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Teaching & Learning
Photos of the winners of the 2025 GA/TA Awards: Saba Memon, Ronnie Haidar, Mary Strong and Brennen Siemens.
Oct 28th, 2025

The Centre for Teaching and Learning (CTL) has announced the recipients of the 2025 GA/TA Awards, honouring four exceptional educators for their commitment to teaching excellence. 

Community & Partnerships
Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens, Dean of Engineering Bill Van Heyst, and MASc student Mahir Chowdhury
Nov 2nd, 2026

By Lindsay Charlton

The question Windsor’s mayor hears most from companies looking to invest in the region is simple: “Do you have the talent to make my business successful?”

He knows the answer is yes — and it’s growing.

Mayor Drew Dilkens visited the University of Windsor’s Faculty of Engineering Wednesday to get an up-close look at the mechatronics labs and the research underway.

People, Equity & Inclusion
President J.J. McMurtry stands with Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Awards recipients.
Oct 27th, 2025

By John-Paul Bonadonna

Leadership, innovation and compassion were celebrated at the University of Windsor’s 2025 People, Equity & Inclusion Awards, held Thursday Oct. 2 in the Alumni Auditorium.

Research & Innovation
Taylor McEachnie, a doctoral student of clinical neuropsychology, is exploring how sex hormones interact and affect cognitive processes.
Oct 27th, 2025

By Lindsay Charlton

In an effort to better understand how sex hormones affect the brain, a University of Windsor PhD candidate is recruiting participants for a study aimed at closing gaps in women’s health research.

Community & Partnerships
Vincent Georgie, WIFF executive director and Odette School of Business assistant professor, introduces the opening night film Mile End Kicks at the Chrysler Theatre on Oct. 23, 2025. (MILOŠ SAVIĆ/Windsor International Film Festival)
Oct 24th, 2025

By Victor Romão

From Cannes winners to future Oscar nominees, the Windsor International Film Festival (WIFF) has built a reputation as one of Canada’s most ambitious and rewarding cultural events—drawing national attention for its bold programming and world-class experience.

Research & InnovationCommunity & Partnerships
Alice Tsui, Larry Jacobs and Linda DiRosa
Oct 23rd, 2025

When the Windsor-Essex community gathers at the WE-SPARK Health Institute’s annual Cheers to Hope event one thing is certain – it is time to celebrate.  

This year’s inspirational evening takes place on Nov. 6 from 5 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. at the Ambassador Golf Club.   

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Windsor Lancers Football game action at Alumni Stadium.
Oct 21st, 2025

The University of Windsor Lancers football team hosts the Ottawa Gee-Gees Saturday, Oct. 25.

Kick-off at Alumni Stadium is set for 1 p.m.

With an important victory over the Queen’s Gaels last week to close the regular season, the Lancers secured third place and a home playoff game thanks to their 5-3 record.

This marks the fourth straight playoff appearance for the Lancers who look to make another deep postseason run.

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Victoria Hecnar, Turtle Island Event Planning and Communications Coordinator stands outside the newly renamed Turtle Island - Indigenous Student Services Centre
Oct 21st, 2025

By John-Paul Bonadonna

The University of Windsor’s Aboriginal Education Centre has officially been renamed Turtle Island - Indigenous Student Services Centre.

The change marks an important step in ensuring the centre’s name aligns with both its purpose and contemporary language.

Research & Innovation
Dr. Biondi with French research team
Oct 20th, 2025

By Sara Elliott 

A University of Windsor kinesiology professor has earned an international fellowship to advance research into the relationship between human drivers and self-driving cars. 

Through the Mourou-Strickland Mobility Program, an initiative designed by the French Embassy in Canada, Francesco Biondi will collaborate with a researcher at the University of Lyon in France. 

Teaching & Learning
Seniors at FREC
Oct 21st, 2025

A group of seniors passionate about lifelong education cast their curiosity into the waters of fish ecology during a recent visit to the University of Windsor’s Freshwater Restoration Ecology Centre (FREC) in LaSalle. 

The visitors were members of the University-Community (UNI-COM): Lifelong Learning Class, a voluntary organization of adults aged 50 and older who, with support from the University and the community, promote teaching, learning, mentoring, advocacy and research.