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Ontario Tech University @ontariotechu.bsky.social · Oct 15
Ontario Tech just made history. The School of Ethical Artificial Intelligence is here.
We’re mixing innovation with integrity to shape a future where AI is fair, inclusive and human-centred.
Ontario Tech launches Canada’s first School of Ethical Artificial Intelligence
Ontario Tech University has launched Canada's first School of Ethical Artificial Intelligence (SEAI), focusing on AI governance and the responsible development of technology.
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Today we welcomed students from Trafalgar Castle School to campus for a Careers in AI workshop and discussion. Faculty members, researchers and graduate students shared their insights on the future of AI and why human leadership is key to its responsible development.
A group selfie of panelists Tess Butler-Ulrich, Dr. Janette Hughes, Nehal Patel, Rosanna Nussieri, and Dr. Ronika Atf inside the STEAM 3D Maker Lab in Charles Hall at Ontario Tech's downtown campus. A photo of Dr. Ronika Atf speaking to a group of student from Trafalgar Castle School who are seated at long tables inside the STEAM 3D Maker lab at Charles Hall. In the background is a large TV screen displaying several researchers who are joining the conversation virtually. A photo of panelist Nehal Patel speaking to a group of Trafalgar Castle School students inside the STEAM 3D Maker Lab in Charles Hall. Dr. Janette Hughes is seated to the left listening to the conversation. A group of students from Trafalgar Castle School sitting at tables with their hands raised during the question and answer portion of the panel discussion.
February 6, 2026 at 6:50 PM
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As energy demand grows, Ontario needs clean, reliable power. ⚡Ontario Tech is training future nuclear professionals to keep the grid running. Power up your energy knowledge with WattNext, a partnership with Ontario Tech, the @onsciencecentre.bsky.social, and Ontario Power Generation. wattnext.ca
A graphic with an image of students in lab coats inside a nuclear lab at Ontario Tech's north campus. Text on the image says "Energy 101 - In Ontario, about 53% of our electricity comes from nuclear power."
February 4, 2026 at 6:32 PM
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February is #BlackHistoryMonth, a time to honour and celebrate Black history, culture and contributions. At Ontario Tech, we’re marking the month by celebrating Black culture, promoting awareness, and creating space for conversation.
Ontario Tech Marks Black History Month
February marks Black History Month. A time to honour and celebrate the experiences, accomplishments, culture and contributions of Black community members in Canada, and around the world.
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February 3, 2026 at 3:46 PM
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Big news for our campus 🏗️ Ontario Tech officially broke ground on The Ridge, a new on-campus residence opening Fall 2027, creating more space for student life and community. news.ontariotechu.ca/archives/202...
Tito-Dante Marimpietri, Oshawa Regional Councillor; Lorne Coe, Member of Provincial Parliament for Whitby; Parliamentary Assistant (PA) to the Minister of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security; and PA to the Minister of Children, Community and Social Services; Dr. Steven Murphy, President and Vice-Chancellor, Ontario Tech University; John Henry, Durham Regional Chair; Dr. Lori Livingston, Provost and Vice-President, Academic, Ontario Tech; Henry Morton, President, Campus Suites; Nick Macrae, President, Woodbourne; Laura Elliott, Chair, Ontario Tech Board of Governors; Kris Barnard, Senior Vice-President, Operations, Buttcon; and Eloghosa Avenbuan, President, Ontario Tech Student Union, at the future site of the The Ridge, the university’s new on-campus residence. Tito-Dante Marimpietri, Oshawa Regional Councillor, looks toward a graphic rendering of the new residence building as Dr. Steven Murphy, President and Vice-Chancellor, Ontario Tech University, points toward the image. Dr. Lori Livingston, Provost and Vice-President, Academic, Ontario Tech, speaking at a podium with a large Ontario Tech logo inside 2200 North.
February 2, 2026 at 9:14 PM
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Cold snap in southern Ontario = summer throwback time! ☀️ Our Windfields Farm lands is a living lab supporting sustainability and climate-focused research at Ontario Tech. sites.ontariotechu.ca/ocis/index.php
A photo of a rainwater basin with an Ontario Tech logo on the front of it sitting outside of a historic building on the Windfields Farm lands on a sunny day. A photo of a wildflower garden surrounding the honeycomb archway on the Windfields Farm lands on a sunny day. A photo of a person using a shovel to dig inside a compost bin on the Windfields Farm lands on a sunny day. A photo of the Windifelds Farm sign at the entrance to the farm lands on a sunny day.
January 30, 2026 at 6:23 PM
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AI isn’t replacing software engineers, it’s reshaping their roles. @otfeas.bsky.social’s Dr. Qusay H Mahmoud, explains how systems thinking, ethical design, human-AI collaboration and entrepreneurial creativity matter more than ever.
