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On Oct. 27, Durham College’s Social Impact Hub announced Raising Resilient Families, a multi‑phase research project in Durham Region that examined service gaps and ways to improve support for parents with cognitive challenges. The work was funded by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada through
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More than 700 people took part in Ontario Tech University’s five-kilometre Chancellor’s Challenge at Polonsky Commons on the north campus in Oshawa on September 20, raising more than $211,000, according to the university. Ontario Tech said it held Homecoming the same day for the first time. Ontario
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An opera that incorporated artificial intelligence was performed at Ontario Tech University’s Regent Theatre in Oshawa on September 21, according to the university. The event, called Meladramma-AI, included live singers, dancers, a concert pianist, and elements produced using AI technology, as reported by Ontario Tech. Ontario Tech stated that
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Durham College published a blog post on September 15, 2025, featuring Fanoos Beissed, a graduate of the Cosmetic Techniques and Management program. In the blog, Beissed described her experience at the college, highlighting group projects, campus events, and creative opportunities as memorable aspects of her time at Durham College. The
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Oshawa, Sept. 10, 2025 — Durham College states that it provides several types of financial supports for students, including financial aid advising, scholarships, bursaries, on-campus employment, and financial literacy workshops. Durham College publishes information about these services for students attending its Oshawa and Whitby campuses, with access through the college’s
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Ontario Power Generation’s plan to build a small modular reactor (SMR) at the Darlington New Nuclear site, next to the existing Darlington nuclear plant, is described by Dr. Kirk Atkinson, Associate Professor at Ontario Tech University, as Canada’s first grid-scale SMR. Dr. Atkinson states the BWRX-300 reactor is
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Sixteen graduate students from Ontario Tech University participated in the Graduate Immersive Experience Program at Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL) in Chalk River, Ontario for a week in August 2025, according to Ontario Tech. The group toured CNL research facilities, observed nuclear science activities, and met Ontario Tech alumni currently working
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With the new school year beginning at Durham College, Max Morrow, a two-time graduate of the college, described his experiences and shared advice for new students in an interview published by Durham College on September 5, 2025. Morrow completed the Advertising and Promotion and Human Resources – Business Administration programs and
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Approximately 6,000 new students have begun post-secondary studies at Durham College for the 2025-26 academic year, according to a college update issued on September 4, 2025. Both new and returning students arrived at the Oshawa and Whitby campuses as classes started this week. The influx of new students marks
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Durham College, based in Whitby, Ontario, will expand its skilled trades and construction training programs following a $75 million investment announced by the Government of Ontario in August. The announcement was made at Durham College’s Ontario Power Generation Centre for Skilled Trades and Technology. The funding is intended to
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On September 2, 2025, Durham College began the 2025-26 academic year at its campuses in Oshawa and Whitby. According to information released by the college, approximately 11,200 students are enrolled, with more than half attending Durham College for the first time. These students are pursuing credentials including graduate certificates,
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Ontario Tech University in Oshawa states that its faculty and students are involved in research on electric mobility, hydrogen-powered vehicle technologies, sustainable manufacturing, and autonomous vehicle systems. The university highlights these programs as part of its ongoing efforts to address changes in Canada's automotive sector. Ontario Tech cites