Wednesday, June 24, 2026

RESEARCH & INNOVATION

The rankings are in, and UWindsor's research influence is being felt around the world


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. 

RESEARCH & INNOVATION

Listening to the night sky: UWindsor team deploys Canada-wide acoustic bird migration network


Every night during spring migration, millions of birds cross Canada in darkness, calling out to one another to stay together. Until now, no one was listening. 

RESEARCH & INNOVATION

What happens when bacteria outsmart antibiotics? A UWindsor researcher is building the answer


Drug-resistant infections are silently spreading through water, soil, food systems and healthcare settings — often undetected until they become a public health emergency. 

RESEARCH & INNOVATION

A fair shot at work: UWindsor researcher explores what helps justice-involved Canadians succeed


For people with criminal records, finding steady work can be one of the hardest parts of rebuilding their lives.

RESEARCH & INNOVATION

How three UWindsor students cracked open vehicle communication safety at an international hackathon


A future where vehicles communicate directly with one another is not so distant — but is the technology safe enough to deploy?  

COMMUNITY & PARTNERSHIPS

Three-time UWindsor alum named director and CEO of Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board


In his three decades in education, John Ulicny has seen it all. 

COMMUNITY & PARTNERSHIPS

A legacy of care: New nursing scholarship honours Jo Anne Cedar’s lifelong commitment to care


For Jo Anne Cedar, nursing was never just a career — it was her identity.

RESEARCH & INNOVATION

Breakthrough magnetism research earns UWindsor physicist national honour


His mother may not fully grasp what he does for a living, but theoretical condensed matter physicist Dr. Jeffrey G. Rau (BSc ‘08) is in global demand for his expertise in quantum magnetism.

COMMUNITY & PARTNERSHIPS

This recent Odette grad earned a $10K national leadership scholarship and went straight into a Windsor health-care career


Fresh off national recognition for her leadership achievements, Makennah Murphy (BComm ’26) is already putting her skills to work in Windsor, launching her career in community health and fundraising.

LATEST NEWS

Athletics director Stephanie White elected to U SPORTS board


University of Windsor director of athletics Stephanie White will help shape the future of university sport in Canada after being elected to the U SPORTS Board of Directors as the Ontario University Athletics’ (OUA) representative for athletic directors.

COMMUNITY & PARTNERSHIPS

Leap of faith launches Chinasa Success’ global career in human resources


Chinasa Success still remembers the uncertainty that came with her decision to move to Canada, a bold step that would reshape her career and personal life.

 

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