Faculty of Social Science and Humanities
Navigating the digital frontier: Can AI-programmed empathy ever truly match real human empathy?
February 26, 2025
In today’s fast-paced technological world, innovations constantly emerge and evolve, often leaving previous versions quickly obsolete. With advancements like artificial intelligence (AI) and automation reshaping societal norms, Ontario Tech University’s Digital Life Institute offers a critical perspective of these changes.
Reflections of 2024: Celebrating success, innovation and community at Ontario Tech University
December 19, 2024
Ontario Tech University celebrates another successful year as it continues to shine brightly as a highly sought-after post-secondary education institution for learning, teaching and working.
Ontario Tech’s Dr. Barbara Perry appointed to the Order of Canada
December 18, 2024
Ontario Tech University proudly celebrates Dr. Barbara Perry, a global expert on hate crime, for her appointment to the Order of Canada—one of the country’s highest honours.
Ontario Tech’s newest Research Excellence Chairs showcase university’s transformational research
November 18, 2024
In addition to being home to 10 Canada Research Chairs and a host of industrial research chairs, each fall the university designates a cohort of faculty leaders as Research Excellence Chairs (REC) and Research Excellence Award (REA) winners.
Federal funding announced for 32 new Ontario Tech-led research projects
September 13, 2024
Ontario Tech’s powerful upward research trajectory continues after Canada’s research funding Tri-agencies announced new grants valued at nearly $4.5 million for 32 new projects across multiple research disciplines being led by dozens of the university’s faculty experts.
Ontario Tech rehabilitation research hub designated as a World Health Organization Collaborating Centre
August 19, 2024
The World Health Organization (WHO) says nearly one-third of the planet’s 8.1-billion people live with a health condition that could benefit from rehabilitation, such as back pain and arthritis. Yet, in many instances they are unable to access the essential health interventions they require. As part of the global response to this issue, the WHO recently designated the Institute for Disability and Rehabilitation Research at Ontario Tech University as a WHO Collaborating Centre for Rehabilitation and Musculoskeletal Health.
Ontario Tech students explore advanced fusion research at Canadian Nuclear Laboratories
July 22, 2024
Fifteen master’s and PhD students from Ontario Tech University gained invaluable experience and insight into fusion research and the nuclear industry during a recent week-long trip to Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL) in Chalk River, Ontario. The opportunity for Ontario Tech students to explore CNL’s advanced energy facility is the first initiative of a new three-year partnership between the university’s School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (SGPS) and CNL.
International award presented to Ontario Tech research expert and long-term care advocate
June 21, 2024
Long-term health-care expert Dr. Vivian Stamatopoulos has won the 2024 International Conference on Aging, Innovation and Rehabilitation award for Paper of the Year.
Ontario Tech Student Union honours two instructors with awards for teaching excellence
June 20, 2024
The Ontario Tech Student Union (OTSU) recently presented two exceptional teaching faculty members with Teaching Excellence awards at the Ontario Undergraduate Student Alliance (OUSA) Partners in Higher Education dinner
Ontario Tech University honours faculty and staff for their exemplary service
May 16, 2024
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.
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.