Transformational Giving Propels Tech with A Conscience Campaign

 Nuclear Career Accelerator

With the need for nuclear expertise growing across Canada, Ontario Tech University is helping build talent for a more sustainable future. Backed by a significant $1.9-million in funding from Upskill Canada, powered by Palette Skills, and the Government of Canada, the university launched the Nuclear Career Accelerator. This 12-week hybrid program, offered at a subsidized cost of $500, helps engineers and technical professionals transition into high-demand nuclear careers. January 2026 program enrolment is still open. Visit ontariotechu.ca/nca.

“This program reflects the kind of future-focused thinking that defines Ontario Tech,” says Dr. Steven Murphy, President and Vice-Chancellor. “By making training more accessible, we are preparing people for high-demand roles in clean energy, while helping create a future where opportunity and innovation go hand in hand.”

Sienna Senior Living Research Centre for Healthy Aging and Happiness

A generous $1 million gift from the Sienna for Seniors Foundation is helping shape the future of aging through the Sienna Senior Living Research Fund activities in the Sienna Senior Living Research Centre for Healthy Aging and Happiness. This transformative contribution will advance research and innovation in healthy aging.

“As we work together to redefine what it means to age well in today’s world, this gift strengthens our ability to lead applied research that supports the dignity, independence and quality of life of aging Canadians,” says Dr. Carol Rodgers, Dean, Faculty of Health Sciences.

Investing in a safer digital future

Ontario Tech is enhancing cybersecurity, benefiting businesses and the wider community, thanks to a significant gift from a longtime supporter and resident of Durham Region. With the donor’s lifetime giving to the university now exceeding $1 million, this most recent contribution will enable Ontario Tech’s Institute for Cybersecurity and Resilient Systems to create initiatives that promote cybersecurity for business at a strategic level through technological, legal, ethical and social dimensions. 

“This gift is an investment in the digital safety and resilience of our entire community,” says Dr. Carolyn McGregor, Dean, Faculty of Business and Information Technology. “Thanks to this generous support, we can expand our efforts to protect vulnerable sectors and create real-world solutions that are accessible, inclusive and effective.”