Celebrating 20 years of embracing
#TechWithAConscience
to advance knowledge and promote sustainability.
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To help minimize the spread of COVID-19, Ontario Tech’s existing mandatory mask directive will continue in all university buildings until further notice.
Ontario Tech University will require all students, faculty, staff and all other individuals coming to any campus location to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as of Friday, September 3, 2021.
The
@ace_windtunnel
’s Moving Ground Plane provides the Canadian automotive industry with the most comprehensive aero/thermal testing capabilities, and the only facility of its kind in the world.
The university is pleased to announce that the collective agreement has been ratified by the Faculty Association and the university’s Board of Governors. Classes and normal operations will resume on Monday, February 28.
Alumnus Dr. Naheed Dosani has centred his career around the care of Toronto's most vulnerable and marginalized citizens.
At
#OntarioTechGrad
, the university will honour
@NaheedD
for his trailblazing achievements and his relentless advocacy for health and human rights.
Ontario Tech classes are cancelled effective March 13 as we assess online delivery. The university remains open to support this transition and maintain its operations.
Ontario Tech stands with its Black students, faculty and staff to denounce anti-Black racism and support ongoing efforts to end racism and hate.
Now is the time to think deeply about the role each one of us can play in bringing about positive change.
HEY! HEY! It's our birthday!
20 years ago today, our university officially came into being with the passage of Bill 109, Schedule O, the University of Ontario Institute of Technology Act, 2002.
To celebrate, we thought we'd share a special surprise with our favourite Ridgeback.
One year ago today, Ontario Tech and universities across Canada lost colleagues, friends and family members onboard Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752.
Today we remember and honour the 176 passengers and crew members whose lives were cut tragically short.
Dr. Kate Beirness (
@KateBeirness
) is the first graduate of Ontario Tech to receive an honorary degree. She tells the graduating class “Enjoy every single step of where you are going to eventually go.”
#OntarioTech
#Grad19
The university has exciting plans for a brand new building that will better-engage students in their pursuit of learning and create the campus of the future.
#stickycampus
#ONTechU
Now that the world has had their first glimpse at
@APMACanada
's
#ProjectArrow
, let's take a look behind the scenes and see how Ontario Tech helped bring Canada's first zero-emissions concept vehicle to life.
The university has lowered campus flags today in the wake of the tragedy in Toronto. We stand united with our Toronto friends and family.
#TorontoStrong
Huge congratulations to
@emeensmiller
for taking first place at the 2022 3MT Ontario Regional Finals today!
Emmeline will represent Ontario Tech at the National 3MT Showcase in November.
Ontario Tech is pleased to announce the appointment of
@JacquieHoornweg
as the Brilliant Energy Institute’s Executive Director, effective Wednesday, November 3.
The new academic year may kick off tomorrow, but we have an important reason to start celebrating today.
It was on this day in 2003 we welcomed our first class of 947 students and over the next year, we want to celebrate the milestones and accomplishments of
#OntarioTech20
.
Kate Beirness, a Port Perry High School graduate who is now a sports broadcaster with TSN, will be among the inductees added to the Scugog Sports Hall of Fame on April 21.
There are no known cases of the coronavirus at Ontario Tech. A picture has been circulating of an ambulance & hazmat suits on campus. An abundance of caution was taken by first responders last week. It has been confirmed that this was NOT the coronavirus:
Get in on a slice of
#UOITPiDay
action! 🥧 We are ready to serve up pie to our students, faculty and staff across our two campus locations starting at 10:30 am. Enjoy a slice, take a selfie and use
#UOITPiDay
for a chance to win some fun prizes.
The 2022
@macleans
university rankings see Ontario Tech move to our highest overall placing to date, putting us in the top 10 for primarily undergraduate institutions for the first time.
18 years ago today, our university officially came into being with the passage of Bill 109, Schedule O, the University of Ontario Institute of Technology Act, 2002.
To celebrate this important milestone, we've asked some of our students to sing a little something special.
Excited to announce a new partnership with
@drps
today. This fellowship will allow police personnel to work side-by-side with
@uoitfssh
faculty and students, and focus on evolving evidence-based research in policing. Welcome to the university, Cst. Wood!
