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AI at sea: New UWindsor report warns of overreliance risks

tablet with AI in maritime defense report cover on table with coffee and laptopA new report by UWindsor Human Kinetics researchers explores the risks of AI in maritime defence (CANADIAN MARITIME SECURITY NETWORK; CANVA STOCK/University of Windsor)

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. 

Student-athlete wins national and provincial awards for community service

Chloe VidAmour smiling and wearing a medalMSc kinesiology student and track and field athlete Chloé VidAmour was awarded both USPORTS and OUA community service awards for 2026 (PROVIDED BY LANCER ATHLETICS/University of Windsor)

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. 

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. 

Stand-up success: Alumna takes comedy from stage to screen

Courtney Gilmour performs stand up comedy Alumna Courtney Gilmour is a two-time Juno-nominated stand-up comedian and television and voice actor (PROVIDED BY C. GILMOUR/University of Windsor)

By Kate Hargreaves 

Courtney Gilmour (BA ’12) is a two-time Juno-nominated stand-up comedian, a voice on PAW Patrol and a recent addition to the cast of Trailer Park Boys.  

She built that career the hard way — starting with zero comedy experience on a Windsor stage she had no business being on. 

Cross-border collaboration and sustainable education central to international education conference

5 people standing in the CAW Student Centre under the flags of many countries with an Aspire banner behind themConference chair Dr. Shijing Xu (centre) with the CSE planning committee (ANGELA KHARBOUTLI/University of Windsor)

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.” 

Colloquium to explore precarity in children’s literature

Nicole Markotic in front of a bookshelf of books with a close up of children's picture books in a separate imageDr. Nicole Markotić is one of the organizers of an upcoming colloquium on precarity in children's literature (left: K.HARGREAVES/University of Windsor; right: CANVA STOCK/University of Windsor)

By Kate Hargreaves 

With children’s literature becoming a flashpoint for controversy in both the United States and Canada, the question of who is represented in stories for kids and how those stories are told appears more urgent than ever. 

An upcoming colloquium hosted by the University of Windsor department of English will focus on precarity in children’s literature, examining the ways in which marginalized identities are represented in texts for children. 

Losing gold: Why double Olympic silver may not feel like a win

close up of a hockey player and hockey stick and portrait of Craig GreenhamHuman Kinetics professor Dr. Craig Greenham explains why some fans may feel disappointed in silver (CANVA STOCK/University of Windsor; C. THERASANATHAN/University of Windsor)

By Kate Hargreaves 

With the Milano-Cortina Winter Games officially wrapped and Canadian athletes beginning to arrive home, the support for Team Canada continues at airports across the country. 

Winning 21 medals total — five gold, seven silver and nine bronze, Team Canada took home medals across seven different sports. 

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. 

Small daily movement changes can help older adults stay strong and independent

three older men do chair stretches across from a UWindsor student with another student observing with a clipboardPhysical activity is key for everyone, including older adults. (MIKE WILKINS/University of Windsor)

By Kate Hargreaves

Just 10 minutes of physical activity a day can be the start many people need to get moving, according to Dr. Paula van Wyk, professor in the Faculty of Human Kinetics. 

Physical activity is especially important for older adults as the aging process can lead to loss of strength and function. 

“In general, people are aware of the potential benefits of engaging in physical activity,” she says. 

Beauty is Me: Social work alumna shares message of belonging

Joan Simpson speaking at a podiumUWindsor alumna Joan Simpson is the founder of the Beauty is Me non-profit (KYLE ARCHIBALD/University of Windsor)

By Kate Hargreaves 

Belonging has always been at the heart of everything University of Windsor alumna Joan Simpson (BSW ‘06, MSW ‘14) does. 

From supporting newcomers and those facing socioeconomic barriers to co-founding the Beauty is Me non-profit, Simpson’s work is all about empowerment and reminding people that they belong. 

It’s a drive that has been with Simpson since her youth.