Ontario Tech University has received a $100,000 gift from Fidelity Investments Canada ULC to strengthen research addressing growing digital risks and prepare students for a secure, technology-driven future.

For his outstanding record of research achievement and discovery, the Government of Canada has renewed Dr. Peter Lewis' Canada Research Chair appointment, valued at $500,000, for a new five-year term.

From advancing Canadian innovation and the future of Canada’s energy sector to creating opportunities for students and strengthening communities, five outstanding individuals are being recognized by Ontario Tech University for their exceptional leadership, service and generosity.

To ensure graduates are prepared for the opportunities and challenges ahead, Ontario Tech University's Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science (FEAS) has established an advisory board, bringing together industry leaders to advise the faculty on emerging trends and developments in the engineering profession.

Ontario Tech University has reached a significant milestone in its contribution to Canada’s defence priorities by qualifying as a supplier in the federal government’s Defence Drone Initiative (DDI) Marketplace. Prominently, Ontario Tech is the only university in Ontario among the qualified suppliers, positioning the university to compete for future Department of National Defence contracts supporting the development and testing of Canadian drone and autonomous technologies.

Dr. Emilia King, Assistant Professor in Ontario Tech University’s Faculty of Social Science and Humanities, discusses the recent adaptation of the 2022 investigative podcast Catch Him if You Can into a four-part Crave Original documentary series, Fool Me Once: Hunting Marcel Vautour.

On Thursday, October 15, Ontario Tech University will proudly recognize the accomplishments of the Class of 2026 during Fall Convocation.

Ontario Tech University welcomed nearly 500 alumni, students, faculty, staff and community members to campus on October 3 for Community Day, a new signature event designed to help people connect, explore the university and come together to make an impact.

Ontario Tech University is strengthening its leadership in the evolving mobility landscape through a new partnership led by the City of Oshawa to oversee the Durham Region Innovation and Vehicle Ecosystem (DRIVE).

Ontario Tech University has appointed technology and innovation leader Laura Money as Chair of its Board of Governors, effective September 1. The university also welcomes four new governors for the 2026-2027 academic year.

Ontario Tech University's approach to technology is rooted in a long-standing, human-centred institutional philosophy known as tech with a conscience: a belief that technology is most powerful when it serves people, with human purpose, responsibility and judgment at the core.

Wildfire smoke has become an increasingly familiar part of Canadian summers, affecting communities thousands of kilometres from the fires themselves. While hazy skies and poor air quality are often temporary, Ontario Tech University researchers are examining how some health effects can persist long after the smoke clears.

Ontario Tech University is entering its next phase of growth, with a focus on giving students more opportunities to learn by doing, connect with one another and make the most of campus life.

The Centre for Designing Change and Ontario Tech University have launched PACE Ontario, the first provincial hub in Canada's national Physical AI Centre of Excellence network. The partnership will help Canadian organizations develop, test, and adopt physical AI technologies, including robotics, automation, and advanced manufacturing, while building future-ready talent and industrial capacity across the country.

For the third year in a row, 15 master's and PhD students from across Ontario Tech University’s graduate programs travelled to Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL) in Chalk River, Ontario, to participate in the Graduate Immersive Experience offered through CNL’s Academic Partnership Program.

Dr. Bryan McLaughlin, a postdoctoral fellow in Ontario Tech University’s Faculty of Health Sciences, shares his thoughts about the psychology behind elite performance, why some athletes thrive under pressure, and what lessons from sport psychology can be applied beyond the playing field.

Ontario Tech University's Engineering Outreach program recently received renewed funding through the PromoScience program from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada. The investment, valued at $540,000 over three years, will support the continued growth of Ontario Tech’s award-winning STEM learning opportunities for young people, while reinforcing the university's commitment to making STEM education accessible, inclusive and impactful for youth across Ontario.

Each year, Ontario Tech University recognizes seven exceptional incoming students with its most prestigious entrance scholarships. Awarded to students who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in academics, leadership and community involvement, these scholarships celebrate the passion, dedication and potential that students have shown throughout their high school journey.

Ontario 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 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.