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Fifteen master’s and PhD students from Ontario Tech University went on a week-long trip from June 24 to 28 to Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL) in Chalk River, Ontario.

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.

ICAIR 2024 Research Paper of the Year recipient Dr. Vivian Stamatopoulos, Associate Teaching Professor, Faculty of Social Science and Humanities, Ontario Tech University.

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.

From left: Brian Robson, Executive Director, Ontario Tech Student Union (OTSU); Dan Walters, Faculty of Social Science and Humanities Practicum and Internship Co-ordinator, Ontario Tech University; Elo Avenbuan, VP Student Life, OTSU; Angelique Dack, VP Downtown, OTSU; Sam Brown, President, OTSU; Dr. Mary Bluechardt, Interim Deputy Provost, Ontario Tech University; Dr. Syed Qadri, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences, Ontario Tech University; Arajenthira Narenthira, Mitch and Leslie Frazer Faculty of Education Board Director, OTSU.

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

Taylor Flood received the Ridgeback Award at the Annual Employee Awards Celebration event on May 7.

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.

From left to right: Max Mercer, belairdirect gold sponsor representative, Michelle Way, 3MT® judge, Bria Hughes-Small, 3MT® winner, Jacques Plourde, 3MT® judge, and James Lant, 3MT® judge.

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 Communications and Digital Media Studies student Uwais Mirza (second from left in back row) worked with national children's charity Their Opportunity during his practicum course. A highlight for Mirza was the Indigenous Hockey Equipment Drive.

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 prepare for a visit to an area employer on the Career Bus (Winter 2024).

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.

Dr. Samuels-Wortley, Canada Research Chair in Systemic Racism, Technology and Criminal Justice; and Associate Professor, Faculty of Social Science and Humanities, Ontario Tech University.

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).

Deanna Young won first place for We All Are Part of the Great Circle.

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.

Students had a chance to tour the Creators4Change studio at a launch event on March 5.

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.

'Discover Your Path' professional development session for Faculty of Social Science and Humanities students at Ontario Tech University.

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

Ontario Tech University research laboratory of Dr. Denina Simmons, Canada Research Chair in Aquatic Toxicology, and Associate Professor, Faculty of Science.

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.

Nutritional scientist Dr. JoAnne Arcand, Associate Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences (standing), is among a large group of Ontario Tech University faculty experts receiving new research funding from Canada's tri-council agencies for 30 new multi-disciplinary projects being led by the university.

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.

Lionfish, a species native to the South Pacific and Indian Oceans, has become established as an invasive alien species in the Atlantic Ocean, harming native coral reef ecosystems.

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.

From left: Dr. Steven Murphy, President and Vice-Chancellor, Ontario Tech University, Brilliant Catalyst Team members Connor Loughlean; Denzel Sheppard-Thompson; Leen Jaber; Lina Hamouda; Marissa George; Maryam Akhtar; Osman Hamid and Jamie Bruno, Vice-President, People and Transformation.

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.

Graduating students with Hunter the Ridgeback on Polonsky Commons

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.

From left: Dr. Isabel Pedersen, Professor, FSSH, and Director of the Digital Life Institute, Alyson King, Associate Professor, FSSH, and Chelsie Lalonde, MLIS, Librarian for FSSH.

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.

Dr. Karla Dhungana Sainju, Associate Professor of Criminology in the Faculty of Social Science and Humanities, has been appointed inaugural Chair of the university’s Women in Research Council.

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).

Ontario Tech's 2023 Experience Ventures National Hackathon team celebrating the second-place prize. From left: Scott Dennis (third-year, Faculty of Business and Information Technology); Alizah Zaidi (fourth-year student, Faculty of Social Science and Humanities); Anupriya Dubey (third-year student, Faculty of Science); Nicholas Varas (fifth-year student, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science); and Connor Loughlean (Manager of Creativity, Brilliant Catalyst, Ontario Tech University). Absent: Katherine Walduck (third-year student, Faculty of Business and Information Technology), and Michael Bondarenko (third-year student, Faculty of Science).

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.