As ecological and economic pressures intensify across the global food system, Ivey Business School is responding with a bold, research-driven commitment – the establishment of the Abell-Hodgson Chair in Regenerative Agriculture. Made possible thro …
Focus 2
Western Sustainable Impact Fund backs 34 projects in 2025
Efforts include solar-powered picnic table charging stations, greenhouse rejuvenation
Western 4th in Canada, among top 2% in world for sustainability
Academic and campus sustainability efforts earn Western 94% score in QS Sustainability rankings
Honouring Deshkan Ziibi through storytelling
Riverfest2024 provides opportunities for the Western community to learn, enjoy and honour the Thames River flowing through campus
New sustainability projects secure seed money
Western Sustainable Impact Fund supports first cohort of projects led by faculty, staff and students
Western continues shift from gas, with new electric utility vehicles, vans, landscape tools
Change boosts comfort for grounds crew, reduces noise and emissions for campus community
Western climbs nearly 60 spots in QS World University Rankings
Academic reputation, graduate employment drive significant rise in annual rankings
From rare turtles to nocturnal bird, new project discovers Western is home to more than 1,200 species
Biodiversity inventory built by community over the last year shows stunning range of life on campus
Harnessing ‘head and heart’ to explore Indigenous youth homelessness
Rachel Radyk among 34 student fellows conducting research through summer internships