2023
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Engineering grads design tech solution for local organization (opens in a new tab)
Donation of $8.5 million strengthens hearing science and innovation (opens in a new tab)
A new chapter: Western releases new magazine showcasing innovation and impact (opens in a new tab)
Western releases new magazine showcasing stories of innovation and impact.
New award honours global work of prof through Western Heads East (opens in a new tab)
Gregor Reid recognized for career in AIDS and probiotics research, community health in Africa
Western among top 10 universities in the world for sustainability (opens in a new tab)
Second annual QS sustainability rankings places Western 3rd in Canada, 10th in the world out of 1,403 universities
Celebrating the inaugural recipients of the Western Research Excellence Awards (opens in a new tab)
Six scholars recognized for pioneering work in their fields, community advocacy
Western-led human brain “growth chart” project receives $1M in funding (opens in a new tab)
Will allow clinicians to track neural development across human lifespan for first time
Western Law professor appointed special adviser to International Criminal Court prosecutor (opens in a new tab)
Renowned legal scholar Valerie Oosterveld will advise on strategies and policies concerning crimes against humanity
Thirteen Western alumni make Canada’s 100 Most Powerful Women list (opens in a new tab)
Leaders in private, public sectors honoured for leadership, vision
Western recruits top neuroimmunologist as Canada Excellence Research Chair (opens in a new tab)
With $8 million in funding, Dr. Robyn Klein will set up Canada’s first-ever research program studying impact of infectious diseases on the ...
$3-million gift to advance research on the evolution of work (opens in a new tab)
Ivey announced a donation of $3 million from corporate director Sylvia Chrominska, HBA ’75, LLD ’14, during its Future We See ...
CleanTech conference links researchers, entrepreneurs and industry (opens in a new tab)
Western will ‘pioneer’ clean technology research in renewable energy, sustainable materials and environmental sciences
Kamran Siddiqui appointed vice-provost (graduate and postdoctoral studies) (opens in a new tab)
Sustainable energy expert, experienced academic administrator to lead development of new learning methodologies
Western grad receives national award for excellence in teaching (opens in a new tab)
Paige Driscoll, MPEd‘23, recognized for her work tailoring curriculum to students’ culture, interests
Words Festival marks 10th anniversary with lineup of Western speakers and artists (opens in a new tab)
Writer-in-residence, student writer-in-residence, Alice Munro Chair in Creativity and faculty members featured in creative arts event
Beyond Brick and Mortar (opens in a new tab)
Desh and Ladi Malhotra gift their home to Western University for a renewed cause
Western’s commitment to peaceful and respectful dialogue (opens in a new tab)
As the citizens of Israel and Gaza continue to experience violence amidst the ongoing conflict in the region, members of the Western community are ...
Western graduates receive Governor General’s Gold Medal (opens in a new tab)
Three PhDs recognized with national award for academic excellence
Western scholars among global winners in undergraduate competition (opens in a new tab)
Best-ever performance by Faculty of Arts and Humanities students
Pride Library marks 25th anniversary as it reopens to public (opens in a new tab)
Professor James Miller reflects on the role of the library and ‘what this space has meant’
New interdisciplinary chair brings a philosophical lens to AI (opens in a new tab)
Western announces chair in ethics and technology with new $1.5M gift from alum Tim Duncanson
Kelly Meighen installed as Western’s 24th Chancellor (opens in a new tab)
'We have much to learn from each other if we listen. And I assure you, as your Chancellor, I will be listening'
Five outstanding leaders to receive honorary degrees (opens in a new tab)
Academy Award winner Sarah Polley among those being honoured at autumn convocation ceremonies
Vanier scholar values human perspective in her research (opens in a new tab)
Neuroscience PhD student Shahnaza Hamidullah came to Canada as Afghan refugee in 2010
Researchers earn Canadian Academy of Health Sciences honours (opens in a new tab)
From work on the brain to children’s mental health, research recognized for impact on patient care
Behind the Research: Western looks at the final frontier (opens in a new tab)
President Alan Shepard in conversation with professors Sarah Gallagher and Jan Cami on Canada’s role in space exploration and research
Western observes National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (opens in a new tab)
Campus community is encouraged to reflect on its meaning and significance
Western appoints Mark Daley as first-ever chief AI officer (opens in a new tab)
The newly created role is the first of its kind at a Canadian university
Western welcomes 2023 Loran scholar Vanessa Memeh (opens in a new tab)
'Four years ago, I never thought this was possible'
Western, Brescia begin plans to integrate (opens in a new tab)
Move honours Brescia’s legacy, creates new pathways for students
Western scholars honoured by Royal Society of Canada (opens in a new tab)
Literature professor receives 2023 Chaveau Medal; six scholars elected as new fellows
‘That enjoyment’: Western prof engages teens in world of math (opens in a new tab)
Asghar Ghorbanpour awarded for outreach work with local students, teachers
Western researcher launches land-inspired opera set in a canoe (opens in a new tab)
Spy Dénommé-Welch wrote story, co-composed music for Canoe, which premieres Sept. 12
‘It takes a village’: Western set to welcome students for new academic year (opens in a new tab)
OWeek will see 6,600 new first-year Mustangs settle in, with focus on safety, community
Science student shoots for the stars with $100K Schulich Leaders scholarship (opens in a new tab)
Emma Harmos is one of six incoming Western students to earn prestigious national award
Gregory Kopp receives global honour for contributions to wind engineering (opens in a new tab)
Northern Tornadoes Project lead researcher is this year’s recipient of the Davenport Medal from the International Association for Wind ...
