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From left: Dr. Ilan Lenga, Chief Information Officer, Lakeridge Health; Dr. Steven Murphy, President and Vice-Chancellor, Ontario Tech University; Cynthia Davis, President and Chief Executive Officer, Lakeridge Health; Dr. Les Jacobs, Vice-President, Research and Innovation, Ontario Tech University (at Lakeridge Health Oshawa, October 10, 2024).

Lakeridge Health harnessing the power of AI through transformative partnership with Ontario Tech University

October 10, 2024

In a groundbreaking new initiative, Lakeridge Health has teamed with Ontario Tech University to drive health-care innovation and address Durham Region’s evolving health needs using artificial intelligence (AI). The Partnership for Advanced Technology in Health Care (PATH) seeks to enhance patient care and improve health outcomes for the community through the sharing of cutting-edge research with practical applications.

From left: Eunice Caputolan, second-year Mechanical Engineering – Energy Engineering specialization student, Dr. Lori Livingston, Provost and Vice-President, Academic, Ontario Tech University, Greg Tanzola, Sorbara Group of Companies, Dr. Steven Murphy, President and Vice-Chancellor, Ontario Tech University, Dr. Edward Sorbara, Principal at Sorbara Group of Companies, Dr. Christina Sorbara, Vice-President, Corporate Knowledge, Sorbara Group of Companies, James Barnett, Vice-President, Advancement, Ontario Tech University, Massimo Sorbara, and Jackson Barker, second-year Networking and Information Technology Security student.

Sorbara Family donates more than $1 million to enhance Ontario Tech’s modern facilities and empower students with new scholarships

August 28, 2024

In recognition of the Sorbara Family’s generosity and dedication to philanthropy, Ontario Tech University has named the lobby in the Software Informatics Research Centre (SIR) the Sorbara Family Lobby. SIR houses the university’s Office of the Registrar, serves as a hub for campus tours, and features several labs and flexible learning spaces equipped with the latest technology.

Patient receiving rehabilitation care and treatment at a health-care centre in Norway (photo credit: WHO).

Ontario Tech rehabilitation research hub designated as a World Health Organization Collaborating Centre

August 19, 2024

The World Health Organization (WHO) says nearly one-third of the planet’s 8.1-billion people live with a health condition that could benefit from rehabilitation, such as back pain and arthritis. Yet, in many instances they are unable to access the essential health interventions they require. As part of the global response to this issue, the WHO recently designated the Institute for Disability and Rehabilitation Research at Ontario Tech University as a WHO Collaborating Centre for Rehabilitation and Musculoskeletal Health.

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.

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 in the Dixon-Alger Fireside Reading Room in the Campus Library at the university's north Oshawa location.

Ontario Tech climbs again in annual Maclean’s university rankings

October 13, 2023

For one of Canada’s youngest research-intensive universities now celebrating its 20th anniversary, Ontario Tech University once again celebrates its remarkable trajectory in the 2024 Canadian post-secondary rankings published by Maclean’s magazine.

Phyllis (Jack) Webstad, founder of Orange Shirt Day.

Ontario Tech University to observe National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day

September 25, 2023

In 2021, responding to calls to action from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRC) to advance reconciliation between Canadians and Indigenous peoples, the Government of Canada passed legislation to designate September 30 as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. It is a day of recognition, remembrance and respect for survivors of residential schools and a day to learn about the lasting impacts residential schools have had on Indigenous communities.

Ontario Tech University 20th anniversary confetti graphic

Ontario Tech University celebrates 20 years

September 04, 2023

Since first opening its doors on September 4, 2003, Ontario Tech University has grown into a highly sought-after post-secondary education institution for learning, teaching and working. With more than 11,000 students, 29,000 alumni and 2,500 employees, the university has an amazing story to tell—one that spans two decades of incredible milestones and accomplishments.

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