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The Mindful Artificial Intelligence Research Institute (MAIRI) powers innovation with conscience, driving AI solutions that serve people, the planet and progress.

Ontario Tech announces Canada's first school of Ethical Artifical Intelligence(SEAI): a groundbreaking step that emphasizes AI governance while embracing the fourth industrial revolution.

The Langeye Smartphone app could make learning a new language a lot easier.

Faculty members are encouraged to submit a project for the 2026 URA Program.

A proposed enhancement to the university’s top-level nuclear engineering teaching and research infrastructure.

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Nov 12

Launching Your Career Effective Job Offer Negotiation Strategies for New Graduates3 to 4:30 p.m.Category: Academic, Diversity, equity and inclusion, Healthy workplace, Research, Student servicesOpen to: Current students, Employees

Dec 10

Safeguarding Science Module 3 | Demystifying the International Student Immigration Process6 to 7 p.m.Category: ResearchOpen to: Employees, Current students

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Dr. Nick La Delfa is an Associate Professor in Ontario Tech University’s Faculty of Health Sciences and Principal Investigator at the university’s Occupational Neuromechanics and Ergonomics Lab.

From aspiring dentist to virtual reality ergonomics researcher: How Dr. Nick La Delfa is helping GM design safer, more productive work

October 30, 2025

Ontario Tech University's School of Ethical Artificial Intelligence and Mindful Artificial Intelligence Research Institute unite experts across all faculties to prepare future ethical leaders and explore how AI can make life better for people and communities.

Ontario Tech University answers the call to ensure AI serves humankind and the planet

October 29, 2025

Ontario Tech University, together with its partners, celebrates the official opening of the Mindful Artificial Intelligence Research Institute and the leadership role it will take in advancing ethical, people-first AI. Also pictured: the Honourable Stephen Crawford, Minister of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement and Minister of Provincial Parliament (MPP) of Oakville; the Honourable Nolan Quinn, Minister of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security and MPP of Stormont-Dundas-South Glengarry; and Lorne Coe, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security, and MPP of Whitby.

New research institute asserts Ontario Tech’s international leadership in responsible AI innovation

October 17, 2025

Ontario Tech announces Canada’s first School of Ethical Artificial Intelligence (SEAI). Pictured is the Software Informatics Research Centre at the university's north Oshawa campus.

Ontario Tech launches Canada’s first School of Ethical Artificial Intelligence

October 14, 2025

Office of the Vice-President, Research and Innovation

New research institute asserts Ontario Tech’s international leadership in responsible AI innovation

Ontario Tech launches Canada’s first School of Ethical Artificial Intelligence

Learning by looking: Ontario Tech researcher’s app design turns everyday objects into vocabulary tools

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Subcritical Assembly Project

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Office of the Vice-President, Research and Innovation

New research institute asserts Ontario Tech’s international leadership in responsible AI innovation

Ontario Tech launches Canada’s first School of Ethical Artificial Intelligence

Learning by looking: Ontario Tech researcher’s app design turns everyday objects into vocabulary tools

Undergraduate Research Awards 2026 Project Submissions

Subcritical Assembly Project

Research Metrics Dashboard

Welcome message

Strategic research plan

Policies, procedures and forms

Funding calls and information

IRIS research portal

FAQs

Events

Latest news

Connect with us

Undergraduate Research Awards
2026 Project Submissions