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Research & Innovation
image of student painting graphics on gallery entrance wall
May 4th, 2026

By Victor Romao

The creative path is rarely linear, often shaped by trial, error and continual reassessment.

For the graduating visual arts students at the University of Windsor, it has been marked by experimentation, reconsideration and change — a journey now brought into focus through their final undergraduate exhibition, Kaleidoscope.

Sustainability & Wellness
Group of students in front of inflatable running factory banner
Apr 10th, 2026

By Kate Hargreaves 

Whether it’s hitting a daily step goal, taking a stretch break at the office or dropping into a spin class, regular physical activity has undeniable benefits. 

Research & Innovation
Dr. Mitra Mirhassani
Apr 15th, 2026

 

By Sara Elliott

Research out of a University of Windsor engineering lab has generated an electronic chip that could precisely detect viruses such as COVID-19 — at a cost of just pennies to produce. 

The electronic device has received a patent from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Dr. Mitra Mirhassani says the idea emerged during the COVID-19 pandemic, inspired by her former PhD student, Dr. Hamidreza Esmaeili Taheri. 

Research & Innovation
Dr. Simon Rondeau-Gagne
Apr 9th, 2026

By Sara Elliott

New research infrastructure funding for science and engineering will advance four University of Windsor research projects. 

This Ontario Ministry of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security (MCCURES) has awarded $438,699 to UWindsor research teams through the Ontario Research Fund (ORF) – Research Infrastructure program.  

Research & Innovation
Top three winners at 2026 3MT competition
Apr 9th, 2026

Biology PhD candidate Isabelle Hinch earned first place at the 2026 University of Windsor Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) competition with a three-minute pitch on breastfeeding and breast cancer risk. 

Judged on comprehension, communication and engagement, Hinch took the top prize at the April 1 final. In addition to a $1,000 cash prize, she will represent UWindsor at the provincial competition hosted by Brock University in St. Catharines, Ont., on May 6, 2026. 

Sustainability & Wellness
Two goslings and adult Canada geese in background
Apr 9th, 2026

By Kate Hargreaves

While warmer spring weather seems to be slow to arrive this year, one of the surest signs of spring on campus is the often-noisy activity of Canada geese. 

Whether honking from the rooftops of tall buildings or nesting in the grass — or occasionally hissing at a passer-by who comes too close — Canada geese are ubiquitous at the University of Windsor. 

Latest News
Jamie Holmes pictured in an outdoor garden
Apr 9th, 2026

By Sara Meikle

Jamie Holmes sees the law as more than a career choice.

For her, it’s a way to make a real difference.

Her commitment to advance access to justice for Indigenous communities has earned her the inaugural Sidney B. Linden Student Award.

Research & Innovation
Dr. Jill Urbanic
Apr 7th, 2026

By Lindsay Charlton 

“Dare to be different.” 

That’s the challenge University of Windsor professor Dr. Jill Urbanic poses to her students: to question established ideas as they develop innovative engineering solutions — something she models in her own work. 

Community & Partnerships
Students work on a robot in front of a crowd at the St. Denis Centre at UWindsor
Apr 13th, 2026

By Kate Hargreaves

Thirty-five high school teams from across the province will converge at the University of Windsor’s Toldo Lancer Centre April 9 to 11 to put their teamwork, leadership and innovation to the test at the Windsor Essex Great Lakes District’s FIRST Robotics Competition. 

Teaching & Learning
Image of desks in a classroom with overlaid headshots of Anne Rovers and Andrew Allen
Apr 25th, 2026

By Kate Hargreaves 

Throughout their high school years, students look for academic and social support from teachers, peers and others in the school community.