Recent economics graduate Justin Bensette (BA ‘17, BSc ‘24, MSc ‘25) hopes his master’s research could help shape future health policy. [JOEL GUERIN/University of Windsor]
By Sara Elliott
When Justin Bensette (BA ‘17, BSc ‘24, MSc ‘25) started his master’s research in economics, he wasn’t aiming to reinvent how people access health care.
But his curiosity about how patients make decisions — and how doctors respond — led him down a path that could inform future health policy.
— Published on Nov 7th, 2025
Young string musicians from the University of Windsor's Lab School perform at the School of Creative Arts building in Windsor, Ont. (Courtesy of Vanessa Mio-Quiring)
Do you have the music in you?
The University of Windsor’s Lab School is tuning up for another season of music-making, with registration now open for group string lessons.
Students from the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Science and School of Creative Arts (SoCA) launched the Lab School’s fall music instruction program on Oct. 25, with registration extended until Saturday, Nov. 8.
— Published on Nov 4th, 2025
2025 Research Ethics Board (REB) submissions — which need to be reviewed before the end of the year — are due the first week of December.
By Sara Elliott
Critical submission deadlines are on the horizon for research ethics applications.
2025 Research Ethics Board (REB) submissions — which need to be reviewed before the end of the year — are due the first week of December to give sufficient time to process applications ahead of REB review
— Published on Oct 31st, 2025
As a Foundational Partner, the University of Windsor is proud to spotlight its filmmakers on the big screen — and offer readers a chance to win tickets to WIFF’s closing night film, After the Hunt, starring Julia Roberts, Ayo Edebiri, and Andrew Garfield. (HANDOUT/University of Windsor)
University News readers have the chance to win a pair of ticket vouchers to the Windsor International Film Festival (WIFF)’s closing night film After the Hunt.
A celebration of global storytelling, WIFF runs Oct. 23 to Nov. 2 across downtown Windsor, with screenings at the Capitol Theatre, Chrysler Theatre and the School of Creative Arts’ Armouries.
— Published on Nov 6th, 2025
Kory Bessette, a clinical therapist at the University of Windsor, is one of the co-creators of a new series exploring local legends, called Strange Tales of the South Shore, pictured in his office at the University of Windsor on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025.
By Lindsay Charlton
Campus is no stranger to geese, mostly harmless, but what if one had a sinister plan?
One of Canada’s earliest hauntings tells a “wild” story of a Wallaceburg, Ont., farmer whose land was said to be cursed by a witch who takes on the form of a goose, tormenting the family to make them leave.
— Published on Oct 28th, 2025
Taylor McEachnie, a doctoral student of clinical neuropsychology, is exploring how sex hormones interact and affect cognitive processes.
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.
— Published on Oct 27th, 2025
Representing education, excellence and research at WE-SPARK’s 2024 Cheers to Hope event are (left to right) Alice Tsui, Larry Jacobs and Linda DiRosa. Join the 2025 celebration on Nov. 6 from 5 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. at the Ambassador Golf Club.
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.
— Published on Oct 23rd, 2025
Kinesiology Prof. Francesco Biondi meets with the French research team in Lyon. [Photo courtesy of Francesco Biondi]
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.
— Published on Oct 20th, 2025
Prof. Trevor Pitcher offers members of the UNI-COM: Lifelong Learning Class an opportunity for hands-on learning at UWindsor’s Freshwater Restoration Ecology Centre (FREC) in LaSalle. [Photo courtesy of George Plantus]
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.
— Published on Oct 21st, 2025
Dr. Madison Faye Mooney (Chemistry and Biochemistry ’24) and Dr. Aaron Thomas Bondy (Physics ’24) will be awarded the prestigious Governor General’s Gold Medal (photos care of award recipients).
Two recent PhD graduates from the Faculty of Science will be recognized for their exceptional academic achievement with the prestigious Governor General’s Gold Medal.
Madison Faye Mooney and Aaron Thomas Bondy were selected to receive the medal from all graduating master’s and doctoral students in 2024/2025.
— Published on Oct 14th, 2025
Recent economics graduate Justin Bensette (BA ‘17, BSc ‘24, MSc ‘25) hopes his master’s research could help shape future health policy. [JOEL GUERIN/University of Windsor]
