- 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.
- Dr. Steven Murphy asserts Canada’s leadership opportunity in responsible AIDr. Steven Murphy, President and Vice-Chancellor, Ontario Tech University, shares his insights in a new op-ed published in the National Post on how Canada can carve out a vital niche in artificial intelligence (AI) between Europe’s stringent regulations and the United States’ rapid, less-regulated approach.
- 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.
- Celebrating the Spirit of Giving: How Philanthropy Fuels Innovation with Purpose at Ontario TechIn celebration of National Philanthropy Day, Ontario Tech University proudly recognizes the donors, partners and volunteers whose generosity shapes a better future for our students, our communities and our planet.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- New research institute asserts Ontario Tech’s international leadership in responsible AI innovationOntario Tech University announces the launch of the Mindful Artificial Intelligence Research Institute (MAIRI), a new, interdisciplinary hub that positions Canada at the forefront of ethical, people-first artificial intelligence (AI). MAIRI and the people leading it share a clear vision: a thoughtful, intentional and inclusive approach to AI research and innovation that supports humanity and global flourishing.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Ontario Tech University to observe Orange Shirt Day and National Day for Truth and ReconciliationOn Tuesday, September 30, Ontario Tech University will mark Orange Shirt Day and National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The university has designated this as a meeting-free day to create space for education and reflection on Canada's involvement in, and history of, residential schools.
- Ontario Tech Stages World’s First AI-Infused Opera: Meladramma-AIThe world’s first AI adaptation of an opera has redefined the boundaries of performance, uniting timeless artistry with cutting-edge technology. Premiered at Ontario Tech University’s historic Regent Theatre in Oshawa on September 21, Meladramma-AI brought together live singers, dancers, concert pianist and AI-driven creativity to transform opera for a new century.
- Ontario Tech advancing diversity in Engineering with new Black and Indigenous PhD fellowshipOntario Tech University is taking a major step toward greater representation in engineering.
- What are small modular reactors, and how are they shaping Canada’s low-carbon future?Dr. Kirk Atkinson, Associate Professor in Ontario Tech University’s Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, explains why SMRs matter, what they mean for communities like Durham Region, and how Ontario Tech is helping lead SMR development in Canada.
- 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.
- From students to innovators: How Ontario Tech is shaping Canada’s automotive futureDr. Hossam Kishawy, Dean, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, provides his thoughts on how engineers lead the charge in creating smarter, greener vehicles.
- The power of food: Ontario Tech supports community effort to fight food insecurityThis summer, Ontario Tech University turned fertile ground into food security. Through a partnership with Common Ground Foodshare (CGF), the university is contributing to a vital community-led effort that delivers fresh produce to individuals and families facing food insecurity across Durham Region.
- Ontario Tech and Hitachi Rail sign Memorandum of UnderstandingOntario Tech University’s Faculty of Engineering of Applied Science has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with global mobility leader Hitachi Rail to support a first-of-its-kind in Canada, Railway Engineering specialization program that launches in September.
- Your devices are chatting. Are you in on the conversation?Dr. Khalid Elgazzar, Canada Research Chair in the Internet of Things (IoT) at Ontario Tech University, explores how sensor-equipped objects and wireless technology are shaping smart services in health care, transportation, industrial automation and public safety
- Learning by looking: Ontario Tech researcher’s app design turns everyday objects into vocabulary toolsA researcher at Ontario Tech University has developed an educational online tool that uses advanced technology to make the learning journey fast, effective, and even fun. Dr. Mariana Shimabukuro is the creator of LangEye, a tool that helps people learn new words in a foreign language by connecting them with real-life objects.
