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Engineering grads design tech solution for local organization
December 21, 2023Donation of $8.5 million strengthens hearing science and innovation
December 18, 2023A new chapter: Western releases new magazine showcasing innovation and impact
December 11, 2023Western releases new magazine showcasing stories of innovation and impact.
Western among top 10 universities in the world for sustainability
December 05, 2023Second 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
November 30, 2023Six scholars recognized for pioneering work in their fields, community advocacy
Western-led human brain “growth chart” project receives $1M in funding
November 27, 2023Will allow clinicians to track neural development across human lifespan for first time
Western Law professor appointed special adviser to International Criminal Court prosecutor
November 24, 2023Renowned legal scholar Valerie Oosterveld will advise on strategies and policies concerning crimes against humanity
Canada’s most powerful MRI system arrives at Western
November 23, 2023The 15.2 tesla pre-clinical scanner enables researchers to study the brain with unprecedented resolution
Thirteen Western alumni make Canada’s 100 Most Powerful Women list
November 22, 2023Leaders in private, public sectors honoured for leadership, vision
$3-million gift to advance research on the evolution of work
November 16, 2023Ivey announced a donation of $3 million from corporate director Sylvia Chrominska, HBA ’75, LLD ’14, during its Future We See ...
Western recruits top neuroimmunologist as Canada Excellence Research Chair
November 16, 2023With $8 million in funding, Dr. Robyn Klein will set up Canada’s first-ever research program studying impact of infectious diseases on the ...
Kamran Siddiqui appointed vice-provost (graduate and postdoctoral studies)
November 15, 2023Sustainable energy expert, experienced academic administrator to lead development of new learning methodologies
CleanTech conference links researchers, entrepreneurs and industry
November 15, 2023Western will ‘pioneer’ clean technology research in renewable energy, sustainable materials and environmental sciences
Western grad receives national award for excellence in teaching
November 10, 2023Paige 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
November 02, 2023Writer-in-residence, student writer-in-residence, Alice Munro Chair in Creativity and faculty members featured in creative arts event
Beyond Brick and Mortar
November 02, 2023Desh and Ladi Malhotra gift their home to Western University for a renewed cause
Western’s commitment to peaceful and respectful dialogue
October 26, 2023As the citizens of Israel and Gaza continue to experience violence amidst the ongoing conflict in the region, members of the Western community are ...
Western scholars among global winners in undergraduate competition
October 25, 2023Best-ever performance by Faculty of Arts and Humanities students
Western graduates receive Governor General’s Gold Medal
October 25, 2023Three PhDs recognized with national award for academic excellence
Pride Library marks 25th anniversary as it reopens to public
October 19, 2023Professor James Miller reflects on the role of the library and ‘what this space has meant’
New interdisciplinary chair brings a philosophical lens to AI
October 18, 2023Western announces chair in ethics and technology with new $1.5M gift from alum Tim Duncanson
Kelly Meighen installed as Western’s 24th Chancellor
October 12, 2023'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
October 12, 2023Academy Award winner Sarah Polley among those being honoured at autumn convocation ceremonies
Vanier scholar values human perspective in her research
October 10, 2023Neuroscience PhD student Shahnaza Hamidullah came to Canada as Afghan refugee in 2010
Researchers earn Canadian Academy of Health Sciences honours
October 04, 2023From 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
October 02, 2023President 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
September 28, 2023Campus community is encouraged to reflect on its meaning and significance
Western appoints Mark Daley as first-ever chief AI officer
September 27, 2023The newly created role is the first of its kind at a Canadian university
Western welcomes 2023 Loran scholar Vanessa Memeh
September 22, 2023'Four years ago, I never thought this was possible'
Western, Brescia begin plans to integrate
September 21, 2023Move honours Brescia’s legacy, creates new pathways for students
Western scholars honoured by Royal Society of Canada
September 13, 2023Literature professor receives 2023 Chaveau Medal; six scholars elected as new fellows
‘That enjoyment’: Western prof engages teens in world of math
September 08, 2023Asghar Ghorbanpour awarded for outreach work with local students, teachers
Western researcher launches land-inspired opera set in a canoe
September 07, 2023Spy Dénommé-Welch wrote story, co-composed music for Canoe, which premieres Sept. 12
Gregory Kopp receives global honour for contributions to wind engineering
August 31, 2023Northern Tornadoes Project lead researcher is this year’s recipient of the Davenport Medal from the International Association for Wind ...
