- Renewed federal funding will help Ontario Tech University expand STEM opportunities for underrepresented youthOntario Tech University's Engineering Outreach program recently received renewed funding through the PromoScience program from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada. The investment, valued at $540,000 over three years, will support the continued growth of Ontario Tech’s award-winning STEM learning opportunities for young people, while reinforcing the university's commitment to making STEM education accessible, inclusive and impactful for youth across Ontario.
- Meet Ontario Tech University's 2026-2027 major scholarship recipientsEach year, Ontario Tech University recognizes seven exceptional incoming students with its most prestigious entrance scholarships. Awarded to students who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in academics, leadership and community involvement, these scholarships celebrate the passion, dedication and potential that students have shown throughout their high school journey.
- Ontario Tech University and Humber Polytechnic welcome Canada’s first Nuclear Energy StrategyOntario Tech University and Humber Polytechnic support the Government of Canada’s release of Canada’s first Nuclear Energy Strategy, and its commitment to doubling the size of Canada’s nuclear workforce.
- Ontario Tech students to benefit from $91.9-million provincial investmentA $91.9-million investment from the Ontario government will help Ontario Tech University expand capacity in programs aligned with regional and provincial labour-market needs, creating more opportunities for students to pursue career-connected learning in high-demand fields.
- Ontario Tech sees record demand from Ontario high school students, with confirmations up 49.7 per cent since 2021Ontario Tech University continues to see strong demand from Ontario high school students, with confirmed first-year enrolments for 2026-2027 reaching a record high. This achievement reinforces the university’s role in preparing graduates for rapidly evolving industries across all sectors.
- Rethinking learning in an AI driven worldLearning with AI: Opportunities and Ethical Challenges in Education, a panel at Ontario Tech University’s recent AI Forum, examined how education systems are adapting to artificial intelligence, and where they need greater clarity, transparency and responsibility.
- Ontario Tech to celebrate future-ready graduates at Spring ConvocationOntario Tech University will proudly recognize the accomplishments of the Class of 2026 during Spring Convocation. Set to run on the scenic Polonsky Commons at the north Oshawa campus, approximately 2,600 graduates will cross the stage from June 3 to 5.
- Powering AI: Can Canada’s energy systems meet the growing demand?At Ontario Tech University’s recent AI Forum, the Powering the future – Responsible AI for the Energy Transition panel brought together leaders from across the energy sector to examine a critical question: Can Canada’s energy systems keep pace with the rapid growth of AI?
- Ontario Tech Engineering students showcase innovative solutions at annual Capstone CompetitionA total of 362 fourth-year Engineering students at Ontario Tech University put their learning into action at the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science’s (FEAS) annual Engineering Capstone Systems Design Exhibition and Competition, transforming classroom knowledge into real-world solutions through hands-on design and innovation.
- Local post-secondary institutions unite to help form Canadian Clean Energy Workforce ConsortiumOntario Tech University and Durham College (DC) have joined forces with three other leading Ontario post-secondary institutions to help meet Canada’s growing clean energy and nuclear workforce demands. Together with Centennial College, Georgian College and Humber Polytechnic, Ontario Tech and DC have officially committed to signing a memorandum of understanding that will establish the Canadian Clean Energy Workforce Consortium (CCEW).
- Saskatchewan Polytechnic and Ontario Tech University partner to deliver Nuclear Career Accelerator program in Western CanadaWith demand for nuclear talent on the rise, Saskatchewan Polytechnic and Ontario Tech University have partnered to deliver the Nuclear Career Accelerator program in Western Canada.
- Ontario Tech University: Powering Canada’s energy futureAs Canada and the Province of Ontario invest in energy, electrification and nuclear innovation, Ontario Tech University is responding with research, talent and solutions that support a reliable and secure energy future.
- Hydro One presents four Ontario Tech engineering students with prestigious awardsOntario Tech University celebrates four Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science students who have earned Hydro One awards.
- Ontario Tech University AI Forum puts trust at the centre of Canada’s AI futureToday, Ontario Tech University brought together more than 200 leaders from academia, the business community, public policy and the next generation of skilled workers for its inaugural AI Forum, where speakers focused on a question shaping Canada’s future: how to build artificial intelligence (AI) systems people can trust.
- HackHive brings students together to build practical AI solutionsOrganized by the Ontario Tech Computer Science Club, HackHive welcomed more than 250 post-secondary students to Ontario Tech University for an intensive weekend of practical, human-centred AI development.
- Ontario Tech launches human-centred AI Learning Agent pilotThrough a new pilot program running during the Winter and Spring 2026 terms, students in 22 undergraduate and graduate courses across all Ontario Tech faculties are participating in early testing of an AI Learning Agent: an in-house course-based AI learning system designed around trust, accountability and academic integrity.
- Balancing books and podiums: Ontario Tech’s Mac Clark races toward his futureBalancing the demands of professional racing with the rigours of university life is no easy task, yet Ontario Tech University Automotive Engineering student Mac Clark is proving he can excel at both.
- Beyond the code: Preparing software engineers for the AI eraDr. Qusay H. Mahmoud, Professor and Assistant Dean, Engineering Outreach in Ontario Tech University’s Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, shares his perspective on how software engineering students can future-proof their careers and thrive in a world where AI is not a threat, but a useful tool.
- Ontario Tech University hits record application high as demand continues to growOntario Tech University continues to gain momentum with prospective students across Ontario and beyond. New data from the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre shows undergraduate applications to Ontario Tech increased by 5.3 per cent year over year, more than twice the provincial average. This growth positions Ontario Tech among the fastest-growing universities in Ontario.
- 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 named one of the world’s fastest-rising young universities in new global rankingsOntario Tech University continues its rapid ascent as one of the world’s fastest-rising young universities, earning major international recognition for its research excellence and growing global impact.
- Railway leaders meet aspiring Ontario Tech engineersOntario Tech University is delivering advanced training and education for future engineers who will play a key role in the expansion of the railway sector. The university’s Railway Engineering specialization, developed with leadership from Alstom, AtkinsRéalis and a network of industry partners, and launched in September 2025, is Canada’s first and only English-language program of its kind.
