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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.
Sorbara Family donates more than $1 million to enhance Ontario Tech’s modern facilities and empower students with new scholarships
August 28, 2024
In recognition of the Sorbara Family’s generosity and dedication to philanthropy, Ontario Tech University has named the lobby in the Software Informatics Research Centre (SIR) the Sorbara Family Lobby. SIR houses the university’s Office of the Registrar, serves as a hub for campus tours, and features several labs and flexible learning spaces equipped with the latest technology.
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.
Honeycomb Archway architectural placemaking structure unveiled at Ontario Tech
August 19, 2024
An innovative architectural placemaking project at Ontario Tech University's Windfields Farm Lands is using architectural design to reimagine an outdoor space into a gathering area and garden. The Honeycomb Archway project is an endeavour of Ontario Tech’s Office of Campus Infrastructure and Sustainability (OCIS), symbolizing the university’s ongoing commitments to innovative learning and reimagined teaching.
Ontario Tech rehabilitation research hub designated as a World Health Organization Collaborating Centre
August 19, 2024
The World Health Organization (WHO) says nearly one-third of the planet’s 8.1-billion people live with a health condition that could benefit from rehabilitation, such as back pain and arthritis. Yet, in many instances they are unable to access the essential health interventions they require. As part of the global response to this issue, the WHO recently designated the Institute for Disability and Rehabilitation Research at Ontario Tech University as a WHO Collaborating Centre for Rehabilitation and Musculoskeletal Health.
European presentations showcase Ontario Tech’s international leadership in the energy sector
August 15, 2024
In the three years since the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) designated Ontario Tech University as its official Collaborating Centre for Canada, the university has been hard at work as a vital member in the nuclear-engineering-research field, through scholarship and through education.
Ontario Tech announces 2024 Joyce Family Foundation Success Award recipients
August 14, 2024
In 2016, a donation of $1 million from The Joyce Family Foundation to Ontario Tech established two new awards to help students turn their dream of post-secondary education into reality.
Ontario Tech mourns the loss of longtime donor and supporter Edith Alger
August 13, 2024
Ontario Tech University is mourning the passing of Edith Alger, whose kind and unwavering support as a leading university benefactor throughout its first two decades has helped chart the university on its path to success.
Ontario Tech researcher looking to create national Safe Sport handbook
July 26, 2024
Ontario Tech’s Dr. Joseph Gurgis says one of the reasons safe sport goals have not been reached is due the development of dozens of safeguarding initiatives that are intended to support a safe environment, but are not empirically or theoretically driven. Dr. Gurgis is addressing this gap through new research leading to the development of a resource that will provide coherent, effective and proven safe-sport guidelines.
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.
Leading the charge: Ontario Tech organizes international sustainable energy and small modular reactors discussion at event in Egypt
July 16, 2024
On July 4, Ontario Tech and a key group of international partners brought together leading nuclear and clean technology experts from Africa and the Arab world to discuss strategies at a Clean Energy Summit in Cairo, Egypt.
Ontario Tech earns designation as NATO test centre for development of civilian and military technologies
July 16, 2024
Ontario Tech’s ACE Climatic Wind Tunnel and Core Research Facility was recently designated as an approved test centre the North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic.
Participation in Special Olympics linked to reduced risk of diabetes among individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
June 28, 2024
New research led by the Faculty of Health Sciences at Ontario Tech University and published in Diabetic Medicine, reveals participation in Special Olympics programming is associated with a significantly lower risk of diabetes among adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Introducing Ontario Tech University’s 2024-2025 major scholarship recipients
June 28, 2024
Each year, seven outstanding incoming Ontario Tech students are awarded the university’s most prestigious entrance scholarships in recognition of their exceptional achievements in academics, leadership and community involvement throughout their high school career.
International award presented to Ontario Tech research expert and long-term care advocate
June 21, 2024
Long-term health-care expert Dr. Vivian Stamatopoulos has won the 2024 International Conference on Aging, Innovation and Rehabilitation award for Paper of the Year.
Ontario Tech to welcome its largest-ever incoming class for the 2024-2025 academic year
June 19, 2024
Ontario Tech University maintains its position as a top-choice post-secondary destination, achieving a record-breaking milestone for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Regional Chair’s Classic celebrates Roger Anderson’s legacy, raises money for community
June 14, 2024
Ontario Tech University students in financial need will benefit from the great generosity shown at the 2024 Regional Chair’s Classic in memory of Roger Anderson.
Ontario Tech expert preparing for second term as the leading national researcher in Aquatic Toxicology
June 14, 2024
For her outstanding record of research achievement and discovery, the Government of Canada is renewing the Canada Research Chair appointment of Ontario Tech University researcher Dr. Denina Simmons of the Faculty of Science to a new five-year term.
Ontario Tech marks Pride Month
May 31, 2024
Every June, Ontario Tech University celebrates Pride Month in recognition of the progress made to achieve equal rights and inclusion for 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning, Intersex, and Asexual) individuals. Pride Month takes place in June, commemorating the social activism resulting from June 1969 Stonewall Riots in New York City. The Stonewall Riots served as a catalyst for the gay rights movement and 2SLGBTQIA+ activism. Pride Month honours 2SLGBTQIA+ voices and experiences while drawing attention to issues members of the community still face, and highlights the continued importance of resisting various forms of transphobia, biphobia and homophobia.
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.
Ontario Tech University honours faculty and staff for their exemplary service
May 16, 2024
Over the last 20 years, Ontario Tech University’s reputation for high-quality teaching, student services, work-integrated learning opportunities and overall student satisfaction has grown steadily. This success hinges on the contributions and dedication of a diverse and collaborative community of faculty and staff members.
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.
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.