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Ontario Tech announces 2022 Joyce Family Foundation Success Award recipients
June 23, 2022
In 2016, a donation of $1 million from The Joyce Family Foundation to Ontario Tech established two new awards to help students to turn their dream of post-secondary education into reality.
Driving business growth: Ontario Tech University and Whitby’s 1855 Technology Accelerator
June 22, 2022
To bolster the startup success rates and create sustainable businesses, Ontario Tech University’s Brilliant Catalyst incubator and experiential learning hub is forging a new partnership with Whitby’s 1855 Technology Accelerator.
Roger Anderson’s legacy lives on with Regional Chair’s Classic
June 13, 2022
This year’s event raised $290,000 for students in financial need at Durham College and Ontario Tech University. Funds will also go towards youth programs at Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences. Thanks to the generosity of participants and supporters, the event has raised over $7.2 million since the Classic first began.
Ontario Tech University marks National Indigenous History Month
June 01, 2022
Each June, Canada celebrates National Indigenous History Month, a time to reflect upon and learn the history, cultures, sacrifices, contributions and strength of the First Peoples of this land and acknowledge their historic contributions to the development of Canada. June also marks National Indigenous Peoples Day, held annually on June 21.
Ontario Tech marks Pride Month
June 01, 2022
Ontario Tech marks Pride Month 2022.
Moving Ground Plane propels Ontario Tech’s ACE into new automotive engineering territory
May 27, 2022
There’s only one place on Earth where you will find a climatic aerodynamic wind tunnel with enhanced acoustics, combined with leading researchers and top engineers, all under one roof. That place is ACE, at Ontario Tech University in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada.
Ontario Tech unveils plans for Convocation 2022
May 13, 2022
From Wednesday, June 8 to Friday, June 10, Ontario Tech University will celebrate the achievements and milestones of its class of 2022 along with six honorary degree recipients during in-person ceremonies.
Tops in the province: Ontario Tech master’s degree candidate wins provincial Three Minute Thesis title
May 04, 2022
The Master of Health Sciences in Kinesiology candidate has captured the 2022 Ontario Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition. Emmeline, who won the Ontario Tech competition on March 24, came out on top against a challenging field of other Ontario university winners during the provincial 3MT® showdown May 4 at the University of Guelph.
Ontario Tech’s partnership with FEL Motorsports creates exciting hands-on learning opportunities for students
April 29, 2022
FEL Motorsports is excited to announce the signing of a second-year agreement with Ontario Tech University and the Automotive Centre of Excellence (ACE) in support of the Emzone Radical Cup Canada presented by Michelin (Emzone RCC) for 2022.
Celebrating the connection volunteers provide to our Ontario Tech community
April 19, 2022
To mark National Volunteer Week from Sunday, April 24 to Saturday, April 30, Ontario Tech University celebrates and gives thanks to the people who are involved in giving back and enriching the lives of our students all year long.
Ontario Tech celebrates World Health Day
April 07, 2022
On April 7, Ontario Tech University joins the World Health Organization’s (WHO) World Health Day. Held annually, the campaign draws attention to specific health topics of concern to people all over the world.
Let’s count the ways Ontario Tech’s annual Pi Day of Giving was a success!
April 05, 2022
Over the past month, Ontario Tech alumni, faculty, staff, students and members of our community came together for our students raising more than $156,000. Donors gave to scholarships, bursaries, athletics and in support of the Student Relief Fund, which provides assistance to students in many different ways.
Emmeline Meens Miller to represent Ontario Tech at provincial Three Minute Thesis finals
April 05, 2022
This year’s 3MT® competition attracted 15 of the university’s current candidates for master’s degrees and PhDs. After the virtual online ‘heats’ on March 23, the field was trimmed to six participants for the March 24 final round and awards presentation.
Global partnerships reinforcing Ontario Tech’s research status and driving amazing opportunities for students
March 28, 2022
Even with COVID-19 travel restrictions in place, Ontario Tech University Chemistry faculty and students have kept the relationship strong with counterparts at Japan’s Kyushu Institute of Technology (Kyutech).
Ontario Tech establishes international emergency bursary
March 23, 2022
To underscore its commitment to champion student success and provide greater access to educational opportunities, Ontario Tech University has created an international emergency bursary for students transferring to Canada due to war or environmental catastrophe.
Ontario Tech joins national Indigenous and Black Engineering and Technology PhD Project
March 11, 2022
In February, the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science at Ontario Tech University joined the IBET PhD Project to provide financial support and foster a supportive, equitable and inclusive research and academic environment to increase the presence of Indigenous and Black academics in engineering and technology.
On International Women’s Day, Ontario Tech celebrates Women for STEM students, mentors and donors
March 08, 2022
Ontario Tech University’s Women for STEM program is a donor-funded initiative led by volunteer industry and community leaders committed to increasing gender parity in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) careers.
Ontario Tech celebrates International Women’s Day
March 08, 2022
International Women’s Day (IWD) (Tuesday, March 8) is an opportunity to recognize the social, cultural, economic and political achievements of women in our community and around the world. It’s also a time to raise awareness of the progress made towards achieving gender equality, and the work that remains to be done.
Researchers say excessive chloride use is assaulting our lakes and rivers
March 04, 2022
A new international study says the ecological cost of global road-salt use is an underappreciated problem that is harming freshwater resources around the world.
Ontario Tech marks Black History Month
February 01, 2022
February is Black History Month, a time to honour and celebrate the experiences, accomplishments, culture and rich history of Black Canadians and associated communities. This year, Ontario Tech University will celebrate Black History Month in a variety of ways, including virtual programs and events, initiatives and resources that highlight Black Canadian culture, promote an awareness of history, and provide an open space for conversations.
More students applying to Ontario Tech than ever before
January 31, 2022
Great degree programs, powerful links with industry and a tradition of job-ready graduates are making more students choose Ontario Tech University.
Ontario Tech teams earn medals, including a gold at major business competition
January 24, 2022
Ontario Tech students collected a pair of medals recently at a large and prestigious business case competition hosted by the Smith School of Business at Queen’s University in Kingston. The event is one of the oldest and largest of its kind in Canada.
Double Ontario Tech grad now a Canada Research Chair at Acadia University
January 20, 2022
One of Ontario Tech University’s earliest students is now a member of a elite group of Canadian researchers. On January 12, Dr. Emily Bremer became one of the newest academics across the country to be appointed a Canada Research Chair (CRC), designated with the portfolio of Healthy Inclusive Communities.