COVID-19
Is social media helping or hindering our understanding of scientific discovery?
March 31, 2021
Dividing an infinite amount of information with humans’ limited capacity to consume so much data, it becomes clear that getting a social media post to ‘stick’ in someone’s mind, or even getting them to click on a link, is a huge challenge.
Ontario Tech fully prepped to support province’s new OSAP micro-credential program initiative
March 23, 2021
Are you ready to upskill and reskill for the in-demand jobs of today and tomorrow? Ontario Tech University is the place to explore a wide range of micro-credentials: various rapid-training online programs that help people retrain and upgrade their skills to find new employment opportunities.
Ontario Tech gratefully acknowledges province’s pandemic-related support of post-secondary institutions
March 19, 2021
The Ontario government will invest $106.4 million in universities and colleges to help ensure students continue to get the skills and education they need for the in-demand jobs of today and tomorrow.
Ontario Tech Engineering students share insights on how to maximize the remote-learning experience
March 01, 2021
A panel comprising students across the university’s different Engineering programs and spanning different years of study, answered questions from Engineering faculty members as they reflected on their remote-learning experiences over the past two semesters. The feedback will help gain a better understanding of the successes and challenges students face with the switch to online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Campus Ice Centre to become COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic
February 23, 2021
As part of its COVID-19 vaccination rollout plan, the Regional Municipality of Durham and Durham Region Public Health have selected the Campus Ice Centre (CIC) at Ontario Tech University and Durham College as the Region’s Oshawa COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic location.
Ontario Tech’s COVID-19 wastewater surveillance initiative welcomes next research partner
February 22, 2021
Since November, tracked information has been shared weekly with Durham Region Health Department officials to help health experts determine appropriate steps to limit or prevent further infection in the community. The early success of the program has now led to the City of Barrie, and Towns of Orillia, Midland and Collingwood to get samples tested three times per week at Ontario Tech.
Ontario Tech welcomes province’s investment in post-secondary students’ mental wellness
February 12, 2021
On February 8, the Ontario government announced $7 million in new funding to help increase access to mental-health and addiction services for post-secondary students during COVID-19. Ontario Tech will share in the funding from the Ministry of Colleges and Universities.
Ontario Tech students launch used tech device drive to support older adult community members
February 11, 2021
In an effort to address this serious problem and help bridge the technology gap, a group of students in Ontario Tech University’s Faculty of Business and Information Technology (FBIT) is working with the local community to collect second-hand laptops and tablets.
Start earning micro-credentials today at Ontario Tech University
February 05, 2021
As labour markets adjust, displaced workers and people looking to shift career paths seek quick ways to update their skills and knowledge to expand their employability. Ontario Tech University is answering this demand through a series of micro-credentials: short, competency-based learning opportunities focusing on specific skill sets based on criteria defined on approved industry.
Ontario Tech researcher asks: Can we be faster at identifying positive COVID-19 cases?
January 22, 2021
Every day, Ontario and other jurisdictions release new numbers about COVID-19 cases, with a particular focus on the number of confirmed positive tests. However, in most cases there is a ‘lag time’ between case confirmation and the exact date that each patient first experienced the onset of COVID-19 symptoms.
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?
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.
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’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.
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.
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.
Ontario Tech University ready to welcome international students
November 05, 2020
On November 3, Ontario Tech University received approval for its COVID-19 readiness plan from Ontario’s Ministry of Colleges and Universities, putting Ontario Tech on Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s list of Designated Learning Institutions that are allowed to reopen to international students who are not already in Canada.
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.
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.
Faculty of Education workshops to help equip Ontario teachers for online learning
October 15, 2020
Due to increased demand and a sudden rise in virtual learning, Ontario Tech University’s Faculty of Education is offering a new conference on Sharing Excellence in Online Learning.
Remarkable COVID-19 observation: Fewer incidents of aggression in a mental health-care setting
October 14, 2020
A research partnership involving Ontario Shores and Ontario Tech University is documenting a reduction in aggressive incidents at the hospital during the pandemic, along with the decreased need to use restraints and seclusion to manage patient behaviour. These unexpected learnings could have significant impact on future approaches to mental health support and preventing aggression. The data suggests that health care should not necessarily return to ‘normal’ post-pandemic.