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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.
Ontario Tech’s research strategy delivers No. 1 national ranking for the third year in a rowFor 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.
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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.
From 3MT stage to research scientist: Bria Hughes-Small’s Ontario Tech academic journeyWhen Bria Hughes-Small signed up for Ontario Tech University’s Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) competition in 2024, she saw it as a chance to practice her presentation skills ahead of an academic conference. What she didn’t expect was that those three minutes would spark a career-shaping connection and lead to a full-time role in her field.
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Ridgebacks assistants take international stage in World Cup QualifierOntario Tech women's soccer assistant coaches Brianne Desa and Kristen Bettencourt stepped onto one of the biggest stages of their careers this month, starting side by side for the Guyanese women's national team in a World Cup Qualifying match against Nicaragua.
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Ontario Tech to celebrate future leaders and changemakers at Fall ConvocationOntario Tech University will proudly celebrate the achievements, resilience and growth of its newest alumni during Fall Convocation on Thursday, October 16.
Ridgeback spirit shines at record-breaking 2025 Chancellor’s ChallengeOntario Tech made university history by holding this year’s Chancellor’s Challenge and Homecoming on the same day, combining Ridgeback and community spirit, campus activities and milestone fundraising.
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Fueling the Canadian Olympic pipeline: RBC Training Ground coming to Ontario Tech UniversityOn Sunday, February 23, Ontario Tech University will be a host venue for RBC Training Ground, a talent identification and athlete funding program to discover young athletes with Olympic potential.
Reflections of 2024: Celebrating success, innovation and community at Ontario Tech UniversityOntario Tech University celebrates another successful year as it continues to shine brightly as a highly sought-after post-secondary education institution for learning, teaching and working.
Faculty of Business and Information Technology
Ontario Tech’s research strategy delivers No. 1 national ranking for the third year in a rowFor 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.
Major investment in cyber resilience supports Ontario Tech’s vision for a safer digital futureOntario Tech University has received a transformative philanthropic gift to advance cybersecurity research and education, supporting efforts that benefit both businesses and the broader community. The donation, from a longtime Ontario Tech supporter and resident of Durham Region, brings their total lifetime contributions to the university to more than $1 million.
Mitch and Leslie Frazer Faculty of Education
Ontario Tech’s research strategy delivers No. 1 national ranking for the third year in a rowFor 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.
Ontario Tech University answers the call to ensure AI serves humankind and the planetOntario Tech University is advancing initiatives that will establish the university, and Canada, as a global leader in ethically designed and executed AI. Through the launch of its School of Ethical Artificial Intelligence and Mindful Artificial Intelligence Research Institute, the university is setting the benchmark for human-centred innovation that’s anchored in values and guided by conscience.
Faculty of Science
Ontario Tech’s research strategy delivers No. 1 national ranking for the third year in a rowFor 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.
Ontario Tech University answers the call to ensure AI serves humankind and the planetOntario Tech University is advancing initiatives that will establish the university, and Canada, as a global leader in ethically designed and executed AI. Through the launch of its School of Ethical Artificial Intelligence and Mindful Artificial Intelligence Research Institute, the university is setting the benchmark for human-centred innovation that’s anchored in values and guided by conscience.
Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science
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.
Ontario Tech’s research strategy delivers No. 1 national ranking for the third year in a rowFor 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.
Faculty of Health Sciences
Ontario Tech’s research strategy delivers No. 1 national ranking for the third year in a rowFor 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.
From aspiring dentist to virtual reality ergonomics researcher: How Dr. Nick La Delfa is helping GM design safer, more productive workWhen Dr. Nick La Delfa talks about ergonomics, his excitement often turns to the possibilities of virtual reality (VR). Dr. La Delfa is advancing the use of VR to make workplaces safer, long before injuries happen.
Faculty of Social Science and Humanities
Ontario Tech’s research strategy delivers No. 1 national ranking for the third year in a rowFor 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.
From 3MT stage to research scientist: Bria Hughes-Small’s Ontario Tech academic journeyWhen Bria Hughes-Small signed up for Ontario Tech University’s Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) competition in 2024, she saw it as a chance to practice her presentation skills ahead of an academic conference. What she didn’t expect was that those three minutes would spark a career-shaping connection and lead to a full-time role in her field.
Alumni news
Ontario Tech launches Canada’s first School of Ethical Artificial IntelligenceOntario Tech University has launched Canada's first School of Ethical Artificial Intelligence (SEAI), focusing on AI governance and the responsible development of technology.
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.


