Graduate Studies

Dr. Pejman Mirza-Babaei, incoming Dean, School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, Ontario Tech University.

Champion of learner-centred education appointed Ontario Tech University’s new Dean, School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies

June 26, 2025

Ontario Tech University announces the appointment of Dr. Pejman Mirza-Babaei as the new Dean of the School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (SGPS), effective Tuesday, July 1.

Spring Convocation on Polonsky Commons at Ontario Tech University's north Oshawa campus.

Ontario Tech to celebrate more than 2,200 graduates and six distinguished honorary degree recipients at Spring Convocation

May 20, 2025

Ontario Tech University will proudly recognize the accomplishments of the Class of 2025, set against the scenic backdrop of Polonsky Commons at the north Oshawa campus from Wednesday, June 4 to Friday, June 6.

From left: Ontario Tech University students Anupriya Dubey, fourth-year Computer Science (Faculty of Science); Nishtha Desai, fourth-year Technology Management (Faculty of Business and Information Technology); and Mosarrat Rumman, Computer Science master’s degree candidate (Faculty of Science).

Ontario Tech students propose generative AI platform to preserve Indigenous languages

March 11, 2025

Joined by Computer Science master’s degree candidate Mosarrat Rumman and fourth-year Technology Management student Nishtha Desai, Anupriya Dubey (fourth-year Computer Science) and the Ontario Tech team developed EduLine (Education Offline)—an AI-powered education platform designed to function offline.

Dr. Aaron Yurkewich (left), Assistant Professor, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science (FEAS) working on the HERO Glove with FEAS master's degree student Daimen Landon-Hoffman (Ontario Tech University BioRobotics Lab, January 27, 2025).

‘HERO Glove’ research at Ontario Tech has a hand in improving patients’ lives

February 04, 2025

Dr. Yurkewich, an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, invented the Hand Extension Robot Orthosis (HERO) Glove, a battery-powered robotic device whose artificial ‘tendons’ assist patients with tactile control and movement.

The King Charles Coronation Medal (left) was awarded January 11 to Ontario Tech University President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Steven Murphy.

Ontario Tech’s President honoured with prestigious King Charles III Coronation Medal

January 21, 2025

Ontario Tech University proudly celebrates President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Steven Murphy for receiving the distinguished King Charles Coronation Medal, recognizing his transformative contributions to Ontario, Canada and beyond.

2024 marked many milestones at Ontario Tech University.

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.

Presenting 'Brando', a robotic dog able to express emotion with the use of a robotic tail and ears (social robotics is one of many different health-care research areas where artificial intelligence can ultimately play a supportive role in patient care, including outside of a hospital setting). Ontario Tech University researcher Dr. Winnie Sun of the Faculty of Health Sciences (top right) and graduate student Marco Martinez discuss advances in social robotics and virtual reality reminiscence therapy at the Ontario Tech/Lakeridge Health PATH Research Connection Day (Software and Informatics Research Centre, December 3, 2024).

Ontario Tech and Lakeridge Health exploring the transformative power of AI in health care

December 13, 2024

To explore the applications of AI in health care, Ontario Tech University and Lakeridge Health recently formed the Partnership for Advanced Technology in Health Care (PATH). The strategic alliance intends to improve patient outcomes, enhance access and satisfaction, and ensure the long-term sustainability of health-care services.

Research in action at Ontario Tech: Dr. Sheldon Williamson (front right), Canada Research Chair in Electric Energy Storage Systems for Transportation Electrification, and Professor, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science (in the Smart Transportation Electrification and Energy Research (STEER) Laboratory).

Ontario Tech named Canada’s Research University of the Year—again!

December 05, 2024

For the second consecutive year, Ontario Tech is Canada’s Research University of the Year, as designated by Research Infosource (RI), Canada’s premier research ranking organization and leading provider of research intelligence for business and higher education.

Back row, from left: Dr. Olena Zenkina; Dr. Ahmad Barari; Dr. Bobby Stojanoski; Dr. Winnie Sun; Dr. JoAnne Arcand; Dr. Lindsay Malloy; Dr. Jean-Paul Desaulniers; Dr. Les Jacobs, Vice-President, Research and Innovation; Dr. Amirali Salehi-Abari; Dr Bill Kaprolos. Front row: Dr. Robyn Ruttenberg-Rozen. Absent: Dr. Ibrahim Dincer (October 29, 2024).

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.

Kevin Pelech, Ontario Tech University Commerce and Marketing Class of 2021 and current master's degree candidate in Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence. Featured in the Tech with a Conscience campaign, Kevin represents the next generation of responsible leaders, trained at Ontario Tech to shape the future of technological advancement and innovation.

Tech with a Conscience: Ontario Tech University unveils fundraising campaign supporting student success and future growth

November 13, 2024

Ontario Tech University proudly unveils its future-focused Tech with a Conscience fundraising campaign, a vital component of its expansion and renewal plan intended to further support students and industry partners in the Greater Toronto Area and beyond.

Students at Ontario Tech University's Polonsky Commons (at the university's north Oshawa location).