Western prof named to geology team for first crewed lunar landing in 50 years (opens in a new tab)
Gordon “Oz” Osinski will work with NASA to determine the mission’s geological science objectives
Record number of future doctors begin training at Schulich Medicine & Dentistry (opens in a new tab)
The School welcomes 190 first-year students this week
Western PhD students named Vanier scholars (opens in a new tab)
Four candidates recognized for leadership, scholarly achievement
New projects aim to help carve new paths for Black youth (opens in a new tab)
Professor Godwin Arku-led study of marginalized youth among recipients of national award, SSHRC grants
Six new Canada Research Chairs named at Western (opens in a new tab)
From substance use to AI, new CRCs address questions shaping the future of humanity
Medical student receives national award for community leadership and advocacy (opens in a new tab)
Dene and Metis member Laney Beaulieu plans return to home community in NWT after studies
Western to build two new residence buildings (opens in a new tab)
University Drive undergraduate residence and Platt’s Lane apartment building will offer on-campus housing to about 1,000 students
Western welcomes Téa Mutonji as new writer-in-residence (opens in a new tab)
Award-winning poet, author ─ and student ─ brings relatability to role
$5.1 million donation boosts open hardware approach to motor neuroscience (opens in a new tab)
Azrieli Foundation support to enable Canada-wide use of electrodes co-developed by Western researcher
Western student chapter of the Association for Women in Mathematics wins community outreach award (opens in a new tab)
The club, which aims to 'make math more accessible to everyone,' is one of four winners worldwide
Western researchers among 2023 Ontario Women’s Health Scholars Award winners (opens in a new tab)
Jenna Schulz and Hoda Seens honoured for groundbreaking work on women’s mental, physical well-being
Sheila Heti named new Alice Munro Chair in Creativity (opens in a new tab)
Award-winning playwright and author returns to Western to teach and inspire
Grant recipients addressing critical gaps in health care (opens in a new tab)
Western researchers receive nearly $5M from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Western receives $4.75 million in federal funding for new electric boiler (opens in a new tab)
Heating upgrade will drastically reduce emissions, provide steam for campus and University Hospital
Kelly Meighen named Western’s 24th Chancellor (opens in a new tab)
The esteemed philanthropist believes healthy relationships, strong supports, fundamental to success
Western alumni named to the Order of Canada (opens in a new tab)
Recipients recognized for making communities and country ‘better every day’
Western launches new international strategy to drive worldwide impact (opens in a new tab)
The global engagement plan, Western in the World, will guide international recruitment, research and collaboration efforts
‘Pride doesn’t just end after one month’ (opens in a new tab)
Western hits stride for Pride month with events, fall celebration plans and a growing group of organizers
Western climbs nearly 60 spots in QS World University Rankings (opens in a new tab)
Academic reputation, graduate employment drive significant rise in annual rankings
Inclusive leadership program helps leaders develop, model EDI lens (opens in a new tab)
Reflection and personal action plan key to cultivating commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
Western hosts national forum on reconciliation for Indigenous leaders, academics across Canada (opens in a new tab)
Building Reconciliation Forum focuses on Indigenizing and decolonizing the academy
Longtime Western residence leader earns President’s Medal for Distinguished Service (opens in a new tab)
Peggy Wakabayashi honoured for her innovation, legacy in student residence system
Special coverage: Spring Convocation 2023 (opens in a new tab)
More than 8,000 graduates and 14 honorary degree recipients will be celebrated throughout the month of June.
