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- Ontario Tech researcher looking to create national Safe Sport handbookOntario Tech’s Dr. Joseph Gurgis says one of the reasons safe sport goals have not been reached is due the development of dozens of safeguarding initiatives that are intended to support a safe environment, but are not empirically or theoretically driven. Dr. Gurgis is addressing this gap through new research leading to the development of a resource that will provide coherent, effective and proven safe-sport guidelines.
- Ontario Tech and Lakeridge Health develop innovative health-care training simulationsA powerful learning resource championed by researchers at Ontario Tech University, medical simulation exercises allow health professionals, such as nurses, to develop new competencies related to surgical and emergency situations in a real-life environment without risk to patients or staff.
Student news
- Ontario Tech students explore advanced fusion research at Canadian Nuclear LaboratoriesFifteen master’s and PhD students from Ontario Tech University gained invaluable experience and insight into fusion research and the nuclear industry during a recent week-long trip to Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL) in Chalk River, Ontario. The opportunity for Ontario Tech students to explore CNL’s advanced energy facility is the first initiative of a new three-year partnership between the university’s School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (SGPS) and CNL.
- Educational policy expert appointed Dean of Ontario Tech’s Mitch and Leslie Frazer Faculty of EducationOntario Tech University announces the appointment of Dr. Amanda Cooper as the new Dean of the Mitch and Leslie Frazer Faculty of Education (FEd), effective Sunday, September 1.
Athletics General News
- Barker named to mission staff for FISU 2025 Winter World University GamesOntario Tech Ridgebacks Athletic Director, Scott Barker is headed to Torino, Italy, this winter as part of the FISU 2025 Winter World University Games mission staff.
- Tickets now available for 2024 U SPORTS men's soccer national championshipTickets are now available for the upcoming U SPORTS men's soccer national championship set to be held by Ontario Tech in November 2024.
Campus life
- Introducing Ontario Tech University’s 2024-2025 major scholarship recipientsEach year, seven outstanding incoming Ontario Tech students are awarded the university’s most prestigious entrance scholarships in recognition of their exceptional achievements in academics, leadership and community involvement throughout their high school career.
- Ontario Tech to welcome its largest-ever incoming class for the 2024-2025 academic yearOntario Tech University maintains its position as a top-choice post-secondary destination, achieving a record-breaking milestone for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Sports
- Ontario Tech researcher looking to create national Safe Sport handbookOntario Tech’s Dr. Joseph Gurgis says one of the reasons safe sport goals have not been reached is due the development of dozens of safeguarding initiatives that are intended to support a safe environment, but are not empirically or theoretically driven. Dr. Gurgis is addressing this gap through new research leading to the development of a resource that will provide coherent, effective and proven safe-sport guidelines.
- Participation in Special Olympics linked to reduced risk of diabetes among individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilitiesNew research led by the Faculty of Health Sciences at Ontario Tech University and published in Diabetic Medicine, reveals participation in Special Olympics programming is associated with a significantly lower risk of diabetes among adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Faculty of Business and Information Technology
- Ontario Tech University honours faculty and staff for their exemplary serviceOver the last 20 years, Ontario Tech University’s reputation for high-quality teaching, student services, work-integrated learning opportunities and overall student satisfaction has grown steadily. This success hinges on the contributions and dedication of a diverse and collaborative community of faculty and staff members.
- Ontario Tech University joins Canadians for CANDU campaignOntario Tech University announces its support for Canadians for CANDU, a campaign promoting the deployment of CANDU nuclear technology at home and abroad to achieve Canadian and global efforts to reach net-zero emissions.
Faculty of Education
- Educational policy expert appointed Dean of Ontario Tech’s Mitch and Leslie Frazer Faculty of EducationOntario Tech University announces the appointment of Dr. Amanda Cooper as the new Dean of the Mitch and Leslie Frazer Faculty of Education (FEd), effective Sunday, September 1.
