Faculty of Education
How do we ensure smart tech improves the human condition?
April 18, 2019
On Thursday, May 2, Ontario Tech University will explore the latest discoveries and issues at the intersection of humans and technology.
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.
Conversation about the past and future highlights Black History Month event
March 19, 2019
A dazzling display of traditional Caribbean and African dance at the Regent Theatre offered a powerful prelude to an informative discussion about historic cultural relationships as the University of Ontario Institute of Technology marked Black History Month.
Enhancing school retention rates in remote communities through mobile technology applications
March 13, 2019
The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) recently awarded new grants to seven researchers and their project co-applicants, representing four faculties at the university.
March Break camps aim to inspire children through science and technology
March 05, 2019
The University of Ontario Institute of Technology offers a series of science and technology-focused children’s March Break camps. The camps focus on scientific experimentation as well as fundamentals of design and emerging technologies. The goal is for children to develop skills that can help them adapt to ever-evolving technologies, while learning more about themselves in an engaging environment.
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.
Go Girls! University's outreach events encouraging girls to get interested in STEM
February 20, 2019
Only a few months after participating in the Engineering Robotics competition in November at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology, Grade 9 student Cindy Sanford was back on campus with her mother Danielle to take part in the university’s day-long Go CODE Girl event (February 9).
Government of Canada ensures Canada’s research community is as diverse as our country
February 11, 2019
On February 11, the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, the Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science and Sport, unveiled the draft Made-in Canada Athena SWAN Charter, and announced the creation of a new fund to foster equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) in research. The federal announcement was made at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology.
University celebrates excellence in graduate student supervision
December 17, 2018
At its recent Award of Excellence in Graduate Supervision reception, the University of Ontario Institute of Technology’s School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies celebrated faculty members who have demonstrated outstanding commitment to the graduate students they supervise.
University calling all young and curious minds to explore science and digital literacy
December 13, 2018
Back when 2017 Electrical Engineering graduate Rudy Lang was a high school student in south Oshawa, he knew he liked studying math and science. But Lang says he still wasn’t quite sure then what he wanted to do with his life.
Students bring big ideas to life
September 17, 2018
Highlighted by themes of everything from artificial intelligence to wrongful convictions, dozens of University of Ontario Institute of Technology students shared their research discoveries, practical ideas and conclusions in August during the annual Student Research Showcase.
Doing the math: Does Ontario’s elementary mathematics approach add up?
September 13, 2018
While it’s apparently socially acceptable to hate mathematics, the workplaces of today and of the future require young people to embrace math competency as an expectation. It’s not a choice.
University salutes 2018 Convocation medal winners
June 29, 2018
The Board of Governors and the Office of the Provost salutes the outstanding achievements of this year’s seven faculty medal winners.
University gets loud about mental health
June 05, 2018
In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Week in Canada, the University of Ontario Institute of Technology’s Healthy Workplace Committee hosted a series of workshops and events designed to get people talking about mental health.
University’s 18,000th degree and five honorary doctorates highlight 2018 Convocation
May 31, 2018
Family and friends will cheer on more than 2,000 new graduates as the University of Ontario Institute of Technology celebrates the Class of 2018 during four ceremonies on Thursday, June 7 and Friday, June 8.
Campus community celebrates teaching excellence
April 09, 2018
On March 28 the university’s reinvented Teaching Award Ceremony brought together more than 100 faculty, staff, students and community members to recognize teaching excellence and to unveil six new awards.
Trajectories of black youth achievements: Challenges and possibilities
February 21, 2018
The questions asked during the University of Ontario Institute of Technology’s Black History Month event initiated an in-depth and thought-provoking conversation between panelists, and the many individuals who attended on February 7.
A year of excitement and transition at the university
December 18, 2017
The university’s 15th anniversary was among many campus milestones and success stories of 2017.
Learning gardens bring schools to life
November 24, 2017
The Faculty of Education at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology champions the creation of ‘learning gardens’ in the community. The faculty recently teamed with the Durham District School Board to open an outdoor Kindness Garden at Oshawa’s Glen Street Public School.
Researchers receive new support to further studies in digital literacy, motor skills and hate crime
November 17, 2017
The Government of Canada, through the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), recently announced a $265 million investment in hundreds of social sciences and humanities research projects at post-secondary institutions across the country, including three projects at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology.
University and GM Canada partner to inspire the talented engineers of tomorrow
November 06, 2017
General Motors of Canada and the University of Ontario Institute of Technology want to encourage students of all ages to pursue exciting careers in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
Introducing the University of Ontario Institute of Technology’s fourth President and Vice-Chancellor
October 31, 2017
The Board of Governors of the University of Ontario Institute of Technology has named business dean and management scholar, Steven Murphy, PhD, as the university’s new President and Vice-Chancellor.
