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University news
- HackHive brings students together to build practical AI solutionsOrganized by the Ontario Tech Computer Science Club, HackHive welcomed more than 250 post-secondary students to Ontario Tech University for an intensive weekend of practical, human-centred AI development.
- Ontario Tech launches human-centred AI Learning Agent pilotThrough a new pilot program running during the Winter and Spring 2026 terms, students in 22 undergraduate and graduate courses across all Ontario Tech faculties are participating in early testing of an AI Learning Agent: an in-house course-based AI learning system designed around trust, accountability and academic integrity.
- Ontario Tech researcher’s public education sessions introduce community members to the world of AIArtificial intelligence (AI) has become part of everyday life, but it’s not always clear how it works or how to use it responsibly. That’s why Dr. Peter Lewis, Canada Research Chair in Trustworthy AI and Associate Professor in Ontario Tech University’s Faculty of Business and Information Technology, has visited libraries across Durham Region to offer community friendly introductions to the technology.
- Ontario Tech University welcomes the Ontario government’s investment in post-secondary educationOntario Tech University welcomes today’s pre-budget announcement by the Province of Ontario of a historic $6.4 billion, four-year investment in post-secondary education, and new funding for science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) pathways to support growing student interest in high-demand fields such as nuclear, engineering, mining and artificial intelligence.
Athletics news
- Ridgebacks punch quarterfinal ticket after gritty victory in North BayThe Ontario Tech women's hockey team is moving on to the quarterfinals of the OUA Playoffs after earning a 2–1 victory over the Nipissing Lakers in the play-in game on Friday morning.
- Ridgebacks eliminated with 4–0 loss in Game 2The Ontario Tech men's hockey team saw its season come to a close on Friday night, falling 4–0 to the Ottawa Gee-Gees in Game 2 of the OUA Playoffs.
- Ridgebacks fall 2–1 in marathon playoff openerThe Ontario Tech men's hockey team pushed Game 1 of the OUA Playoffs to the brink on Wednesday night, battling through double overtime before falling 2–1 to the Ottawa Gee-Gees at the Campus Ice Centre.
- Ontario Tech lacrosse giving back to the gameSuccess for the Ontario Tech lacrosse program extended well beyond the turf this past year, as several student-athletes made a meaningful impact in the community by coaching the next generation of players to championship seasons.
