Faculty of Social Science and Humanities
Bria Hughes-Small to represent Ontario Tech University at provincial Three Minute Thesis competition
April 09, 2024
Bria Hughes-Small, a first-year Master's student in Forensic Psychology at Ontario Tech University, clinched the top spot at the university's annual Three Minute Thesis competition on March 21. This victory advances her to the provincial competition at Lakehead University’s Orillia campus on Wednesday, May 8, where she will represent Ontario Tech and put her thesis pitch to the test again against the winners from other universities.
Ontario Tech practicum student helping to spread love for sport through placement with Their Opportunity charity
April 02, 2024
Ontario Tech University student Uwais Mirza has been moved by his experiences while working with national children’s charity Their Opportunity and seeing the organization fulfil its mission of making sports more accessible for kids.
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.
National research expert in systemic racism, technology and criminal justice joins Ontario Tech
March 13, 2024
Ontario Tech’s nationally acclaimed research leadership portfolio will strengthen with the appointment of Dr. Kanika Samuels-Wortley as the university’s newest Canada Research Chair (CRC).
Faculty of Social Science and Humanities Sustainability in Art exhibition winners announced
March 12, 2024
The Faculty of Social Science and Humanities (FSSH) at Ontario Tech University recently hosted a Juried Art Exhibition with the theme of Sustainability in Art. Artists were invited to interpret sustainability in their own unique ways, resulting in a thought-provoking and inspiring collection.
Ontario Tech students honing storytelling skills with university’s new Creators4Change podcasting studio
March 11, 2024
Ontario Tech students looking to bring their ideas and stories to life with the highest quality have an amazing new high-tech tool available to help them maximize their creativity.
Value-added perk: Ontario Tech students benefit from career-path collaboration with Durham Regional Police Service
January 09, 2024
Ontario Tech’s Faculty of Social Science and Humanities (FSSH) recently launched ‘Discover Your Path’, a special three-part professional development (PD) training series for students, in collaboration with the Durham Regional Police Service
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.
New national research study to address gender equity in Canadian policing
November 08, 2023
Entitled "Canadian Women in Policing: A National Exploration of Women Officers' Experiences", the study will be led by the Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) in partnership with Ontario Tech University and is endorsed by the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police.
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 Dean plays vital role in international report on the threat of invasive alien species to biodiversity and humanity
September 11, 2023
An Ontario Tech University Dean has been instrumental in equipping governments around the world with research and recommendations to tackle the critical issue of invasive alien species.
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 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.
How will AI chatbots impact education at universities and in our workplaces?
April 20, 2023
Ontario Tech’s Faculty of Social Science and Humanities (FSSH) hosted a symposium In March 2023 on the Implications of AI chatbots for academia and higher education.
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.
‘Amazing experience’: Ontario Tech student spends day with CEOs in Ottawa as part of CEOx1Day program
March 28, 2023
The opportunity to learn in the workplace and gain field experience is invaluable for students preparing for their future careers and is a cornerstone of the educational journey at Ontario Tech University.
Campus culture events promote lasting connections at Ontario Tech’s downtown Oshawa location
March 21, 2023
The atmosphere was vibrant March 15 as Ontario Tech’s downtown Oshawa campus community connected for a pizza party inside the first-floor ‘breakout room’ and meeting space at Charles Hall.
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.
Ontario Tech University launches Master of Arts in Social Practice and Innovation graduate program
February 03, 2023
The world needs more thought leaders and change agents – people who can imagine, design and implement solutions to social problems that disrupt the status quo for the public good.
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.
FSSH researcher Dr. Emilia King’s podcast Catch Him If You Can tip leads to arrest of alleged serial romance scammer
December 21, 2022
Every year Canadians lose millions of dollars to faceless fraudsters, never knowing the perpetrators of the crime or having the ability to bring them to justice. But one conman has boldly preyed on women and vulnerable people he’s built personal, face-to-face relationships with, leaving them feeling betrayed and broke in the aftermath.
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.