Students
Parking restrictions and road closures due to construction at the north Oshawa campus location commencing on April 22
April 18, 2019
In preparation for the start of construction of the university’s new building (to be completed in 2021), the Student Life (U5) and U6 buildings will be moved to a temporary new location at the west end of Founders Lot 2 and combined into one building. A section of the UL Building will also be permanently removed.
Ontario Tech University and OCAD University launch new partnership focused on the Digital and Human Connection
April 17, 2019
The province’s leading universities focused on technology and design have teamed up to forge a new model for the delivery of post-secondary education in Ontario: together OCAD U and Ontario Tech University will develop dynamic new ways of learning, curriculum, programs and research capacities.
Temporary relocation of services in Student Life and U6 buildings
April 16, 2019
In preparation for the start of construction of the university’s new Student Centre (to be completed in 2021), the Student Life and U6 buildings will be moved to their temporary new location at the west end of Founders Lot 2. To allow for this move, the following services will temporarily relocate to other buildings on campus in phases.
FSSH Practicum office celebrates community partnerships
April 12, 2019
Practicum placements would not be possible without the partnerships FSSH has forged over the years with a wide variety of organizations. To honour these collaborations, the faculty recently hosted its first-ever Celebration of Community Partnerships event.
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.
Food for Fines at the Campus Library
April 02, 2019
Have an overdue book? Pay your fine with food!
Students to share passion for discovery and innovation at 2019 Durham Regional Science Fair
April 01, 2019
On Saturday, April 6, Ontario Tech University’s Faculty of Science (FSci) will welcome local young scientists to campus to present their exciting projects at the annual Durham Regional Science Fair (DRSF).
Sarah Habibi to carry university’s banner at provincial Three Minute Thesis
March 28, 2019
Graduate students at Ontario Tech University get just three minutes to explain the basics of their complex research before a panel of judges. You get one shot. You can show only one static image on a screen and you cannot use props. If you go over the time limit, you’re disqualified.
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.
Grad spotlight: You never know where your academic journey might take you
March 21, 2019
If anyone knows about the value of college-to university ‘bridge’ degree programs, it’s Markham, Ontario-born Ryan Scrivens. The two-time University of Ontario Institute of Technology graduate (Bachelor of Arts in Criminology (2011) and Master of Arts in Criminology (2014)) has an intriguing story to tell about the trajectory of his post-secondary education.
Engineering’s Iron Ring Ceremony: A professional tradition unlike any other
March 21, 2019
On March 16, over 300 soon-to-be graduates of the University of Ontario Institute of Technology gathered at the Regent Theatre for the closed-room event that resembles a ritualistic celebration one might see in a movie.
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.
Ridgeback hockey stars become university’s first Universiade medal winners
March 12, 2019
Ridgebacks hockey players Kassidy Nauboris, Jack Patterson and Alex Yuill had the honour of suiting up for Canada at the FISU (International University Sports Federation) Winter Universiade from March 2 to 12 in Krasnoyarsk, Russia.
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.
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.
Dr. Lori Livingston appointed university’s new Provost and Vice-President, Academic
February 28, 2019
The University of Ontario Institute of Technology announces the appointment of Dr. Lori Livingston as its Provost and Vice-President, Academic.
Watch the Future History docuseries
February 26, 2019
Looking for more ways to participate in the #Next150 challenge? The Campus Libraries have acquired streaming license for Future History, a docuseries about shifting the colonial narrative and celebrating the reclamation of Indigenous knowledge and identity.
Watch the replay of the open educational practices keynote
February 25, 2019
If you missed the February 4 guest lecture on open educational practices by Rajiv Jhangiani, PhD, you can now watch the recorded session and access the slide deck.
Tentative agreement reached. No disruption to classes and operations.
February 23, 2019
Contract negotiations between the university and the Faculty Association have resulted in a tentative agreement with tenured and tenure-track faculty, teaching faculty and limited-term faculty members.
Three Ridgeback student-athletes representing Canada at the FISU Winter Universiade in Russia
February 22, 2019
Three members of the University of Ontario Institute of Technology varsity hockey program will wear Canada’s maple leaf in the coming at weeks at the FISU (International University Sports Federation) Winter Universiade in Russia (March 2 to 12).
Dr. Carolyn McGregor’s AI big data analytics platform to assess human performance in any weather condition
February 15, 2019
The study to demonstrate pre-deployment acclimation strategies and techniques in extreme environments is being led by international health informatics expert Carolyn McGregor, AM, PhD, Research Excellence Chair in Health Informatics, and Professor with the university’s Faculty of Business and Information Technology .
