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From left: Moderator Chris Benedetti, Managing Partner and CEO, Sussex Strategy Group, with Susanna Zagar, President and CEO, Canadian Gas Association; Lisa McBride, Country Leader, GE Vernova Hitachi’s Small Modular Reactor Canada business; Marlene Ramphal, Nuclear Engineer in Residence, Ontario Tech University; and Kshitij Ahuja, Director of Digital Transformation, Nuclear Promise X, taking part in the Powering the future - Responsible AI for the Energy Transition panel discussion at Ontario Tech University's AI Forum.

Powering AI: Can Canada’s energy systems meet the growing demand?

May 08, 2026

At Ontario Tech University’s recent AI Forum, the Powering the future – Responsible AI for the Energy Transition panel brought together leaders from across the energy sector to examine a critical question: Can Canada’s energy systems keep pace with the rapid growth of AI?

From left: Second-place ECSE team members Rushda Khan, Zainab Ahmed, Yara Mahmoud, and Nuha Haq.

Ontario Tech Engineering students showcase innovative solutions at annual Capstone Competition

May 05, 2026

A total of 362 fourth-year Engineering students at Ontario Tech University put their learning into action at the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science’s (FEAS) annual Engineering Capstone Systems Design Exhibition and Competition, transforming classroom knowledge into real-world solutions through hands-on design and innovation.

Clean Energy Research Laboratory, Ontario Tech University.

Local post-secondary institutions unite to help form Canadian Clean Energy Workforce Consortium

April 29, 2026

Ontario Tech University and Durham College (DC) have joined forces with three other leading Ontario post-secondary institutions to help meet Canada’s growing clean energy and nuclear workforce demands. Together with Centennial College, Georgian College and Humber Polytechnic, Ontario Tech and DC have officially committed to signing a memorandum of understanding that will establish the Canadian Clean Energy Workforce Consortium (CCEW).

Student in Ontario Tech University's undergraduate nuclear laboratory

Ontario Tech University: Powering Canada’s energy future

April 27, 2026

As Canada and the Province of Ontario invest in energy, electrification and nuclear innovation, Ontario Tech University is responding with research, talent and solutions that support a reliable and secure energy future.

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.

Sienna for Seniors Foundation $1 million gift advances healthy aging research at Ontario Tech

April 10, 2026

Ontario Tech University has received a transformational $1 million gift from the Sienna for Seniors Foundation, the charitable arm of Sienna Senior Living, to establish the Sienna Senior Living Research Centre for Healthy Aging and Happiness.

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.

Carol Cancelliere, DC, MPH, MBA, PhD, serves as Senior Scientist in Knowledge Translation & Health Policy position for the 2026–2029 term. This new role was established by the Canadian Chiropractic Association, in partnership with Ontario Tech University.

Canadian Chiropractic Association and Ontario Tech University establish senior scientist role

April 01, 2026

The Canadian Chiropractic Association (CCA), in partnership with Ontario Tech University, has established a new Senior Scientist in Knowledge Translation & Health Policy position for the 2026–2029 term.

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.

Salma Bafagih, Ontario Tech University Master of Health Sciences student (Community, Public and Population Health) with her supervisor Dr. JoAnne Arcand, Associate Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences, at the 3MT® National Showcase held during the Canadian Association for Graduate Studies Conference in Ottawa, Ontario.

From the dinner table to the national stage: Salma Bafagih on research, resilience and food literacy

March 05, 2026

Ontario Tech University student Salma Bafagih’s work explores food literacy—the knowledge, skills and practices that influence food choices—and how it is shaped not only by individuals but also by broader social, industry and policy factors.

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.

Dr. Aaron Yurkewich, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, working on the HERO Glove.

Ontario Tech’s research strategy delivers No. 1 national ranking for the third year in a row

December 04, 2025

For the third year in a row, Ontario Tech has been named No. 1 Research University of the Year among Canada’s undergraduate universities by Research Infosource, Canada’s leading source of research intelligence for business and higher education.

Student using computer in a lab at Ontario Tech University

Major investment in cyber resilience supports Ontario Tech’s vision for a safer digital future

November 21, 2025

Ontario Tech University has received a transformative philanthropic gift to advance cybersecurity research and education, supporting efforts that benefit both businesses and the broader community. The donation, from a longtime Ontario Tech supporter and resident of Durham Region, brings their total lifetime contributions to the university to more than $1 million.

Dr. Nick La Delfa is an Associate Professor in Ontario Tech University’s Faculty of Health Sciences and Principal Investigator at the university’s Occupational Neuromechanics and Ergonomics Lab.

From aspiring dentist to virtual reality ergonomics researcher: How Dr. Nick La Delfa is helping GM design safer, more productive work

October 30, 2025

When Dr. Nick La Delfa talks about ergonomics, his excitement often turns to the possibilities of virtual reality (VR). Dr. La Delfa is advancing the use of VR to make workplaces safer, long before injuries happen.

