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Ontario Tech University and TD Bank Group offering free micro-credentials
January 18, 2021
Ontario Tech University’s Office of Learning Innovation is helping equip displaced workers through a series of recently launched micro-credentials: short, knowledge-based learning opportunities defined by industry leaders as vital attributes for employees.
COVID-19 variants and vaccines: Questions and answers with Ontario Tech’s Dr. Wally Bartfay
January 14, 2021
As COVID-19 virus variants emerge in different corners of the world and vaccination programs begin to expand in Ontario, what should the public expect to see unfold in health care in the near future?
Ontario Tech’s ACE helping take next steps on pedestrian safety with autonomous vehicles
January 06, 2021
The road ahead for developing safe and reliable autonomous vehicle (AV) technologies runs through Ontario Tech University.
Ontario Tech PhD candidate’s research featured on the cover of a major chemistry journal
January 06, 2021
The year 2021 has kicked up off in impressive style for Ontario Tech University graduate student Holly Fruehwald.
In retrospect: Ontario Tech University in 2020
December 22, 2020
As Ontario Tech positions itself for the promise of new opportunities and innovative approaches in post-secondary education, and in the discovery and application of knowledge in 2021, the university reflects on moments and milestones from the past year.
December 15 accident on campus
December 16, 2020
With great sadness, Ontario Tech University shares information about a December 15 accident on campus at the new building construction site.
Ontario Tech researcher Dr. Ahmad Barari appointed to major international engineering leadership post
December 15, 2020
The Austrian-based International Federation of Automatic Control (IFAC) announces the appointment of Dr. Ahmad Barari of Ontario Tech University as Vice-Chair of IFAC’s Technical Committee (TC 5.1) on Manufacturing Plant Control.
Ontario Tech researcher exploring how robotics can help better-disinfect high-traffic public spaces
December 14, 2020
To help meet the surging demand for quicker and faster advanced technologies in disinfecting processes, Ontario Tech University researcher Dr. Akramul Azim is working with Markham, Ontario-based Cyberworks Robotics.
Ontario Tech cracks Top 40 of Canada’s best research universities list
December 09, 2020
Still one of Canada’s youngest research universities at just 17 years old, Ontario Tech’s rapid growth as an influential hub of leading discovery and innovation has established its place among research-intensive Canadian universities.
Ontario Tech’s Brilliant Catalyst expands engagement and impact
November 27, 2020
Brilliant Catalyst marked its second anniversary on November 19 during Global Entrepreneurship Week, and as a part of the Do It In Durham celebration.
Say hello again: Ontario Tech University’s new brand wins national marketing award
November 24, 2020
As its new brand gains traction and recognition among all audiences both new and longstanding, Ontario Tech University’s vibrant new presence is winning praise from the highest tier of Canadian marketing experts.
Ontario Tech Engineering scores well again in U.S. News and World Report 2021 rankings
November 19, 2020
A new survey of the top universities in Canada and the world for engineering places Ontario Tech University in impressive company.
Ontario Tech announces two new Board of Governors appointments
November 18, 2020
Ontario Tech University proudly announces Azzam Abu-Rayash and Douglas Ellis as the newest appointments to the university’s Board of Governors.
Ontario Tech Computer Science students find experiential success in U.S.-based appathon
November 17, 2020
A talented group of Ontario Tech University students is among the winners of an Internet-innovation competition staged by California-based The @ Company.
Potential COVID-19 game-changer: Could far-UVC light stop transmission of coronavirus?
November 13, 2020
In the months since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the world has been hoping for an easy way to control or stop coronavirus transmission. A health physics and nuclear engineering researcher at Ontario Tech University in Oshawa is exploring one potential solution using far-UVC light, a safe type of ultraviolet light.
Ontario Tech University appoints Brad MacIsaac as Vice-President, Administration
November 12, 2020
One of Ontario Tech’s original employees is now the university’s Vice-President, Administration. Brad MacIsaac’s appointment takes effect Monday, November 16.
Reasons we need transformative global change to prevent future pandemics
November 06, 2020
A group of international researchers is warning that human activities driving biodiversity loss and climate change need to cease if we hope to avert future pandemics like COVID-19.
Ontario Tech welcomes province’s investment in bridging the skills gap
November 06, 2020
Ontario Tech University is positioned as a post-secondary leader in the development and delivery of new high-quality, short-duration programs to help students, new graduates and non-traditional learners enhance their job readiness skills and improve employment prospects.
Province announces $12 million in wastewater testing to support early detection and identification of COVID-19 outbreaks
November 05, 2020
The Province of Ontario’s COVID-19 response plan will help Ontario Tech University expand wastewater epidemiology research to provide early detection as well as monitor the severity of COVID-19 or other future pandemics.
Participate in Treaties Recognition Week – November 2 to 6
November 02, 2020
At Ontario Tech University, Treaties Recognition Week from November 2 to 6 will raise awareness of the treaties agreed to between Indigenous nations and the Crown (government) in Right of Ontario over the last 250 years.
Ontario Tech University researchers at the forefront of cybersecurity trends
November 02, 2020
In the advent of artificial intelligence, cloud storage, social media and the Internet of Things, cybersecurity stakes have never been higher. And meeting that challenge is a major component of the research portfolio at Ontario Tech University, where dedicated experts are exploring the intersection of technical, legal, social, economic and ethical implications of privacy, security and trust technologies.
Will the COVID-19 pandemic permanently change how people interact?
October 30, 2020
Don't miss the business and futurist perspectives of award-winning science fiction author Madeline Ashby and cybersecurity expert Ira Goldstein on Monday, November 2 as Ontario Tech University’s Faculty of Social Science and Humanities and Digital Life Institute co-host The Pandemic, Online Migration and the Future of Human Interaction.
Ontario Tech, ACE and eCAMION testing how to power autonomous vehicles
October 30, 2020
True autonomous vehicle functionality requires an autonomous AV charging system. That’s where Ontario Tech University, ACE, Canadian advanced-energy storage and charging leader eCAMION, and Ontario’s Autonomous Vehicle Innovation Network (AVIN) enter the picture.