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Kassidy Ford plays defence for the Ontario Tech Ridgebacks women's hockey team. The 2020 bachelor's degree recipient (Kinesiology) is now working on a master's degree in the School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies.

Ridgebacks women’s hockey star Kassidy Ford wins national scholarship

June 25, 2020

Veteran Ridgebacks women’s hockey player Kassidy Ford is a recipient of the 2020 Lyle Makosky Values and Ethics in Sport Fund sport study scholarship through the True Sport Foundation.

Ontario Tech University's Virtual Open House takes place Saturday, May 23, starting at 11 a.m.

Don’t miss Ontario Tech’s Virtual Open House Saturday, May 23

May 14, 2020

While physical distancing measures due to the COVID-19 pandemic may require people to stay indoors, Ontario Tech University continues

Ontario Tech University's 2020 Virtual Open House takes place Saturday, March 28, starting at 10 a.m.

Check out Ontario Tech University’s virtual Open House Saturday, March 28

March 24, 2020

Physical distancing may be forcing people to stay indoors, but it hasn’t stopped Ontario Tech University’s Open House. Looking to give future students and applicants as much access and information as possible to learn more about us, the university’s annual event has been transformed into a digital, interactive Virtual Open House (ontariotechu.ca/openhouse) on Saturday, March 28.

Shooting for the Moon: Ontario Tech students compete for $10,000 to see who has the next big idea to change the world

March 03, 2020

On Thursday, March 5, Ontario Tech University undergraduate and graduate students will put their Moonshot ideas on the line. In front of an audience of local business leaders, participants will pitch their ideas to change the world and make a positive impact on society.

From left: Dr. Steven Murphy, President, Ontario Tech University; Karim Mamdani, President and CEO, Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences; John Henry, Durham Regional Chair; Warren Anderson and Ryan Anderson (sons of the late Roger Anderson, former Durham Regional Chair); Don Lovisa, President, Durham College.

Regional Chair’s Classic in memory of Roger Anderson celebrates another successful year

June 14, 2019

This year $280,000 was raised to support students in financial need at Ontario Tech University and Durham College (DC), as well as child and youth programs at Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences.

Dawn of a new era: Say hello to Ontario Tech University

March 27, 2019

The University of Ontario Institute of Technology will begin writing a new chapter in the coming months as it transitions to a distinct new brand. Between now and the start of the next academic year in September, the campus will transform into Ontario Tech University. The university will sport a new look and feel with an exciting new visual identity and market positioning.

Ron Joyce (seated, right) presents $1 million cheque on behalf of the Joyce Foundation to the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (January 28, 2016).

University mourns passing of Ron Joyce, philanthropist and Tim Hortons co-founder

February 01, 2019

The University of Ontario Institute of Technology is saddened to learn of the passing of Ron Joyce, the longtime entrepreneur who built the Tim Hortons coffee shop chain into a Canadian business empire.

Representatives from the Oshawa Hungarian Culture Club and the University of Ontario Institute of Technology gathered on December 6, 2018 to celebrate the launch of the new Oshawa Hungarian Culture Club Study in Canada Award.

Expanding international exchange opportunities

January 24, 2019

University of Ontario Institute of Technology students will benefit from new studying abroad opportunities, thanks to a $75,000 donation from the Oshawa Hungarian Culture Club.

On Hamper Packing Day (December 16), volunteers rolled up their sleeves to help sort, pack and deliver food to students in need.

2018 Holiday Food Drive makes season brighter for students in need

January 18, 2019

The co-chairs of the annual campus Holiday Food Drive extend their sincere thanks to everyone who helped make the 2018 initiative a resounding success. This year, the drive helped more than 100 students in need.

University of Ontario Institute of Technology's north Oshawa campus location.

Tuition reductions will help students with education affordability

January 18, 2019

The Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (MTCU) announced a 10 per cent tuition reduction on January 17. The university recognizes this change as a positive step in improving education accessibility for Ontario’s university students while balancing the provincial government’s fiscal challenges.

