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University news
- From the dinner table to the national stage: Salma Bafagih on research, resilience and food literacyOntario Tech University student Salma Bafagih’s work explores food literacy—the knowledge, skills and practices that influence food choices—and how it is shaped not only by individuals but also by broader social, industry and policy factors.
- 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.
- Ontario Tech researcher’s public education sessions introduce community members to the world of AIArtificial intelligence (AI) has become part of everyday life, but it’s not always clear how it works or how to use it responsibly. That’s why Dr. Peter Lewis, Canada Research Chair in Trustworthy AI and Associate Professor in Ontario Tech University’s Faculty of Business and Information Technology, has visited libraries across Durham Region to offer community friendly introductions to the technology.
Athletics news
- Joshua Nguyen earns OUA MVP honours at badminton championshipsThe Ontario Tech Ridgebacks badminton team finished seventh at the 2026 OUA Badminton Championships, highlighted by a major individual honour for Joshua Nguyen.
- Sold-out crowd backs Ridgebacks in semifinal finaleThe Ontario Tech women's hockey team saw their historic post season run come to an end on Friday night, dropping a 2–0 decision to the Guelph Gryphons in Game 2 of the OUA semifinals in front of a sold-out Dog Pound.
- Ontario Tech men’s hockey signs forward Daks KlinkhammerThe Ontario Tech men's hockey team is happy to announce the addition of forward Daks Klinkhammer to its 2026–27 recruiting class.
- Ridgebacks drop game 1 of OUA semifinals to GuelphThe Ontario Tech women's hockey team were unable to solve Martina Fedel on Wednesday night, falling 3–0 to the Guelph Gryphons in Game 1 of the OUA Semifinals.
