Faculty of Social Science and Humanities
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.
Ontario Tech again ranked a Top-3 Engineering school in Ontario: International universities survey
November 23, 2022
The community, and the world, are taking notice of Ontario Tech University’s story: the university is now making a powerful imprint on the international stage, appearing annually in the world’s most influential global university rankings.
Ontario Tech celebrates the 2022 SGPS Graduate Excellence Award winners
November 16, 2022
The School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (SGPS) at Ontario Tech University annually distributes Graduate Excellence Awards to recognize and celebrate the inspiring individuals who encourage and support our graduate students on their way to becoming successful scholars.
Ontario Tech University expert Dr. Barbara Perry appointed to major international research chair
November 15, 2022
Long recognized as a global authority on hate crime and right-wing extremism in Canada, Dr. Barbara Perry, a Professor with Ontario Tech’s Faculty of Social Science and Humanities (FSSH), has been appointed UNESCO’s Research Chair in Hate Studies.
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’s research connected to a major international award for promoting sustainability and biodiversity
October 21, 2022
The Gulbenkian Prize has a strong research connection to Ontario Tech University. In 2019, Ontario Tech sustainability expert Dr. Peter Stoett, Professor and Dean, Faculty of Social Science and Humanities, was appointed Co-chair of an IPBES global study on invasive species.
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’s virtual speaker series to advance disability rights around the world continues
October 03, 2022
Disability justice activists and disability-centred service providers will speak to the lived experiences, in-community conditions, and most pressing needs of disability populations, in an effort to frame the future of disability and rehabilitation research.
Ontario Tech research to apply infrared technology to unlock the neural underpinnings of human social interaction
September 21, 2022
Ontario Tech University Psychology researchers Dr. Matthew Shane and Dr. Bobby Stojanoski have extensive experience using fMRI to better understand the neural mechanisms underlying socio-emotional processing, including the way we understand, relate to and empathize with others.