Students
University’s Chemistry program expands ties with Japanese institutions
October 15, 2018
The University of Ontario Institute of Technology’s (UOIT) global associations drive new research opportunities and provide students with avenues to study, work and travel around the world.
University of Ontario Institute of Technology and Durham College announce interim smoke-free policy
October 12, 2018
The health and safety of the University of Ontario Institute of Technology’s and Durham College’s (DC) campus communities are of the utmost importance. With this in mind, both institutions are introducing an interim smoke-free campus policy.
Food for thought: University supports healthy eating and learning opportunities
October 04, 2018
A recent agreement between the University of Ontario Institute of Technology’s Shop SIRC and Tuck Shop, and The Pantry at the Durham College (DC) Centre for Food, will help students make healthy eating a priority.
University celebrates student leadership
September 26, 2018
University students spend many hours immersed in classes and labs as they prepare for a successful future. But what students do outside the classroom can make a lasting impression in the community.
Scholarships recognize university’s strong Caribbean community
September 25, 2018
In recognition of the University of Ontario Institute of Technology’s extensive connections to the Caribbean, the university created the Caribbean Humanitarian Hurricane Relief Scholarship for students impacted by the hurricanes and forced to alter their study plans.
Powwow celebration highlights opening week of the new academic year
September 20, 2018
As the university welcomed both new and returning students to campus, the green space of Polonksy Commons provided an impressive backdrop for a special Mini Powwow on September 7.
Visit us at the 2018 Ontario Universities’ Fair
September 18, 2018
Join us at the Ontario Universities’ Fair and get acquainted with all we have to offer, from innovative programs to our high-tech learning environment and supportive campus community and everything in between.
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.
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.
Incoming Class of 2022 Ignites this year’s Orientation activities
September 06, 2018
A new academic year arrived at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology with an amazing burst of energy on September 4 and 5.
University’s students shine in Chartered Financial Analyst exam
September 05, 2018
At the University of Ontario Institute of Technology, financial services managers of the future prepare for their careers through the Finance major and Marketing major offered through Faculty of Business and Information Technology’s (FBIT) Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) program.
Prime Minister announces support to strengthen Canada’s automotive sector
August 31, 2018
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced up to $9.46 million in funding to the University of Ontario Institute of Technology to enhance its Automotive Centre of Excellence in Oshawa, and to create new research and development jobs in the automotive industry.
University’s international research co-ops accelerate career prospects while promoting cultural awareness
August 22, 2018
Research co-ops prepare undergraduate students for post-graduate school and help them explore what a career in research looks like. Completing your co-op in another country takes that learning experience to a whole new level. Take it from Kandarp Gandhi and Kevin Francis, two University of Ontario Institute of Technology students in the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science who completed summer research co-ops at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Ropar in Punjab, India.
Mechatronics Engineering student Hamayal Choudhry wins big in worldwide Microsoft competition
August 15, 2018
In late July, University of Ontario Institute of Technology Mechatronics Engineering student Hamayal Choudhry, together with his teammate Samin Khan from the University of Toronto, competed in the 16th-annual Microsoft Imagine Cup World Finals, and won—bringing the cup to Canada for the very first time.
University makes its mark at international nuclear conference
August 15, 2018
Led by Professor Igor Pioro, PhD, the Faculty of Energy Systems and Nuclear Science assembled one of the largest delegations from a single university to July’s 26th International Conference on Nuclear Engineering in London, United Kingdom.
Why ACE is ‘the’ place for a summer university internship
August 10, 2018
Six students at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology took advantage of a stellar opportunity this summer to work alongside skilled engineers and staff in the ACE Climatic Wind Tunnel.
Mechanical Engineering student makes most of Toyota/Lexus internship
August 08, 2018
When Awais Choudhary returns to the University of Ontario Institute of Technology for the final year of his undergraduate Mechanical Engineering program in September, he’ll have the experience of a tremendous 12-month internship under his belt.
Summer adventures: International high school students explore university’s programs
August 02, 2018
What’s life like at a Canadian university and what will you learn once you’re here? High school students from Jamaica, Bermuda and Brazil recently visited the University of Ontario Institute of Technology to find out.
New technology offers promising method to stop cyberbullying
August 01, 2018
In the past two decades, bullying has expanded into new territory. The explosion of new technology and the advent of social media has made it easier for perpetrators to launch online attacks.
Seeking a brighter future for energy and the environment
July 18, 2018
On May 2, the University of Ontario Institute of Technology welcomed influential thought-leaders, researchers and industry experts to the President’s Futures Forum on Energy and the Environment. The symposium explored the urgent need for effective community planning to avert further ecological damage; the promotion of energy conservation; and how advances in smart technologies can help cities adapt to change.
University alumna recognized for contribution to Toronto’s non-profit sector
July 16, 2018
Hamdi Jimale is passionate about making a positive impact on her community. The 21-year-old University of Ontario Institute of Technology Forensic Psychology graduate (class of 2018) has made it her mission to make the City of Toronto more youth-friendly and equitable—and her list of accomplishments is impressive.
University’s Game Development and Entrepreneurship students a level above the rest
July 09, 2018
At the 2018 Level Up Student Games Showcase, the University of Ontario Institute of Technology's team Product of Primes took home the prestigious Technical Innovation Award for their game PRIMEOPS, a two- to four-player game about gearing up giant robots and battling in destructible cityscapes.
