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As a national leader in next-generation energy solutions, we are committed to training future energy leaders.

Energy

The world is facing an energy crisis; �鶹��Ƶ is responding.

Energy is a strategic research and training priority at �鶹��Ƶ. We tackle energy challenges with a focus on sustainability and tech with a conscience.

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�鶹��Ƶ attracts world-leading scientists and students needed to tackle current and future energy-related challenges.

We have more than 30 labs dedicated to energy-related research activities, including a wind tunnel testing facility, small modular reactors simulators, and a lab dedicated to researching clean energy.

We are an academic leader in energy programs. Our market-driven academic programs are designed to meet Canada’s energy and nuclear sector needs.
We develop career-ready grads and future energy talent through leading-edge research and experiential learning opportunities.

The university is a catalyst for innovation through collaboration with industry. We partner with industry leaders, companies, institutions, groups and individuals to influence change in Canada’s energy strategy.
We're proud to bring energy-industry partners to the Regional Municipality of Durham.

Our work is grounded in sustainability.
We walk the talk, our campus is full of energy-saving and energy-producing technology.

Nuclear energy is in our DNA. As a leader in advancing nuclear technologies, we collaborate with industry, communities, academia, and government globally to drive progress in clean energy systems and advanced nuclear medicine. Our commitment to talent development, research, and innovation positions us as Canada’s premier university for nuclear education and research.

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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).

September 12, 2025

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

�鶹��Ƶ graduate students observe CNL reactor physicist Julian Atfield pointing a flashlight down into the ZED-2 reactor’s core during a tour of CNL’s Chalk River, Ontario facility, during CNL’s 2025 Immersive Experience Week program. (August 2025)

September 10, 2025

�鶹��Ƶ grad students get a career-building experience at Canada’s top nuclear research lab

Dr. Hossam Kishawy, Dean, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science (left) chatting with an �鶹��Ƶ Engineering student.

September 4, 2025

From students to innovators: How �鶹��Ƶ is shaping Canada’s automotive future

Dr. Hossam Kishawy, Dean, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, �鶹��Ƶ (right) signs Memorandum of Understanding with Hitachi Rail at ceremony in Toronto, Ontario. With Kathryn Deline, Vice President, Human Resources, Hitachi Rail (left) and Ziad Rizk, Managing Director, Hitachi Rail Canada centre). (August 26, 2015)

August 26, 2025

�鶹��Ƶ and Hitachi Rail sign Memorandum of Understanding