Faculty of Business and Information Technology
Ontario Tech students reflect on benefits of work-integrated learning opportunities
March 27, 2024
The Career Bus is just one of many ways that demonstrate Ontario Tech’s longstanding belief in the value of student-focused educational options that deliver practical, hands-on experiences as a major component of every university program.
Ontario Tech researcher investigating the opportunities and risks associated with drone swarms
January 04, 2024
Institute for Cybersecurity and Resilient Systems networking and information technology expert Dr. Khalil El-Khatib of Ontario Tech’s Faculty of Business and Information Technology recently received new research funding from Canada’s National Cybersecurity Consortium (NCC) to investigate a ‘Trustworthy AI-based framework for self-aware drone-based swarm technologies’.
Internationally acclaimed computer science and health analytics expert named Dean of Ontario Tech’s Faculty of Business and Information Technology
December 19, 2023
Ontario Tech University announces Dr. Carolyn McGregor AM as the new Dean of the Faculty of Business and Information Technology (FBIT), effective Monday, January 1, 2024.
Top marks: Ontario Tech named Canada’s Research University of the Year
December 07, 2023
Ontario Tech University’s impressive reputational trajectory for top-notch research continues with a fresh distinction as Canada’s Research University of the Year for 2023.
Ontario Tech University building atrium named in honour of Ed and Sylvia Vanhaverbeke
November 02, 2023
In honour of the generous continued support and philanthropic commitment of Ed and Sylvia Vanhaverbeke to Ontario Tech, the university has named the atrium in the Business and Information Technology building the Vanhaverbeke Family Atrium.
Transformational research, in your community: Ontario Tech’s local R&D enterprise builds global influence
October 19, 2023
This Fall, Ontario Tech is recognizing a new cohort of Research Excellence Chairs for their high-quality research and career achievements that are widening the university’s global influence.
Tech with a conscience: How excellence in strategic research at Ontario Tech is driving the future
September 12, 2023
This summer, there’s further evidence of Ontario Tech’s powerful upward research trajectory after Canada’s research funding Tri-agencies announced a further $5.03 million in new grants for 30 new multidisciplinary projects being led by dozens of the university’s faculty experts.
Ontario Tech researcher inspires young students during visit to her former elementary school in Australia
August 02, 2023
It may be more than 15,000 kilometres away from Oshawa, Ontario, but Baulkham Hills North Public School in New South Wales, Australia is very close to home for Ontario Tech University researcher Dr. Carolyn McGregor.
Ontario Tech University researchers establish new partnership with CNIB to develop explainable artificial intelligence (XAI) accessibility standards
July 28, 2023
With federal funding from Accessibility Standards Canada, CNIB and Ontario Tech are working on a new research project exploring accessible forms of explainable artificial intelligence (XAI).
Marking a special milestone on the journey to gender parity in STEM-based fields
June 13, 2023
To address the gender disparity in Canada and empower the next generation of women leaders in STEM, Ontario Tech introduced the Women for STEM program in 2019. Led by the university’s Women for STEM Council, the program’s goal is to provide 200 entrance scholarships and 600 in-course scholarships over a 10-year period.
Recognizing the exemplary achievements and contributions of Ontario Tech University faculty and staff
May 30, 2023
Over the last 20 years, Ontario Tech University’s reputation for high-quality teaching, student services, work-integrated learning opportunities and overall student satisfaction has grown steadily. This success hinges on the contributions and dedication of a diverse and collaborative community of faculty and staff members who make an outstanding impact at the university.
Ontario Tech ‘design-a-thon’ event opens new learning avenues for Engineering students
May 29, 2023
From the creation of a functional and compact handheld multi-tool to an improved way to install streetlights, all kinds of creative ideas were dreamt up and brought to life this spring as 40 Ontario Tech Engineering students teamed up at the 2023 Design-a-thon competition hosted by the Ontario Tech Design League student club.
Ontario Tech research collaboration developing simulated medical training technology for physicians in remote locations
May 25, 2023
Ontario Tech University researcher and Canada Research Chair in Health Care Simulation Dr. Adam Dubrowski says that new simulation technology may have the potential to help doctors hone their skills in their own practice without leaving their patients unattended.
Ontario Tech University to confer nearly 2,500 degrees and eight honorary doctorates at 2023 Convocation
May 04, 2023
From Wednesday, June 7 to Friday, June 9, Ontario Tech University will celebrate the achievements and milestones of its class of 2023 along with eight honorary degree recipients.
Two Ontario Tech researchers leading study to improve reliability of bloodstain analyses at crime scenes
April 25, 2023
Some branches of forensic science have modified existing schemes in response; but more recently, fundamental issues with the assumptions behind these classification schemes have been exposed. To address these issues, an Ontario Tech University-led research team has been awarded Government of Canada Interagency research funding through the New Frontiers in Research Fund (NFRF) Exploration stream in a project entitled ‘Reimagining forensic BPA from the bottom up’.
Ontario Tech University Women in Research Council announces inaugural Chair
April 06, 2023
Dr. Karla Dhungana Sainju, Associate Professor of Criminology in the Faculty of Social Science and Humanities (FSSH) at Ontario Tech, has been appointed inaugural Chair of the university’s Women in Research Council (WIRC).
Impactful solutions to improve food security on campus: How Ontario Tech students won silver at national hackathon
April 05, 2023
Over a six-week period during the winter, a team of six Ontario Tech students representing four different faculties at the university put their knowledge to the test in a national ‘hackathon’ organized by Experience Ventures, a federal program funded by Employment and Social Development Canada.
Computer Science PhD candidate on the cutting edge of VR training for surgeons
April 03, 2023
Faculty of Science PhD student Ben Sainsbury’s company specializes in VR training
Ontario Tech faculty member William Thurber receives Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Award
March 01, 2023
Congratulations to Ontario Tech’s William Thurber (Faculty of Business and Information Technology) who received a Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Award for his legacy of volunteer service in the Oshawa community.
Ontario Tech mourns the loss of Helen Vari, honorary doctorate recipient and university supporter
March 01, 2023
The Ontario Tech University community is mourning the loss of Helen Vari, a 2015 honorary doctorate recipient, donor and friend.
Ontario Tech researcher co-authors study examining social connections and pandemic trading trends of institutional investors
February 10, 2023
In early 2020, Dr. Xinyao (Joseph) Zhou, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Business and Information Technology (FBIT) at Ontario Tech University, and two research partners observed a large amount of selling in the stock market. Dr. Zhou, along with Dr. Shiu-Yik Au, Assistant Professor, University of Manitoba, and Dr. Ming Dong, Professor, York University, set out to examine the performance of mutual fund managers based on their social connectedness to pandemic hot zones to determine what effect it may have had on their financial decision-making.
Leading the pack again: Ontario Tech tops among province’s universities for year-over-year percentage growth in applications
January 18, 2023
For the second consecutive academic recruitment cycle, Ontario Tech University is posting province-leading numbers for growth in overall applications for Fall enrolment. Following the January 12 deadline for Ontario high school students to apply to an undergraduate program at an Ontario university, the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC) says Ontario Tech again leads the province in a key metric.
Explore Ontario Tech’s new Master of Financial Data Analytics graduate degree
November 22, 2022
Developed by Ontario Tech’s Faculty of Business and Information Technology, the Master of Financial Analytics degree combines the best of the university’s research and teaching expertise in artificial intelligence (AI), analytics and finance.