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Ontario Tech University Engineering Outreach team members with participants in one of the university's STEM-focused learning programs.

Renewed federal funding will help Ontario Tech University expand STEM opportunities for underrepresented youth

July 14, 2026

Ontario Tech University's Engineering Outreach program recently received renewed funding through the PromoScience program from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada. The investment, valued at $540,000 over three years, will support the continued growth of Ontario Tech’s award-winning STEM learning opportunities for young people, while reinforcing the university's commitment to making STEM education accessible, inclusive and impactful for youth across Ontario.

Ontario Tech University major entrance scholarship recipients for the 2026-2027 academic year (clockwise from upper left): Clara Capkun, Emily Rice, Arunraj Gnanaseelan, Kirill Kulaev, Zoha Naqvi and Joshua Kuchmak (Note: photo not available for international student and Global Leadership Award recipient Rittan Preet Kaur Chahal).

Meet Ontario Tech University's 2026-2027 major scholarship recipients

July 13, 2026

Each year, Ontario Tech University recognizes seven exceptional incoming students with its most prestigious entrance scholarships. Awarded to students who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in academics, leadership and community involvement, these scholarships celebrate the passion, dedication and potential that students have shown throughout their high school journey.

Dr. Patrick Hung, Professor, FBIT, with one of his graduate students, demonstrating the Buddha-inspired mindfulness robot in the Human Machine Lab.

Designing AI-enabled social robotics to support mental health and accessibility

June 12, 2026

In the university’s Human Machine Lab, Dr. Patrick Hung, Professor, Faculty of Business and Information Technology, leads research applying AI to ‘social’ robots designed to engage with people in meaningful ways. His work brings together machine learning, computer vision and language models with a clear guiding principle: AI works for humans, not to replace them.

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.

Nursing students reciting the Nurses Pledge in the Campus Recreation and Wellness Centre gym.

From student to nurse: A tradition of recognition

May 07, 2026

Graduates of Ontario Tech University’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) and Advanced Entry BScN programs marked the completion of their studies at the annual Nursing Pinning Ceremony, a tradition rooted in reflection, recognition and celebration.

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.

Collage of multiple volunteer photos

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.

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.

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