One of Ontario Tech University’s earliest students is now a member of an elite group of Canadian researchers.
Congratulations to
@ot_alumni
Dr.
@Emily_Bremer
, the new
@CRC_CRC
in Healthy Inclusive Communities at
@AcadiaU
.
We are going to the dogs for
#NationalPuppyDay
!
All you have to do is reply with a photo of your furry friend and you could win an Ontario Tech bandana!
First up is Basil, a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel who is completing dogtoral studies under the supervision of
@LMalloy
. 💙
#DYK
the university officially came into being on this day in 2002?
With the provincial legislature’s passage of the University of Ontario Institute of Technology Act, we became the province's first new university in 40 years and we welcomed our first class in September 2003.
Every day we turn technology on its head to improve life on our planet, to challenge the traditional model of learning and to uncover innovative solutions.
Today we celebrate a new day and invite you to share your
#OntarioTech
story.
We’re different, always pointing towards the future. We’re open to new emerging ideas and possibilities. We’re a modern forward-thinking university. We are
#OntarioTech
! Learn more:
#CdnPSE
#HigherEd
The university will hold a vigil in memory of Dr. Razgar Rahimi, his family and the victims of the plane crash in Tehran, Iran today at 4:30 p.m. in Polonsky Commons. Everyone is welcome.
Last night, the university came together to honour Rhyss Glenfield. Thank you to the students, faculty, and staff who demonstrated that our community is one that cares and is stronger for coming together
Tonight,
@UOITRidgebacks
Men's Hockey Assistant Coach and former
@NHL
player Paul Ranger shares his experience and perspectives in dealing with mental health challenges in a powerful
@TSN_Sports
original documentary.
#BellLetsTalk
Congratulations to our Three Minute Thesis
#3MT
winners for 2023!
First place: Sarah Rijkenberg,
@OT_FSc
Second place : Colin Elliott,
@OT_FSc
People's Choice: Bismark Addo-Binney,
@OT_FEAS
Sarah will go on to represent Ontario Tech at the provincial competition in May.
UOIT and Durham College will cancel all classes, including evening classes, as of noon on Wednesday, February 6 due to weather conditions. Buildings are open and essential services are available. Visit for more information.
We're not like a regular school.
We're a cool school. 😎
Ontario Tech's commitment to
#TechWithAConscience
improves its position on the Sierra Club's annual rankings.
There’s a new prez in town! Today marks
@DrStevenMurphy
’s first day as our President and Vice-Chancellor. If you spot him on campus, make sure to wish him a great first week at his new job!
#cdnpse
#onpse
#PresidentSteven
Excited to share that more than two dozen of our researchers will share more than $3 million in new federal research funding from
@NSERC_CRSNG
and
@SSHRC_CRSH
.
Three years ago today, Ontario Tech and universities across Canada lost colleagues, friends and family members onboard Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752.
Today we remember and honour the 176 passengers and crew members whose lives were cut tragically short.
Because we could all use a little good news today...
Congratulations to
@OT_FSc
PhD candidate
@holly_fruehwald
, whose research was recently featured on the cover of
@chemelectrochem
, a major chemistry journal!
May 17 is International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia. At
#OntarioTech
, our equity advocates encourage other students to create a more inclusive campus community.
#IDAHOTB
A lot of you have been asking what your degree will look like – Hunter is here to show you! The official name for the university has not changed, and so our degrees have not changed either, they will still be conferred by the University of Ontario Institute of Technology.
With the exam period over and the winter break soon to begin, President Murphy has a holiday message for you – we hope you’ll tune in!
Wishing the entire Ontario Tech community a happy holidays and all the best in 2023!
Since Facebook and Instagram are still down and we know we have your attention here, please enjoy these spectacular views of campus from Shawenjigewining Hall.
The university is excited to welcome The Hon.
@NavdeepSBains
, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, to our
@ACE_WindTunnel
this Friday for a very important announcement in support of Canada's automotive sector. Stay tuned for more details!
Ontario Tech University announces the appointment of Dr. Hossam Kishawy, internationally renowned advanced manufacturing researcher, as Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science.
