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University news
- 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.
- 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.
Athletics news
- Over 1,700 students set Campus Cup attendance recordFor a second straight year Campus Cup has set a new attendance record, with over 1,700 students packing Vaso's Field to watch the Ontario Tech women's soccer team bring home the Campus Cup.
- Metaj and Russell named Ontario Tech Athletes of the WeekErion Metaj of men's soccer and Abbie Russell of women's soccer have been named Ontario Tech Athletes of the Week for the period ending on August 31.
- Ridgebacks earn first season winThe Ontario Tech Ridgebacks earned their first win of the season with a 2-1 victory over the Nipissing Lakers on Sunday afternoon at Vaso's Field.
- Scott finds net late in 4-1 lossThe Ontario Tech Ridgebacks women's soccer team dropped their home opener 4-1 to the Ottawa Gee-Gees on Sunday afternoon at Vaso's Field.