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Tech with a conscience

From the very beginning, our 'tech with a conscience' ethos has guided us in all that we do. It's a key component in our teaching and learning practices, administrative processes, and innovative research projects. As we develop future tech breakthroughs, we will ensure their ethical and equitable applications.Dr. Steven Murphy, President and Vice-Chancellor.

Our conscience—the inherent ability to discern right from wrong, justice from injustice and good from evil—makes us human.

Technology is a tool imagined by humanity to uplift society and our planet. When technology is combined with our conscience and a shared commitment to improve the world, it can become a driving force for positive change.

Âé¶¹´«Ã½ University embodies this 'tech with a conscience' ethos, shaping the future by using technology built with human values at its core to enhance lives and communities. We believe that technology is only as ethical as the humans guiding it. While we are a young institution, we are a powerhouse of experience and have a proven track record of success. We have become a hub for groundbreaking research with real-world applications, while also challenging the next generation of leaders to embed an ethical mindset in what they learn in school and in how they approach their everyday lives. 

A new system uses indicators such as low grades or missed assignments to alert academic advisors earlier and get students help.

May 8, 2025

Helping students sooner: Âé¶¹´«Ã½ to launch Early Alert System to support student success and well-being

Shawenjigewining Hall at Âé¶¹´«Ã½ University's north Oshawa campus.

April 29, 2025

A historic year of giving: Tech with a Conscience donors propel Âé¶¹´«Ã½ to new philanthropic heights

Âé¶¹´«Ã½ staff and volunteers from the Tech With Conscience cabinet gathered at the annual Chancellor’s Dinner, October 2024.

April 25, 2025

Volunteers making waves and a difference at Âé¶¹´«Ã½

Rinaldi Research Chair in AI and Rehabilitation recognition event (April 14, 2025). From left: Dr. Pierre Côté, Director, Institute for Disability and Rehabilitation Research, Hann-Kelly Family Chair in Disability and Rehabilitation Research, and Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences (FHSc); James Barnett, Vice-President, Advancement, Âé¶¹´«Ã½ University; Dr. Carol Cancelliere, Rinaldi Research Chair, FHSc; Riley Rinaldi; Jason Rinaldi; Joel Weisberg, graduate student, Faculty of Health Sciences.

April 16, 2025

Rinaldi Family’s gift powers Âé¶¹´«Ã½â€™s new AI and Rehabilitation Research Chair

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