Nineteen years ago today, our university officially came into being with the passage of Bill 109, Schedule O, the University of Ontario Institute of Technology Act, 2002.
To celebrate, we asked Hunter to blow out the candles for us on this year's cake.
The Ontario Tech University Board of Governors is pleased to announce the reappointment of
@DrStevenMurphy
as President and Vice-Chancellor for a second term of five years, effective July 1, 2023.
Thank you
@fordnation
for taking a tour of our
@ACE_WindTunnel
! Despite having to wear masks & maintain physical distance, the Premier met with President
@DrStevenMurphy
and students to learn how ACE supports innovation within Durham Region & beyond.
The original Windfields Farm entry sign was also presented to the university and will be placed on its iconic gates when they are rebuilt with the original stones.
Congratulations to all of the
#3MT
participants at
#OntarioTech
this year! Congratulations to Samantha Stahlke who will be advancing to the provincial finals at the University of Windsor! Christine Flaherty won second place, and Beheshta Momand won the People’s Choice Award!
We may still be one of the country's youngest universities, but Ontario Tech continues to be an influential hub of discovery and innovation as we move up
@R_Infosource
's list of Canada's top research universities.
#InnovationLeaders
Charles Hall is now home to a beautiful collection of Indigenous art.
As part of a project for the university's Indigenous Reconciliation Task Force, the pieces were thoughtfully selected by
@ot_fssh
's Dr.
@alyseki
and Jill Thompson, former Indigenous Cultural Advisor.
Today we are going to the dogs for
#NationalPuppyDay
!
Reply with a photo of furry friend for a chance to earn them a very fashionable Ontario Tech bandana!
Thanks to funding from Ontario's Early Researcher Award,
@CRC_CRC
@DeninaSimmons
will lead a new project that blends science and traditional Indigenous knowledge to create a youth community monitoring pilot program in the ‘Ring of Fire’ mining region.
I hope to create more Indigenous representation and education within nursing programs.
I want to uplift other Indigenous nurses and nursing students to higher leadership positions within the profession.
-Rachel Radyk, Nursing - RPN Bridge, class of 2021
#NationalNursingWeek
As the university continues mark this important day, our Software and Informatics Research Centre (SIRC) will be lit orange to honour
#OrangeShirtDay
and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
#NDTR
#EveryChildMatters
Happy International Women’s Day
#IWD2019
! Today we celebrate our students, alumnae, faculty and staff who lead in their fields, advance discovery and demonstrate how
#BalanceforBetter
benefits everyone.
As we celebrate the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we want to recognize our students, alumnae, faculty and staff for their commitment to scientific advancement and discovery, and for leading in fields of STEM.
#WomenInScience
#WomeninSTEM
#STEAM
#IDWGS2018
And that’s a wrap on exams! Enjoy your summer everyone, and we’ll see you again in the fall. Just a reminder that the university is closed tomorrow (Friday, April 19) but will re-open on Monday, April 22
You may notice some powerful new additions to campus when you return this fall.
These solar trellises help us create a more sustainable campus, reduce our carbon footprint and provide our community with additional charging spots for electronic devices.
The howling wind can usually be heard in our
@ace_windtunnel
but now the hum of 3D printers fills our one-of-a-kind testing facility.
Thanks to our partnership with
@opg
, personal protective equipment can be rapidly produced to help health-care workers fight
#COVID19
.
#InternationalWomensDay
is a day to celebrate and honour the women in our university community for their leadership, strength and achievements.
It's also a day to take action as we
#PowerOn
and
#EmbraceEquity
to help make gender equality a reality, both on- and offline.
You asked, we listened. We have plans for dazzling improvements at our north Oshawa campus location that will help make your transition from building to building a breeze. More details to come.
At the end of our
#OntarioTechGrad
ceremonies, it's a tradition for some of our platform party to dance their way out! 🎓🎉
Since we can’t do that in person right now, here is some of our Ontario Tech community dancing to celebrate our Class of 2020!
Excited to share that
@ACE_WindTunnel
and Ontario Tech University will be a driving force behind the next phase of
#ProjectArrow
, a visionary and ambitious plan for an all-Canadian zero-emission concept vehicle.