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University news
- Ontario Tech panel examines AI’s environmental risks and opportunitiesArtificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly positioned as a tool to support climate action, from improving weather forcasting to strengthening agricultural monitoring. At the same time, its rapid growth raises important questions about energy demand, water use and equitable access to the technology’s benefits.
- Fast-track your law career with Ontario Tech University’s new accelerated pathwayStudents interested in pursuing a legal career now have a way of achieving their goal sooner, thanks to a new accelerated program at Ontario Tech University.
- Ontario Tech celebrates outstanding alumni who inspire changeAt the recent 2025 Ontario Tech Alumni Association Awards ceremony, Ontario Tech University honoured the remarkable achievements of four alumni whose innovation, leadership and community involvement are making a lasting impact. Selected from a record 31 nominations, this year’s recipients exemplify the university’s values and the power of education to drive meaningful change.
- Ontario Tech mourns the loss of Elder Shirley WilliamsOntario Tech University offers its deepest and most heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, students, and all who were touched by the life and teachings of Elder Shirley Williams (Migizi-ow-kwe).
Athletics news
- Ridgebacks battle York on Academic Excellence NightThe Ontario Tech women's basketball team fell 65–53 to the York Lions on Friday, January 16, at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Centre on Academic Excellence Night.
- Carriage Cup 2026 tickets on sale now
- Ridgebacks honour more than 80 academic award winnersOSHAWA, Ont. – The Ridgebacks held Academic Excellence Night on Friday, recognizing the academic achievements of 84 student-athletes.
- Ridgebacks drop tight contest with YorkThe Ontario Tech men's basketball team came up just short on Friday, January 16, falling 61–57 to the York Lions at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Centre on Academic Excellence Night.




