Ontario Tech University's School of Artificial Intelligence and Mindful Artificial Intelligence Research Institute unite experts across all faculties to prepare future ethical leaders and explore how AI can make life better for people and communities.

Ontario Tech University answers the call to ensure AI serves humankind and the planet

October 29, 2025

Ontario Tech University is advancing initiatives that will establish the university, and Canada, as a global leader in ethically designed and executed AI. Through the launch of its School of Artificial Intelligence and Mindful Artificial Intelligence Research Institute, the university is setting the benchmark for human-centred innovation that’s anchored in values and guided by conscience.

Ontario Tech University, together with its partners, celebrates the official opening of the Mindful Artificial Intelligence Research Institute and the leadership role it will take in advancing ethical, people-first AI. Also pictured: the Honourable Stephen Crawford, Minister of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement and Minister of Provincial Parliament (MPP) of Oakville; the Honourable Nolan Quinn, Minister of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security and MPP of Stormont-Dundas-South Glengarry; and Lorne Coe, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security, and MPP of Whitby.

New research institute asserts Ontario Tech’s international leadership in responsible AI innovation

October 17, 2025

Ontario Tech University announces the launch of the Mindful Artificial Intelligence Research Institute (MAIRI), a new, interdisciplinary hub that positions Canada at the forefront of ethical, people-first artificial intelligence (AI). MAIRI and the people leading it share a clear vision: a thoughtful, intentional and inclusive approach to AI research and innovation that supports humanity and global flourishing.

Ontario Tech announces Canada’s first School of Artificial Intelligence (SAI). Pictured is the Software Informatics Research Centre at the university's north Oshawa campus.

Ontario Tech launches Canada’s first School of Artificial Intelligence

October 14, 2025

Ontario Tech University has launched Canada's first School of Artificial Intelligence (SEAI), focusing on AI governance and the responsible development of technology.

Kimberly Davis, a member of the Ontario Tech’s Engineering Outreach Black Youth program, is a recipient of the Indigenous and Black Engineering and Technology (IBET) PhD Momentum Fellowship.

Ontario Tech advancing diversity in Engineering with new Black and Indigenous PhD fellowship

September 16, 2025

Ontario Tech University is taking a major step toward greater representation in engineering.

Concept image of a GE Vernova Hitachi BWRX-300 small modular reactor, the nuclear technology to be used in Ontario Power Generation’s new project adjacent to the existing Darlington nuclear plant (image courtesy: GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy).

What are small modular reactors, and how are they shaping Canada’s low-carbon future?

September 12, 2025

Dr. Kirk Atkinson, Associate Professor in Ontario Tech University’s Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, explains why SMRs matter, what they mean for communities like Durham Region, and how Ontario Tech is helping lead SMR development in Canada.

Dr. Hossam Kishawy, Dean, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science (left) chatting with an Ontario Tech Engineering student.

From students to innovators: How Ontario Tech is shaping Canada’s automotive future

September 04, 2025

Dr. Hossam Kishawy, Dean, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, provides his thoughts on how engineers lead the charge in creating smarter, greener vehicles.

Dr. Khalid Elgazzar, Canada Research Chair in the Internet of Things (IoT) at Ontario Tech University, explains new data related to road safety in the IoT Research Lab.

Your devices are chatting. Are you in on the conversation?

August 19, 2025

Dr. Khalid Elgazzar, Canada Research Chair in the Internet of Things (IoT) at Ontario Tech University, explores how sensor-equipped objects and wireless technology are shaping smart services in health care, transportation, industrial automation and public safety

Dr. Christopher Collins, Professor (left) and Dr. Mariana Shimabukuro, Associate Teaching Professor, Faculty of Science, discuss the LangEye app in the Visualization for Information Analysis Laboratory at Ontario Tech University.

Learning by looking: Ontario Tech researcher’s app design turns everyday objects into vocabulary tools

August 06, 2025

A researcher at Ontario Tech University has developed an educational online tool that uses advanced technology to make the learning journey fast, effective, and even fun. Dr. Mariana Shimabukuro is the creator of LangEye, a tool that helps people learn new words in a foreign language by connecting them with real-life objects.

Dr. Peter Lewis, Associate Professor and the Canada Research Chair in Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence, speaks in the Trustworthy AI Lab at Ontario Tech University.

Can we trust generative AI to know and tell us when it doesn’t know the answer?

June 17, 2025

As more and more people, and organizations, turn to artificial intelligence (AI) for ideas and answers, a leading Ontario Tech University global expert in trustworthy AI is raising a caution flag for those who assume the information AI provides is always reliable and accurate.

Shawenjigewining Hall at Ontario Tech University's north Oshawa campus.

A historic year of giving: Tech with a Conscience donors propel Ontario Tech to new philanthropic heights

April 29, 2025

Ontario Tech University proudly celebrates an important milestone: a record-breaking fiscal year for new investment in the advancement of ethical technology, student success and groundbreaking research.