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From left: Moderator Hugh Mansfield, President, Bizcom Group, with panelists Dr. Peter Lewis, Canada Research Chair in Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence and Director, Mindful AI Research Institute (MAIRI), Ontario Tech University; Dr. Hossein Rahnama, Founder and CEO, Flybits; Amber Mac, President, AmberMac Media Inc.; and Ontario Tech President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Steven Murphy, at the Ethical AI, Building Trust panel, held during Ontario Tech University's AI Forum.

Building trust in AI: Why governance and ethics matter now

April 30, 2026

The growing presence of artificial intelligence (AI) across workplaces, classrooms and public spaces is bringing greater urgency to questions around its governance and responsible use. These considerations were explored during Ethical AI, Building Trust, one of the panels at Ontario Tech University’s inaugural AI Forum, held March 27.

Clean Energy Research Laboratory, Ontario Tech University.

Local post-secondary institutions unite to help form Canadian Clean Energy Workforce Consortium

April 29, 2026

Ontario Tech University and Durham College (DC) have joined forces with three other leading Ontario post-secondary institutions to help meet Canada’s growing clean energy and nuclear workforce demands. Together with Centennial College, Georgian College and Humber Polytechnic, Ontario Tech and DC have officially committed to signing a memorandum of understanding that will establish the Canadian Clean Energy Workforce Consortium (CCEW).

Student in Ontario Tech University's undergraduate nuclear laboratory

Ontario Tech University: Powering Canada’s energy future

April 27, 2026

As Canada and the Province of Ontario invest in energy, electrification and nuclear innovation, Ontario Tech University is responding with research, talent and solutions that support a reliable and secure energy future.

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Celebrating volunteers who ignite impact

April 20, 2026

Ontario Tech University celebrates National Volunteer Week, April 19 to 25, and highlighting volunteers across the university community who share a commitment to making a difference.

Participants in the Learning with AI - Opportunities and Ethical Challenges in Education panel at Ontario Tech University's inaugural AI Forum. From left: Brian Gallant, CEO, Space Canada (moderator); Dr. Amanda Cooper, Dean and Professor, Frazer Faculty of Education, Ontario Tech; Jennifer Flanagan, Co-founder and CEO, Actua; Dr. Qusay Mahmoud, Assistant Dean, Engineering Outreach and Professor, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, Ontario Tech; and Sheri Williams, Managing Director, Accenture Industry X, Canada.

Ontario Tech University AI Forum puts trust at the centre of Canada’s AI future

March 27, 2026

Today, Ontario Tech University brought together more than 200 leaders from academia, the business community, public policy and the next generation of skilled workers for its inaugural AI Forum, where speakers focused on a question shaping Canada’s future: how to build artificial intelligence (AI) systems people can trust.

Overhead image of students sitting at a table with their study materials and laptops open.

Ontario Tech launches human-centred AI Learning Agent pilot

February 19, 2026

Through a new pilot program running during the Winter and Spring 2026 terms, students in 22 undergraduate and graduate courses across all Ontario Tech faculties are participating in early testing of an AI Learning Agent: an in-house course-based AI learning system designed around trust, accountability and academic integrity.

Students in one of Ontario Tech University's undergraduate nuclear teaching laboratories.

Ontario Tech University welcomes the Ontario government’s investment in post-secondary education

February 12, 2026

Ontario Tech University welcomes today’s pre-budget announcement by the Province of Ontario of a historic $6.4 billion, four-year investment in post-secondary education, and new funding for science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) pathways to support growing student interest in high-demand fields such as nuclear, engineering, mining and artificial intelligence.

Dr. Steven Murphy, President and Vice-Chancellor, Ontario Tech University, shares his insights on how Canada can carve out a vital niche as a leader in artificial intelligence (AI).

Dr. Steven Murphy asserts Canada’s leadership opportunity in responsible AI

November 24, 2025

Dr. Steven Murphy, President and Vice-Chancellor, Ontario Tech University, shares his insights in a new op-ed published in the National Post on how Canada can carve out a vital niche in artificial intelligence (AI) between Europe’s stringent regulations and the United States’ rapid, less-regulated approach.

Ontario Tech University's School of Artificial Intelligence and Mindful Artificial Intelligence Research Institute unite experts across all faculties to prepare future ethical leaders and explore how AI can make life better for people and communities.

Ontario Tech University answers the call to ensure AI serves humankind and the planet

October 29, 2025

Ontario Tech University is advancing initiatives that will establish the university, and Canada, as a global leader in ethically designed and executed AI. Through the launch of its School of Artificial Intelligence and Mindful Artificial Intelligence Research Institute, the university is setting the benchmark for human-centred innovation that’s anchored in values and guided by conscience.

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