Faculty of Health Sciences
Ontario Tech student authors children’s book exploring Black identity and Anti-Black racism
February 24, 2023
Ontario Tech student Tyannah Brown hopes her new children’s book will create opportunities for people to reflect on how they treat each other, and understand the importance of kindness, acceptance and diversity.
Two Ontario Tech scholars awarded prestigious Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships
February 06, 2023
Ontario Tech University’s School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies is proud to be home to two scholars recently awarded the Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship, a prestigious Government of Canada award that funds the country’s top scholars to help them positively contribute to Canada’s economic, social and research-based growth.
Ontario Tech University and Grandview Kids reaffirm partnership to advance research, innovation and education in Durham Region
February 02, 2023
Long-established community partners Grandview Kids and Ontario Tech University are celebrating their shared commitment to advancing research, innovation and education in Durham Region through a formal Memorandum of Understanding.
Ontario Tech proudly supports Durham Region 2023 Ontario Parasport Games and parasport research
January 31, 2023
Ontario Tech University will play several key roles in supporting the Durham Region 2023 Ontario Parasport Games, taking place Friday, February 3 through Sunday, February 5.
Ontario Tech researchers show Special Olympics participation reduces risk of depression in young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities
January 20, 2023
A breakthrough research study by Faculty of Health Sciences researchers at Ontario Tech University shows an indisputable mental health benefit, including a reduced risk of depression, among young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) who participate in Special Olympics programming.
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.
Ontario Tech’s Institute for Disability and Rehabilitation Research becomes a founding member of WHO World Rehabilitation Alliance
December 02, 2022
Researchers at the Institute for Disability and Rehabilitation Research at Ontario Tech University are poised to play an enhanced role in uncovering new solutions to ensure that patients in-need and the general public receive the best rehabilitation services. The World Health Organization has named the IDRR at Ontario Tech a founding member of the WHO World Rehabilitation Alliance.
Ontario Tech’s first-ever CIHR Doctoral Research Award highlights list of new federal graduate studies funding
November 24, 2022
On November 16, the Government of Canada’s tri-agencies for research funding (Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR); Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC); and Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC)) announced funding for hundreds of high-achieving graduate students across Canada, including 15 at Ontario Tech.
Ontario Tech University thanks donors on National Philanthropy Day
November 14, 2022
In honour of National Philanthropy Day on Tuesday, November 15, Ontario Tech University thanks donors for their generosity and kindness, especially during these extraordinary times.
Ontario Tech University and Ontario Shores teaming to break new ground in dementia care
November 09, 2022
On Wednesday, November 9, the two institutions announced the launch of the Advancement for Dementia Care Centre (ADCC), a vital new community-based partnership aimed at uncovering solutions to improve the quality of life of patients and caregivers through innovation in research and deployment of new technologies.
Daylight Saving Time vs Standard Time: Should we stick with one permanently?
November 03, 2022
In recent years, this pattern of changing clocks by an hour has ignited a fierce debate. Some deride the tradition as an inconvenience and argue that we should never change our clocks. They advocate we should pick one option: standard time or daylight time, and stick with it.
Maclean’s 2023 university rankings affirm Ontario Tech’s impressive reputation for a student experience based on quality
October 18, 2022
As one of Canada’s newest research-intensive universities, Ontario Tech University continues to post strong results in a broad range of categories in the annual Canadian post-secondary rankings published by Maclean’s magazine.
Ontario Tech research supports a green light on electrifying active transportation options
October 04, 2022
Through funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council and Infrastructure Canada, Ontario Tech University researchers are exploring ways to better understand what we know about e-bikes. In a recently published paper in the journal Transport Policy, they say e-bike use has the potential to transform personal transportation towards a mode that is eco-friendly, age-friendly, barrier-free, healthy, and cost-effective.
Announcing Ontario Tech University’s major scholarship recipients for 2022-2023
August 24, 2022
Each year, seven outstanding incoming students receive Ontario Tech University’s most prestigious entrance scholarships. The university’s scholarship program recognizes secondary school students for exceptional achievements in academics, leadership and community involvement throughout their high school career.
Ontario Tech hosting virtual speaker series to advance disability rights around the world
August 22, 2022
Ontario Tech University’s Institute for Disability and Rehabilitation Research (IDRR) will host a four-part series of virtual international forums.
Ontario Tech University researchers and community partners share strategies at Opioid Crisis Symposium
August 15, 2022
The national opioid crisis continues to have devastating effects on individuals, families and communities. Canada recorded a daily average of 12 opioid-related deaths in 2020; in 2021, that number jumped to 21. Most deaths are accidental and typically related to exposure to or consumption of fentanyl.
Ontario Tech researcher to evaluate youth vaping prevention program in Canada
July 26, 2022
To better-understand trends related to vaping, Ontario Tech University researcher Dr. Adam Cole of the Faculty of Health Sciences (FHSc) will test whether an American vaping prevention program for schools would help high schoolers in Canada.
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.
Giving your kids energy drinks? New research points to some jolting health considerations
June 24, 2022
A new study published in the U.K.-based medical journal BMJ Open says up to a third of those under the age of 18 in the U.K. are consuming at least one energy drink every week – beverages containing substantial quantities of caffeine.
Another amazing year of research growth at Ontario Tech University
June 23, 2022
There’s further evidence of Ontario Tech’s impressive research growth this Spring after Canada’s research funding Tri-agencies announced a further $4.3 million in new grants for nearly 30 new multidisciplinary projects being led by the university’s experts.
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.
Ontario Tech University to host Opioid Crisis Symposium on June 16
June 08, 2022
On Thursday, June 16, Ontario Tech’s Faculty of Social Science and Humanities will team with the Faculty of Health Sciences to host an Opioid Crisis Symposium. Professors and experts from a range of community organizations and service providers, including Lakeridge Health, the Region of Durham’s departments of Health and Social Services, the John Howard Society, and the Canadian Mental Health Association of Durham will each present their latest research and initiatives.