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About Research and Innovation @UWindsor

The University of Windsor is dedicated to a dynamic and integrated approach to research and innovation, where the synergy between academics, scholarship, and creative activity becomes a defining hallmark of our comprehensive university. Recognizing that exceptional teaching is deeply enriched by cutting-edge research, we are committed to fostering an environment where highly qualified personnel are cultivated through immersive research-teaching experiences. Innovation, entrepreneurship, and partnerships with community, industry, and government are key to our impact, allowing us to make new discoveries and produce knowledge that not only advances academic excellence but also addresses pressing regional needs and the complex global challenges of our time.

Read our current Strategic Research Plan (.pdf format)

Research and Innovation @ UWindsor falls under the Office of the Vice-President, Research and Innovation. It comprises:

  • Research and Integrity Services

  • Innovation, Partnerships, and Entrepreneurship

  • The following research institutes:


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