As part of the University of Windsor’s Outstanding Scholars program, nursing student Anna Papanastassiou gains hands-on research experience in a neuroscience lab, contributing to Alzheimer’s-related genetic testing. (ROGERS KOBOJI/University of Windsor)
By Victor Romao
Anna Papanastassiou spends most days in her nursing classes learning how to care for people.
But in a quiet neuroscience lab at the University of Windsor, she is also learning how to study the brain through hands-on genetic testing.
The second-year nursing student is part of the university’s Outstanding Scholars program, a competitive initiative that pairs high-achieving undergraduates with faculty-led research projects.
— Published on Mar 13th, 2026
Natasha Nakhle is a student producer of the UWill Discover Podcast, amplifying UWindsor voices, research and discoveries. (SARA MEIKLE/University of Windsor)
By Sara Meikle
Research is often thought of as something that happens quietly — in labs or tucked away in unseen corners of campus.
The UWill Discover Podcast is changing that narrative by giving student researchers at the University of Windsor a platform to share their work, experiences and curiosity in a way that is accessible, engaging and human.
— Published on Jan 19th, 2026
Students from across academic disciplines took part in the Student Success and Leadership Centre-hosted event, as part of UWill Discover. (SUBMITTED BY ZEINA ABOU HAIDAR / University of Windsor)
By John-Paul Bonadonna
The role and importance of diplomacy, leadership and global awareness were highlighted at the 2025 UWill Discover Model United Nations (MUN), a simulated UN General Assembly event held at the University of Windsor.
Students from across academic disciplines took part in the Student Success and Leadership Centre-hosted event, as part of UWill Discover.
— Published on Mar 2nd, 2026
UWill Discover Model United Nations award recipients, from left: Pranjal Reen, Best Presenter, combined honours in political science and sociology (China); Victorieuse Sambao, Best Delegate, honours law and politics, representing Outstanding Scholar (Sweden); and Aanustup Singh Rathore, Best Position Paper (United States of America). (SUBMITTED BY ZEINA ABOU HAIDAR/University of Windsor)
By Victor Romao
The buzz of possibility will fill the CAW Student Centre on Thursday, Nov. 27 as the University of Windsor officially launches its UWill Discover project—a year-long initiative designed to transform student ideas into impactful research and creative work.
— Published on Nov 26th, 2025
As part of the University of Windsor’s Outstanding Scholars program, nursing student Anna Papanastassiou gains hands-on research experience in a neuroscience lab, contributing to Alzheimer’s-related genetic testing. (ROGERS KOBOJI/University of Windsor)
