The stories echo across community clinics and outreach centres – people avoiding dental care after past experiences, young adults who never learned to brush properly, families unsure of how to navigate new federal coverage. Taken together, these a …
Equity Diversity and Inclusion
Black student leaders gain health care experience through hospital placement
Western Black Leadership University Experience provides opportunities to develop leadership skills and work with community organizations
MD student brings mentorship to diverse med school applicants
Maud Ahmad created a free program to guide equity-deserving students interested in medicine
Nurturing an inclusive culture: Western named a top Canadian employer for diversity
University makes Forbes’ list of 200 organizations leading the way in their workplaces
Western News looks back: Celebrating 2024
Marking accomplishments and accolades across the university from the past 12 months
‘Change beyond the campus gates:’ Western-developed training purchased by City of London
Online education about antisemitism and Islamophobia developed by Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
‘For the betterment of all:’ Western launches strategic plan to guide equity, diversity, inclusion, decolonization and accessibility work
Plan focuses on belonging and ensuring everyone can reach their full potential
Western law student gains experience, knowledge at HIV Legal Network
Nadia Fyfe found mentorship, opportunity and ‘invaluable feedback’ in summer placement
‘Found my community:’ Naomi Ngobila finds opportunity, belonging at Western
Western Fund connects students with knowledge, experience and skills needed to become leaders
Expert explainer: What is hidden curriculum, and why does it matter?
Award-winning Western professor shares insights into a source of inequity among learners
‘New heights and limits:’ Western teacher candidates gain international education experience
Faculty of Education students learn from alternative field experience
Western student wins Terry Fox Humanitarian Award
Alexandra Elmslie used ADHD diagnosis to fuel change in her community
Health sciences prof Roula Hawa runs mindfulness study to reduce HIV risks
Project builds connection, resilience for North African and Middle Eastern LGBTQIA+ communities