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Ontario Tech acknowledges the lands and people of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation.

We are thankful to be welcome on these lands in friendship. The lands we are situated on are covered by the Williams Treaties and are the traditional territory of the Mississaugas, a branch of the greater Anishinaabeg Nation, including Algonquin, Ojibway, Odawa and Pottawatomi. These lands remain home to many Indigenous nations and peoples.

We acknowledge this land out of respect for the Indigenous nations who have cared for Turtle Island, also called North America, from before the arrival of settler peoples until this day. Most importantly, we acknowledge that the history of these lands has been tainted by poor treatment and a lack of friendship with the First Nations who call them home.

This history is something we are all affected by because we are all treaty people in Canada. We all have a shared history to reflect on, and each of us is affected by this history in different ways. Our past defines our present, but if we move forward as friends and allies, then it does not have to define our future.

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Key messages

Telling our story

Whether you’re introducing yourself at a conference or at a backyard gathering, preparing a speech or completing a media interview, it’s important to speak about the university in a consistent manner. These messages reflect the university’s strategic priorities, and will help us all tell our story in the tone and the voice that aligns with our brand.

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About us

We advance the discovery and application of knowledge to accelerate economic growth, regional development and social innovation. We inspire and equip our students and our graduates to make a positive impact in a tech-focused world.

What does it mean?

  • Different, always pointing towards a better future
  • Open to new emerging ideas and possibilities
  • A modern, forward-thinking university

Our priorities

Tech with a conscience

We aim to improve the lives of humans and the planet through the ethical application of technology. It’s a key component in our teaching and learning practices, administrative processes and innovative research projects.

  • For us it’s not only about developing the next tech breakthrough. Understanding and integrating the social and ethical implications of technology differentiates us as a university.

Learning re-imagined

We adapt to the ever-changing educational landscape by experimenting with the most effective ways to deliver flexible and dynamic learning, giving more choices to more people.

  • By offering a range of credentials and experiential learning opportunities, and sparking entrepreneurship activities, we provide learner-centred educational options.

Creating a sticky campus

We promote positive social change and encourage an accessible, equitable, diverse and inclusive culture for our campus community.

  • Whether it’s conducting research in one of our more than 80 high-tech labs, meeting in collision spaces like The Hive Café or Brilliant Catalyst, joining a club or participating in the hundreds of events held on campus, our university is a place to make lasting connections.

Partnerships

We help industry, community, government and academic partners be more effective by bringing them together with students and researchers to uncover innovative solutions for our partners’ most pressing problems.

  • We team with organizations, local and abroad, to bring synergies, ideas and insights into our research and teaching environment—dynamic spaces that contribute to a more prosperous social fabric and planet.

Telling our story

We’ve worked hard to build a new university from scratch, and we now have a track record. We’re a hidden gem, and now it’s time to share our story with the world.

  • We consistently punch well above our weight class in rankings, competitions, research and more. We’re proud of our entrepreneurial spirit and we’re confident in who we are, and where we are headed.