Western grad David McPherson’s latest book honours iconic venue
Arts and Humanities
Philosophers focus on AI ethics
Postdoctoral associates help students view artificial intelligence from social, ethical lens
Exhibit brings attention to bison eradication
PhD candidate Michelle Wilson leads exhibition, symposium that explore ties between bison and colonialism
Western researchers receive royal recognition
Professors Carolyn McLeod and Catherine Neish named among the nation’s top scholars by the Royal Society of Canada
From Cholera to COVID: New course melds past with present
Studying outbreaks of previous centuries, students gain context around uncertainty and change
Student to mentor: My role as Western’s new writer-in-residence
Encouraging conversations about what’s on and off the page
Short-fiction collection The Pump penned at Western
Sydney Warner Brooman weaves tales of a small town, heartsick humans and carnivorous beavers
Western grads check in for Netflix debut
Motel Makeover series follows Sarah Sklash and April Brown’s hotel reno journey
El Salvador research project receives major grant
Western researcher leads collaborative project to document civil war memories.
Conservation through visual arts
Part of the Class of 2021, Jade Williamson creates art aimed at helping endangered species
‘Mutual learning’ a key aim of new Board of Governors member
Arts & Humanities alumna Michelle Banik also brings experience in human resources and equity, diversity and inclusion.
‘Thriving Educators’ cultivate caring campus community
As Western’s student affairs professionals learned how best to support students, they found support in each other.
Inspiring Minds: Helping Western graduate students tell stories, hone skills
Master’s and doctoral students are invited to share their research in 150 words, with a chance to heighten the profile of their work
Centre for Sustainable Curating launches at Western
The teaching and research hub focuses on environmental and social justice and developing exhibitions and artworks with low carbon footprints
Alumnus John A. Schweitzer donates $4 million in art to Western
Montreal-based artist hopes to inspire others to give
Expert insights: Indians stepping up to save lives
Death count soars during the second wave of COVID-19 in India
Western introduces new climate change major
The program will examine the climate crisis by integrating perspectives from science, social science and the humanities
Western celebrates top teaching talent
Outstanding faculty members and a team of course designers are being honoured for excellence
Expert insights: How climate change is affecting agrarian migrants in Ghana
Western study shows that we need ‘immediate and inclusive policies’ to address the impacts of climate change on rural migrant farmers
Juno nominations reflect diverse talents of alumni, faculty
From chamber music to chart-topping global sensations, five Western community members are up for awards in upcoming 50th anniversary celebration of Canadian music.