Western to bestow honorary degrees on 14 outstanding leaders (opens in a new tab)
Community, arts, business, medical and academic luminaries to be honoured at June convocation ceremonies
Behind the Research: Western talks equity and pandemics (opens in a new tab)
President Alan Shepard in conversation with Professor Kate Choi and Professor Eric Arts on the social determinants of COVID-19
Western in top 10 of 1,705 universities in global sustainability rankings (opens in a new tab)
Times Higher Education 2023 Impact Rankings measure work towards UN’s Sustainable Development Goals
Ivey ranked best in Canada for executive education (opens in a new tab)
Secures top spot in ranking for the fourth year in a row
Two Western research projects among four recipients of Canada Brain Research Fund grants (opens in a new tab)
Interdisciplinary teams working on cognition, brain repair receive funds from Health Canada and Brain Canada
Western Research launches new mentorship network, co-designed by researchers (opens in a new tab)
Program prioritizes equity-deserving groups, building community and connection
Climate change action course earns national award (opens in a new tab)
The program, recognized for its ‘collaborative innovation’, will be free to the public this fall
Western tops Canadian universities in global rating program (opens in a new tab)
QS Stars awards 5 Stars Plus rating to Western, one of only 20 institutions worldwide to obtain the score
Western to expand medical school training with additional educational and residency spots (opens in a new tab)
Ontario government bolsters Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry’s efforts to tackle physician shortage in region
Build, expand, recruit: Budget 2023-24 paves way for further impact (opens in a new tab)
New spending in $896-million operating budget takes Western’s strategic plan to next level
Western announces four new Distinguished University Professors (opens in a new tab)
Ten Faculty Scholars also named for outstanding academic achievement
Western establishes pioneering $4M endowed chair for urologic cancer research (opens in a new tab)
Chin-Hardie Chair in Urologic Oncology bolsters Western’s leadership in developing life-saving interventions for cancers of the bladder, ...
Penny Pexman named vice-president (research) (opens in a new tab)
The London, Ont. native, award-winning researcher and mentor looks forward to ‘catalyzing’ new, interdisciplinary work
Western earns award for cultivating unique student strengths (opens in a new tab)
Gallup honours campus-wide work to drive personal and professional growth with CliftonStrengths program
Western to revolutionize drug development for brain diseases with $24M federal funding boost (opens in a new tab)
First-of-its-kind platform will fast track drug development and help identify effective new therapies within six years
Historic $30M gift to transform Ivey’s presence in downtown Toronto (opens in a new tab)
Donation from pioneering philanthropist Donald K. Johnson marks the largest ever from an individual in Western’s history
Western announces 2022-23 teaching award recipients (opens in a new tab)
Awardees recognized for ‘outstanding contributions’ to academic development of students
Major funding for genomics project to combat spider mite infestations (opens in a new tab)
Team led by Western prof receives $4 million to protect greenhouse sector from pest
Sharon Hodgson, dean of the Ivey School of Business, announces retirement (opens in a new tab)
Renowned business leader will step down in June 2024, leaving Ivey firmly positioned to continue legacy of excellence
‘Make the world better’: Presidential address stresses community connections (opens in a new tab)
More than 500 guests attend Engage Western event to hear from university leaders, students, researchers
Western celebrates sports achievements with Mustangs Athletic Awards (opens in a new tab)
Top performers honoured with Athlete of the Year, memorial trophies and Purple Blankets
Graduate students, Western scholar earn national awards for outstanding leadership (opens in a new tab)
PhD candidates Effie Sapuridis and Olivia Ghosh-Swaby, professor Kathy Hibbert recognized by the Senior Women Academic Administrators of Canada
Bruce Elijah named as first Elder-in-Residence at Wampum Learning Lodge (opens in a new tab)
The traditional teacher, healer and respected Indigenous advocate supports students, staff and faculty
Western cements leadership in kidney research with new $3.5M endowed chair (opens in a new tab)
The William F. Clark Chair in Nephrology will help attract and retain top talent, enhance life-saving bench-to-bedside research
Students, staff member honoured for contributions to sustainability with Western Green Awards (opens in a new tab)
Campus projects related to climate and environment highlighted at Sustainability Impact Showcase
Entrepreneurial spirit activated: Companies nurtured at Western ‘provide value to the world’ (opens in a new tab)
Students and grads starting businesses receive free support and resources from Morrissette Institute for Entrepreneurship, Powered by Ivey
Lily Cho named vice-provost and associate vice-president (international) (opens in a new tab)
