Ontario Tech University recognized high school students from across Ontario for their analysis of complex legal issues at its second annual High School Essay Contest, with finalists honoured at an award ceremony in Oshawa.

Ontario 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.

Artificial 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.

Students 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.

At 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.

For the third year in a row, Ontario Tech has been named No. 1 Research University of the Year among Canada’s undergraduate universities by Research Infosource, Canada’s leading source of research intelligence for business and higher education.