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A team of Ontario Tech University students placed in the top five at the Design for Change pitch competition at Wilfrid Laurier University, according to Ontario Tech University. The university reported that more than 400 students from across Canada took part in the event. The student group, consisting of Anupriya
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Dr. Isabel Pedersen, Professor in the Faculty of Social Science and Humanities and Director of the Digital Life Institute at Ontario Tech University, is addressing ethical issues posed by the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in education, according to a university announcement on February 26, 2025. This work matters
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Ontario Tech University’s Digital Life Institute is examining the effects of artificial intelligence (AI) and automation on fields including education and ethics, according to the university. Dr. Isabel Pedersen, Professor in the Faculty of Social Science and Humanities and Director of the institute, said the introduction of AI tools
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Ontario Tech University and Humber Polytechnic have announced a partnership to jointly train new workers for Canada's nuclear energy sector. According to both institutions, the initiative will combine Ontario Tech's nuclear engineering academic programs with Humber Polytechnic's trades training and applied research. The partnership
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Ontario Tech University and Humber Polytechnic announced a partnership on February 20, 2025, to provide training and education programs focused on the nuclear energy sector. Both institutions stated the collaboration is designed to prepare students for positions in the nuclear industry in Ontario, across Canada, and internationally. Ontario Tech University
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RBC Training Ground will hold a free athlete identification event at Ontario Tech University in Oshawa on Sunday, February 23, 2025. According to organizers, the event is open to individuals aged 14 to 25, including high school and post-secondary students as well as recreational athletes. Testing will take place in
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Ontario Tech University in Oshawa will host the RBC Training Ground event on Sunday, February 23, 2025. According to the university, the event is open to individuals aged 14 to 25, including high school students, post-secondary students, and recreational athletes. Ontario Tech University states that advance registration is required and
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Ontario Tech University students participated in the annual Catalyst Challenge, an eight-day event held in Oshawa, according to a university announcement released on February 10. The event was hosted by the Brilliant Catalyst in partnership with Lakeridge Health and the Partnership for Advanced Technology in Health Care (PATH). Organizers stated
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Ontario Tech University concluded its annual Catalyst Challenge on January 31 in Oshawa, where student teams presented technology-based solutions for health-care problems. The event was hosted by Brilliant Catalyst, the university's entrepreneurship hub, in partnership with Lakeridge Health and the Partnership for Advanced Technology in Health Care (PATH)
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A battery-powered robotic glove developed at Ontario Tech University is being researched as a tool for people recovering from strokes or spinal cord injuries to assist with hand movements. The glove, known as the Hand Extension Robot Orthosis (HERO) Glove, was invented by Dr. Aaron Yurkewich, Assistant Professor in the
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A research team at Ontario Tech University has developed a robotic device called the Hand Extension Robot Orthosis (HERO) Glove, intended to help individuals affected by stroke or spinal cord injury to regain hand movement, according to Ontario Tech. The glove, described by the university, is battery-powered, fits over the
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Ontario Tech University will host events on its Oshawa campus to mark Black History Month in February. Scheduled activities include the Black Student Showcase on Tuesday, February 25, and an art workshop on Monday, February 24. The events are open to all campus community members, according to information provided by