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University news
- Learning by looking: Ontario Tech researcher’s app design turns everyday objects into vocabulary toolsA researcher at Ontario Tech University has developed an educational online tool that uses advanced technology to make the learning journey fast, effective, and even fun. Dr. Mariana Shimabukuro is the creator of LangEye, a tool that helps people learn new words in a foreign language by connecting them with real-life objects.
- Why nuclear engineers are essential to Canada’s clean-energy futureWith governments and industries increasingly turning to nuclear power to expand grid capacity and meet clean-energy targets, a leading Ontario Tech University engineering researcher says Canada must act now to build the workforce that will power that future.
- From classroom to control room: Ontario Tech fast-tracks mid-career talent into Canada’s nuclear sectorCanada’s nuclear sector faces a 30 per cent retirement rate and an expected 20 per cent demand for workforce growth. Ontario Tech has responded with a proactive solution: the Nuclear Career Accelerator. This 12-week rapid upskilling hybrid program, funded by Upskill Canada, powered by Palette Skills, and the Government of Canada, is designed for mid-career engineers and technical professionals.
- Twin brothers headline Ontario Tech’s list of 2025-2026 major scholarship recipientsOntario Tech University annually awards prestigious entrance scholarships to seven outstanding incoming students. The scholarship program’s five categories recognize secondary school students with exceptional achievements in academics, leadership and community involvement throughout their high school career.
Athletics news
- Blake-Jackson brings D1 experience to women's soccerThe Ontario Tech women's soccer team is excited to announce the addition of Jazmyn Blake-Jackson to the 2025 recruiting class.
- Pathmanathan honoured with Coaching Excellence AwardThe Campus Recreation played host to the Ontario Basketball Hall of Fame, and Ridgebacks men's basketball head coach Deluxshan Pathmanathan opened the night by being honoured with an Ontario Basketball Coaching Excellence Award.
- Sananes joins women's basketball as assistant coachThe Ontario Tech women's basketball team is proud to announce the addition of Lexie Sananes as the new lead assistant coach.
- Campus Cup returns to Vaso's Field this fallOSHAWA, Ont. – Campus Cup is coming back to Vaso's Field to kick off the fall semester on Tuesday, September 2 as the Durham Lords and Ontario Tech Ridgebacks soccer teams fight for bragging rights on campus.