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Campus culture events promote lasting connections at Ontario Tech’s downtown Oshawa location
March 21, 2023
The atmosphere was vibrant March 15 as Ontario Tech’s downtown Oshawa campus community connected for a pizza party inside the first-floor ‘breakout room’ and meeting space at Charles Hall.
Ontario Tech names Nursing laboratory to honour legacy of Lovell Family’s philanthropy
March 09, 2023
OSHAWA, ONTARIO – Ontario Tech University held an official plaque unveiling at Shawenjigewining Hall on March 1 to recognize the generous, continued support of the Lovell Family. Ontario Tech’s nursing innovation suite now bears the name S.E. Lovell Family Simulation Laboratory, recognizing the Lovell Family’s legacy of supporting the university, and honouring the memory of Stanley Lovell, who was President of the Lovell Drugs pharmacy chain from 1971 to 2000.
Ontario Tech mourns the loss of Helen Vari, honorary doctorate recipient and university supporter
March 01, 2023
The Ontario Tech University community is mourning the loss of Helen Vari, a 2015 honorary doctorate recipient, donor and friend.
Ontario Tech faculty member William Thurber receives Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Award
March 01, 2023
Congratulations to Ontario Tech’s William Thurber (Faculty of Business and Information Technology) who received a Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Award for his legacy of volunteer service in the Oshawa community.
Empowering Black Youth through Ontario Tech’s Brilliant Catalyst B.E.S.T. Program
February 28, 2023
Ontario Tech University’s Brilliant Catalyst, an innovation and experiential learning hub designed to promote new business ideas, collaboration and partnerships, has built a strong reputation for empowering entrepreneurs locally, nationally, and internationally.
Ontario Tech ranks among the world’s top 200 youngest universities for the second straight year
February 27, 2023
Ontario Tech University has another impressive international accolade to proclaim this winter, having made the Top 200 list of the world’s best young universities for the second consecutive year.
Ontario Tech student authors children’s book exploring Black identity and Anti-Black racism
February 24, 2023
Ontario Tech student Tyannah Brown hopes her new children’s book will create opportunities for people to reflect on how they treat each other, and understand the importance of kindness, acceptance and diversity.
Announcing new members of Ontario Tech’s Board of Governors
February 23, 2023
Ontario Tech University proudly announces the addition of two new external members to its Board of Governors.
Campus operations resume as scheduled today
February 22, 2023
Campus operations resume as scheduled today - Thursday, February 23.
Ontario Tech University pursuing licence to enhance high-tech nuclear laboratory facilities
February 22, 2023
Ontario Tech University is pursuing the opportunity to enhance its high-tech nuclear laboratory facilities with the addition of new equipment, unique among all educational institutions in Canada.
Green light: Ontario Tech University supports launch of international nuclear-hydrogen collaboration
February 22, 2023
In late January 2023, Ontario Tech’s Office of the Vice-President, Research and Innovation (VPRI) joined representatives from 15 countries and international organizations for discussions on the legal and institutional aspects of nuclear-hydrogen, at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in Vienna, Austria.
Dr. Mitch Frazer reappointed Ontario Tech University’s Chancellor
February 15, 2023
Ontario Tech’s Board of Governors has reappointed Dr. Mitch Frazer as the university’s Chancellor for a second term, effective Monday, May 1.
Two Ontario Tech scholars awarded prestigious Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships
February 06, 2023
Ontario Tech University’s School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies is proud to be home to two scholars recently awarded the Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship, a prestigious Government of Canada award that funds the country’s top scholars to help them positively contribute to Canada’s economic, social and research-based growth.
Ontario Tech University and Grandview Kids reaffirm partnership to advance research, innovation and education in Durham Region
February 02, 2023
Long-established community partners Grandview Kids and Ontario Tech University are celebrating their shared commitment to advancing research, innovation and education in Durham Region through a formal Memorandum of Understanding.
Ontario Tech’s Peer Tutor program achieves international certification
February 02, 2023
The Ontario Tech Peer Tutor program recently gained international attention after receiving certification from the U.S.-based College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA) for meeting or exceeding all of the CRLA’s high standards for tutor selection, training, direct service, and evaluation.
Ontario Tech marks Black History Month
February 01, 2023
February is Black History Month, a time to honour and celebrate the experiences, accomplishments, culture and rich history of Black Canadians. Black History Month also shines a spotlight on efforts to eliminate societal systemic anti-Black racism and provides opportunities to discuss how to advocate for and work toward change. This year, Ontario Tech will celebrate Black History Month by highlighting Black Canadian culture, promoting an awareness of history, and providing an open space for conversations.
Ontario Tech proudly supports Durham Region 2023 Ontario Parasport Games and parasport research
January 31, 2023
Ontario Tech University will play several key roles in supporting the Durham Region 2023 Ontario Parasport Games, taking place Friday, February 3 through Sunday, February 5.
Ontario Tech researchers show Special Olympics participation reduces risk of depression in young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities
January 20, 2023
A breakthrough research study by Faculty of Health Sciences researchers at Ontario Tech University shows an indisputable mental health benefit, including a reduced risk of depression, among young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) who participate in Special Olympics programming.
Leading the pack again: Ontario Tech tops among province’s universities for year-over-year percentage growth in applications
January 18, 2023
For the second consecutive academic recruitment cycle, Ontario Tech University is posting province-leading numbers for growth in overall applications for Fall enrolment. Following the January 12 deadline for Ontario high school students to apply to an undergraduate program at an Ontario university, the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC) says Ontario Tech again leads the province in a key metric.
Ontario Tech retains designation as one of Canada’s Research Universities of the Year
January 18, 2023
Ontario Tech University’s impressive reputational trajectory for top-notch research continues with a fresh distinction as one of Canada’s Research Universities of the Year for 2022.
The Eppel Family: Building innovation and boosting communities
January 17, 2023
Jeno Eppel, past President of EHC Global, and his family, made a generous gift in 2020 to support Ontario Tech University. In recognition of their significant contribution, valued at $540,000, the Eppel Family Technology-Enhanced Learning Studio in Shawenjigewining Hall was officially unveiled on January 16, 2023.
Driving onto the world stage: The Ontario Tech Project Arrow story
January 05, 2023
Canada’s Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association (APMA) selected Ontario Tech as the lead academic institution for Phase 2 of Project Arrow, an all-Canadian engineered concept funded by the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev). The Arrow’s ambitious deadline was met, and the APMA’s brainchild made its global debut January 5, 2023 at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, the world’s the most influential tech event.
Looking back, looking forward: Ontario Tech University in 2022
December 20, 2022
As the university reaches the midpoint of its 20th academic year, we look back at a few highlights from 2022.