News Releases

Three students smile while walking and talking outside of the University of Windsor's Toldo Lancer Centre.
A person holds a stylized lightbulb next to a laptop to represent intellectual property.
Apr 9th, 2024

WINDSOR, Ont. — In a significant boost to innovation and commercialization, the University of Windsor has been awarded $300,000 by Intellectual Property Ontario (IPON) to fortify its intellectual property capabilities.

The funding is earmarked for UWindsor’s Office of Research Partnership, a key player in technology transfer and industry collaboration, enhancing the university's capacity to bring inventions to market.

The investment is part of IPON's broader initiative, investing $2.9 million into 10 Ontario postsecondary institutions to fuel innovation and commercial endeavours.

University of Windsor President Robert Gordon
Mar 13th, 2024

WINDSOR, Ont. — Dr. Robert Gordon has been reappointed as president and vice-chancellor of the University of Windsor.

The University’s Board of Governors made the decision recently, following a review process.

"President Gordon's leadership in guiding this University is truly exceptional,” said Helga Reidel, chair of UWindsor’s Board of Governors.

Block Harbor and University of Windsor
Mar 5th, 2024

WINDSOR, Ont. — The University of Windsor's SHIELD Automotive Cybersecurity Centre of Excellence has partnered with U.S. automotive cybersecurity specialist, Block Harbor, to enhance the automotive cybersecurity knowledge and skills of engineering students.

This comprehensive partnership aims to merge Block Harbor's decade of experience in automotive cybersecurity engineering with the University's talent pool and research capabilities, addressing some of the industry's most pressing challenges.

A man is distracted by his phone while driving in this file photo.
Feb 22nd, 2024

WINDSOR, Ont. — The Windsor Police Service is teaming up with a researcher at the University of Windsor to study distracted driving in school zones and other elevated-risk areas of the city.

Francesco Biondi, a renowned expert in how drivers behave behind the wheel, will be leading the study together with Barry Horrobin, director of planning and physical resources at Windsor police.

Nursing students and faculty are pictured in this file photo.
Jan 18th, 2024

WINDSOR, Ont. — The University of Windsor’s Faculty of Nursing, in collaboration with Continuing Education and with the Ontario Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner consortium, is launching a groundbreaking certification program that will allow registered nurses to prescribe certain medications.