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The world’s first AI adaptation of an opera premiered at Ontario Tech University’s historic Regent Theatre in Oshawa on September 21.

Ontario Tech Stages World’s First AI-Infused Opera: Meladramma-AI

September 22, 2025

The world’s first AI adaptation of an opera has redefined the boundaries of performance, uniting timeless artistry with cutting-edge technology. Premiered at Ontario Tech University’s historic Regent Theatre in Oshawa on September 21, Meladramma-AI brought together live singers, dancers, concert pianist and AI-driven creativity to transform opera for a new century.

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. 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.

Rinaldi Research Chair in AI and Rehabilitation recognition event (April 14, 2025). From left: Dr. Pierre Côté, Director, Institute for Disability and Rehabilitation Research, Hann-Kelly Family Chair in Disability and Rehabilitation Research, and Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences (FHSc); James Barnett, Vice-President, Advancement, Ontario Tech University; Dr. Carol Cancelliere, Rinaldi Research Chair, FHSc; Riley Rinaldi; Jason Rinaldi; Joel Weisberg, graduate student, Faculty of Health Sciences.

Rinaldi Family’s gift powers Ontario Tech’s new AI and Rehabilitation Research Chair

April 16, 2025

Ontario Tech University proudly announces the establishment of the Rinaldi Research Chair in AI and Rehabilitation within the Institute for Disability and Rehabilitation Research in the Faculty of Health Sciences.

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.

Participants in the 2025 Catalyst Challenge, hosted by the Brilliant Catalyst, Ontario Tech’s entrepreneurship and innovation hub, in collaboration with Lakeridge Health.

Ontario Tech students pitch health-care AI-driven ideas with Lakeridge Health experts

February 10, 2025

Ontario Tech University students are using artificial intelligence (AI) and technology to propose innovative solutions for key health-care challenges, in collaboration with Lakeridge Health and the Brilliant Catalyst, Ontario Tech’s entrepreneurship and innovation hub.

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.

From left: Dr. Ilan Lenga, Chief Information Officer, Lakeridge Health; Dr. Steven Murphy, President and Vice-Chancellor, Ontario Tech University; Cynthia Davis, President and Chief Executive Officer, Lakeridge Health; Dr. Les Jacobs, Vice-President, Research and Innovation, Ontario Tech University (at Lakeridge Health Oshawa, October 10, 2024).

Lakeridge Health harnessing the power of AI through transformative partnership with Ontario Tech University

October 10, 2024

In a groundbreaking new initiative, Lakeridge Health has teamed with Ontario Tech University to drive health-care innovation and address Durham Region’s evolving health needs using artificial intelligence (AI). The Partnership for Advanced Technology in Health Care (PATH) seeks to enhance patient care and improve health outcomes for the community through the sharing of cutting-edge research with practical applications.