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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
By Kate Hargreaves
Throughout their high school years, students look for academic and social support from teachers, peers and others in the school community.
By Lucas Revenberg, student guest writer
The University of Windsor is well represented in Windsor Light Music Theatre’s 149th major musical production, Disney’s Frozen, running May 1 to 10 at the Chrysler Theatre. Showtimes include Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. with matinees on Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m.
By Kate Hargreaves
Making the leap from high school to undergraduate studies can be daunting.
Students may face new responsibilities, expectations and learning experiences, putting familiar study strategies to the test.
In this unfamiliar context, reflection on the learning process can be a powerful part of building confidence and independence.
