration highlighted by esteemed South African and American researchers’ panel discussion
March 10, 2020
A thought-provoking intellectual discussion about Black existentialism and the politics of identity captivated a Regent Theatre audience February 27 as Ontario Tech University marked Black History Month.
How technology-enabled simulations at Ontario Tech will deepen our understanding of dementia-related challenges
March 03, 2020
Thanks to recent advances in technology, Ontario Tech University is delivering solutions to help care partners navigate the many demands they face while also building a greater public understanding of dementia’s many forms.
Shooting for the Moon: Ontario Tech students compete for $10,000 to see who has the next big idea to change the world
March 03, 2020
On Thursday, March 5, Ontario Tech University undergraduate and graduate students will put their Moonshot ideas on the line. In front of an audience of local business leaders, participants will pitch their ideas to change the world and make a positive impact on society.
Canadian motorsports industry leaders experience ACE, Ontario Tech University’s world-class R&D facility
February 26, 2020
On February 26, leaders and representatives from across Canada’s motorsports industry checked out the world’s most extreme classroom at Ontario Tech University for hot wheel demos and interactive displays in ACE’s various test chambers.
Ready to change the world: Check out FUTURENG, an all-girl engineering conference at Ontario Tech University
February 14, 2020
More than 50 girls in grades 10 and 11 from across the Greater Toronto Area will convene at Ontario Tech University on February 22 to learn about what it takes to be an engineer at the 2020 FUTURENG All-Girl Engineering Conference
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 Engineering students kicking off the new decade with a 72-hour robot-building showdown
December 20, 2019
More than 100 Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science students, along with teams of high school students from across Durham Region, will put their expertise to the test in ACE, ‘The World’s Most Extreme Classroom’, for the 2020 Robot in 3 Days (Ri3D) international challenge.
Moments and milestones: Ontario Tech University in 2019
December 17, 2019
As Ontario Tech readies itself for the promise of new opportunities in the discovery and application of knowledge at the dawn of a new decade, the university reflects on the past transformative year.
Ontario Tech joins National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women
December 03, 2019
On Friday, December 6, Ontario Tech University will hold a short ceremony to recognize the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.
Silicon Valley company Verkada tapping into Ontario Tech’s impressive student talent
November 21, 2019
On November 21, Verkada invested the time and cost to travel from California to Ontario Tech to meet and recruit students, specifically in the high-demand areas of Networking and Information Technology, Engineering, and Computer Science.
Is there a cure for hate? Former neo-fascist shares personal message of hope at Ontario Tech lecture
November 19, 2019
On November 12, Ontario Tech University’s Centre on Hate, Bias and Extremism invited McAleer to discuss his book The Cure for Hate and his personal journey leaving the white supremacist movement, as well the lessons he has learned countering violence with compassion.
