University of Windsor Research Partnerships

07/22/2025

By Sara Elliott

07/07/2025

02/12/2025

Imagine if farmers could see inside their plants to detect diseases before symptoms appear. Thanks to groundbreaking research at the University of Windsor, this could soon be a reality!

Dr. Dan Xiao, Associate Professor in the Department of Physics, is pioneering the development of portable, cost-effective MRI systems tailored for agriculture. In collaboration with Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers (OGVG) and support through the Greenhouse Technology Network, her team is creating MRI devices that:

✅ Monitor plant health in real-time – No more waiting for external signs of disease.
✅ Detect infections early – Prevent crop losses by identifying issues before they spread.
✅ Optimize growing conditions – Track water, nutrients, and plant physiology like never before.

This innovation could transform the way we grow food, helping farmers make smarter, data-driven decisions to increase yield and sustainability.

🔗 Read more about the project at https://ow.ly/Pcf750UWMGQ

🔍 What do you think—could MRI become a game-changer in modern farming? Let’s discuss!

This project is funded by the Government of Canada through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario).

01/29/2025

Greenhouse Technology Network (GTN) has expertise and research facilities centres at Niagara College, the University of Guelph, Vineland Research and Innovation Centre, University of Windsor, and Brock University.

GTN members are leading the charge in greenhouse innovation across Ontario. We build collaborations with technology businesses and indoor horticulture experts to build a cleaner, greener, more profitable future.

Learn more about our partners at https://ow.ly/GBEF50UJLv6

This project is funded by the Government of Canada through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario).

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Niagara College Research and Innovation Vineland Research and Innovation Centre University of Guelph, CESRF Ontario Agricultural College, University of Guelph School of Environmental Sciences Brock University University of Windsor Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers Niagara Region Invest WindsorEssex Innovate Niagara Boundless Accelerator, University of Guelph, CESRF

01/16/2025

Calling all University of Windsor Lancers! 📣

Are you ready to support the next generation of innovators and problem-solvers? The VentureU Bootcamp empowers 100 students to embrace creativity, tackle real-world challenges, and compete for $5,000 cash prizes!

Applications close: January 30, 2025
Apply now: https://www.uwindsor.ca/innovation/307/ventureu
Let’s spread the word about this exciting program happening February 18–22, 2025.

11/20/2024

Calling all innovators!

Are you ready to shape the future of mobility? The 2024 Future Mobility Challenge is here!

📅 Challenge Submission Deadline: November 22, 2024

Proudly sponsored by the Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN) in collaboration with Windsor-Essex Regional Technology Development Site (WE RTDS) and WEtech Alliance, this challenge invites forward-thinkers to tackle exciting automobility challenges.

💡 Why Participate?
- Showcase your innovative ideas.
- Compete for cash prizes!
- Join a vibrant community of visionaries shaping the future of transportation.

Don't miss your chance to make an impact! Submit your ideas and help drive the future of mobility forward. 🚀

https://www.futuremobilitychallenge.com/

The Future Mobility Challenge is a series of challenges to connect students with industry. Students will have two weeks to complete a challenge of their choice and submit their solution to win prizes. All challenges will be mobility or cybersecurity-related.

11/20/2024

A team of researchers led by chemistry professor Kenneth Ng (centre) is leading a study on avian flu in local wild bird populations. 🔬
Funding for the one-year project comes from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research. 🇨🇦
Read more here: https://www.uwindsor.ca/dailynews/2024-11-15/team-track-instances-avian-flu-windsor-essex-birds



Great Lakes Institute for Environmental Research (GLIER)

11/18/2024

Dr. Kemi Anazodo at the Odette School of Business helped the John Howard Society of Ontario develop a training program to help people with criminal records find work.
Learn more about her work in our annual report: https://u-of-windsor.foleon.com/reports/report/

08/09/2024

Join us for this exciting session on September 9th as part of the Entrepreneurship SpeakHER Series, hosted by Innovation UWindsor and powered by the Embassy an Consulates of the U.S.

Our featured speaker is Paula Buckhaulter, the brilliant founder of PBJ Consulting and Events LLC based out of Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. Her agency specialized in creating unique experience, brand strategies, and connecting communities in support of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. In additon to many projects, she currently manages community engagement efforts for the Detroit Sports Commission, including the high-profile 2024 NFL Draft in Detroit. Paula has compelling stories to share about her career evolution in the sports sector.

From being a student-athlete, avid fan, to growing as a professional and eventually an entrepreneur, Paula's journey is both inspiring and insightful. She has experience working for the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) for 18 years, the athletic department at Old Dominion University in Norfolk Virginia, and the Detroit Lions.

In this session, we will be discussing Paula's journey to entrepreneurship as well as many important topics that relate to the sports sector, sports management and events, the evolution of women in sport, and the best pathways to support women professionals in the sports sector.

Don't miss this opportunity to learn from Paula Buckhaulter, and gain valuable insights into the intersection of sports, DEI, community engagement and entrepreneurship.

Register here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_C9n3mgyrQdCi358tt2op0g #/

08/01/2024

Women's Entrepreneurship is thriving and growing globally, and this event aims to spotlight both innovation marketing and branding strategies, and the inherent strength of women founders.

The NetworkHER event welcomes students, female founders, and members of the entrepreneurship community from both Canada and the United States. This event is organized by the University of Windsor's Innovation and Entrepreneurship team, with support from our partners at the U.S. Embassy and Consulates of the United States.

We are excited to feature two distinguished American female speakers, Racheal Allen and Cheryl Edison, who will share their stories and insights gained from both life experience and within the realm of marketing and entrepreneurship. Whether your brand is well-established, newly developed or undergoing a rebranding process, their expertise will provide you with valuable information and empowerment.

Additionally, you can look forward to an engaging networking mixer where you can engage with a showcase of booths of local women-owned businesses participating in our Cross Border MentHERship program. Enjoy delicious food, interactive networking prompts and activities, and photo ops.
Although this event program is targeted towards women-identifying attendees, we welcome anyone and everyone to join us!

"Nothing can dim the light which shines from within." ~Maya Angelou
Together, let’s make each other shine that much brighter!

PARKING: (Event is FREE- parking options are no more than $5)
- Scotia Bank Parking Lot (Corner of Freedom Way and Park St in Windsor) -$5 parking fee (Click here for Google Map) (1 min walk - directly behind the venue- first view out of the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel)
- Windsor Municipal Lot 10 (85 Park St E, Windsor, N9A 3A8) (Click here for Google Map)- Paid Lot - $1.75 per hour - 3 minute walk to the venue
- Street Parking Meters along Freedom Way, Park St E, Goyeau St or Ouellette (Parking is $2/hour and free after 6pm)

Register HERE: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/networkher-unleash-your-brand-tickets-956338412937?aff=oddtdtcreator

03/11/2024

🎉 Let's give a big round of applause to John Trant and his team for their outstanding patent achievement! 🎉

They've introduced a groundbreaking method for synthesizing peptides, which are crucial molecules used in various medical applications. Their innovation focuses on facilitating the formation of disulfide bonds within peptides, a challenging task in traditional synthesis methods.

Not only does their method streamline the synthesis process, reducing time and increasing yield, but it also expands the capabilities, allowing for the creation of peptides with multiple disulfide bonds in a specific order. This advancement holds significant promise for advancing therapeutic and diagnostic applications.

If you are interested in delving deeper into the technical details, see the technology summary below or explore the full patent here: https://ppubs.uspto.gov/dirsearch-public/print/downloadPdf/11746114