First-generation scholar, former Western prof brings commitment to internationalization with a focus on supporting international students
Marisa Modeski named university registrar (opens in a new tab)
Leader in post-secondary recruitment and admissions through an EDI lens joins Western May 1
Western students suggest solutions to advance UN Sustainable Development Goals (opens in a new tab)
Ten teams in race to qualify for World’s Challenge Challenge global final this year
Western increases financial and staff support for graduate students (opens in a new tab)
Needs-based funding and off-campus housing staff will be tripled to help graduate students with rising costs
Preparing Gen Z for an unpredictable future (opens in a new tab)
The value of tools like ChatGPT depends on how we use them, which makes interdisciplinary undergraduate education more important than ever
Western to be part of new Canada research hub for pandemic preparedness (opens in a new tab)
Coalition links universities, hospitals with industry partners
New diploma program trains Ivey students to be sustainable business leaders (opens in a new tab)
Course is open to students in all streams of the business school’s MSc program
First-year Western Law students to get work placements before second year (opens in a new tab)
New employment program launches in 2023-24, will let students choose placement options
Federal funding boost for Western research into transitions in care (opens in a new tab)
Projects examining diabetes, lifelong care programs receive nearly $1.5 million
Research projects receive more than $9 million in federal funding (opens in a new tab)
Teams working on reducing health-care inequity, AI, cancer receive multi-year grants
Western announces $500,000 in funding for graduate students hit by inflation (opens in a new tab)
Funding will create needs-based bursaries with input from Society of Graduate Students and the School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
Honouring the legacy of Western’s first Black medical graduate (opens in a new tab)
Dr. Lewis H. Milburn lived both his dreams, to serve in the military and be a doctor, inspiring future generations
Western signs with national partners to advance collaborative research in clean energy (opens in a new tab)
Agreement will drive funding opportunities to support internships, awards and research chairs
Western names Black student scholarships in honour of notable community members (opens in a new tab)
Awards given to 25 students in inaugural year recognize outstanding academic performance, community service
Western researchers create online resource to support physical activity for children with disabilities (opens in a new tab)
‘Everyone Can Play’ website lists inclusive activities and programs in London and surrounding areas
Mapping the stories of formerly enslaved Black Londoners focus of new research (opens in a new tab)
Interactive website to document histories of individuals who fled slavery in the U.S. and settled in the Forest City
Western celebrates Black History Month (opens in a new tab)
The Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion is pleased to host a number of events throughout February and March celebrating Black excellence.
Gordon McBean honoured by world’s largest scientific society for work on climate change (opens in a new tab)
American Association for the Advancement of Science recognizes renowned professor and climatologist for international leadership, communicating ...
Ivey faculty ranked third in the world for research aligned with UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (opens in a new tab)
Ranking based on hundreds of peer-reviewed papers published over four years
Western student-athlete among Top 8 Academic All-Canadians (opens in a new tab)
Kate Current recognized by Governor General at Rideau Hall
McIntosh Gallery partners with local artist to create mural at supervised drug treatment site (opens in a new tab)
Artwork aims to address stigma surrounding substance use and honour those lost to overdose
Weldon Library celebrates revitalized look with grand reopening (opens in a new tab)
New two-storey student learning commons, increased seating and family room highlight refreshed space
Schulich Medicine & Dentistry receives significant funding to make clinical trials research more efficient (opens in a new tab)
CIHR grants fund training program for pragmatic clinical trials and create new pan-Canadian consortium
‘Designed by students for students’, Western Wellness Hub launches on campus (opens in a new tab)
New mental health program fosters connection and peer support by sharing lived experiences
Former Ontario deputy premier is Western Law’s Distinguished Leader in Residence (opens in a new tab)
Christine Elliott will provide mentorship to law students and work with university leadership
Professor Fred Longstaffe, five alumni appointed to Order of Canada (opens in a new tab)
Western community members among 99 ‘trailblazers’ and new appointees
Mayor’s Honour List recognizes Western community members (opens in a new tab)
Faculty member, student and alumni honoured for outstanding contributions to the City of London
Canada’s most powerful MRI system arrives at Western (opens in a new tab)
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