News Releases

Three students smile while walking and talking outside of the University of Windsor's Toldo Lancer Centre.
Block Harbor and University of Windsor
Mar 5th, 2024

WINDSOR, Ont. — The University of Windsor's SHIELD Automotive Cybersecurity Centre of Excellence has partnered with U.S. automotive cybersecurity specialist, Block Harbor, to enhance the automotive cybersecurity knowledge and skills of engineering students.

This comprehensive partnership aims to merge Block Harbor's decade of experience in automotive cybersecurity engineering with the University's talent pool and research capabilities, addressing some of the industry's most pressing challenges.

A man is distracted by his phone while driving in this file photo.
Feb 22nd, 2024

WINDSOR, Ont. — The Windsor Police Service is teaming up with a researcher at the University of Windsor to study distracted driving in school zones and other elevated-risk areas of the city.

Francesco Biondi, a renowned expert in how drivers behave behind the wheel, will be leading the study together with Barry Horrobin, director of planning and physical resources at Windsor police.

Nursing students and faculty are pictured in this file photo.
Jan 18th, 2024

WINDSOR, Ont. — The University of Windsor’s Faculty of Nursing, in collaboration with Continuing Education and with the Ontario Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner consortium, is launching a groundbreaking certification program that will allow registered nurses to prescribe certain medications.

Students sit outside the University of Windsor's Centre for Engineering Innovation
Dec 21st, 2023

WINDSOR, Ont. — In a groundbreaking commitment to sustainability, the University of Windsor approved its Carbon Neutral Masterplan — a transformative roadmap signifying a pivotal moment in the institution’s sustainability journey.

The masterplan sets forth two ambitious goals.

A 45 per cent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, compared to the 2019 baseline and achieving complete carbon neutrality by 2050. These targets underscore the university's leadership in environmental sustainability and its dedication to combating climate change.

Shetina M. Jones
Jan 9th, 2024

WINDSOR, Ont. — Demonstrating an unwavering commitment to advancing student affairs on a global scale, the University of Windsor’s Shetina M. Jones has been appointed to The American College Personnel Association's (ACPA) esteemed Leadership Council.

Dr. Jones, who assumed her role as Associate Vice-President of Student Experience at UWindsor in May, was recently elected to the position of Vice-President Equity and Inclusion at the ACPA.