News releases
Novel Coronavirus concerns
January 23, 2020
There has been heightened media attention about the Novel Coronavirus. If you have questions about this virus, we encourage you to visit the Public Health Ontario or Durham Public Health websites for more information and updates.
Why potassium iodide pills are not the only consideration for nuclear radiation protection
January 23, 2020
Two Ontario Tech University researchers in the Faculty of Energy Systems and Nuclear Science are concerned there may be some public misconception about KI pills. Dr. Ed Waller and Dr. Anthony Waker say the distribution and availability of KI pills are just one small part of a larger emergency response and public protection plan.
Ontario Tech honours exemplary faculty serving as graduate student supervisors
January 20, 2020
At its second-annual Award of Excellence in Graduate Supervision reception in December, Ontario Tech celebrated faculty members who have demonstrated outstanding commitment to the graduate students they supervise.
Ontario Tech Chemistry grad students present research at Japan symposia
January 14, 2020
In December, Ontario Tech University Chemistry faculty and graduate students participated for the third time in the Kyutech-Ontario Tech Symposium in Chemistry and the International University Exchange Symposium in Chemistry, hosted at the Kyushu Institute of Technology (Kyutech) in Japan.
Ontario Tech helps STEM students acquire skills to change the world
January 10, 2020
In the closing days of the recent holiday break, Ontario Tech University Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science students showcased human and technical skills in the 2020 Robot in 3 Days (Ri3D) international challenge, a marathon robot-building competition.
Ontario Tech University mourns passing of faculty member Dr. Razgar Rahimi
January 08, 2020
The university community is saddened to learn of the passing of Dr. Razgar Rahimi, along with his family. They were among the victims of a plane crash in Tehran, Iran on January 8.
Ontario Tech University Engineering students kicking off the new decade with a 72-hour robot-building showdown
December 20, 2019
More than 100 Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science students, along with teams of high school students from across Durham Region, will put their expertise to the test in ACE, ‘The World’s Most Extreme Classroom’, for the 2020 Robot in 3 Days (Ri3D) international challenge.
Moments and milestones: Ontario Tech University in 2019
December 17, 2019
As Ontario Tech readies itself for the promise of new opportunities in the discovery and application of knowledge at the dawn of a new decade, the university reflects on the past transformative year.
Our energy future: “It’s already time to be thinking about the 22nd century”
December 06, 2019
In October, Dr. igor Pioro presented his vision for nuclear power to the first International Atomic Energy Agency’s (IAEA) 2019 Conference on Climate Change and the Role of Nuclear Power, in Vienna, Austria.
Campus traffic alert: Section of Founders Drive impacted by construction beginning December 9
December 06, 2019
Excavation work near the site of the university’s new building at the north Oshawa location will commence Monday, December 9. Excavation equipment and dump trucks will be stationed north of the construction site along Founders Drive. As a result, over the next two weeks motorists should expect disruptions to traffic flow along Founders Drive between the crosswalk north of the UL Building and the crosswalk at Founders Gate, daily between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Ontario Tech joins National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women
December 03, 2019
On Friday, December 6, Ontario Tech University will hold a short ceremony to recognize the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.
Sidewalk closure along Simcoe Street at university’s north Oshawa location
November 28, 2019
Due to ongoing repair work, the sidewalk on the west side of Simcoe Street between Founders Gate and Commencement Drive is closed to pedestrians.
UPDATED: Restricted pedestrian access to buildings at Ontario Tech University’s downtown Oshawa location
November 21, 2019
Due to sidewalk removal work by the City of Oshawa, as of November 21, the Regent Theatre entrance (50 King Street East) is temporarily accessible only via the north entrance of the Victoria Street Promenade (just east of Bordessa Hall (55 Bond Street East)).
Silicon Valley company Verkada tapping into Ontario Tech’s impressive student talent
November 21, 2019
On November 21, Verkada invested the time and cost to travel from California to Ontario Tech to meet and recruit students, specifically in the high-demand areas of Networking and Information Technology, Engineering, and Computer Science.
Ontario Tech No. 1 in cross-sector research among Canadian undergraduate universities
November 21, 2019
Ontario Tech University’s commitment to research excellence and to uncovering innovative solutions for our partners’ most-pressing problems is receiving recognition on the national stage.
Is there a cure for hate? Former neo-fascist shares personal message of hope at Ontario Tech lecture
November 19, 2019
On November 12, Ontario Tech University’s Centre on Hate, Bias and Extremism invited McAleer to discuss his book The Cure for Hate and his personal journey leaving the white supremacist movement, as well the lessons he has learned countering violence with compassion.
How universities can drive Canada’s energy strategy
November 14, 2019
President StevenMurphy’s National Post op-ed discusses the role informed science and impartial research will play in Canada’s transition to carbon neutrality.
Robots storm campus for annual competition
November 14, 2019
On Saturday, November 16, join Ontario Tech University’s Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science at its 14th-annual high school Engineering Robotics Competition.
Ontario Tech thanks donors on National Philanthropy Day
November 13, 2019
In celebration of National Philanthropy Day on Friday, November 15, Ontario Tech University expresses its sincere appreciation to donors for their ongoing support.
Ontario Tech University at the forefront of artificial intelligence research
November 11, 2019
On Wednesday, November 13, Ontario Tech’s Faculty of Business and Information Technology will host free public lectures and an expert panel to discuss real-life AI examples during AI and the Everyday Life, an event to highlight how AI can support your business and personal life.
Ontario Tech University’s partnerships open new post-secondary doors for prospective students
November 11, 2019
Ontario Tech recently inked two new agreements to expand learning opportunities at the university for international and local high school students, as well as teaching and research collaboration prospects for faculty members.
Ontario Tech positioned to support province’s new economy
November 07, 2019
Ontario Tech University has an important role to play as the Province of Ontario prioritizes that university students — tomorrow’s entrepreneurs, innovators and workers — have the skills needed to succeed in a highly competitive global economy.
Ontario Tech University’s new basketball teams energize campus spirit
November 03, 2019
A new era of campus excitement at Ontario Tech University began November 3 with the first-ever regular season Ridgebacks basketball home games.
