University of Windsor

09/05/2026

🔥 Fighting fires with math. 🔢

UWindsor statistician Dr. Kevin Granville is using data and a new algorithm to pinpoint how Ontario’s wildfire season is changing, helping inform decisions about where and when to deploy firefighters and equipment. 📊🚒

Because better numbers can lead to better preparation.

Read more:

Better understanding the timing of forest fire season means better preparation for Ontario (CHRIS LEBOUTILLIER via Unsplash/University of Windsor) By Kate Hargreaves With smoke from fires hundreds of kilometres away blanketing the region and wreaking havoc on air quality, Ontario's fire season has b...

09/05/2026

💡 How do you turn 10 years of data stored across thousands of spreadsheets into a tool engineers use every day?

UWindsor Faculty of Science student Nishant Gowthaman did just that during his co-op at CenterLine, transforming years of data into a machine learning-powered tool that’s now stores hundreds of searchable assemblies. 🚀

His work earned him a UWindsor Co-op, Career & Experiential Education Star Award — and a full-time job offer.

👉 Read the story:

Master of Science in Computer Science student Nishant Gowthaman received a Rising Star Award for his contributions during a co-op placement with CenterLine (Windsor) Limited. During his work term, he developed a machine learning-powered system that transformed years of estimating data into a searcha...

09/05/2026

🦈 Think Shark Tank, but for research. That’s the Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) competition, where graduate students have just three minutes to make their research compelling, clear and memorable.

UWindsor PhD candidate Isabelle Hinch did just that, beating 16 other students to win Windsor’s 2026 3MT® competition before placing second provincially.

Her research explores how childbirth affects breast cancer risk. 🧬

Now, she’s headed to Regina this November to compete on the national stage!🇨🇦👏

Good luck, Isabelle!

Read more about her research: https://brnw.ch/21x5sH0

09/04/2026

🎭 Shakespeare, but make it an adventure!
UWindsor Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences students took learning beyond the classroom with an overnight trip to Stratford to experience A Midsummer Night’s Dream. ✨

👉 Read the story: https://brnw.ch/21x5s9v

09/03/2026

🤖 What can one co-op term accomplish? For Harshkumar Nayanbhai Patel , the answer is thousands of hours saved, and a job offer.

During his co-op placement at RBC, Harshkumar helped develop AI-powered solutions that are now saving thousands of engineering hours annually.

But the impact didn’t stop there. His co-op experience led to a full-time software engineering role with RBC.

From learning on the job to building solutions with real-world impact, Harshkumar’s story is a great example of where co-op can take you. 🚀

👉 Discover his journey and see how a co-op opportunity turned into a launchpad for his career:

Master of Applied Computing graduate Harshkumar Nayanbhai Patel earned a Rising Star Award for outstanding work during a Winter 2026 co-op placement at RBC, where he developed AI-powered solutions that improved efficiency and delivered business value. (SUBMITTED BY HARSHKUMAR NAYANBHAI PATEL/Univers...

09/03/2026

One week until the band is back together! President McMurtry can’t wait to welcome you back to campus.

See you soon, Lancers! 💙🛡️🥹✨

09/02/2026

🌟 Rising Star on the Rise! 🌟
UWindsor Engineering co-op student Luke Laforest has received a Rising Star Award for his outstanding contributions during his work term at Ford Motor Company's Windsor Engine Plant. 👏

Through projects focused on predictive planning, assembly-line optimization and continuous improvement, Luke developed solutions that helped improve efficiency, reduce costs and better support frontline workers.

Congratulations, Luke, on this well-deserved recognition! 🚙

Read more:

Electrical engineering co-op student Luke Laforest received a Rising Star Award for his contributions during a work term at Ford Motor Company's Windsor Engine Plant. Through projects focused on predictive planning, assembly-line optimization and continuous improvement, he delivered solutions that h...

08/29/2026

🦟 Catch a mosquito, help science!

This summer, UWindsor is turning mosquito season into an opportunity for scientific discovery, and we need your help tracking an invasive species in Windsor-Essex.
UWindsor Faculty of Science students are helping researchers better understand the distribution of the tiger mosquito, an invasive species first identified in Essex County in 2016.

By collecting and reporting mosquitoes, community members can contribute to research that helps scientists track where this species is found across the region.

🔬 Learn how you can get involved and help science: https://brnw.ch/21x5iFU

08/28/2026

🔬✨ A microscopy image created by UWindsor researcher Dr. Scott G. Harroun has been named a top 20 finalist in the Acfas La preuve par l'image photo contest, and now it’s up to the public to choose the winner!

Titled Nanoscale signaling, the stunning gold-and-red image captures lung cancer cells studded with gold nanoparticles, showcasing how science and art can come together to tell the story of cutting-edge cancer research. 🫁

🗳️ Show your UWindsor pride and cast your vote! Voting is open until Sept. 27.

👉 Vote for Nanoscale signaling and learn more about the research behind the image: https://brnw.ch/21x5iam

08/26/2026