Partnership and Engagement

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.  

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. 

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.

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.

Canadian diplomat Dr. Douglas Victor Janoff examines these tensions and the reasons behind them in his book Queer Diplomacy: Homophobia, International Relations and LGBT Human Rights, which he will discuss at a talk at the University of Windsor on Thursday March 12.

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. 

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.

“I’ve really enjoyed being able to apply my skills in real‑world settings,” said Kong.

By Sara Meikle

Get ready for a night where blue and gold pride meets NBA action.

On March 31, the University of Windsor community will once again make its way to Little Caesars Arena for Detroit Pistons College Night.

Famed children’s book writer Christopher Paul Curtis will be taking on the role of writer in residence at the University of Windsor this month.

The Michigan-born author, whose work includes numerous magazine and journal articles along with eight books — including three he penned in Leddy Library — will return to campus Friday, March 6, where he will kick off his month-long residency with the writer in residence’s inaugural reading.

Curtis’s first novel, The Watsons Go to Birmingham—1963, was released in 1995 and brought him immediate and well-deserved recognition.

By Kate Hargreaves 

This August, educational researchers from around the world will share their perspectives as the University of Windsor's Faculty of Education hosts the 3rd Chinese Society for Education (CSE) Annual International Conference. 

Taking place Aug. 10 to 12 at UWindsor, the conference’s theme is “West-East Reciprocal Learning for a More Inclusive World: Global Perspectives, Local Practices.” 

By John-Paul Bonadonna

The swimming lanes will be full, the spin studio will be buzzing and the running track will echo with beats and cheers on Sunday, March 29 as the Toldo Lancer Centre hosts the second annual Move for Mason Triathlon.

Presented by Exercise Is Medicine – On Campus and Lancer Recreation, the high-energy indoor event supports the Fight Like Mason Foundation and its work advancing childhood cancer programs in our community.