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University news
- What are small modular reactors, and how are they shaping Canada’s low-carbon future?Dr. Kirk Atkinson, Associate Professor in Ontario Tech University’s Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, explains why SMRs matter, what they mean for communities like Durham Region, and how Ontario Tech is helping lead SMR development in Canada.
- Ontario Tech grad students get a career-building experience at Canada’s top nuclear research labFor the second year in a row, Ontario Tech’s School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies organized a visit for 16 Ontario Tech master’s and PhD students from a mix of academic programs spent a week at Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL) in Chalk River, Ontario.
- From students to innovators: How Ontario Tech is shaping Canada’s automotive futureDr. Hossam Kishawy, Dean, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, provides his thoughts on how engineers lead the charge in creating smarter, greener vehicles.
- The power of food: Ontario Tech supports community effort to fight food insecurityThis summer, Ontario Tech University turned fertile ground into food security. Through a partnership with Common Ground Foodshare (CGF), the university is contributing to a vital community-led effort that delivers fresh produce to individuals and families facing food insecurity across Durham Region.
Athletics news
- Esprit scores first of season in loss to CarletonThe Ontario Tech men's soccer team battled hard in a physical contest at Vaso's Field but ultimately fell 3-1 to the Carleton Ravens.
- Ridgebacks host Carleton for annual Beach DayThe Ontario Tech women's soccer team put in a strong effort at Vaso's Field for the annual Beach Day but ultimately dropped a 2-0 decision to the Carleton Ravens.
- Keshishian and Taylor named Ontario Tech athletes of the weekChristian Keshishian of men's soccer and Audrey Taylor of lacrosse have been named Ontario Tech athletes of the week for the period ending Sunday, September 7.
- Ridgebacks rebound with decisive win over LaurentianThe Ontario Tech men's soccer team bounced back with a big 5-1 win over the Laurentian Voyageurs on Sunday afternoon.