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From left: Vanessa Dupuis, Chief of Staff, Humber Polytechnic; Krista Hester, Chief of Staff, Ontario Tech University; Sheila West, Interim Vice-President, Academic, Georgian College; Kevin Weaver, President and CEO, Georgian College; Dr. Ann Marie Vaughan, President and CEO, Humber Polytechnic; Dr. Steven Murphy, President and Vice-Chancellor, Ontario Tech; Dr. Craig Stephenson, President and CEO, Centennial College; Francis Syms, Head of the School of Clean Energy and Associate Dean of Information and Communication Technology, Humber Polytechnic; Dr. Tania Clerac, Executive Dean, Faculty of Hospitality and Horticultural Science, Faculty of Science and Engineering Technology, and Faculty of Skilled Trades and Apprenticeship, Durham College; and Andrew Petrou, Associate Vice‑President, Business Development and External Relations, Centennial College.

Ontario Tech and partners step up as Canada faces skilled energy workforce gap

April 15, 2026

Ontario Tech University has partnered with Humber Polytechnic, Centennial College, Durham College and Georgian College to launch the Canadian Clean Energy Workforce (CCEW) Consortium. This Ontario-led collaboration focuses on building the workforce needed to support Canada’s transition to lower-emissions energy, including nuclear and emerging energy technologies.

Dr. Hossam Kishawy, Dean, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, Ontario Tech University (right) signs Memorandum of Understanding with Hitachi Rail at ceremony in Toronto, Ontario. With Kathryn Deline, Vice President, Human Resources, Hitachi Rail (left) and Ziad Rizk, Managing Director, Hitachi Rail Canada centre). (August 26, 2015)

Ontario Tech and Hitachi Rail sign Memorandum of Understanding

August 26, 2025

Ontario Tech University’s Faculty of Engineering of Applied Science has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with global mobility leader Hitachi Rail to support a first-of-its-kind in Canada, Railway Engineering specialization program that launches in September.

Nuclear Simulation Laboratory in the Energy Research Centre at Ontario Tech University.

From classroom to control room: Ontario Tech fast-tracks mid-career talent into Canada’s nuclear sector

July 15, 2025

Canada’s nuclear sector faces a 30 per cent retirement rate and an expected 20 per cent demand for workforce growth. Ontario Tech has responded with a proactive solution: the Nuclear Career Accelerator. This 12-week rapid upskilling hybrid program, funded by Upskill Canada, powered by Palette Skills, and the Government of Canada, is designed for mid-career engineers and technical professionals.

Rendering of CUEB in a server farm.

Ontario Tech University exploring the role of nuclear ‘nano reactors’ to widen access to a cleaner and less expensive energy source

April 14, 2025

As Canada moves toward the goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, the demand for energy continues to grow rapidly, driven by population increases, technological advancements and expanding industries. In response, energy researchers at Ontario Tech University are exploring innovative ways to make access to nuclear energy simpler, smaller and more affordable, and enable more communities across Canada to participate in the nation’s clean-energy future.

Research in action at Ontario Tech: Dr. Sheldon Williamson (front right), Canada Research Chair in Electric Energy Storage Systems for Transportation Electrification, and Professor, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science (in the Smart Transportation Electrification and Energy Research (STEER) Laboratory).

Ontario Tech named Canada’s Research University of the Year—again!

December 05, 2024

For the second consecutive year, Ontario Tech is Canada’s Research University of the Year, as designated by Research Infosource (RI), Canada’s premier research ranking organization and leading provider of research intelligence for business and higher education.

Sam Oosterhoff, Associate Minister of Energy-Intensive Industries, Ontario Ministry of Energy and Electrification, gave a keynote address at the Hydrogen Business Council of Canada conference held at Ontario Tech University.

Tech with a Conscience: Ontario Tech showcases national leadership in hydrogen energy innovation

October 28, 2024

As Canada continues to support international efforts to reach net-zero carbon emissions, Ontario Tech University has established itself as a research leader in clean, reliable and sustainable energy. The country’s energy and environmental future is a strategic priority for the university, as it focuses on developing new options for low-cost renewable energy sources like hydrogen.

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Ontario Tech University exploring academic opportunities to support the rail industry’s need for skilled talent

October 04, 2024

Canada’s rail sector faces an urgent challenge: the need for skilled professionals to support its rapid growth and transition toward sustainable transportation. As rail projects continue to expand across the country, so does the demand for engineers and skilled professionals. Ontario Tech University is exploring ways to enhance its educational offerings to prepare students for successful careers in this critical field.

Ontario Tech University students in a Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science laboratory.

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.

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