The Honourable Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), speaks at the University of Windsor’s Centre for Engineering Innovation on Aug. 22 to announce $2 million in federal funding for a new 3D-printed housing project on campus. (MICHAEL WILKINS/University of Windsor)
WINDSOR, Ont. (Aug. 22, 2025) — The University of Windsor’s Board of Governors has approved an investment to support the construction of a new housing project that will employ 3D printing technology to construct a state-of-the-art, sustainable building.
— Published on Aug 22nd, 2025
The University of Windsor and GreenShield marked the naming of GreenShield Hall and announced a new partnership to expand access to mental health care, improve health equity, and support community-informed models of care in Windsor-Essex and beyond. (MIKE WILKINS/University of Windsor)
WINDSOR, Ont. — The University of Windsor and GreenShield, Canada’s only national non-profit health and benefits organization, are joining forces to expand access to mental health care and improve health equity – driven by a shared and long-standing commitment to the University community, Windsor-Essex, and beyond.
— Published on Sep 3rd, 2025
Researchers, students, and industry leaders will gather at the University of Windsor on Friday, July 11, for the Windsor Quantum Applications Symposium 2025 (WiQAS), a national event exploring real-world quantum computing solutions across science, engineering, and industry.
As quantum computing moves from theory to practice, the University of Windsor is bringing leading voices in the field together for a day of ideas, collaboration, and discovery.
On Friday, July 11, the University will host the Windsor Quantum Applications Symposium 2025 (WiQAS.org) — a one-day event exploring how quantum technologies are already reshaping sectors like materials science, finance, logistics, national security, and more.
— Published on Jul 9th, 2025
WINDSOR, Ont. — The University of Windsor’s Board of Governors approved today the appointment of Dr. J.J. (John-Justin) McMurtry as the eighth President and Vice-Chancellor, following an extensive search led by a committee that included Senate and Board of Governors representation.
Dr. McMurtry’s appointment will take effect September 1, 2025, following the retirement of President Robert Gordon. Dr. Gordon has served as President and Vice-Chancellor since 2019 and will conclude his term after six years of dedicated and transformative leadership.
— Published on Jun 24th, 2025
The University of Windsor proudly achieved its QS highest ranking yet at 546 overall, a significant milestone as one of only seven to see an increase globally.
WINDSOR, Ont. — The University of Windsor’s commitment to research excellence and sustainability were amongst their highest metrics in the 2026 QS World University Rankings, a global ranking of higher education institutions, compiled and published annually by Quacquarelli Symonds. UWindsor proudly achieved its highest ranking yet at 546 overall, a significant milestone as one of only seven to see an increase in Canada.
— Published on Jun 19th, 2025
The University of Windsor is leading innovation in nursing education as the first university in Ontario to integrate Registered Nurse prescribing education into its undergraduate nursing curriculum. Supported by new provincial funding, the initiative will prepare future nurses with expanded skills to enhance patient care and healthcare delivery across the province.
WINDSOR, Ont. — The University of Windsor is proud to be the first university in Ontario integrating Registered Nurse (RN) prescribing education into its undergraduate nursing curriculum — an initiative that positions the institution at the forefront of innovation in nursing education and healthcare delivery.
Supported by new provincial funding announced last Thursday, this initiative will equip future nurses with advanced knowledge and clinical skills, enabling them to safely and effectively prescribe medications.
— Published on Jun 20th, 2025
Judy Bornais, Associate Vice-President External at the University of Windsor, Robert Gordon, President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Windsor, Dennis Rogers, Mayor of Kingsville, and John Norton, Chief Administrative Officer of Kingsville, sign a Memorandum of Understanding at Lakeside Park Pavilion on May 26, 2025. The five-year agreement will foster collaboration between the University and the Town of Kingsville in areas such as agriculture, sustainability, automobility, and economic development. It will create hands-on learning opportunities for students and support community-driven research initiatives. (Photo by UWindsor)
KINGSVILLE, Ont. — A new partnership between the University of Windsor and the Town of Kingsville is set to spark innovation, drive community-focused research, and open doors for students to gain hands-on experience tackling real-world challenges in agriculture, sustainability, automobility, and economic development.
Signed today at Lakeside Park, the five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) outlines opportunities for Kingsville and UWindsor to work together on initiatives that benefit both communities and students.
— Published on May 26th, 2025
University of Windsor President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Robert Gordon and Lakeshore Mayor Tracey Bailey, joined by representatives from UWindsor and the Municipality of Lakeshore, celebrate the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding at the Atlas Tube Recreation Centre on May 20, 2025. The partnership will support innovation, local housing development, and expanded opportunities for students and communities across the region. (Photo by UWindsor)
LAKESHORE, Ont. — A new partnership between the University of Windsor and the Municipality of Lakeshore is set to spark innovation, modernize and improve local planning processes, increase housing, and expand opportunities for students, businesses, and residents.
The two organizations formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) today at the Atlas Tube Recreation Centre, establishing a collaborative framework to advance research partnerships, experiential learning, and community engagement.
— Published on May 20th, 2025
The University of Windsor’s Real-time Aquatic Ecosystem Observation Network (RAEON) is leading a citizen science initiative to protect the Great Lakes. The project engages community members in collecting water quality data to support research and environmental stewardship.
WINDSOR, Ont. — Armed with water sampling kits and scientific curiosity, citizen scientists can soon join forces with University of Windsor researchers to protect the Great Lakes through a bold new initiative led by the Real-time Aquatic Ecosystem Observation Network (RAEON).
This participatory science project invites volunteers to work alongside researchers to collect vital water quality data and deepen our understanding of the health of these critical freshwater resources.
— Published on May 20th, 2025
The Honourable Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), speaks at the University of Windsor’s Centre for Engineering Innovation on Aug. 22 to announce $2 million in federal funding for a new 3D-printed housing project on campus. (MICHAEL WILKINS/University of Windsor)
