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Ontario Tech University’s new brand ushers in an exciting new era as academic year begins
September 05, 2019
The university moves into is 17th full academic year with a distinct and bold new Ontario Tech University brand. As more than 2,000 new undergraduate students transition to university life, the campus has a new feel with refreshed signage and updated logos across campus.
Ontario Tech University salutes 2019 Convocation medal winners
June 14, 2019
As Ontario Tech University reflects on the conclusion of the 2018-2019 academic year, the Board of Governors and the Office of the Provost salute the outstanding achievements of this year’s faculty medal winners and special award winners.
Regional Chair’s Classic in memory of Roger Anderson celebrates another successful year
June 14, 2019
This year $280,000 was raised to support students in financial need at Ontario Tech University and Durham College (DC), as well as child and youth programs at Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences.
Ontario Tech graduates reflect on their paths to Convocation
June 07, 2019
Every year about 2,000 Ontario Tech University graduates cross the podium at Convocation to celebrate the pinnacle of their individual academic journeys.
Campus Charity Walk and Run breaks fundraising records in support of high-risk youth outreach program
May 17, 2019
Students, staff and faculty from Ontario Tech University and Durham College broke a record while breaking a sweat during the 11th-annual Campus Charity Walk and Run for the Boys and Girls Club of Durham (BGCD).
Ontario Tech University thanks its volunteers
April 08, 2019
During National Volunteer Week (Sunday, April 7 to Saturday, April 13), Ontario Tech University celebrates and thanks its many volunteers, students, faculty, staff, board members and community members for giving their time, skills, experience and passion to help others.
Ontario Tech celebrates graduate student recipients of donor awards
April 03, 2019
Donor funding allows students in the university’s School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies to access innovative learning opportunities, alleviate the financial costs of their education and pursue their research goals.
Dawn of a new era: Say hello to Ontario Tech University
March 27, 2019
The University of Ontario Institute of Technology will begin writing a new chapter in the coming months as it transitions to a distinct new brand. Between now and the start of the next academic year in September, the campus will transform into Ontario Tech University. The university will sport a new look and feel with an exciting new visual identity and market positioning.
Spin bike riders bracing for all extreme weather conditions during spectacular indoor charity event
March 11, 2019
On Sunday, March 24, the university’s Athletics department invites faculty, staff, students and community members to participate in Spin Through the Seasons inside the university’s powerful ACE Climatic Wind Tunnel. The event supports the Ridgeback Leadership Council’s goals to increase athlete engagement, get more involved in the community and develop leadership among the university’s student-athletes.
Graduate research in the spotlight March 20 at Three Minute Thesis finals
March 04, 2019
On March 19 and 20, the University of Ontario Institute of Technology will put the spotlight on graduate student research as candidates for master’s degrees and PhDs publicly share their discoveries during the annual Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) competition.
UOIT Motorsports defines accelerated learning outside the classroom
February 04, 2019
Hands-on opportunities to apply knowledge in a real-world environment aptly describes the student-learning atmosphere at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT). Among many examples of students venturing beyond the boundaries of labs, lecture theatres and curriculum is an enterprising group known as UOIT Motorsports.
University mourns passing of Ron Joyce, philanthropist and Tim Hortons co-founder
February 01, 2019
The University of Ontario Institute of Technology is saddened to learn of the passing of Ron Joyce, the longtime entrepreneur who built the Tim Hortons coffee shop chain into a Canadian business empire.
Noreen Taylor reappointed Chancellor of the University of Ontario Institute of Technology
January 29, 2019
The University of Ontario Institute of Technology proudly reappoints Canadian cultural leader and philanthropist Noreen Taylor, CM, to a new term as Chancellor, effective Tuesday, January 29.
Expanding international exchange opportunities
January 24, 2019
University of Ontario Institute of Technology students will benefit from new studying abroad opportunities, thanks to a $75,000 donation from the Oshawa Hungarian Culture Club.
2018 Holiday Food Drive makes season brighter for students in need
January 18, 2019
The co-chairs of the annual campus Holiday Food Drive extend their sincere thanks to everyone who helped make the 2018 initiative a resounding success. This year, the drive helped more than 100 students in need.
Mechanical Engineering student helping seek sustainable clean water solutions in east Africa
January 18, 2019
After coming back to Canada, they realized they had become de facto social enterprise entrepreneurs on the cusp of forming a startup business. The trio would go on to form Rootworks, a non-profit aiming to provide long-term access to clean water for rural communities in Somalia and Ethiopia.
University launches Brilliant Catalyst: a new gateway to entrepreneurship and innovation
December 18, 2018
As a champion of innovative and entrepreneurial culture, the University of Ontario Institute of Technology offers an exciting new ‘collaboration and collision’ space for creating new business ideas. At Brilliant Catalyst, students, faculty, business and community organizations will accelerate the development of new ideas, business ventures and innovations.
University’s Samantha Stahlke taking on the ‘next great frontier’ in technology
December 17, 2018
Now working on a master’s degree in Computer Science at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology, Samantha Stahlke has won a prestigious Scholarship in Artificial Intelligence from the Toronto, Ontario-based Vector Institute, which focuses on research into artificial intelligence applications and provides scholarships to graduate students.
Student showcase shines spotlight on innovative curriculum-based City Idea Lab
December 07, 2018
TeachingCity partners the City of Oshawa, the University of Ontario Institute of Technology, Durham College (DC) and Trent University Durham Greater Toronto Area celebrated today the inaugural City Idea Lab student showcase and the generous gift of $322,000 from RBC Foundation as part of the RBC Future Launch program.
University thanks its donors on National Philanthropy Day
November 13, 2018
In celebration of National Philanthropy Day on Thursday, November 15, the University of Ontario Institute of Technology thanks its donors for their support over the past 15 years. In 2003, we opened our doors to 947 students. This year, we welcomed more than 10,000 students across our seven faculties and our School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies.
University building a supportive culture for women in STEM disciplines
November 13, 2018
Recognizing there remains a gender gap of women participating in STEM-related post-secondary education, the University of Ontario Institute of Technology is helping drive part of the solution toward increasing gender parity in STEM careers.
Thought-provoking discussions October 17 and 18 at the Regent Theatre
October 09, 2018
A powerful one-two punch of thought leadership is coming to the University of Ontario Institute of Technology this month on consecutive evenings at the university’s Regent Theatre in downtown Oshawa.
University celebrates 2018 entrance scholarship recipients
September 18, 2018
At the University of Ontario Institute of Technology, our students know where they want to go. Each year, the university rewards seven outstanding incoming students with its most prestigious entrance scholarships.
