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University news
- Ontario Tech and Hitachi Rail sign Memorandum of UnderstandingOntario Tech University’s Faculty of Engineering of Applied Science has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with global mobility leader Hitachi Rail to support a first-of-its-kind in Canada, Railway Engineering Specialization program that launches in September.
- Your devices are chatting. Are you in on the conversation?Dr. Khalid Elgazzar, Canada Research Chair in the Internet of Things (IoT) at Ontario Tech University, explores how sensor-equipped objects and wireless technology are shaping smart services in health care, transportation, industrial automation and public safety
- 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.
Athletics news
- Ridgebacks fall 2-0 in season debutThe Ontario Tech Ridgebacks men's soccer team opened their season with a 2-0 loss to the Toronto Varsity Blues on Friday night at Vaso's Field.
- Varsity Blues spoil Ridgebacks' season openerThe Ontario Tech Ridgebacks women's soccer team dropped their season opener 2-0 to the Toronto Varsity Blues on Friday night at Vaso's Field.
- Ridgebacks bolster backcourt with addition of ThompsonThe Ontario Tech men's basketball team are excited to announce the addition of Regina, Sask., guard Kaiden Thompson to the men's basketball program.
- OCAA Championship MVP Stoop joins men's basketballThe Ontario Tech men's basketball team is happy to announce the addition of Mark Stoop to the 2025-26 recruitment class.