Beyond the code: Preparing software engineers for the AI era
Dr. Qusay H. Mahmoud, Professor and Assistant Dean, Engineering Outreach in Ontario Tech University’s Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, shares his perspective on how software engineering stu...
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January 29, 2026 at 5:09 PM
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At Ontario Tech, learning and performance go hand in hand. 🏁💪 @otfeas.bsky.social Automotive Engineering student and race car driver Mac Clark shares how fitness, education and focus power his path toward the IndyCar circuit. news.ontariotechu.ca/archives/202...
January 28, 2026 at 9:34 PM
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From classroom to career, universities are building Ontario’s future workforce. At Ontario Tech, hands-on learning and industry partnerships prepare graduates for what’s next. We're proud to support @ontuniv.bsky.social’s call for sustainable provincial investment.
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In our 2026 pre-budget submission, Ontario’s universities call on the Ontario Government to invest in universities so they can continue developing the skills, ideas and research that power Ontario’s economy: ontariosuniversities.ca/report/2026-... #ONpse #ONpoli
January 27, 2026 at 4:22 PM
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Future-ready education is in demand. Ontario Tech undergraduate applications are up 5.3%, more than twice the provincial average. 🚀 Read about how we’re gaining momentum across Ontario and beyond.
Ontario Tech University hits record application high as demand continues to grow
Ontario Tech University continues to gain momentum with prospective students across Ontario and beyond. New data from the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre shows undergraduate applications to O...
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January 26, 2026 at 9:36 PM
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Due to the weather system, effective at 1 p.m. on Sunday, January 25, the Campus Fieldhouse and Ice Centre will be closing.
Regular in-person operations will resume on Monday, January 26, unless otherwise communicated.
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Emergency information and campus alerts
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January 25, 2026 at 4:01 PM
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As a result of the incoming weather system, Ontario Tech in-person activities and non-essential campus services will be cancelled as of 7 a.m. Sunday, January 25.

Regular in-person operations will resume on Monday, January 26, unless otherwise communicated.
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Emergency information and campus alerts
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January 25, 2026 at 12:38 AM
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Snowstorm incoming? ❄️ At Ontario Tech, we simulate it on demand! The Climatic Wind Tunnel at ACE recreates snow, ice, wind and extreme temperatures to test vehicles and tech in real-world conditions, without waiting on the forecast.
A photo of a black car sitting inside the ACE Climactic Wind Tunnel at Ontario Tech’s north campus. The rain function is on and particles of water can be seen spraying the car. Two members of the Ontario Tech’s ACE team are sitting at a desk in the wind tunnel control room looking at the car through a window as they analyze data on computer screens. A photo of the back of a black car sitting inside the ACE Climactic Wind Tunnel at Ontario Tech’s north campus. The rain function is on and particles of water can be seen spraying the car. An ACE team member places a panel on the wall next to a large window looking into the wind tunnel. A vehicle can be seen inside the tunnel through the window.
January 23, 2026 at 7:30 PM
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Preparing students for the workforce is part of the Ontario Tech experience. This week's Career Carnival events delivered hands-on career support right on campus. 🤝✨
A student in a red sweater standing inside Shawenjigewining Hall during the Career Carnival. She is posing with two thumbs up for the camera. People standing behind booths speaking to students inside Shawenjigewining Hall during the Career Carnival. Three students holding coffee and pastries inside Shawenjigewining Hall during the Career Carnival. A group of students interacting with a large TV screen inside Shawenjigewining Hall during the Career Carnival.
January 22, 2026 at 6:19 PM
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At Ontario Tech, mental health conversations don’t begin today, they’re part of our everyday commitment to students, faculty and staff. Explore supports and resources available year-round at ontariotechu.ca/letstalk. We are here. We are listening. Let’s talk. 💙
Two students walking by the frozen, snow-covered reflecting pool in Polonsky Commons at sunset.
January 21, 2026 at 3:35 PM
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This is where research skills are built! 🧬
Inside a Biomedical Science lab at Ontario Tech, students study the diffusion of red blood cells through hands-on learning. 🔬
January 20, 2026 at 9:22 PM
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What do employers look for in new grads? And what does the job really look like? 🤔 Ontario Tech’s career readiness experiences help students explore industries, connect with employers and gain real-world insight beyond the classroom. Learn more at ontariotechu.ca/careercentre
January 19, 2026 at 7:29 PM
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What an atmosphere! 🎉 Thanks to everyone who came out to the Tribute Communities Centre and brought the noise for the 3–2 OT Ridgebacks win at our annual Carriage Cup! Your energy made the night unforgettable.
