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Teaching & Learning
Group photo of faculty, students, judges and Zuber Moot Comittee members
Dec 16th, 2025

By Sara Meikle 

The University of Windsor’s Faculty of Law marked a meaningful milestone Nov. 18 with the final round of its 52nd annual Zuber Moot Competition, honouring the life and legacy of the Honourable Justice Thomas G. Zuber.

A cornerstone of advocacy training at Windsor Law, the student-led Zuber Moot Competition emphasizes appellate advocacy, giving students an opportunity to sharpen legal reasoning and courtroom skills.

Community & Partnerships
Talysha Abu-Bujold
Dec 4th, 2025

By Kate Hargreaves 

Art curation, for Talysha Bujold-Abu, is like being a supporting character in a story.  

“I’m not stepping into curation asking what it is I can say about their work, but how can I best share their work with others,” she explains. 

Teaching & Learning
Mock-up of book cover for Mentoring to Support Teacher Candidate Development
Dec 1st, 2025

By Kate Hargreaves 

Dr. Clayton Smith, professor in the Faculty of Education, makes sure that his research is always in service of the courses he teaches.  

“I don’t do research that I don’t use in my classes,” he explains.  

Community & Partnerships
Senior leads from University of Windsor and Beijing City University at MOU signing.
Mar 2nd, 2026

Aligning with institutional efforts to deepen academic collaboration and global engagement, the University of Windsor and Beijing City University (BCU) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) as part of a delegation visit.

This MOU signals a reconnection with Beijing City University. Previous partnerships resulted in BCU students studying at UWindsor for English language improvement and graduate studies.

Research & Innovation
Dr. Amy Fitzgerald
Dec 1st, 2025

By Lindsay Charlton

For many survivors of intimate partner violence, fear for their pets’ safety becomes another barrier to leaving — a concern backed by evidence that animal and partner abuse often co-occur.

A new study shows that protection orders including animals can offer better safeguards for both.

Research & Innovation
Fallon Mitchell in a gym facility
Sep 18th, 2026

By Kate Hargreaves 

While the benefits of exercise on mental, physical and social well-being are widely known, accessing inclusive and functional spaces to engage in exercise can be a challenge for people with a disability. 

In her doctoral research, recent UWindsor Kinesiology graduate and Vanier scholar Dr. Fallon Mitchell (PhD ’25) explored the accessibility—or the lack thereof—of fitness centres. 

Community & Partnerships
student volunteers stand in front of grocery store with Stuff-A-Bus signs
Dec 1st, 2025

By Sara Meikle 

Windsor Law students turned generosity into action last weekend, filling an entire school bus with food and hygiene supplies – a heartwarming show of community support that became one of the Downtown Mission’s largest donations this year.

Community & Partnerships
Ambassador Bridge
Nov 28th, 2025

The Windsor-Detroit region has an extensive and rich history of cross-border connection, including as a key gateway in the Underground Railroad. 

A pair of events next week highlight the longstanding international ties across the Detroit River and the role this region played in helping formerly enslaved people escape to freedom. 

Teaching & Learning
Students from UWill Discover in preparation for Model United Nations event.
Mar 2nd, 2026

By John-Paul Bonadonna

The role and importance of diplomacy, leadership and global awareness were highlighted at the 2025 UWill Discover Model United Nations (MUN), a simulated UN General Assembly event held at the University of Windsor.

Students from across academic disciplines took part in the Student Success and Leadership Centre-hosted event, as part of UWill Discover.

Research & Innovation
Adrian Guta giving a lecture
Dec 2nd, 2025
The University of Windsor is celebrating the appointment of Dr. Adrian Guta as Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Health Disparities and Public Health — a prestigious national honour recognizing both his exceptional contributions and the University’s growing leadership in public health research.