‘It takes a village’: Western set to welcome students for new academic year
August 31, 2023OWeek 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
August 31, 2023Emma Harmos is one of six incoming Western students to earn prestigious national award
Western prof named to geology team for first crewed lunar landing in 50 years
August 30, 2023Gordon “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
August 29, 2023The School welcomes 190 first-year students this week
Six new Canada Research Chairs named at Western
August 29, 2023From substance use to AI, new CRCs address questions shaping the future of humanity
New projects aim to help carve new paths for Black youth
August 29, 2023Professor Godwin Arku-led study of marginalized youth among recipients of national award, SSHRC grants
Western PhD students named Vanier scholars
August 29, 2023Four candidates recognized for leadership, scholarly achievement
Medical student receives national award for community leadership and advocacy
August 23, 2023Dene and Metis member Laney Beaulieu plans return to home community in NWT after studies
Western to build two new residence buildings
August 18, 2023University 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
August 16, 2023Award-winning poet, author ─ and student ─ brings relatability to role
$5.1 million donation boosts open hardware approach to motor neuroscience
August 15, 2023Azrieli 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
August 14, 2023The 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
August 10, 2023Jenna Schulz and Hoda Seens honoured for groundbreaking work on women’s mental, physical well-being
Sheila Heti named new Alice Munro Chair in Creativity
August 09, 2023Award-winning playwright and author returns to Western to teach and inspire
Grant recipients addressing critical gaps in health care
August 03, 2023Western researchers receive nearly $5M from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Western receives $4.75 million in federal funding for new electric boiler
July 13, 2023Heating upgrade will drastically reduce emissions, provide steam for campus and University Hospital
Kelly Meighen named Western’s 24th Chancellor
July 05, 2023The esteemed philanthropist believes healthy relationships, strong supports, fundamental to success
Western alumni named to the Order of Canada
July 04, 2023Recipients recognized for making communities and country ‘better every day’
Western launches new international strategy to drive worldwide impact
June 29, 2023The global engagement plan, Western in the World, will guide international recruitment, research and collaboration efforts
‘Pride doesn’t just end after one month’
June 28, 2023Western 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
June 27, 2023Academic reputation, graduate employment drive significant rise in annual rankings
Inclusive leadership program helps leaders develop, model EDI lens
June 22, 2023Reflection 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
June 21, 2023Building Reconciliation Forum focuses on Indigenizing and decolonizing the academy
Longtime Western residence leader earns President’s Medal for Distinguished Service
June 13, 2023Peggy Wakabayashi honoured for her innovation, legacy in student residence system
Special coverage: Spring Convocation 2023
June 09, 2023More 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
June 05, 2023Community, arts, business, medical and academic luminaries to be honoured at June convocation ceremonies
Behind the Research: Western talks equity and pandemics
June 02, 2023President 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
June 01, 2023Times Higher Education 2023 Impact Rankings measure work towards UN’s Sustainable Development Goals
Ivey ranked best in Canada for executive education
May 26, 2023Secures top spot in ranking for the fourth year in a row
Two Western research projects among four recipients of Canada Brain Research Fund grants
May 24, 2023Interdisciplinary teams working on cognition, brain repair receive funds from Health Canada and Brain Canada
Western Research launches new mentorship network, co-designed by researchers
May 18, 2023Program prioritizes equity-deserving groups, building community and connection
Climate change action course earns national award
May 15, 2023The program, recognized for its ‘collaborative innovation’, will be free to the public this fall
Western tops Canadian universities in global rating program
May 10, 2023QS 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
May 04, 2023Ontario 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
April 28, 2023New spending in $896-million operating budget takes Western’s strategic plan to next level
Western earns award for cultivating unique student strengths
April 27, 2023Gallup honours campus-wide work to drive personal and professional growth with CliftonStrengths program
Penny Pexman named vice-president (research)
April 27, 2023The London, Ont. native, award-winning researcher and mentor looks forward to ‘catalyzing’ new, interdisciplinary work
Western establishes pioneering $4M endowed chair for urologic cancer research
April 27, 2023Chin-Hardie Chair in Urologic Oncology bolsters Western’s leadership in developing life-saving interventions for cancers of the bladder, ...
