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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.

Rethinking learning in an AI driven world

May 22, 2026

Learning with AI: Opportunities and Ethical Challenges in Education, a panel at Ontario Tech University’s recent AI Forum, examined how education systems are adapting to artificial intelligence, and where they need greater clarity, transparency and responsibility.

From left: Moderator Chris Benedetti, Managing Partner and CEO, Sussex Strategy Group, with Susanna Zagar, President and CEO, Canadian Gas Association; Lisa McBride, Country Leader, GE Vernova Hitachi’s Small Modular Reactor Canada business; Marlene Ramphal, Nuclear Engineer in Residence, Ontario Tech University; and Kshitij Ahuja, Director of Digital Transformation, Nuclear Promise X, taking part in the Powering the future - Responsible AI for the Energy Transition panel discussion at Ontario Tech University's AI Forum.

Powering AI: Can Canada’s energy systems meet the growing demand?

May 08, 2026

At Ontario Tech University’s recent AI Forum, the Powering the future – Responsible AI for the Energy Transition panel brought together leaders from across the energy sector to examine a critical question: Can Canada’s energy systems keep pace with the rapid growth of AI?

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.

Ontario Tech and the next frontier in space health

April 06, 2026

As the world watches NASA’s Artemis II mission unfold, Ontario Tech University expertise is quietly helping shape the technologies needed for future human exploration of the Moon and beyond.

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.

One area where Dr. Li Yang's research has immediate application is strengthening the cybersecurity of electric vehicle charging infrastructure.

Ontario Tech researcher exploring how AI can help keep connected technologies secure

March 09, 2026

Dr. Li Yang, an Assistant Professor in Ontario Tech University’s Faculty of Business and Information Technology, researches artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning methods that strengthen cybersecurity across modern digital environments, including smart infrastructure, Internet of Things devices and advanced wireless networks.

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.

Dr. Peter Lewis, Canada Research Chair in Trustworthy AI and Associate Professor in Ontario Tech University’s Faculty of Business and Information Technology, shares examples of AI-generated images with participants at an Uxbridge Public Library educational event.

Ontario Tech researcher’s public education sessions introduce community members to the world of AI

February 17, 2026

Artificial intelligence (AI) has become part of everyday life, but it’s not always clear how it works or how to use it responsibly. That’s why Dr. Peter Lewis, Canada Research Chair in Trustworthy AI and Associate Professor in Ontario Tech University’s Faculty of Business and Information Technology, has visited libraries across Durham Region to offer community friendly introductions to the technology.

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. Qusay H. Mahmoud, Professor and Assistant Dean, Engineering Outreach in Ontario Tech University’s Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, Ontario Tech University.

Beyond the code: Preparing software engineers for the AI era

January 27, 2026

Dr. Qusay H. Mahmoud, Professor and Assistant Dean, Engineering Outreach in Ontario Tech University’s Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, shares his perspective on how software engineering students can future-proof their careers and thrive in a world where AI is not a threat, but a useful tool.

Image of Earth from space.

Ontario Tech panel examines AI’s environmental risks and opportunities

January 14, 2026

Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly positioned as a tool to support climate action, from improving weather forcasting to strengthening agricultural monitoring. At the same time, its rapid growth raises important questions about energy demand, water use and equitable access to the technology’s benefits.

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