Families and children from the Windsor-Essex region enjoyed a variety of learning activities at the Early Years Carousel (PROVIDED BY S. SHAHBAZI/University of Windsor)
By Kate Hargreaves
More than 300 local children and their family members enjoyed a day of play and learning as part of the seventh annual Early Years Carousel last weekend.
Organized by teacher candidates in the Early Years service-learning course in the Faculty of Education, the event was a morning of exploration, play and connection for young children and their families from across Windsor and Essex County.
— Published on Mar 13th, 2026
Douglass Victor Janoff will be giving a talk at Dillon Hall at the University of Windsor on Thursday, March 12, 2026. (DAVE GAUTHIER/ The University of Windsor)
At the United Nations, efforts to combat homophobic and transphobic discrimination have triggered clashes with states that challenge LGBT rights as a “legitimate” human right.
Canadian diplomat Dr. Douglas Victor Janoff examines these tensions and the reasons behind them in his book Queer Diplomacy: Homophobia, International Relations and LGBT Human Rights, which he will discuss at a talk at the University of Windsor on Thursday March 12.
— Published on Mar 11th, 2026
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
The Student Success and Leadership Centre has released dates for the 2026 Head Start Orientation program, which introduces new students to campus facilities and services, as well as information about academic expectations at the University level.
Head Start allows attendees to tour the grounds, get their UwinCard photos taken, explore residence halls and more. Participants are also entered for a chance of winning $500 or $2,000 off their tuition.
— Published on Mar 9th, 2026
Conference 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.”
— Published on Mar 4th, 2026
Students and guests will gather in the Ron W. Ianni Faculty of Law Building during the WRLSI Student Conference, connecting and collaborating between sessions. (SARAH SMITHERMAN/University of Windsor)
By Sara Meikle
What does the future of law look like? Windsor Law students and legal professionals from across Canada will explore that question at the 19th annual Canadian Law Student Conference on March 5 and 6.
This year, Windsor Law’s student-run organization, Windsor Review of Legal and Social Issues (WRLSI), is infusing new energy into the landmark event, aiming to reestablish it as a nationally recognized conference.
— Published on Feb 25th, 2026
Jaskiran Braich (left), pictured at a moot competition, is the inaugural recipient of the Alexandra J. Paul Memorial Scholarship. (SUBMITTED BY JASKIRAN BRAICH/University of Windsor)
By Sara Meikle
As the world watches the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games, stories of dedication, perseverance and national pride are unfolding on the ice and snow.
At the University of Windsor Faculty of Law, attention turns closer to home, remembering one of its own whose Olympic journey inspired so many.
Alexandra J. Paul represented Canada at the 2014 Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia before later earning her law degree at Windsor Law.
— Published on Feb 19th, 2026
Second-year mechanical engineering students (from left to right) Kai Luong, Owen Lebel and Andrew Raoux secured second place in the junior design division at the Ontario Engineering Competition in Ottawa, Ont. (ANDREW RAOUX/ University of Windsor)
By Lindsay Charlton
After winning their home competition, three University of Windsor engineering students earned a second-place finish in the junior design division at the Ontario Engineering Competition in Ottawa.
At last month’s competition hosted at Carleton University, second-year mechanical engineering students Andrew Raoux, Kai Luong and Owen Lebel earned one of two qualifying spots for the Canadian Engineering Competition with a project that launched and safely landed an egg “astronaut.”
— Published on Feb 18th, 2026
Simona Brezeanu won big at the 21st Canadian Undergraduate Conference on Healthcare. (JOEL GUERIN/University of Windsor)
By Sara Elliott
Third-year biomedical sciences student Simona Brezeanu’s undergraduate health-care research turned heads at a national student research conference this winter.
In January, Queen’s University in Kingston hosted the 21st Canadian Undergraduate Conference on Healthcare (CUCOH). The student-run conference brought together more than 150 students from more than 10 Canadian institutions to present their research.
— Published on Feb 18th, 2026
The Faculty of Education has released its Strategic Plan guiding teaching, learning and research for the next five years.
By Kate Hargreaves
The University of Windsor’s Faculty of Education has launched its new strategic plan for 2025-2030.
Grounded in extensive consultations with faculty, staff, students, alumni, community members and school boards, this plan will help shape teaching, research, partnerships and impact over the next five years.
“Central to this plan is the Faculty’s commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and decolonization,” says Dr. Ken Montgomery, dean of the Faculty of Education.
— Published on Feb 13th, 2026
Families and children from the Windsor-Essex region enjoyed a variety of learning activities at the Early Years Carousel (PROVIDED BY S. SHAHBAZI/University of Windsor)