Western announces four new Distinguished University Professors
April 27, 2023Ten Faculty Scholars also named for outstanding academic achievement
Western to revolutionize drug development for brain diseases with $24M federal funding boost
April 26, 2023First-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
April 25, 2023Donation from pioneering philanthropist Donald K. Johnson marks the largest ever from an individual in Western’s history
Western announces 2022-23 teaching award recipients
April 20, 2023Awardees recognized for ‘outstanding contributions’ to academic development of students
Major funding for genomics project to combat spider mite infestations
April 19, 2023Team led by Western prof receives $4 million to protect greenhouse sector from pest
Sharon Hodgson, dean of the Ivey School of Business, announces retirement
April 17, 2023Renowned 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
April 11, 2023More than 500 guests attend Engage Western event to hear from university leaders, students, researchers
Western celebrates sports achievements with Mustangs Athletic Awards
April 10, 2023Top performers honoured with Athlete of the Year, memorial trophies and Purple Blankets
Graduate students, Western scholar earn national awards for outstanding leadership
April 05, 2023PhD candidates Effie Sapuridis and Olivia Ghosh-Swaby, professor Kathy Hibbert recognized by the Senior Women Academic Administrators of Canada
Western cements leadership in kidney research with new $3.5M endowed chair
March 31, 2023The William F. Clark Chair in Nephrology will help attract and retain top talent, enhance life-saving bench-to-bedside research
Bruce Elijah named as first Elder-in-Residence at Wampum Learning Lodge
March 31, 2023The traditional teacher, healer and respected Indigenous advocate supports students, staff and faculty
Entrepreneurial spirit activated: Companies nurtured at Western ‘provide value to the world’
March 30, 2023Students and grads starting businesses receive free support and resources from Morrissette Institute for Entrepreneurship, Powered by Ivey
Students, staff member honoured for contributions to sustainability with Western Green Awards
March 30, 2023Campus projects related to climate and environment highlighted at Sustainability Impact Showcase
Lily Cho named vice-provost and associate vice-president (international)
March 27, 2023First-generation scholar, former Western prof brings commitment to internationalization with a focus on supporting international students
Marisa Modeski named university registrar
March 22, 2023Leader in post-secondary recruitment and admissions through an EDI lens joins Western May 1
Western students suggest solutions to advance UN Sustainable Development Goals
March 20, 2023Ten teams in race to qualify for World’s Challenge Challenge global final this year
Western increases financial and staff support for graduate students
March 20, 2023Needs-based funding and off-campus housing staff will be tripled to help graduate students with rising costs
Preparing Gen Z for an unpredictable future
March 17, 2023The 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
March 07, 2023Coalition links universities, hospitals with industry partners
New diploma program trains Ivey students to be sustainable business leaders
March 03, 2023Course 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
March 01, 2023New employment program launches in 2023-24, will let students choose placement options
Federal funding boost for Western research into transitions in care
February 27, 2023Projects examining diabetes, lifelong care programs receive nearly $1.5 million
Research projects receive more than $9 million in federal funding
February 22, 2023Teams working on reducing health-care inequity, AI, cancer receive multi-year grants
Western announces $500,000 in funding for graduate students hit by inflation
February 17, 2023Funding 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
February 16, 2023Dr. 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
February 15, 2023Agreement will drive funding opportunities to support internships, awards and research chairs
Western names Black student scholarships in honour of notable community members
February 08, 2023Awards 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
February 07, 2023‘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
February 01, 2023Interactive website to document histories of individuals who fled slavery in the U.S. and settled in the Forest City
Western celebrates Black History Month
January 31, 2023The 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
January 31, 2023American 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
January 30, 2023Ranking based on hundreds of peer-reviewed papers published over four years
Western student-athlete among Top 8 Academic All-Canadians
January 27, 2023Kate Current recognized by Governor General at Rideau Hall
McIntosh Gallery partners with local artist to create mural at supervised drug treatment site
January 25, 2023Artwork aims to address stigma surrounding substance use and honour those lost to overdose
Weldon Library celebrates revitalized look with grand reopening
January 23, 2023New two-storey student learning commons, increased seating and family room highlight refreshed space
‘Designed by students for students’, Western Wellness Hub launches on campus
January 19, 2023New mental health program fosters connection and peer support by sharing lived experiences
Schulich Medicine & Dentistry receives significant funding to make clinical trials research more efficient
January 19, 2023CIHR grants fund training program for pragmatic clinical trials and create new pan-Canadian consortium
Former Ontario deputy premier is Western Law’s Distinguished Leader in Residence
January 16, 2023Christine Elliott will provide mentorship to law students and work with university leadership
Mayor’s Honour List recognizes Western community members
January 04, 2023Faculty member, student and alumni honoured for outstanding contributions to the City of London
Professor Fred Longstaffe, five alumni appointed to Order of Canada
January 04, 2023Western community members among 99 ‘trailblazers’ and new appointees
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