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Teaching & Learning
Two women and a young boy are focused on an activity involving a tub of water
Mar 13th, 2026

By Kate Hargreaves 

More than 300 local children and their family members enjoyed a day of play and learning as part of the seventh annual Early Years Carousel last weekend. 

Organized by teacher candidates in the Early Years service-learning course in the Faculty of Education, the event was a morning of exploration, play and connection for young children and their families from across Windsor and Essex County. 

Community & Partnerships
image of students and employers at job fair
Mar 13th, 2026

 

By Victor Romao

 

More than 200 business students met face-to-face with employers at the 2026 Odette Job Fair on March 4, connecting with hiring organizations across finance, insurance, municipal government, healthcare and gaming. 

Community & Partnerships
Two elementary students from Legacy Oak Trail Public School at their booth
Mar 13th, 2026

 

By Victor Romao

 

“Can I interest you in some cologne?” 

“Would you like to buy a custom-made charcuterie board?” 

“How about purchasing some candles to remove that boring smell in your house?” 

 

Community & Partnerships
image of Makennah Murphy
Mar 13th, 2026

By Victor Romao

The Odette Commerce Society (OCS) is launching a five-day series of student-led efforts next week to raise awareness and proceeds for individuals experiencing homelessness in Windsor and Essex County.

Community & Partnerships
Aya Abu-Libdeh
Mar 12th, 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
Mar 11th, 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.”