The University of Windsor and the Municipality of Lakeshore have signed a new partnership to drive innovation, support housing development, and expand opportunities for students, businesses and the wider community. 

The agreement, signed Tuesday at the Atlas Tube Recreation Centre, sets out a five-year framework for research collaboration, experiential learning and community engagement. 

“This partnership is an incredible opportunity to bring the energy, talent and expertise of the University of Windsor into our communities,” said Tracey Bailey, mayor of Lakeshore. “While the initial focus will be on our housing initiatives, I look forward to seeing this partnership grow in the spirit of collaboration and public service.”

University of Windsor President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Robert Gordon and Lakeshore Mayor Tracey Bailey, joined by representatives from UWindsor and the Municipality of Lakeshore, celebrate the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding at the Atlas Tube Recreation Centre on May 20, 2025. The partnership will support innovation, local housing development, and expanded opportunities for students and communities across the region. (Photo by UWindsor)

The memorandum of understanding outlines a range of joint efforts, including faculty and student engagement, research supported by national funding programs, community-based projects and student placements. 

Initiatives through UWindsor’s Centre for Cities will also address key priorities such as housing development, environmental sustainability and economic growth, leveraging the strengths of both partners. 

“This agreement marks an exciting step forward in our commitment to fostering innovation, education and community impact,” said Dr. Robert Gordon, president and vice-chancellor of the University of Windsor. 

“By partnering with the Municipality of Lakeshore, we are building new pathways for research collaboration, student learning and regional development. Supported by our Centre for Cities, Office of Experiential Learning and dedicated researchers, we will drive meaningful change and create opportunities that benefit both our students and the broader Lakeshore community.” 

The MOU establishes a framework for developing specific project agreements designed to strengthen research, innovation and student opportunities. It also paves the way for knowledge sharing, joint workshops, community engagement initiatives and access to expertise and resources from both institutions.