University thanks its donors on National Philanthropy Day

November 13, 2018

In celebration of National Philanthropy Day on Thursday, November 15, the University of Ontario Institute of Technology thanks its donors for their support over the past 15 years. In 2003, we opened our doors to 947 students. This year, we welcomed more than 10,000 students across our seven faculties and our School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies.

Master's degree student (and 2017 Computer Science graduate) Luisa Rojas Garcia addresses the audience at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology's launch of the Women for STEM program (in the ACE Climatic Wind Tunnel, November 7, 2018).

University building a supportive culture for women in STEM disciplines

November 13, 2018

Recognizing there remains a gender gap of women participating in STEM-related post-secondary education, the University of Ontario Institute of Technology is helping drive part of the solution toward increasing gender parity in STEM careers.

From left: Steven Murphy, PhD, President and Vice-Chancellor; Shiresa Hopkins, first-year Communication; Jervan Casey, first-year Networking and Information Technology; Wesley Crichlow, PhD, Professor, Faculty of Social Science and Humanities; Alejandra Humphreys, first-year Commerce; Joe Stokes, EdD, University Registrar. Absent from ceremony: Devorn Carty, first-year Political Science; Azuredee Mills, first-year Biological Science.

Scholarships recognize university’s strong Caribbean community

September 25, 2018

In recognition of the University of Ontario Institute of Technology’s extensive connections to the Caribbean, the university created the Caribbean Humanitarian Hurricane Relief Scholarship for students impacted by the hurricanes and forced to alter their study plans.

Visit the University of Ontario Institute of Technology's booth at the Ontario Universities' Fair at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre from Friday, September 28 to Sunday, September 30.

Visit us at the 2018 Ontario Universities’ Fair

September 18, 2018

Join us at the Ontario Universities’ Fair and get acquainted with all we have to offer, from innovative programs to our high-tech learning environment and supportive campus community and everything in between.

University of Ontario Institute of Technology's 2018 entrance scholarship recipients. Back row (from left): Robert Bailey, PhD, Provost and Vice-President Academic; Erin Mattes (Social Science and Humanities); Aiman Quraishi (Engineering and Applied Science); Hannah Oegema (Business and Information Technology); Steven Murphy, PhD, President; Cristianna Giallo (Science). Front row (from left): Tessie Pulla-Chin (Health Sciences); Courtney Lockhart (Health Sciences); Keegan Post (Energy Systems and Nuclear Science).

University celebrates 2018 entrance scholarship recipients

September 18, 2018

At the University of Ontario Institute of Technology, our students know where they want to go. Each year, the university rewards seven outstanding incoming students with its most prestigious entrance scholarships.

University’s students shine in Chartered Financial Analyst exam

September 05, 2018

At the University of Ontario Institute of Technology, financial services managers of the future prepare for their careers through the Finance major and Marketing major offered through Faculty of Business and Information Technology’s (FBIT) Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) program.

ACE's six 2018 summer interns jumped at the opportunity to learn more about operations in ACE's huge Climatic Wind Tunnel. From left: Catherine Bandura, Remington Bainbridge, Daniella Petralito, Jordan Zenhenko, Brooke Godding and Daniel Kamal.

Why ACE is ‘the’ place for a summer university internship

August 10, 2018

Six students at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology took advantage of a stellar opportunity this summer to work alongside skilled engineers and staff in the ACE Climatic Wind Tunnel.

University students meeting with employer representatives at the Fall 2017 Reverse Career Fair in the Campus Recreation and Wellness Centre.

‘Reverse’ career fair advances students’ employment opportunities

April 02, 2018

Each year, the Office of Student Life at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology organizes what’s known as a ‘Reverse’ Career Fair (RCF). At reverse fairs, the employers are the ones who do the walking around. The students are the ones in the booths, with their resumés and examples of their projects or research.