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A historic year of giving: Tech with a Conscience donors propel Ontario Tech to new philanthropic heights

April 29, 2025

Ontario Tech University proudly celebrates an important milestone: a record-breaking fiscal year for new investment in the advancement of ethical technology, student success and groundbreaking research.

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Riley and Jason Rinaldi Gift and Chair Announcement

Rinaldi Research Chair in AI and Rehabilitation to explore how AI innovations can improve physical rehabilitation outcomes.

Black Youth Visionary Program launch celebration and Scotiabank Gift Recognition event.

Black Youth Visionary Program launches with $500,000 investment from Scotiabank. Program offers meaningful engagement, mentorship and career development opportunities in Canada.

Celebrating a $100,000 donation from the Sienna for Seniors Foundation to the with a Conscience campaign. This generous contribution establishes the Sienna Senior Living Nursing Scholarships.

A $100,000 donation from the Sienna for Seniors Foundation establishes nursing scholarships, empowering students to focus on their education and pursue careers in health care.

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Sorbara Family donates more than $1 million to enhance Ontario Tech’s modern facilities and empower students with new scholarships

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Bruce Power expands partnership with Ontario Tech University through generous capital investment

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Ontario Tech research to improve the lives of individuals with disabilities through a $1.25 million gift from the Hann-Kelly family

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Ontario Tech University celebrates the transformational philanthropy of Mitch and Leslie Frazer

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Ontario Tech Engineering students in energy to benefit from new RBC Foundation support

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Ontario Tech staff and volunteers from the Tech With Conscience cabinet gathered at the annual Chancellor’s Dinner, October 2024.

Volunteers making waves and a difference at Ontario Tech

April 25, 2025

Ontario Tech University is celebrating its countless volunteers for their support and invaluable contributions in recognition of National Volunteer Week, from Sunday, April 27, to Saturday, May 3. The university takes great pride in recognizing the remarkable impact of its volunteer community and their generous efforts.

Except where noted, affiliations are Ontario Tech University. From left: Yasmin Abdulla, Manager, Community and Cultural Relations, Office of Student Life; Dr. Mary Bluechardt, Deputy Provost; Anita Anuyah, Senior Manager, Smart Automation, Scotiabank; Sophia Doulaghsingh, Director, Community Partnerships, Scotiabank; Breanne McAlpin, fourth-year Life Sciences specialization student, Faculty of Science; Tasnim Shariff, Senior Manager, Community Partnerships, Scotiabank; Yvonne Stefanin, Director, Philanthropy. (February 2025)

Ontario Tech launches Black Youth Visionary Program with $500,000 investment from Scotiabank

April 01, 2025

Ontario Tech University is proud to announce a $500,000 investment from Scotiabank through ScotiaRISE, the Bank’s $500 million commitment and community investment initiative. This contribution supports the university’s Tech with a Conscience fundraising campaign, which emphasizes ethical leadership and the human impact of technological research and innovation.

With its step-by-step interactive format, Sodium 101 uses proven techniques known to motivate people to change their behaviour and develop food-literacy skills.

Ontario Tech researcher’s new online tool helps Canadians reduce their salt consumption

March 17, 2025

With a generous donation from Manulife to Ontario Tech’s Tech with a Conscience fundraising campaign, Dr. JoAnne Arcand and a team of dietitians and graduate students designed and launched the Sodium 101 web application, which seeks to raise awareness about the long-term risks of excessive sodium consumption, and empower Canadians to make healthier dietary choices.

Research in action at Ontario Tech: Dr. Sheldon Williamson (front right), Canada Research Chair in Electric Energy Storage Systems for Transportation Electrification, and Professor, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science (in the Smart Transportation Electrification and Energy Research (STEER) Laboratory).

Ontario Tech named Canada’s Research University of the Year—again!

December 05, 2024

For the second consecutive year, Ontario Tech is Canada’s Research University of the Year, as designated by Research Infosource (RI), Canada’s premier research ranking organization and leading provider of research intelligence for business and higher education.

Virtual reality devices have the potential to support reminiscence therapy, offering new hope for people living with dementia to recall previous memories.

Ontario Tech-driven research exploring the promise of virtual reality (VR) in dementia care

November 07, 2024

While emerging technologies such as virtual reality (VR) and artificial intelligence (AI) tend to be embraced first by society’s younger generations, new research at Ontario Tech University shows new tech can play a major role in ‘reminiscence therapy’ – a type of psychotherapy involving the recollection of past events to help people feel pleasure and an improved sense of well-being.

From left: Dr. Ilan Lenga, Chief Information Officer, Lakeridge Health; Dr. Steven Murphy, President and Vice-Chancellor, Ontario Tech University; Cynthia Davis, President and Chief Executive Officer, Lakeridge Health; Dr. Les Jacobs, Vice-President, Research and Innovation, Ontario Tech University (at Lakeridge Health Oshawa, October 10, 2024).

Lakeridge Health harnessing the power of AI through transformative partnership with Ontario Tech University

October 10, 2024

In a groundbreaking new initiative, Lakeridge Health has teamed with Ontario Tech University to drive health-care innovation and address Durham Region’s evolving health needs using artificial intelligence (AI). The Partnership for Advanced Technology in Health Care (PATH) seeks to enhance patient care and improve health outcomes for the community through the sharing of cutting-edge research with practical applications.