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Three students smile while walking and talking outside of the University of Windsor's Toldo Lancer Centre.
The University of Windsor climbed the QS Sustainability Rankings, earning global recognition in December 2024 for its leadership in environmental responsibility, equity, and innovative sustainability initiatives. (Photo by University of Windsor)
Dec 13th, 2024

WINDSOR, Ont. — The University of Windsor continues its upward ascent in global sustainability rankings, securing its place among the top 20 universities in Canada and within the top 20 per cent globally, according to the 2024 QS World University Rankings: Sustainability.

Rising nearly 300 spots since 2023, UWindsor now ranks 341st globally out of 1,751 institutions and 90th in the Americas, a testament to its leadership in environmental research, equity, and sustainable innovation.

UWindsor research rankings
Dec 5th, 2024

WINDSOR, Ont. — The University of Windsor has been named one of the top research universities in Canada, ranking No. 1 in garnering the greatest percentage of its total research funding from international governments.

The annual ranking, published by Research Infosource Inc., also rates UWindsor as a powerhouse in research related to artificial intelligence. UWindsor ranks No. 2 in Canada for the percentage of its publications related to AI research.

Dwight Duncan
Dec 4th, 2024

WINDSOR, Ont. — Dwight Duncan, a highly respected leader locally, provincially and nationally, has been named the University’s ninth Chancellor. A lifelong resident of the Windsor-Essex region, Duncan is an alumnus of the University, holding two earned degrees and one honorary doctorate. He will be officially installed during the Spring 2025 Convocation.

Robert Gordon, Darrin Canniff, and Michael Duben display the signed MOUs formalizing a partnership between UWindsor and Chatham-Kent on Nov. 22, 2024.
Nov 22nd, 2024

CHATHAM, Ont. – The University of Windsor and the Municipality of Chatham-Kent have officially launched a strategic partnership that will drive regional innovation and support sustainable growth through enhanced educational opportunities and collaborative research.

The Memorandum of Understanding was signed today by representatives from both institutions, formalizing a commitment to address community needs, create meaningful learning experiences, and foster economic resilience across Chatham-Kent.

The five-year agreement outlines a framework for cooperation in several areas:

Nov 19th, 2024

UPDATED, Nov. 19 at 8:30 a.m. — Power and Internet access have been restored at the University of Windsor, and operations will resume as usual.

The Toldo Lancer Centre, Leddy Library, and CAW Student Centre will reopen during regular hours. Classes, exams, and winter registration will proceed as scheduled. Students affected by Monday's class cancellations or exam postponements are encouraged to contact their instructors directly.