Ontario Tech claims No. 1 spot for reputation in the new Maclean’s University Rankings

October 25, 2024

Ontario Tech University’s growth in reputation is highlighted in the latest 2025 Canadian post-secondary rankings published by Maclean’s magazine.

Graduates celebrating at Ontario Tech's 2023 Fall Convocation, outside the university's Regent Theatre in downtown Oshawa.

Ontario Tech University hosts Fall Convocation ceremonies on October 17

September 25, 2024

Ontario Tech University will celebrate the achievements and milestones of its newest alumni at Fall Convocation on Thursday, October 17.

Ontario Tech University students in a Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science laboratory.

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.

Aneta Stolba, Doctor of Education candidate, Mitch and Leslie Frazer Faculty of Education, Ontario Tech University.

Ontario Tech doctoral degree candidate recognized for helping advance key research on autism in Canada

August 27, 2024

Ontario Tech Doctor of Education candidate Aneta Stolba’s research recently earned major recognition from the Council of Ontario Universities (COU), in the form of an Autism Scholars Award. Her prize was one of just five presented by the COU to a doctoral or master’s-level researcher at an Ontario university for research that will positively impact individuals with autism and their families.

Lakeridge Health Critical Care staff practising landmarking and correct insertion technique with simulation training drill.

Ontario Tech and Lakeridge Health develop innovative health-care training simulations

July 25, 2024

A powerful learning resource championed by researchers at Ontario Tech University, medical simulation exercises allow health professionals, such as nurses, to develop new competencies related to surgical and emergency situations in a real-life environment without risk to patients or staff.

Ontario Tech University's 2024 Spring Convocation takes place from June 5 to 7.

Ontario Tech to confer nearly 2,300 degrees and four honorary doctorates at 2024 Spring Convocation

May 31, 2024

From Wednesday, June 5 to Friday, June 7, Ontario Tech University will celebrate the achievements and milestones of its class of 2024 along with four honorary degree recipients.

Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science research laboratory at Ontario Tech University.

Ontario Tech ranks among the world’s top young universities

May 16, 2024

As Ontario Tech begins its third decade as a young university of rising influence, it does so with a strong foundation and a well-established tradition of research excellence. Further evidence of Ontario Tech’s research ascendency comes in the form of the latest survey of the youngest global universities (founded within the past 50 years) by the international rankings organization Times Higher Education.

Ceremony to commemorate the naming of the Bruce Power Thermalhydraulics Laboratory in Ontario Tech University's Energy Research Centre. (May 7, 2024)

Bruce Power expands partnership with Ontario Tech University through generous capital investment

May 08, 2024

During a May 7 ceremony in the university’s Energy Research Centre (ERC), Ontario Tech commemorated Bruce Power’s $250,000 donation by designating a cutting-edge main floor ERC lab as the Bruce Power Thermalhydraulics Laboratory.

Dr. Kirk Atkinson, Associate Professor and Associate Industrial Research Chair, Department of Energy and Nuclear Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, Ontario Tech University.

Ontario Tech leading the way on small modular reactor (SMR) research thanks to new grant

May 07, 2024

On May 7, the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) and Natural Resources Canada (NRCAn) awarded a new research grant to Ontario Tech to develop a gamma-ray imaging system to examine SMR fuels and materials.

Ontario Tech Nuclear Engineering students in an Energy Research Centre laboratory at the university's north Oshawa location.

Ontario Tech University joins Canadians for CANDU campaign

April 30, 2024

Ontario Tech University announces its support for Canadians for CANDU, a campaign promoting the deployment of CANDU nuclear technology at home and abroad to achieve Canadian and global efforts to reach net-zero emissions.

From left: Dr. Steven Murphy, President and Vice-Chancellor, Ontario Tech University; Beth Kelly, representing the Hann-Kelly Family; Dr. Pierre Côté, Hann-Kelly Family Chair in Research and Rehabilitation Research, Faculty of Health Sciences (FHSc) Ontario Tech University; Astrid DeSouza, PhD candidate, FHSc, Ontario Tech University (at Shawenjigewining Hall, April 10, 2024).

Ontario Tech research to improve the lives of individuals with disabilities through a $1.25 million gift from the Hann-Kelly family

April 11, 2024

Ontario Tech University is proud to announce the establishment of the Hann-Kelly Family Chair in Disability and Rehabilitation Research, made possible by a generous $1.25 million donation from the Hann-Kelly family.

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. Jessica Wong, post-doctoral research fellow, Faculty of Health Sciences (left), with faculty supervisor Dr. Pierre Côté, Hann-Kelly Family Chair in Research and Rehabilitation Research, and Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences, Ontario Tech University.

Ontario Tech post-doctoral research fellow receives new federal funding to help older Canadians fight back pain and arthritis

March 22, 2024

Dr. Jessica Wong, a post-doctoral research fellow at Ontario Tech University who focuses on addressing unmet health-care needs in older adults with back pain and arthritis, is hoping to uncover new strategies to address this global program.