Partnership and Engagement

Students visiting B3 Stock ExchangeStudents visiting B3 Stock Exchange during a study exchange in São Paulo, Brazil.

Professor seeking business partners for UWindsor/ UNIFESP Canada-Brazil study exchange

By Lindsay Charlton

An Odette School of Business professor is inviting local business leaders to help open the world to students by supporting a cross-border study abroad experience between Canada and Brazil.

Over the past three years, Francine Schlosser has taken BComm students to São Paulo, where they participate in a week of technical tours with Brazilian business, law and political science students.

Dr. Shahpour Alirezaee, assistant professor in the department of electrical and computer engineeringElectric and computer engineering assistant professor Dr. Shahpour Alirezaee in the mechatronics lab at the University of Windsor.

Pioneering agricultural solutions: The role of UWindsor researchers in greenhouse innovation

By Lindsay Charlton

In a two-acre greenhouse dedicated to research and development at JEM Farms in Kingsville, Ont., Shahpour Alirezaee is working on advanced technology to help growers improve plant pollination. 

Dr. Alirezaee, a University of Windsor engineering professor specializing in mechatronics and robotics, is developing an autonomous robotic pollination system. 

Riders cruise along the Chrysler Canada Greenway, part of a growing network of trails that will soon span two nations. A new report co-authored by UWindsor visiting scholar John Hartig explores how the upcoming Gordie Howe International Bridge can spark cRiders cruise along the Chrysler Canada Greenway, part of a growing network of trails that will soon span two nations. A new report co-authored by UWindsor visiting scholar John Hartig explores how the upcoming Gordie Howe International Bridge can spark cross-border trail tourism and strengthen ties between Windsor and Detroit. (Photo by Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island)

A shared path forward: Report maps vision for international trail connections

By Sara Elliott

With every turn of their pedals across the Gordie Howe International Bridge next year, cyclists will be forging new paths — linking two cities, two countries and a shared story of place and possibility.

A new report, co-authored by University of Windsor visiting scholar John Hartig, explores how the region can harness this opportunity to grow cross-border trail tourism and build connections through shared experiences.

Karen Metcalfe, Blake and Mckenna Lumley in the CORe atrium at the University of Windsor.Karen Metcalfe, Blake and Mckenna Lumley in the CORe atrium at the University of Windsor.

Dramatic arts student and brain tumour survivor drives research support

Fifteen years ago, everything changed for Mckenna Lumley. 

At just four years old, Lumley was diagnosed with a juvenile benign pilocytic astrocytoma (JPA), a rare childhood brain tumour. 

Her family started to notice something was off when she was in the bath and unable to move her head back. This limited mobility progressed into her screaming due to neck pain and vomiting. While doctors were convinced Lumley was suffering from a flu bug, her mother, WE-SPARK assistant director Karen Metcalfe, knew something more was going on. 

Students are invited to attend one of two upcoming information sessions to learn more about the Rhodes Scholarship application process. Students are invited to attend one of two upcoming information sessions to learn more about the Rhodes Scholarship application process.

Learn about the Rhodes Scholarship at upcoming info sessions

As applications open for the Rhodes Scholarship, students are invited to attend one of two upcoming information sessions to learn more about the process.

An English-language session will take place online on Monday, June 2, followed by a French-language session on Thursday, June 5, but at 1 p.m.

Groups perform at the 2025 African Diaspora Youth Conference Groups perform at the 2025 African Diaspora Youth Conference

Building confidence, connection at African Diaspora Youth Conference

Grace Mitchell says helping plan the African Diaspora Youth Conference was the highlight of her university experience. And she got to do it two years in a row.  

The psychology undergraduate worked alongside nine other students to plan activities for potential future University of Windsor students. 

“Seeing the high school students enjoy the activities we planned for them, making new friends, and talking about their plans and goals for post-secondary makes me feel like I'm making a positive impact in their lives,” says Mitchell. 

Dr. Shijing Xu, Acting Associate Dean, Teacher Education, is Canada Research Chair (Tier 2) in International and Intercultural reciprocal learning in education and Dr. Chenkai Chi, Postdoctoral fellow, Faculty of EducationDr. Shijing Xu, Acting Associate Dean, Teacher Education, is Canada Research Chair (Tier 2) in International and Intercultural reciprocal learning in education and Dr. Chenkai Chi, Postdoctoral fellow, Faculty of Education

Honouring contributions and inspiring change at UWindsor through stories of Asian heritage

A research team from the Faculty of Education launched the project Celebrating Asian Heritage: Re-Membering and Re-Storing the “Hidden Pandemic” of Anti-Asian Racism to honour the lasting contributions of University of Windsor faculty members of Asian descent.

Student cycling along the Detroit River in Windsor, Ont. The University of Windsor’s Centre for Cities is partnering with the Share the Road Cycling Coalition to bring two free events on Tuesday, May 27, as part of the Ontario Bike Summit.

Centre for Cities and Share the Road bring free community events for Ontario Bike Summit

What would it take to make Windsor a more cycling-friendly city?

The University of Windsor’s Centre for Cities is partnering with the Share the Road Cycling Coalition to bring two free events exploring that question to Windsor on Tuesday, May 27, as part of the Ontario Bike Summit.

The Ontario Bike Summit is organized annually by the coalition, Ontario’s cycling policy and advocacy organization.

The University of Windsor and the Municipality of Lakeshore have signed a new partnership to drive innovation, support housing development, and expand opportunities for students, businesses and the wider community. Tracey Bailey, mayor of Lakeshore, and Robert Gordon, UWindsor president and vice-chancellor, sign MOU in Lakeshore, Ont. on Tuesday, May 20, 2025.

UWindsor and Lakeshore sign partnership to drive innovation and community development

The University of Windsor and the Municipality of Lakeshore have signed a new partnership to drive innovation, support housing development, and expand opportunities for students, businesses and the wider community. 

The agreement, signed Tuesday at the Atlas Tube Recreation Centre, sets out a five-year framework for research collaboration, experiential learning and community engagement. 

Director of advancement and alumni, Kelly Gosselin and executive director of BANA Luciana Rosu-SiezaDirector of advancement and alumni, Kelly Gosselin and executive director of BANA Luciana Rosu-Sieza. (Courtesy: Bulimia Anorexia Nervosa Association)

UWindsor alumni shine at Business Excellence Awards

UWindsor alumni dominated the 2025 Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards on May 15.

Five of the business leaders who took home pivotal awards at the event are UWindsor graduates.

“The Business Excellence Awards celebrate the very best of our local business community,” said Tal Czudner, chair of the board and UWindsor alum. “Time and again, Windsor-Essex businesses have proven their strength and resilience, especially in challenging economic times. We grow stronger together.”