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University news
- Ontario Tech advancing diversity in Engineering with new Black and Indigenous PhD fellowshipOntario Tech University is taking a major step toward greater representation in engineering.
- 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.
Athletics news
- Esprit and Emamalie named Ontario Tech athletes of the weekTrivine Esprit of men's soccer and Faatimah Emamalie of women's golf have been named Ontario Tech athletes of the week for the period ending on Sunday, September 14.
- Women's hockey welcomes six new players for 2025-26 seasonOntario Tech women's hockey is excited to welcome six new Ridgebacks for the 2025-26 season. This year's class features four forwards, one defender and one goaltender, adding depth and balance across the lineup.
- Ridgebacks begin 2025 golf campaign at Queen’sThe Ontario Tech Ridgebacks golf teams opened their season this past weekend at the Bert Kea Queen's Invitational.
- Ridgebacks fall short in OttawaThe Ontario Tech women's soccer team fell 3-0 to the Ottawa Gee-Gees Sunday afternoon at Matt Anthony Field.