- Ontario Tech University honours faculty and staff for their exemplary serviceOver the last 20 years, Ontario Tech University’s reputation for high-quality teaching, student services, work-integrated learning opportunities and overall student satisfaction has grown steadily. This success hinges on the contributions and dedication of a diverse and collaborative community of faculty and staff members.
Faculty of Science
- Introducing Ontario Tech University’s 2024-2025 major scholarship recipientsEach year, seven outstanding incoming Ontario Tech students are awarded the university’s most prestigious entrance scholarships in recognition of their exceptional achievements in academics, leadership and community involvement throughout their high school career.
- Distinguished plant biochemist and student success champion appointed Dean of Ontario Tech’s Faculty of ScienceOntario Tech University announces the appointment of Dr. Ken Wilson as the new Dean of the Faculty of Science, effective Sunday, September 1.
Faculty of Energy Systems and Nuclear Science
- Another amazing year of research growth at Ontario Tech UniversityThere’s further evidence of Ontario Tech’s impressive research growth this Spring after Canada’s research funding Tri-agencies announced a further $4.3 million in new grants for nearly 30 new multidisciplinary projects being led by the university’s experts.
- Another great example of why Ontario Tech research experts are in high demandOn June 2, Ontario Tech University nuclear engineering researcher Dr. Kirk Atkinson was asked to share his knowledge on the latest developments pertaining to the new and emerging area of small modular reactors (SMRs) before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Science and Research.
Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science
- Ontario Tech students explore advanced fusion research at Canadian Nuclear LaboratoriesFifteen master’s and PhD students from Ontario Tech University gained invaluable experience and insight into fusion research and the nuclear industry during a recent week-long trip to Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL) in Chalk River, Ontario. The opportunity for Ontario Tech students to explore CNL’s advanced energy facility is the first initiative of a new three-year partnership between the university’s School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (SGPS) and CNL.
- Leading the charge: Ontario Tech organizes international sustainable energy and small modular reactors discussion at event in EgyptOn July 4, Ontario Tech and a key group of international partners brought together leading nuclear and clean technology experts from Africa and the Arab world to discuss strategies at a Clean Energy Summit in Cairo, Egypt.
Faculty of Health Sciences
- Ontario Tech researcher looking to create national Safe Sport handbookOntario Tech’s Dr. Joseph Gurgis says one of the reasons safe sport goals have not been reached is due the development of dozens of safeguarding initiatives that are intended to support a safe environment, but are not empirically or theoretically driven. Dr. Gurgis is addressing this gap through new research leading to the development of a resource that will provide coherent, effective and proven safe-sport guidelines.
- Ontario Tech and Lakeridge Health develop innovative health-care training simulationsA powerful learning resource championed by researchers at Ontario Tech University, medical simulation exercises allow health professionals, such as nurses, to develop new competencies related to surgical and emergency situations in a real-life environment without risk to patients or staff.
Faculty of Social Science and Humanities
- Ontario Tech students explore advanced fusion research at Canadian Nuclear LaboratoriesFifteen master’s and PhD students from Ontario Tech University gained invaluable experience and insight into fusion research and the nuclear industry during a recent week-long trip to Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL) in Chalk River, Ontario. The opportunity for Ontario Tech students to explore CNL’s advanced energy facility is the first initiative of a new three-year partnership between the university’s School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (SGPS) and CNL.
- International award presented to Ontario Tech research expert and long-term care advocateLong-term health-care expert Dr. Vivian Stamatopoulos has won the 2024 International Conference on Aging, Innovation and Rehabilitation award for Paper of the Year.
Alumni news
- Regional Chair’s Classic celebrates Roger Anderson’s legacy, raises money for communityOntario Tech University students in financial need will benefit from the great generosity shown at the 2024 Regional Chair’s Classic in memory of Roger Anderson.
- Ontario Tech to confer nearly 2,300 degrees and four honorary doctorates at 2024 Spring ConvocationFrom Wednesday, June 5 to Friday, June 7, Ontario Tech University will celebrate the achievements and milestones of its class of 2024 along with four honorary degree recipients.