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Ontario Tech students explore advanced fusion research at Canadian Nuclear Laboratories

July 22, 2024

Fifteen master’s and PhD students from Ontario Tech University gained invaluable experience and insight into fusion research and the nuclear industry during a recent week-long trip to Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL) in Chalk River, Ontario. The opportunity for Ontario Tech students to explore CNL’s advanced energy facility is the first initiative of a new three-year partnership between the university’s School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (SGPS) and CNL.

Dr. Amanda Cooper, incoming Dean, Mitch and Leslie Frazer Faculty of Education, Ontario Tech University.

Educational policy expert appointed Dean of Ontario Tech’s Mitch and Leslie Frazer Faculty of Education

July 15, 2024

Ontario Tech University announces the appointment of Dr. Amanda Cooper as the new Dean of the Mitch and Leslie Frazer Faculty of Education (FEd), effective Sunday, September 1.

Ontario Tech University major entrance scholarship recipients for the 2024-2025 academic year (clockwise from upper left): Thirn Bhavan, Chloe Bogaert, Gianluca Quarto, Emily Smith, Nathan Sidlauskas and Zakkariya Rehman (note: photo not available for international student and Global Leadership Award recipient Fareeha Rehman).

Introducing Ontario Tech University’s 2024-2025 major scholarship recipients

June 28, 2024

Each year, seven outstanding incoming Ontario Tech students are awarded the university’s most prestigious entrance scholarships in recognition of their exceptional achievements in academics, leadership and community involvement throughout their high school career.

From left: Brian Robson, Executive Director, Ontario Tech Student Union (OTSU); Dan Walters, Faculty of Social Science and Humanities Practicum and Internship Co-ordinator, Ontario Tech University; Elo Avenbuan, VP Student Life, OTSU; Angelique Dack, VP Downtown, OTSU; Sam Brown, President, OTSU; Dr. Mary Bluechardt, Interim Deputy Provost, Ontario Tech University; Dr. Syed Qadri, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences, Ontario Tech University; Arajenthira Narenthira, Mitch and Leslie Frazer Faculty of Education Board Director, OTSU.

Ontario Tech Student Union honours two instructors with awards for teaching excellence

June 20, 2024

The Ontario Tech Student Union (OTSU) recently presented two exceptional teaching faculty members with Teaching Excellence awards at the Ontario Undergraduate Student Alliance (OUSA) Partners in Higher Education dinner

Shawenjigewining Hall at Ontario Tech University's north Oshawa campus location.

Ontario Tech to welcome its largest-ever incoming class for the 2024-2025 academic year

June 19, 2024

Ontario Tech University maintains its position as a top-choice post-secondary destination, achieving a record-breaking milestone for the 2024-2025 academic year.

From left: John Henry, Durham Regional Chair; Warren Anderson (Roger Anderson’s son); Dr. Elaine Popp, President, Durham College; Tracy Clegg, CEO, Ontario Shores Foundation; Sarah Rasile, Director, Alumni and Donor Engagement, Ontario Tech University (June 13, 2024).

Regional Chair’s Classic celebrates Roger Anderson’s legacy, raises money for community

June 14, 2024

Ontario Tech University students in financial need will benefit from the great generosity shown at the 2024 Regional Chair’s Classic in memory of Roger Anderson.

Ontario Tech University's 2024 Spring Convocation takes place from June 5 to 7.

Ontario Tech to confer nearly 2,300 degrees and four honorary doctorates at 2024 Spring Convocation

May 31, 2024

From Wednesday, June 5 to Friday, June 7, Ontario Tech University will celebrate the achievements and milestones of its class of 2024 along with four honorary degree recipients.

From left to right: Massimo Albanese, Hima Paul, Michelle Johnston, President of Society of United Professionals, Lyba Mughees, Abida Choudhury, Hossam Kishawy, Dean, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, Rohan Service, Chair of Professional Engineers Ontario Lake Ontario Chapter

Innovative student projects highlight Ontario Tech’s Engineering capstone competition

April 26, 2024

The hard work and ingenuity of more than 450 undergraduate students were on display at the recent Ontario Tech University Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science’s (FEAS) Engineering Capstone Exhibition and Design Competition.

Ontario Tech students and staff volunteer at the Perfect Slice of Downtown Pizza Party held at Charles Hall, downtown Oshawa campus location (March 2023).

Celebrating our volunteers this National Volunteer Week

April 15, 2024

In celebration of National Volunteer Week, Sunday, April 14 through Saturday, April 20, Ontario Tech University proudly acknowledges the tremendous impact volunteers have on our community. Embracing this year's theme, Every Moment Matters, the university recognizes the important role volunteers hold in every corner of our university, offering their time and expertise and actively contributing to Ontario Tech’s success.

From left: Dr. Steven Murphy, President and Vice-Chancellor, Ontario Tech University; Beth Kelly, representing the Hann-Kelly Family; Dr. Pierre Côté, Hann-Kelly Family Chair in Research and Rehabilitation Research, Faculty of Health Sciences (FHSc) Ontario Tech University; Astrid DeSouza, PhD candidate, FHSc, Ontario Tech University (at Shawenjigewining Hall, April 10, 2024).

Ontario Tech research to improve the lives of individuals with disabilities through a $1.25 million gift from the Hann-Kelly family

April 11, 2024

Ontario Tech University is proud to announce the establishment of the Hann-Kelly Family Chair in Disability and Rehabilitation Research, made possible by a generous $1.25 million donation from the Hann-Kelly family.

Ontario Tech Communications and Digital Media Studies student Uwais Mirza (second from left in back row) worked with national children's charity Their Opportunity during his practicum course. A highlight for Mirza was the Indigenous Hockey Equipment Drive.

