Shanthi Johnson

UWindsor partners with Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network to bring automotive research to market

OVIN Incubators launchHead of OVIN Raed Kadri speaks to the crowd at the University of Windsor and OVIN Incubators partnership launch. (PETER MARVAL/University of Windsor)

By Sara Elliott

A new partnership will help University of Windsor researchers commercialize innovative automotive technologies and support entrepreneurship.

UWindsor has joined OVIN Incubators, a program of the Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network.

What happens when bacteria outsmart antibiotics? A UWindsor researcher is building the answer

Dr. Opeyemi Lawal Dr. Opeyemi Lawal is the Canada Research Chair in Environmental and Public Health Genomics. (PETER MARVAL/University of Windsor)

By Sara Elliott 

Drug-resistant infections are silently spreading through water, soil, food systems and healthcare settings — often undetected until they become a public health emergency. 

At the University of Windsor, environmental microbiologist Dr. Opeyemi Lawal is developing new ways to spot these threats early, understand why they persist, and stop them before they spread.  

The rankings are in, and UWindsor's research influence is being felt around the world

University of Windsor researchers at work. UWindsor ranked 265th globally for research citation impact in the 2027 QS World University Rankings, nearly tripling the global average. (FILES/University of Windsor)University of Windsor researchers at work. UWindsor ranked 265th globally for research citation impact in the 2027 QS World University Rankings, nearly tripling the global average. (FILES/University of Windsor)

WINDSOR, Ont. — The University of Windsor has reached its highest-ever position in the QS World University Rankings, ranking third in Ontario among non-medical universities and placing among the world’s top 20 per cent for research impact. 

UWindsor honours 10 researchers pushing boundaries in 2026 excellence awards

Prarthana PillaiPrathana Pillai and Fallon Mitchell (not pictured) were this year’s recipients of the Outstanding Student Research Awards, graduate. (PETER MARVAL/University of Windsor)

By Sara Elliott 

From freshwater restoration research to studies examining how drug policy and harm reduction services shape HIV prevention and treatment outcomes, the 2026 Research and Innovation Excellence Awards exemplified the innovative research, scholarship and creative activity currently happening at the University of Windsor.

On May 21, the University’s research community celebrated the awards presented by the Office of the Vice-President, Research and Innovation.  

New infrastructure funding to strengthen research at UWindsor

Dr. Simon Rondeau-GagneDr. Simon Rondeau-Gagné works in his materials chemistry lab in Essex Hall. (SARA ELLIOTT/University of Windsor)

By Sara Elliott

New research infrastructure funding for science and engineering will advance four University of Windsor research projects. 

This Ontario Ministry of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security (MCCURES) has awarded $438,699 to UWindsor research teams through the Ontario Research Fund (ORF) – Research Infrastructure program.  

UWindsor joins national initiative to plug grad students into EV innovation

Aya Abu-LibdehAya Abu-Libdeh is a research and development engineer at the Centre for Hybrid Automotive Research and Green Energy (CHARGE) Lab. (MIKE WILKINS/University of Windsor)

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.  

UWindsor professor wins one of Canada’s top research awards for work securing the cars we drive

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 FellowsDr. 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 Fellowship. (FILE/University of Windsor)

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.

Accessibility, adaptability, connection: Building age-friendly universities and communities

Shanthi Johnson and Veronika Mogyorody speak at podiumsDrs. Shanthi Johnson (left) and Veronika Mogyorody (right) advocate age-friendly cities, communities and universities (FILE/University of Windsor)

By Kate Hargreaves 

With age comes a wealth of lived experience and a lifetime of growth and knowledge.  

Barriers created by a lack of accessibility, adaptability and connections in our homes and communities can, however, sometimes make the aging process unnecessarily challenging. 

Sidewalk skating: Preventing falls and injuries in winter weather

students walk across the UWindsor campus on a snowy wet dayWinter weather can increase the risks of falls and injuries. (FILE/University of Windsor)

By Kate Hargreaves

While we’ve had a brief respite from frigid polar vortex temperatures, snowy conditions — and with them an increased risk of falls and injuries — may still return this season. 

At particular risk of injury from icy sidewalks and driveways are older adults; however, anyone can fall prey to a sneaky patch of unseen ice. 

Cross-Border Institute signs Memorandum of Understanding with Transport Canada

Ambassador bridge at sunriseThe Cross-Border Institute is dedicated to research on the movement of people, goods, services and finances across international borders (FILE/University of Windsor)

The UWindsor Cross-Border Institute (CBI) is internationally recognized for its leadership in cross-border research. The University of Windsor, with financial support from the federal government, was the first university in Canada to establish an institute dedicated to research on the movement of people, goods, services and finances across international borders.