The young women at the helm of Women in Engineering have a major goal for the year: increase belonging. Maddy Gander and Fernanda Pereira are laser-focused on building a supportive community for women in a male-dominated degree, a mission that’s mot …
Student Life
Mind-body maximizes benefits of exercise to seniors
By 2035, a third of the Canadian population will be over 60 years old. And Kinesiology PhD student Nárlon Boa Sorte Silva wants to make sure every one of them stays active and engaged in life.
Western assists Vindolanda in revealing its past
Classical Studies students and researchers from Western were part of an international team that recently discovered a cache of 25 Roman letters at Vindolanda, a first century Roman fort located one mile south of Hadrian’s Wall in Northern England.
Written word bridges gap in understanding
In September, fourth-year Arts & Humanities student Sydney Brooman begins her term as the 2017 Student Writer-in-Residence, a unique to North America position developed by the University Students’ Council and Department of English and Writing Studies.
Foltin joins elite scholars, Nobel laureates at Lindau
What would you ask a Nobel laureate? Economics PhD student Zinaida Foltin is working on that answer right now as one of a handful of scholars attending the Lindau Meeting on Economic Sciences.
Ingratta, Shah named Schulich Leader Scholars
Luke Ingratta and Joy Shah, two of the nation’s highest achieving secondary students, will begin their undergraduate studies at Western this fall as recipients of prestigious Schulich Leader Scholarships.
Engineering looks to build more resilient students
When Clare Tattersall explains that setbacks are a normal part of a rigorous academic program, and that failure is an essential part of the learning process, it is the first step in creating a more resilient student.
Probiotics could improve honey bee survival rates
Honey bees may be able to take the sting out of their population demise as Western researchers have shown probiotics can potentially protect honey bees from the toxic effects of pesticides.
Alumni named Top 40 Under 40
Western University congratulates five of its alumni for being named to Canada’s Top 40 Under 40 for 2017. Through hard work and dedication, these alumni have earned one of Canada’s most prestigious honours for young leaders. Alumni honoured this year include: Kristen...
Renos to reveal long-hidden beauty of University College
The $34-million overhaul of University College started from the inside out. As of next month, with a lull in traffic on campus, the exterior changes to the iconic Western building will start to take shape.
Engineering grad student revved up for motorsport
For a guy who “wasn’t big into cars” not that long ago, Matthew Crossan is about to leave the university with one of the most coveted automotive gigs in the industry. In October, the Masters of Engineering Science student heads to the United Kingdom where he will...
Grad looks to aid others who face adversity
Deana Ruston doesn’t know anything outside of relentless, forward progress.
Grad embraces her full experience at Western
Bingxin Jillian Yang came to Western for the beautiful campus, amazing programs and, above all, for the best student experience. She wasn’t disappointed come O-Week.
Mind-body maximizes benefits of exercise to seniors
By 2035, a third of the Canadian population will be over 60 years old. And Kinesiology PhD student Nárlon Boa Sorte Silva wants to make sure every one of them stays active and engaged in life.
Western assists Vindolanda in revealing its past
Classical Studies students and researchers from Western were part of an international team that recently discovered a cache of 25 Roman letters at Vindolanda, a first century Roman fort located one mile south of Hadrian’s Wall in Northern England.
Written word bridges gap in understanding
In September, fourth-year Arts & Humanities student Sydney Brooman begins her term as the 2017 Student Writer-in-Residence, a unique to North America position developed by the University Students’ Council and Department of English and Writing Studies.
Foltin joins elite scholars, Nobel laureates at Lindau
What would you ask a Nobel laureate? Economics PhD student Zinaida Foltin is working on that answer right now as one of a handful of scholars attending the Lindau Meeting on Economic Sciences.
Ingratta, Shah named Schulich Leader Scholars
Luke Ingratta and Joy Shah, two of the nation’s highest achieving secondary students, will begin their undergraduate studies at Western this fall as recipients of prestigious Schulich Leader Scholarships.
Engineering looks to build more resilient students
When Clare Tattersall explains that setbacks are a normal part of a rigorous academic program, and that failure is an essential part of the learning process, it is the first step in creating a more resilient student.
Probiotics could improve honey bee survival rates
Honey bees may be able to take the sting out of their population demise as Western researchers have shown probiotics can potentially protect honey bees from the toxic effects of pesticides.
Alumni named Top 40 Under 40
Western University congratulates five of its alumni for being named to Canada’s Top 40 Under 40 for 2017. Through hard work and dedication, these alumni have earned one of Canada’s most prestigious honours for young leaders. Alumni honoured this year include: Kristen...
Renos to reveal long-hidden beauty of University College
The $34-million overhaul of University College started from the inside out. As of next month, with a lull in traffic on campus, the exterior changes to the iconic Western building will start to take shape.
Engineering grad student revved up for motorsport
For a guy who “wasn’t big into cars” not that long ago, Matthew Crossan is about to leave the university with one of the most coveted automotive gigs in the industry. In October, the Masters of Engineering Science student heads to the United Kingdom where he will...
Grad looks to aid others who face adversity
Deana Ruston doesn’t know anything outside of relentless, forward progress.
Grad embraces her full experience at Western
Bingxin Jillian Yang came to Western for the beautiful campus, amazing programs and, above all, for the best student experience. She wasn’t disappointed come O-Week.