A group of students sitting in the stands at the Tribute Communities Centre with their fists in the air as they cheer on the Ridgebacks. A group of students sitting in the stands at the Tribute Communities Centre holding signs with the faces of different players on the Ridgebacks men's hockey team. Two students sitting in the stands at the Tribute Communities Centre holding up towels that say "Ontario Tech Carriage Cup 2026." A group of students sitting in the stands at the Tribute Communities Centre. Two of the students toward the back of the group are holding up towels that say "Ontario Tech."
January 16, 2026 at 3:54 PM
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AI could play a role in future climate solutions, but its growth also raises questions about energy demand, water use and equitable access. A panel of experts at Ontario Tech explored AI’s environmental risks and opportunities during Critical Climate Week. news.ontariotechu.ca/archives/202...
Ontario Tech panel examines AI’s environmental risks and opportunities
Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly positioned as a tool to support climate action, from improving weather forcasting to strengthening agricultural monitoring. At the same time, its rapid gro...
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January 15, 2026 at 6:39 PM
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As a result of Environment Canada upgrading its weather alert to the orange level, Ontario Tech in-person classes and non-essential campus services will be cancelled as of 11 a.m. today.
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January 15, 2026 at 3:10 PM
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Intergenerational learning in action! 📱🤝 Ontario Tech partnered with Trafalgar Castle School and the PROBUS Club of Oshawa for a digital literacy event where Grade 9 students mentored older adults on tech basics and online safety, supported by @ot-fed.bsky.social and the Faculty of Business and IT.
A student from Trafalgar Castle School is sitting at a table with an older adult and they're both looking down at a phone screen. Three students from Trafalgar Castle School are standing and presenting in front of a table of older adults. The older adults are looking at laptops and smartphones on the table. Dr. Janette Hughes, Professor and Canada Research Chair in Technology and Pedagogy in the Frazer Faculty of Education, and Tess Butler-Ulrich, a Doctor of Education student at Ontario Tech, are standing at the front of a classroom with a large screen behind them. Dr. Hughes is holing a microphone and gesturing to the audience. A Trafalgar Castle School student sits at a table with two older adults as they look at their phones.
January 14, 2026 at 6:30 PM
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With classes back in session, students are diving into lectures and labs across the university. It’s nice to see our classrooms active again as students settle into the rhythm of the winter semester. 📚
Students participating in a Nursing learning lab at Ontario Tech's north campus. The students are standing next to a hospital bed that has a training dummy on it. The student on the left is taking the dummy's blood pressure. Students collaborating with each other inside a classroom at Ontario Tech's north campus. They are sitting at long tables with laptops and notebooks. A student is taking notes while a professor wearing safety goggles and a lab coat presses a button on a piece of machinery inside a lab at Ontario Tech's north campus.
January 13, 2026 at 9:14 PM
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Ontario Tech is launching a new Accelerated Law pathway, the fastest route to a law degree in Canada, combining Canadian and U.K. legal education through a partnership with Teesside University. Learn more: news.ontariotechu.ca/archives/202... @teessideuni.bsky.social
Fast-track your law career with Ontario Tech University’s new accelerated pathway
Students interested in pursuing a legal career now have a way of achieving their goal sooner, thanks to a new accelerated program at Ontario Tech University.
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January 12, 2026 at 8:29 PM
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The verdict is in: students are excited for the new semester! 📚✨
January 9, 2026 at 9:20 PM
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We’re pleased to celebrate Ontario Tech alumni who are driving impact and inspiring change, from innovation and leadership to community service and ethical tech advocacy. 🎓🌍 news.ontariotechu.ca/archives/202...
Ontario Tech celebrates outstanding alumni who inspire change
At the recent 2025 Ontario Tech Alumni Association Awards ceremony, Ontario Tech University honoured the remarkable achievements of four alumni whose innovation, leadership and community involvement a...
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January 9, 2026 at 2:26 PM
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ONE WEEK OUT! 🏒 Carriage Cup is back on Thursday, January 15. Come out and watch the Ridgebacks take on the RMC Paladins at the Tribute Communities Centre. Tickets are available now tributecommunitiescentre.com/events/detail/carriage-cup-2026
A student in a crowd of cheering fans at the Tribute Communities Centre showing off her Ontario Tech sweatshirt. Students holding pom-poms and an orange foam Ridgebacks paw while sitting among the cheering crowd at the Tribute Communities Centre. Students waving orange and blue pom-poms and cheering into a megaphone at the Tribute Communities Centre. Students holding orange and blue pom-poms while sitting among the cheering crowd at the Tribute Communities Centre.
January 8, 2026 at 5:45 PM