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The University of Windsor is a comprehensive, student-focused university with 16,000 students enrolled in a broad range of undergraduate and graduate programs, including professional schools such as Law, Business, Science, Engineering, Education, Nursing, Human Kinetics and Social Work. The University has strong student-faculty engagement, exceptional award-winning teachers and researchers, and dedicated staff. With comparatively small class sizes and an array of student services, clubs and associations, UWindsor provides students with a friendly and supportive learning environment. The University overlooks the Detroit River on one of Canada’s most beautiful waterfronts and is minutes away from North America’s biggest international border crossing. This location speaks to UWindsor’s strength as an internationally oriented, multi-disciplinary institution that actively enables a broad diversity of students, faculty, and staff to make a better world through education, scholarship, research, and engagement.

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A conservation researcher counts ringtailed lemurs for a zoo’s annual stock take. Zoos have the capacity to do more for conservation science and practice. (AP Photo/Jon Super).

Zoos and universities must work together to safeguard wildlife and improve conservation

Albrecht Schulte-Hostedde, Laurentian University; David Lesbarrères, Laurentian University; Gabriela Mastromonaco, University of Guelph, and Trevor Pitcher, University of Windsor

Zoos have the potential to do more for growing conservation science and practice.
Working to understand and appreciate differences between western and Chinese approaches to education could contribute to the cross-cultural understanding we need to address global crises. (Shutterstock)

How Canadian and Chinese teachers’ reciprocal learning can benefit students

Chenkai Chi, University of Windsor and Shijing Xu, University of Windsor

Teachers in Ontario elementary schools can learn from how teachers in China approach collaboration as subject area specialists, while Chinese teachers can learn about developing the whole child.
Searchers pulled the bodies of two families who had attempted to cross the Canada-U.S. border from the St. Lawrence River in Akwesasne, Que. on March 31. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz

After the migrant deaths in Akwesasne, Canadian immigration law must reckon with its colonial history

Vincent Wong, University of Windsor

The recent deaths of migrants trying to cross the Canada-U.S. border through Indigenous territory highlight the history of colonial dispossession that the border represents.
The world of influencing is not always as honest and exciting as it’s cracked up to be. (Shutterstock)

Want to be a social media influencer? You might want to think again

Sheldon Fetter, University of Windsor; Paige Coyne, University of Windsor; Samantha Monk, University of Windsor, and Sarah Woodruff, University of Windsor

As social media becomes more prevalent in our lives, a career as an influencer may seem enticing. But those interested in this new career should be aware of the challenges.
Alberta Justice Minister Tyler Shandro speaks during a Federal-Provincial-Territorial Ministers’ meeting on bail reform in Ottawa in March 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby

Race is closely tied to who gets bail — that’s why we must tread carefully on bail reform

Danardo Jones, University of Windsor

Those determining bail must reflect on their own beliefs and show restraint as they determine risk to avoid relying on false racist narratives. So should those calling for bail reform.
Les drones ont changé la façon dont les scientifiques étudient les baleines et les dauphins. Pour le meilleur et pour le pire. Shutterstock

Les drones sont utiles pour les scientifiques, mais dérangent les baleines

Jaclyn A. Aubin, University of Windsor

Les drones sont une nouvelle technologie qui permet aux chercheurs d’observer et d’enregistrer le comportement des baleines à distance. Mais si les drones volent trop bas, ils modifient le comportement des baleines.
Justice Paul Rouleau, who headed the Public Order Emergency Commission last year, tables his report on Monday about the inquiry’s findings into national security issues and the so-called Freedom Convoy. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Emergencies Act inquiry report should tackle the racist origins of national security

Reem Bahdi, University of Windsor; Fahad Ahmad, Toronto Metropolitan University; Jeffrey Monaghan, Carleton University, and Yasmeen Abu-Laban, University of Alberta

Approaches to security issues in Canada today need to learn from the dire histories of what happens under the banner of national security.
Kate Winslet promoting ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ in London in December 2022. Winslet held her breath for over seven minutes during filming of the movie. (Shutterstock)

The science of holding your breath: How could Kate Winslet stay underwater for over 7 minutes in Avatar 2?

Anthony Bain, University of Windsor

Kate Winslet held her breath for an impressive 7 minutes and 15 seconds while filming, but the current world record is over 24 minutes. Here’s how people learn to stay underwater for extended periods of time.
People in Montréal attend a demonstration on May 15, 2021, to denounce Israel’s military actions in the Palestinian territories. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes

University presidents’ trip to Israel undermines academic freedom and democracy

Dyala Hamzah, Université de Montréal; Jillian Rogin, University of Windsor; Larry Haiven, St. Mary's University, and M. Muhannad Ayyash, Mount Royal University

When universities are seen as favouring one position on the Palestine/Israel issue, their ability to uphold academic freedom as a fundamental tenet of democracy is jeopardized.
Canadian food prices have soared over the past year. Higher food costs can affect nutrition decisions and ultimately health. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Inflation bites: How rising food costs affect nutrition and health

Sarah Woodruff, University of Windsor; Paige Coyne, University of Windsor, and Sheldon Fetter, University of Windsor

Rapid increases in food prices due to inflation mean many Canadians may be making different food choices. Here are the possible short- and long-term effects of that, and some ways to save money.

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