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From left: Vanessa Dupuis, Chief of Staff, Humber Polytechnic; Krista Hester, Chief of Staff, Ontario Tech University; Sheila West, Interim Vice-President, Academic, Georgian College; Kevin Weaver, President and CEO, Georgian College; Dr. Ann Marie Vaughan, President and CEO, Humber Polytechnic; Dr. Steven Murphy, President and Vice-Chancellor, Ontario Tech; Dr. Craig Stephenson, President and CEO, Centennial College; Francis Syms, Head of the School of Clean Energy and Associate Dean of Information and Communication Technology, Humber Polytechnic; Dr. Tania Clerac, Executive Dean, Faculty of Hospitality and Horticultural Science, Faculty of Science and Engineering Technology, and Faculty of Skilled Trades and Apprenticeship, Durham College; and Andrew Petrou, Associate Vice‑President, Business Development and External Relations, Centennial College.

Canada needs thousands of skilled energy workers. Ontario Tech and partners are stepping up

April 15, 2026

Ontario Tech University has partnered with Humber Polytechnic, Centennial College, Durham College and Georgian College to launch the Canadian Clean Energy Workforce (CCEW) Consortium. This Ontario-led collaboration focuses on building the workforce needed to support Canada’s transition to lower-emissions energy, including nuclear and emerging energy technologies.

From left: Attila Kovacs, graduate student, Faculty of Health Sciences and previous recipient of the Sienna Senior Living Nursing Scholarship; John Henry, Regional Chair and CEO, The Regional Municipality of Durham; Nitin Jain, President and CEO, Sienna Senior Living; Dr. Winnie Sun, Research Excellence Chair in Healthy Aging and Dementia Care, Co-Research Director, Advancement in Dementia Care Centre, Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences, Scientific Director, Wellness Innovations in NeuroAging Research Hub, and Associate Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences (FHSc), Ontario Tech University; The Honourable Raymond Cho, Ontario’s Minister for Seniors and Accessibility; Dr. Steven Murphy, President and Vice-Chancellor, Ontario Tech; and Dr. Shilpa Dogra, Director, Active Living and Longevity Lab, Founding Chair, Age-Friendly University Initiative and Professor, FHSc and Research Excellence Chair in Disrupting Human Mobility, Ontario Tech.

Ontario Tech and the next frontier in space health

April 06, 2026

As the world watches NASA’s Artemis II mission unfold, Ontario Tech University expertise is quietly helping shape the technologies needed for future human exploration of the Moon and beyond.

Participants in the Learning with AI - Opportunities and Ethical Challenges in Education panel at Ontario Tech University's inaugural AI Forum. From left: Brian Gallant, CEO, Space Canada (moderator); Dr. Amanda Cooper, Dean and Professor, Frazer Faculty of Education, Ontario Tech; Jennifer Flanagan, Co-founder and CEO, Actua; Dr. Qusay Mahmoud, Assistant Dean, Engineering Outreach and Professor, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, Ontario Tech; and Sheri Williams, Managing Director, Accenture Industry X, Canada.

Ontario Tech University AI Forum puts trust at the centre of Canada’s AI future

March 27, 2026

Today, Ontario Tech University brought together more than 200 leaders from academia, the business community, public policy and the next generation of skilled workers for its inaugural AI Forum, where speakers focused on a question shaping Canada’s future: how to build artificial intelligence (AI) systems people can trust.

One area where Dr. Li Yang's research has immediate application is strengthening the cybersecurity of electric vehicle charging infrastructure.

Ontario Tech researcher exploring how AI can help keep connected technologies secure

March 09, 2026

Dr. Li Yang, an Assistant Professor in Ontario Tech University’s Faculty of Business and Information Technology, researches artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning methods that strengthen cybersecurity across modern digital environments, including smart infrastructure, Internet of Things devices and advanced wireless networks.

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Ontario Tech launches human-centred AI Learning Agent pilot

February 19, 2026

Through a new pilot program running during the Winter and Spring 2026 terms, students in 22 undergraduate and graduate courses across all Ontario Tech faculties are participating in early testing of an AI Learning Agent: an in-house course-based AI learning system designed around trust, accountability and academic integrity.

Dr. Peter Lewis, Canada Research Chair in Trustworthy AI and Associate Professor in Ontario Tech University’s Faculty of Business and Information Technology, shares examples of AI-generated images with participants at an Uxbridge Public Library educational event.

Ontario Tech researcher’s public education sessions introduce community members to the world of AI

February 17, 2026

Artificial intelligence (AI) has become part of everyday life, but it’s not always clear how it works or how to use it responsibly. That’s why Dr. Peter Lewis, Canada Research Chair in Trustworthy AI and Associate Professor in Ontario Tech University’s Faculty of Business and Information Technology, has visited libraries across Durham Region to offer community friendly introductions to the technology.

Students in one of Ontario Tech University's undergraduate nuclear teaching laboratories.

Ontario Tech University welcomes the Ontario government’s investment in post-secondary education

February 12, 2026

Ontario Tech University welcomes today’s pre-budget announcement by the Province of Ontario of a historic $6.4 billion, four-year investment in post-secondary education, and new funding for science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) pathways to support growing student interest in high-demand fields such as nuclear, engineering, mining and artificial intelligence.

Black Youth Visionary Program's Community Lunch and Skate, Winter 2025.

Ontario Tech Marks Black History Month

February 02, 2026

February marks Black History Month. A time to honour and celebrate the experiences, accomplishments, culture and contributions of Black community members in Canada, and around the world.

Dr. Qusay H. Mahmoud, Professor and Assistant Dean, Engineering Outreach in Ontario Tech University’s Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, Ontario Tech University.

Beyond the code: Preparing software engineers for the AI era

January 27, 2026

Dr. Qusay H. Mahmoud, Professor and Assistant Dean, Engineering Outreach in Ontario Tech University’s Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, shares his perspective on how software engineering students can future-proof their careers and thrive in a world where AI is not a threat, but a useful tool.

Students outside of the Campus Library, at Ontario Tech University's north Oshawa campus.

Ontario Tech University hits record application high as demand continues to grow

January 26, 2026

Ontario Tech University continues to gain momentum with prospective students across Ontario and beyond. New data from the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre shows undergraduate applications to Ontario Tech increased by 5.3 per cent year over year, more than twice the provincial average. This growth positions Ontario Tech among the fastest-growing universities in Ontario.

Image of Earth from space.

Ontario Tech panel examines AI’s environmental risks and opportunities

January 14, 2026

Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly positioned as a tool to support climate action, from improving weather forcasting to strengthening agricultural monitoring. At the same time, its rapid growth raises important questions about energy demand, water use and equitable access to the technology’s benefits.

From left: Ontario Tech University 2025 Alumni Association Award recipients Julie Harris, Japnit Ahuja, Dr. Marco De Ciantis, and Michael Riseley.

Ontario Tech celebrates outstanding alumni who inspire change

January 08, 2026

At the recent 2025 Ontario Tech Alumni Association Awards ceremony, Ontario Tech University honoured the remarkable achievements of four alumni whose innovation, leadership and community involvement are making a lasting impact. Selected from a record 31 nominations, this year’s recipients exemplify the university’s values and the power of education to drive meaningful change.

Ontario Tech was privileged to confer upon Elder Shirley Williams the honorary degree of Doctor of Laws in 2017.

Ontario Tech mourns the loss of Elder Shirley Williams

December 22, 2025

Ontario Tech University offers its deepest and most heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, students, and all who were touched by the life and teachings of Elder Shirley Williams (Migizi-ow-kwe).

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