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From left: Dr. Scott Nokleby, Associate Dean and Professor, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science (FEAS), Ontario Tech University; Vincent-Pierre Giroux, Global Learning & Talent Development Director, Alstom; Sarah El Kontar, Director, Canadian Mobility and Aerospace Institute; Hardeep Singh Grewal, Parliamentary Assistant (PA) to the Minister of Transportation; Lorne Coe, MPP Whitby, PA to the Minister of Children, Community and Social Services, and PA to the Minister of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence, and Security; Dr. Hossam Kishawy, Dean, FEAS, Ontario Tech; Laurence Lebel, Technical Director, Rail, Transit Systems and Telecoms, AtkinsRéalis; and Jennifer Alsop, Director, External Relations and Partnerships, Ontario Tech.

Railway leaders meet aspiring Ontario Tech engineers

December 05, 2025

Ontario Tech University is delivering advanced training and education for future engineers who will play a key role in the expansion of the railway sector. The university’s Railway Engineering specialization, developed with leadership from Alstom, AtkinsRéalis and a network of industry partners, and launched in September 2025, is Canada’s first and only English-language program of its kind.

Ontario Tech alumna Bria Hughes-Small, a 2024 Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) winner and Forensic Psychology graduate, turned her presentation success into a full-time role as a Research Scientist at Multi-Health Systems Inc., where she contributes to advancing psychological assessments for children and adolescents.

From 3MT stage to research scientist: Bria Hughes-Small’s Ontario Tech academic journey

November 12, 2025

When Bria Hughes-Small signed up for Ontario Tech University’s Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) competition in 2024, she saw it as a chance to practice her presentation skills ahead of an academic conference. What she didn’t expect was that those three minutes would spark a career-shaping connection and lead to a full-time role in her field.

Ontario Tech University's School of Ethical 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 Ethical 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.

The world’s first AI adaptation of an opera premiered at Ontario Tech University’s historic Regent Theatre in Oshawa on September 21.

Ontario Tech Stages World’s First AI-Infused Opera: Meladramma-AI

September 22, 2025

The world’s first AI adaptation of an opera has redefined the boundaries of performance, uniting timeless artistry with cutting-edge technology. Premiered at Ontario Tech University’s historic Regent Theatre in Oshawa on September 21, Meladramma-AI brought together live singers, dancers, concert pianist and AI-driven creativity to transform opera for a new century.

Dr. Hossam Kishawy, Dean, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, Ontario Tech University (right) signs Memorandum of Understanding with Hitachi Rail at ceremony in Toronto, Ontario. With Kathryn Deline, Vice President, Human Resources, Hitachi Rail (left) and Ziad Rizk, Managing Director, Hitachi Rail Canada centre). (August 26, 2015)

Ontario Tech and Hitachi Rail sign Memorandum of Understanding

August 26, 2025

Ontario Tech University’s Faculty of Engineering of Applied Science has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with global mobility leader Hitachi Rail to support a first-of-its-kind in Canada, Railway Engineering specialization program that launches in September.

Nuclear Simulation Laboratory in the Energy Research Centre at Ontario Tech University.

From classroom to control room: Ontario Tech fast-tracks mid-career talent into Canada’s nuclear sector

July 15, 2025

Canada’s nuclear sector faces a 30 per cent retirement rate and an expected 20 per cent demand for workforce growth. Ontario Tech has responded with a proactive solution: the Nuclear Career Accelerator. This 12-week rapid upskilling hybrid program, funded by Upskill Canada, powered by Palette Skills, and the Government of Canada, is designed for mid-career engineers and technical professionals.

Students outside of Shawenjigewining Hall, at Ontario Tech university's north Oshawa campus.

Ontario Tech breaks enrolment record once again as demand for future-ready programs grows

June 16, 2025

As of June 5, more than 2,200 Ontario high school applicants have already confirmed their offers to attend Ontario Tech for the 2025-2026 academic year, a 9.3 per cent increase over last year, surpassing the provincial average of 6.4 per cent. This marks the third consecutive year with more than 2,000 domestic confirmations, representing an impressive 57.4 per cent increase since 2020.

From left: E.P. Taylor Legacy Society member Irene Rahme with Kierstyn Hawke, PhD student in Ontario Tech University's Faculty of Health Sciences, and recipient of a scholarship supported by Irene.

Celebrating future-focused supporters during Leave a Legacy Month

May 28, 2025

Thanks to the generosity of individuals who have chosen to invest in students’ futures through planned giving, Ontario Tech University students have access to more resources that empower them to pursue their academic dreams and thrive in their future careers.

Rendering of CUEB in a server farm.

Ontario Tech University exploring the role of nuclear ‘nano reactors’ to widen access to a cleaner and less expensive energy source

April 14, 2025

As Canada moves toward the goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, the demand for energy continues to grow rapidly, driven by population increases, technological advancements and expanding industries. In response, energy researchers at Ontario Tech University are exploring innovative ways to make access to nuclear energy simpler, smaller and more affordable, and enable more communities across Canada to participate in the nation’s clean-energy future.

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