- 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.
- Designing AI-enabled social robotics to support mental health and accessibilityIn the university’s Human Machine Lab, Dr. Patrick Hung, Professor, Faculty of Business and Information Technology, leads research applying AI to ‘social’ robots designed to engage with people in meaningful ways. His work brings together machine learning, computer vision and language models with a clear guiding principle: AI works for humans, not to replace them.
- 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 launches new master’s degree for content creatorsOntario Tech University's new Master of Social Media Communication in Online Creators (The Creator MA) is a first-of-its-kind graduate program in Canada designed to professionalize work in the creator economy and prepare its leaders.
- 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.
- Government of Canada investment helps strengthen Canada’s defence capabilitiesThe Government of Canada announced an investment of $5 million to expand the capabilities of Ontario Tech University's ACE facility into a leading Canadian defence technology hub aligned with Canadian and allied military standards.
- Simulation technology donation supports Ontario Tech students in emerging health-care rolesOntario Tech University has received a high-fidelity simulation mannequin from Laerdal Medical Canada to enhance experiential, work-integrated learning and support career preparation in health-care simulation and education.
- 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?
- From student to nurse: A tradition of recognitionGraduates of Ontario Tech University’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) and Advanced Entry BScN programs marked the completion of their studies at the annual Nursing Pinning Ceremony, a tradition rooted in reflection, recognition and celebration.
- 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.
- Building trust in AI: Why governance and ethics matter nowThe growing presence of artificial intelligence (AI) across workplaces, classrooms and public spaces is bringing greater urgency to questions around its governance and responsible use. These considerations were explored during Ethical AI, Building Trust, one of the panels at Ontario Tech University’s inaugural AI Forum, held March 27.
- 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.
- Celebrating volunteers who ignite impactOntario Tech University celebrates National Volunteer Week, April 19 to 25, and highlighting volunteers across the university community who share a commitment to making a difference.
- Sienna for Seniors Foundation $1 million gift advances healthy aging research at Ontario TechOntario Tech University has received a transformational $1 million gift from the Sienna for Seniors Foundation, the charitable arm of Sienna Senior Living, to establish the Sienna Senior Living Research Centre for Healthy Aging and Happiness.
- Ontario Tech and the next frontier in space healthAs the world watches NASA’s Artemis II mission unfold, Ontario Tech University expertise is quietly helping shape the technologies needed for future human exploration of the Moon and beyond.
- 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.
- Jessica M. Biasin to represent Ontario Tech University at provincial Three Minute Thesis competitionJessica M. Biasin a Master of Science (Forensic Psychology) student in Ontario Tech University’s Faculty of Social Science and Humanities, earned first place at Ontario Tech’s annual Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) competition on March 19.
