Head of OVIN Raed Kadri speaks to the crowd at the University of Windsor and OVIN Incubators partnership launch. (PETER MARVAL/University of Windsor)
— Published on Jun 24th, 2026
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.
— Published on Jun 18th, 2026
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.
— Published on Jun 26th, 2026
Prathana 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.
— Published on May 25th, 2026
Dr. 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.
— Published on Apr 9th, 2026
Aya 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.
— Published on Mar 18th, 2026
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 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.
— Published on Apr 1st, 2026
Drs. 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.
— Published on Mar 9th, 2026
Winter 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.
— Published on Feb 19th, 2026
The 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.
— Published on Jan 15th, 2026