Office of the Vice-President, Research and Innovation

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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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Undergraduate Research University in Canada
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Primarily Undergraduate University in Canada
-Maclean’s 2025

in Artificial Intelligence Publication Performance
-Re$earch Infosource 2018 - 2022

in awarded funding
FY2023-2024

Research Intensity per Capita
2023-2024

community & industry partners

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Prestigious Research Chairs

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Oct 23

Presenting with Purpose: Pre-Recorded PresentationsNorth Oshawa Location
10 a.m.

Oct 24

Moving Beyond Multiple ChoiceNorth Oshawa Location
12:30 p.m.

Oct 27

Working with the Breath North Oshawa Location
Noon

Oct 27

Inclusive Instruction: Humanizing Learning CommunitiesNorth Oshawa Location
2 p.m.

Oct 28

Creative Coping Art Workshop - For 2SLGBTQIA+ students North Oshawa Location
4 p.m.

Oct 29

Faculty of Social Science and Humanities Book FairNorth Oshawa Location
4:30 p.m.

Oct 30

Health, Safety and Wellness FairNorth Oshawa Location
11 a.m.

Nov 3

Hydrogen SeminarNorth Oshawa Location
8:30 a.m.

Nov 3

Crucial Conversations: EmployeesNorth Oshawa Location
9:30 a.m.

Nov 3

Mindful Walking on NovemberNorth Oshawa Location
Noon

Nov 3

Downtown Library Book ClubNorth Oshawa Location
6:30 p.m.

Nov 4

Future Teachers: Campus Meet and GreetNorth Oshawa Location
9 a.m.

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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

Kimberly Davis, a member of the Ontario Tech’s Engineering Outreach Black Youth program, is a recipient of the Indigenous and Black Engineering and Technology (IBET) PhD Momentum Fellowship.

Ontario Tech advancing diversity in Engineering with new Black and Indigenous PhD fellowship

September 16, 2025

Concept image of a GE Vernova Hitachi BWRX-300 small modular reactor, the nuclear technology to be used in Ontario Power Generation’s new project adjacent to the existing Darlington nuclear plant (image courtesy: GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy).

What are small modular reactors, and how are they shaping Canada’s low-carbon future?

September 12, 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

Undergraduate Research Awards
2026 Project Submissions

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