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Community & Partnerships
Aya Abu-Libdeh
Mar 18th, 2026

By Sara Elliott  

University of Windsor graduate students are positioned to benefit from new funding designed to help Ontario-based electric vehicle companies tackle real-world industry challenges through academic collaboration.  

UWindsor has joined the new academic-industry initiative — Electric Vehicle Innovation Ontario (EVIO) — a $7.9 million federal and industry-backed partnership led by the University of Toronto.  

Research & Innovation
tablet with AI in maritime defense report cover on table with coffee and laptop
Mar 11th, 2026

By Lori Bona

From navigation to monitoring ocean traffic, artificial intelligence (AI) is playing an increasing role in ships and maritime operations — including those used by the Canadian Armed Forces. 

But relying too heavily on AI in maritime vessels introduces new risks for human operators and defence systems, according to a new report from researchers at the University of Windsor. 

Community & Partnerships
Luke, an mba student stands at the desk of Kim, the Executive he shadowed for the day
Mar 11th, 2026

By Sara Meikle

For Master of Business Administration students at the University of Windsor, leadership lessons extend beyond the classroom.

Through the Odette School of Business’ Executive for a Day program, Master of Business Administration (MBA) students are paired with senior leaders for a one-day job shadow designed to build business acumen and leadership capacity through real-world exposure.

Research & Innovation
Dr. Mitra Mirhassani studies how the connected systems in modern vehicles can be hacked and how to stop it. That work has earned the University of Windsor professor one of Canada's most prestigious research honours, the 2026 Killam NRC Paul Corkum Fellows
Apr 1st, 2026

By Lindsay Charlton

Every time you start your car, sensors, software and wireless connections work together to keep you moving.

Dr. Mitra Mirhassani wants to make sure no one can use that technology against you.

Teaching & Learning
Photo of Dillon Hall
Mar 11th, 2026

At the United Nations, efforts to combat homophobic and transphobic discrimination have triggered clashes with states that challenge LGBT rights as a “legitimate” human right.

People, Equity & Inclusion
Journal of Critical Race, Indigeneity, and Decolonization cover page
Mar 10th, 2026

By Lindsay Charlton

Which perspectives in academic publishing are amplified — and which are overlooked?

In its latest issue, the Journal of Critical Race, Indigeneity, and Decolonization (JCRID) highlights decolonization and marginalized voices while advancing what the editors call “knowledge globalization.”

Community & Partnerships
Chloe VidAmour smiling and wearing a medal
Mar 10th, 2026

By Kate Hargreaves 

Human Kinetics graduate student and track and field athlete Chloé VidAmour has been recognized nationally as the first ever Lancer recipient of the USPORTS Student-Athlete Community Service Award.  

VidAmour also took home this year’s provincial recognition as the winner of the OUA Female Community Service Award in track and field. 

Community & Partnerships
photo of Soteara Kong at her co-op placement
Mar 10th, 2026

By Victor Romao

Not long after Soteara Kong began her undergraduate studies at the University of Windsor, she became part of a new chapter for the communications, media and film program.

She is among the program’s first students to move through the full co‑op education sequence — an opportunity she eagerly embraced as someone who enjoys stepping into new challenges and making the most of what her program offers.

Teaching & Learning
Anna Papanastassiou in a neuroscience lab
Mar 13th, 2026

By Victor Romao

Anna Papanastassiou spends most days in her nursing classes learning how to care for people.

But in a quiet neuroscience lab at the University of Windsor, she is also learning how to study the brain through hands-on genetic testing.

Community & Partnerships
Children posing with lancer Camp t-shirts.
Mar 10th, 2026

Families planning summer activities for their children can soon secure a spot in the University of Windsor’s Lancer Summer Camps.

Mark your calendars as registration opens Tuesday, April 7 at 7 a.m.

Lancer Summer Camps offer a variety of programs designed to keep kids aged four to 13 years old active, engaged and having fun throughout the summer.