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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.

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.

Leading nuclear and clean technology experts from Africa and the Arab world gathered to discuss strategies at the Ontario Tech University-led Clean Energy Summit in Cairo, Egypt (July 4, 2024).

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.

A firefighter undergoing rigorous testing inside ACE at Ontario Tech University, in a controlled environment, fully equipped with protective gear and a self-contained breathing apparatus. This scenario at ACE is part of a typical training exercise to ensure readiness, physical/mental resiliency, and firefighting operations in adverse conditions.

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.

Image from the 2016 Special Olympics Ontario High School Provincial Championships in Oshawa (Campus Recreation and Wellness Centre at Ontario Tech University).

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.

Ontario Tech University major entrance scholarship recipients for the 2024-2025 academic year (clockwise from upper left): Thirn Bhavan, Chloe Bogaert, Gianluca Quarto, Emily Smith, Nathan Sidlauskas and Zakkariya Rehman (note: photo not available for international student and Global Leadership Award recipient Fareeha Rehman).

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.

ICAIR 2024 Research Paper of the Year recipient Dr. Vivian Stamatopoulos, Associate Teaching Professor, Faculty of Social Science and Humanities, Ontario Tech University.

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.

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

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.

From left: John Henry, Durham Regional Chair; Warren Anderson (Roger Anderson’s son); Dr. Elaine Popp, President, Durham College; Tracy Clegg, CEO, Ontario Shores Foundation; Sarah Rasile, Director, Alumni and Donor Engagement, Ontario Tech University (June 13, 2024).

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 University researcher Dr. Denina Simmons, Canada Research Chair in Aquatic Toxicology; and Assistant Professor, Faculty of Science.

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 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.

Taylor Flood received the Ridgeback Award at the Annual Employee Awards Celebration event on May 7.

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.

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.

Ontario Tech students and staff volunteer at the Perfect Slice of Downtown Pizza Party held at Charles Hall, downtown Oshawa campus location (March 2023).

Celebrating our volunteers this National Volunteer Week

April 15, 2024

In celebration of National Volunteer Week, Sunday, April 14 through Saturday, April 20, Ontario Tech University proudly acknowledges the tremendous impact volunteers have on our community. Embracing this year's theme, Every Moment Matters, the university recognizes the important role volunteers hold in every corner of our university, offering their time and expertise and actively contributing to Ontario Tech’s success.

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 Communications and Digital Media Studies student Uwais Mirza (second from left in back row) worked with national children's charity Their Opportunity during his practicum course. A highlight for Mirza was the Indigenous Hockey Equipment Drive.

Ontario Tech practicum student helping to spread love for sport through placement with Their Opportunity charity

April 02, 2024

Ontario Tech University student Uwais Mirza has been moved by his experiences while working with national children’s charity Their Opportunity and seeing the organization fulfil its mission of making sports more accessible for kids.

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.

Dementia Village partnership celebration event on March 22, 2024 included members of the Alzheimer Society Durham Region's (ASDR) Board of Directors, members of the Ontario Tech University Brilliant Catalyst team, along with Whitby MPP Lorne Coe (second from left), and ASDR CEO Gillian Barrie (second from right).

‘It takes a village’: New community partnership exploring ways to help those with dementia to live well

March 25, 2024

Through a new partnership agreement with Ontario Tech University, Alzheimer Society Durham Region envisions the creation of a ‘Dementia Village’. The idea calls for a unique, dementia-friendly community space that is accessible, safe, inclusive, and promotes activity, socialization, research initiatives, and training programs to improve the quality of life for people living with dementia and their care partners.

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.