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Ivey ranked best in Canada for executive education

Ivey ranked best in Canada for executive education

For the fourth consecutive year, the Financial Times has ranked Ivey Business School as the best executive education provider in Canada. Ivey placed first in Canada for both custom and open programming.  For custom programs, Ivey placed first in Canada …

Pair named to Royal Society of Canada

Pair named to Royal Society of Canada

Two Western scholars have been named among the new Fellows of the Royal Society of Canada (RSC). They have been elected by their peers in recognition of outstanding scholarly, scientific and artistic achievement. Election to the academies of the Royal Society of...

Researchers call for end of IED use in warfare

Researchers call for end of IED use in warfare

The improvised explosive device, or IED, is more dangerous than the landmine and needs to join the ranks of prohibited weapons, according to a research team led by Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry Surgery professors.

UWOSA membership backs new deal with university

UWOSA membership backs new deal with university

A new collective agreement between Western and the University of Western Ontario Staff Association (UWOSA) moved one step closer to being finalized after the bargaining unit’s membership approved the deal last week, university and union officials announced. UWOSA is...

Western, Canada stand still in THE rankings

Western, Canada stand still in THE rankings

Western joined a larger North American trend of universities remaining stagnant within the Times Higher Education magazine’s World University Rankings, according to 2018 numbers released Tuesday.

OWL updates will land by week’s end

OWL updates will land by week’s end

Western’s OWL will land later this week with a fresh look and a host of new features for users from veteran faculty members to first-year students, Western Technology Services (WTS) representatives announced today.

Western rolls out website refresh

Western rolls out website refresh

As students toss their shiny laptops in their new backpacks, Western is also polishing up its appearance with a new look to its homepage. Over the past year, small tweaks have been made to Western’s websites ensuring they are compliant with the Accessibility for...

Eclipse viewing converges on UC Hill

Eclipse viewing converges on UC Hill

Members of the London and Western communities gathered on University College Hill to observe an historical solar eclipse that saw the moon cover roughly 75 per cent of the sun to eyes of local observers.

President Chakma: Let’s stand against racism, hate

President Chakma: Let’s stand against racism, hate

Western President Amit Chakma issued a statement Wednesday reminding the campus community of the university’s stance on racism and discrimination in light of the events in Charlottesville, Va.

See the Line brings concussions into focus

See the Line brings concussions into focus

An all-star lineup of athletes came together to promote education, awareness and research related to concussion in sport as part of See the Line concussion symposium at Western on Wednesday.

Watch the eclipse; step into the past

Watch the eclipse; step into the past

The London community is invited to Western’s campus where they will have an opportunity not only to view the much-anticipated solar eclipse, but also experience it as an historical moment that ties into Canada’s history and sesquicentennial celebration.

Power restored to campus – UPDATE 11:55 a.m.

Power restored to campus – UPDATE 11:55 a.m.

UPDATE. 11:55 a.m. Power has been restored to all areas of the Western campus after thousands of customers across North and West London were hit by a second widespread outage in a week. On campus, cooling capacity in buildings will return to full power over the course...

Pair named to Royal Society of Canada

Pair named to Royal Society of Canada

Two Western scholars have been named among the new Fellows of the Royal Society of Canada (RSC). They have been elected by their peers in recognition of outstanding scholarly, scientific and artistic achievement. Election to the academies of the Royal Society of...

Researchers call for end of IED use in warfare

Researchers call for end of IED use in warfare

The improvised explosive device, or IED, is more dangerous than the landmine and needs to join the ranks of prohibited weapons, according to a research team led by Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry Surgery professors.

UWOSA membership backs new deal with university

UWOSA membership backs new deal with university

A new collective agreement between Western and the University of Western Ontario Staff Association (UWOSA) moved one step closer to being finalized after the bargaining unit’s membership approved the deal last week, university and union officials announced. UWOSA is...

Western, Canada stand still in THE rankings

Western, Canada stand still in THE rankings

Western joined a larger North American trend of universities remaining stagnant within the Times Higher Education magazine’s World University Rankings, according to 2018 numbers released Tuesday.

OWL updates will land by week’s end

OWL updates will land by week’s end

Western’s OWL will land later this week with a fresh look and a host of new features for users from veteran faculty members to first-year students, Western Technology Services (WTS) representatives announced today.

Western rolls out website refresh

Western rolls out website refresh

As students toss their shiny laptops in their new backpacks, Western is also polishing up its appearance with a new look to its homepage. Over the past year, small tweaks have been made to Western’s websites ensuring they are compliant with the Accessibility for...

Eclipse viewing converges on UC Hill

Eclipse viewing converges on UC Hill

Members of the London and Western communities gathered on University College Hill to observe an historical solar eclipse that saw the moon cover roughly 75 per cent of the sun to eyes of local observers.

President Chakma: Let’s stand against racism, hate

President Chakma: Let’s stand against racism, hate

Western President Amit Chakma issued a statement Wednesday reminding the campus community of the university’s stance on racism and discrimination in light of the events in Charlottesville, Va.

See the Line brings concussions into focus

See the Line brings concussions into focus

An all-star lineup of athletes came together to promote education, awareness and research related to concussion in sport as part of See the Line concussion symposium at Western on Wednesday.

Watch the eclipse; step into the past

Watch the eclipse; step into the past

The London community is invited to Western’s campus where they will have an opportunity not only to view the much-anticipated solar eclipse, but also experience it as an historical moment that ties into Canada’s history and sesquicentennial celebration.

Power restored to campus – UPDATE 11:55 a.m.

Power restored to campus – UPDATE 11:55 a.m.

UPDATE. 11:55 a.m. Power has been restored to all areas of the Western campus after thousands of customers across North and West London were hit by a second widespread outage in a week. On campus, cooling capacity in buildings will return to full power over the course...