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University news
- Ontario Tech University extends Dr. Steven Murphy’s term as as President and Vice-ChancellorOntario Tech University’s Board of Governors announces a two-year extension of Dr. Steven Murphy’s term as President and Vice-Chancellor. His appointment will continue through December 2030.
- Ontario Tech University and Humber Polytechnic welcome Canada’s first Nuclear Energy StrategyOntario Tech University and Humber Polytechnic support the Government of Canada’s release of Canada’s first Nuclear Energy Strategy, and its commitment to doubling the size of Canada’s nuclear workforce.
- Designing AI-enabled social robotics to support mental health and accessibilityIn the university’s Human Machine Lab, Dr. Patrick Hung, Professor, Faculty of Business and Information Technology, leads research applying AI to ‘social’ robots designed to engage with people in meaningful ways. His work brings together machine learning, computer vision and language models with a clear guiding principle: AI works for humans, not to replace them.
- Ontario Tech students to benefit from $91.9-million provincial investmentA $91.9-million investment from the Ontario government will help Ontario Tech University expand capacity in programs aligned with regional and provincial labour-market needs, creating more opportunities for students to pursue career-connected learning in high-demand fields.
Athletics news
- Ontario Tech names Matt Harris inaugural head coach of men's volleyballThe Ontario Tech Ridgebacks have named Matt Harris as the inaugural head coach of the Ridgebacks men's volleyball program, marking a significant milestone as the university prepares to launch U SPORTS men's and women's volleyball competition in 2027.
- 2026 Campus Summer Camps Information
- Steinke brings experience to Ridgebacks rosterThe Ontario Tech men's hockey team has added valuable U SPORTS experience to its roster with the commitment of forward Caden Steinke ahead of the 2026-27 season.
- Ontario Tech duo McGee, Jackson set sights on PWHL DraftOntario Tech women's hockey standouts Zoe McGee and Julia Jackson have officially declared for the 2026 PWHL Draft, continuing the next chapter of two of the most accomplished careers in Ridgebacks program history.




















