Tony Xu kept his head in the books during his first year in a dual-degree program at Western. It paid off: far from just dedicating himself to his coursework, he also developed a tool to make scientific papers more accessible for the average student by tra …
Student Life
Hear Here team turns ear to SoHo memories
Chroniclers of one of London’s most storied neighbourhoods could use a few more true tales for an oral-history project to honour the area’s landmarks.
Western Opera brings ‘Figaro’ to stage
Western’s Opera program kicks off 2019 with one of the most beloved and performed of all Mozart operas – ‘The Marriage of Figaro.’
Western gives CSA astronaut’s mission a boost
During a space-to-Earth connection today, Saint-Jacques launched Exploring Earth, a web-based initiative in cooperation with Western researchers that uses photos he is taking in orbit to explain the amazing science of how Earth works.
Investment to expand mental-health supports
A new investment in student mental-health will enhance programming and add or secure as many as nine dedicated staffing positions thanks to a joint effort between Western and its student body.
Coping with student stress and distress
Western News has drawn in three leading experts for a conversation about what’s going on and why universities spend a growing share of time and budgets on student mental wellness.
Thames Hall reno starts next month
The next major step towards consolidating student health and wellness services into Thames Hall is set to start next month with preliminary work that includes asbestos abatement and interior demolition.
Initiative builds academic, personal resilience
A Western-developed mobile app might be the key to helping students assess and manage their responses to stress – all part of a unique web of support in a push to help students work through the challenges of university life.
Words don’t let math add up for some students
Word problems pose a unique challenge for those with developmental language delays (DLDs), perhaps ironically putting words the root of their numbers problem, according to a Western study.
Study: Social media sways exercise motivation
It’s January – a time when students are looking for that extra bit of oomph. For some, time spent on social media might provide the necessary inspiration to get up and exercising – but that time can come with consequences, according to a recent Western-led study.
Rec Centre launches women’s-only space pilot
Western Student Recreation Centre (WSRC) patrons who identify as women will have a space to themselves, starting this week, thanks to a pilot project looking to promote equitable participation and access to physical activity on campus, Western officials announced.
Classroom helps student recover past, fight future
When Ronald Robert was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease four years ago, he decided to fight back from a front row seat in a university classroom.
Digital story maps chief’s historic journey
From the moment she first heard it, Skylee-Storm Hogan understood that sharing the story of Chief Shingwauk was a necessity.
Hear Here team turns ear to SoHo memories
Chroniclers of one of London’s most storied neighbourhoods could use a few more true tales for an oral-history project to honour the area’s landmarks.
Western Opera brings ‘Figaro’ to stage
Western’s Opera program kicks off 2019 with one of the most beloved and performed of all Mozart operas – ‘The Marriage of Figaro.’
Western gives CSA astronaut’s mission a boost
During a space-to-Earth connection today, Saint-Jacques launched Exploring Earth, a web-based initiative in cooperation with Western researchers that uses photos he is taking in orbit to explain the amazing science of how Earth works.
Investment to expand mental-health supports
A new investment in student mental-health will enhance programming and add or secure as many as nine dedicated staffing positions thanks to a joint effort between Western and its student body.
Coping with student stress and distress
Western News has drawn in three leading experts for a conversation about what’s going on and why universities spend a growing share of time and budgets on student mental wellness.
Thames Hall reno starts next month
The next major step towards consolidating student health and wellness services into Thames Hall is set to start next month with preliminary work that includes asbestos abatement and interior demolition.
Initiative builds academic, personal resilience
A Western-developed mobile app might be the key to helping students assess and manage their responses to stress – all part of a unique web of support in a push to help students work through the challenges of university life.
Words don’t let math add up for some students
Word problems pose a unique challenge for those with developmental language delays (DLDs), perhaps ironically putting words the root of their numbers problem, according to a Western study.
Study: Social media sways exercise motivation
It’s January – a time when students are looking for that extra bit of oomph. For some, time spent on social media might provide the necessary inspiration to get up and exercising – but that time can come with consequences, according to a recent Western-led study.
Rec Centre launches women’s-only space pilot
Western Student Recreation Centre (WSRC) patrons who identify as women will have a space to themselves, starting this week, thanks to a pilot project looking to promote equitable participation and access to physical activity on campus, Western officials announced.
Classroom helps student recover past, fight future
When Ronald Robert was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease four years ago, he decided to fight back from a front row seat in a university classroom.
Digital story maps chief’s historic journey
From the moment she first heard it, Skylee-Storm Hogan understood that sharing the story of Chief Shingwauk was a necessity.