Ontario Tech practicum student helping to spread love for sport through placement with Their Opportunity charity

April 02, 2024

Ontario Tech University student Uwais Mirza has been moved by his experiences while working with national children’s charity Their Opportunity and seeing the organization fulfil its mission of making sports more accessible for kids.

Ontario Tech students prepare for a visit to an area employer on the Career Bus (Winter 2024).

Ontario Tech students reflect on benefits of work-integrated learning opportunities

March 27, 2024

The Career Bus is just one of many ways that demonstrate Ontario Tech’s longstanding belief in the value of student-focused educational options that deliver practical, hands-on experiences as a major component of every university program.

Dementia Village partnership celebration event on March 22, 2024 included members of the Alzheimer Society Durham Region's (ASDR) Board of Directors, members of the Ontario Tech University Brilliant Catalyst team, along with Whitby MPP Lorne Coe (second from left), and ASDR CEO Gillian Barrie (second from right).

‘It takes a village’: New community partnership exploring ways to help those with dementia to live well

March 25, 2024

Through a new partnership agreement with Ontario Tech University, Alzheimer Society Durham Region envisions the creation of a ‘Dementia Village’. The idea calls for a unique, dementia-friendly community space that is accessible, safe, inclusive, and promotes activity, socialization, research initiatives, and training programs to improve the quality of life for people living with dementia and their care partners.

Dr. Jessica Wong, post-doctoral research fellow, Faculty of Health Sciences (left), with faculty supervisor Dr. Pierre Côté, Hann-Kelly Family Chair in Research and Rehabilitation Research, and Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences, Ontario Tech University.

Ontario Tech post-doctoral research fellow receives new federal funding to help older Canadians fight back pain and arthritis

March 22, 2024

Dr. Jessica Wong, a post-doctoral research fellow at Ontario Tech University who focuses on addressing unmet health-care needs in older adults with back pain and arthritis, is hoping to uncover new strategies to address this global program.

Mitch and Leslie Frazer Faculty of Education celebration at Ontario Tech University's Charles Hall (March 18, 2024).

Ontario Tech University celebrates the transformational philanthropy of Mitch and Leslie Frazer

March 19, 2024

While Ontario Tech continues to commemorate its 20th-anniversary, the university held a milestone event on March 18 to recognize the remarkable contributions of the Mitch and Leslie Frazer, to celebrate the naming and official signage unveiling of the Mitch and Leslie Frazer Faculty of Education.

Students had a chance to tour the Creators4Change studio at a launch event on March 5.

Ontario Tech students honing storytelling skills with university’s new Creators4Change podcasting studio

March 11, 2024

Ontario Tech students looking to bring their ideas and stories to life with the highest quality have an amazing new high-tech tool available to help them maximize their creativity.

Rushda Khan, second-year Software Engineering student, Ontario Tech University displays her 2023 Actua Instructor Recognition Award.

Ontario Tech Engineering student Rushda Khan and Engineering Outreach Team earn national awards

March 08, 2024

Ontario Tech University boasts a top-tier Engineering program, now ranked among Canada’s Top 10. Its Engineering Outreach initiatives have garnered widespread acclaim nationally, recently earning two prestigious awards from Actua, an organization dedicated to advancing STEM education for Kindergarten to Grade 12 students.

An Ontario Tech Engineering Outreach instructor setting up a ZUMI robot.

How Ontario Tech University and OVIN are inspiring youth in the autonomous vehicle sector

February 29, 2024

In 2023, Ontario Tech’s Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science and the Mitch and Leslie Frazer Faculty of Education, in conjunction with the university’s Engineering Outreach program joined forces with the Ontario Vehicle Innovative Network (OVIN), the Ontario Government’s flagship initiative for the automotive and mobility sector, through the Regional Future Workforce (RFW) Program.

Ontario Tech Software Engineering students Emily Lai and Natasha Naorem (fourth and fifth from left) were among the award recipients at the 2024 Ontario Engineering Competition (held at Queen's University in Kingston from January 26 to 28).

Ontario Tech Software Engineering students to compete nationally after winning at Ontario Engineering Competition

February 26, 2024

Natasha Naorem and Emily Lai, third-year Software Engineering students in the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science at Ontario Tech University, are showing they not only have the engineering expertise, but also the communications skills to present and explain complex technical engineering projects.

Industry Night for Energy and Nuclear Engineering students and other students also in degree programs with Ontario Tech University's Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science (held in the Atrium of the Energy Research Centre, January 31, 2024).

Ontario Tech Engineering students enjoy networking opportunity with nuclear industry leaders

February 16, 2024

On January 31, Ontario Tech NAYGN organized an Industry Night for Energy and Nuclear Engineering students and other students also in degree programs with the university’s Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science.

Ontario Tech University Engineering students in a Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science machining lab.

International survey continues to rank Ontario Tech as a Top-3 Engineering school in Ontario

February 15, 2024

Ontario Tech University’s consistent strength in Engineering is reinforced again this year in an influential survey of global universities.

Fourth-year Ridgebacks men's basketball player Zubair Seved (left) with men's basketball Head Coach Deluxshan Pathmanathan.

Ontario Tech Ridgebacks men’s basketball team leaps into national Top-10 rankings for the first time

February 07, 2024

The Ontario Tech Athletics program is scripting one of the most compelling narratives in Canadian university sports this year.

Ontario Tech Engineering students in energy to benefit from new RBC Foundation support

January 31, 2024

A new gift to Ontario Tech University from the RBC Foundation will help Engineering students make a major impact in the field of low-emission energy. The Foundation’s $750,000 grant directed to the university’s new Student Enrichment Program (SEP) will help fulfil the demand for specific ‘green skills’ as Canada’s economy continues to transition towards a net-zero future.