News releases
Government of Ontario and eCampus Ontario partnership a positive move for students
April 01, 2020
Ontario Tech University welcomes the Government of Ontario’s and eCampusOntario’s new agreement as they take an important step forward to ensure post-secondary students can successfully complete the academic year amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
How Ontario Tech’s Faculty of Education is offering teachers support during COVID-19 uncertainty
March 30, 2020
While most questions cannot be answered without further direction from the Ministry and school boards, Ontario Tech’s Faculty of Education is offering various supports. Dr. Janette Hughes, Canada Research Chair in Technology and Pedagogy, and her research team in the STEAM3D Maker Lab, have jumped at the chance to help teachers prepare for what might be coming.
Ontario Tech innovating rapid PPE production solutions to address health-care shortage
March 27, 2020
As part of the community response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Ontario Tech University is working with its faculty, industry contacts and local hospitals to come up with short-term solutions to help fill the critical shortages of personal protective equipment (PPE) available to front-line health-care staff.
Government of Ontario’s COVID 19 Action Plan receives top marks from Ontario Tech University
March 25, 2020
The Government of Ontario announced an action plan March 25 to support its citizens during the COVID-19 pandemic. Ontario Tech University recognizes this response as an important step to protect the health and well-being of Ontarians, and to help flatten the curve.
Ontario Tech researcher exploring parent-child conversations about COVID-19
March 25, 2020
As the global response to the COVID-19 pandemic deepens, an Ontario Tech University researcher will examine how Canadian and American parents talk to their children and how kids are adjusting during this historic time. Developmental Psychologist Dr. Lindsay Malloy and her lab team have launched a new study titled Coronavirus: Parent-Child Conversations and Children's Reactions to the Pandemic.
Check out Ontario Tech University’s virtual Open House Saturday, March 28
March 24, 2020
Physical distancing may be forcing people to stay indoors, but it hasn’t stopped Ontario Tech University’s Open House. Looking to give future students and applicants as much access and information as possible to learn more about us, the university’s annual event has been transformed into a digital, interactive Virtual Open House (ontariotechu.ca/openhouse) on Saturday, March 28.
Ontario Tech researcher offers her take on the next chapter of the world’s battle against COVID-19
March 23, 2020
Ontario Tech University epidemiologist Dr. Emma Bartfay continues to monitor local, national and global developments with the COVID-19 pandemic. The Faculty of Health Sciences researcher offers her take on the latest developments.
Explain your research to me. You’ve got three minutes: Go!
March 11, 2020
On Thursday, March 12, Ontario Tech University will put the spotlight on graduate student research as candidates for master’s degrees and PhDs publicly share their discoveries during the annual Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) competition.
Black History Month celebration highlighted by esteemed South African and American researchers’ panel discussion
March 10, 2020
A thought-provoking intellectual discussion about Black existentialism and the politics of identity captivated a Regent Theatre audience February 27 as Ontario Tech University marked Black History Month.
Ontario Tech partnership to help safeguard nuclear reactors from earthquake damage
March 09, 2020
Mechanical Engineering researcher Atef Mohany, PhD is collaborating with high-tech industry component supplier Curtiss-Wright Nuclear Canada (CWNC) to improve seismic qualification for the nuclear industry.
New Ontario Tech diploma program prepares English-language teachers for emerging opportunities
March 03, 2020
Ontario Tech University’s Faculty of Education has launched Durham Region’s first Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) diploma program.
How technology-enabled simulations at Ontario Tech will deepen our understanding of dementia-related challenges
March 03, 2020
Thanks to recent advances in technology, Ontario Tech University is delivering solutions to help care partners navigate the many demands they face while also building a greater public understanding of dementia’s many forms.
Shooting for the Moon: Ontario Tech students compete for $10,000 to see who has the next big idea to change the world
March 03, 2020
On Thursday, March 5, Ontario Tech University undergraduate and graduate students will put their Moonshot ideas on the line. In front of an audience of local business leaders, participants will pitch their ideas to change the world and make a positive impact on society.
Improved animal care, guest and educational experiences drive Ontario Tech University-Toronto Zoo partnership
March 02, 2020
A memorandum of understanding between Ontario Tech University and the Toronto Zoo will promote the development and deployment of innovative technologies to increase conservation impact, improve the well-being of animals, enhance guest experience and more efficiently run the zoo’s operations.
Distinguished kinesiologist and academic leader appointed new Dean of Health Sciences
February 28, 2020
Ontario Tech University announces the appointment of Carol D. Rodgers, PhD as Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences, effective Wednesday, July 1.
University announces bold Ontario Tech Talent initiative to bridge the skills gap
February 27, 2020
Ontario Tech Talent will work in close partnership with students and employers to assess skills gaps and develop flexible programming tailored to the evolving needs of learners and employers.
You’ve got a friend: Ontario Tech researchers developing companion robots to combat social isolation in seniors
February 27, 2020
Ontario Tech University researcher Patrick Hung, PhD, Professor, Faculty of Business and Information Technology, has come up with a high-tech method to address loneliness in seniors: through interaction with companion robots.
Data released by Ministry of Colleges and Universities will further inform student sexual violence programming and services
February 27, 2020
The Ministry of Colleges and Universities has released additional data [link to COU site] from the Student Voices on Sexual Violence Survey conducted at post-secondary institutions across Ontario in 2018.
Canadian motorsports industry leaders experience ACE, Ontario Tech University’s world-class R&D facility
February 26, 2020
On February 26, leaders and representatives from across Canada’s motorsports industry checked out the world’s most extreme classroom at Ontario Tech University for hot wheel demos and interactive displays in ACE’s various test chambers.
Ontario Tech University and Ontario Shores exploring new frontiers in AI to enhance mental wellness
February 12, 2020
Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores) proudly announces the appointment of Dr. Carolyn McGregor, AM as Inaugural Research Chair in Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Health and Wellness.
Ontario Tech University President appointed to help guide eCampusOntario
February 12, 2020
Dr. Steven Murphy, President and Vice-Chancellor, Ontario Tech University, has been appointed Co-Chair of the Board of Directors for eCampusOntario.
REDress Campus Campaign to shine spotlight on MMIWG2S crisis – February 10 to 14
February 07, 2020
From Monday, February 10 to Friday, February 14, the REDress Campus Campaign at Ontario Tech University and Durham College will raise awareness, generate conversation, inspire action and honour those who have been touched by the historic and ongoing Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit People (MMIWG2S) crisis.
Why misinformation is a big part of the battle against the coronavirus
February 04, 2020
Ontario Tech University researcher Dr. Emma Bartfay cautions that people need to understand context as they consume information about the rapidly evolving nature of this novel coronavirus.
