Life expectancy, birth rates and immigration are all significantly impacted
Social Science
Western trio honoured with Distinguished University Professorships
Kim Baines, Glenn Bauman, and Deborah Laliberte-Rudman are being recognized for sustained excellence in scholarship
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
Could COVID help identify teens at risk for mental health problems?
Pre- and post-pandemic fMRI brain scans may drive early detection and interventions for vulnerable adolescents
Global study shows income inequality, not poverty, tied to higher COVID-19 mortality rates
Research across 144 countries associates poverty with fewer deaths
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.
Setting a sustainable future for Western and the world
Political science major Eunice Oladejo advocates for clean water, climate action and zero poverty
Inspired by others, doing a world of good
Alumnus Liam Brown finds meaning working for the United Nations World Food Programme.
Expert insights: The Lou Marsh Trophy builds on a racist legacy, tainting the award’s meaning
The sports journalist ‘spent his career energizing racist sports journalism.’
Indigenous Learning Fund recipients named
Four projects funded for fostering Indigenous learning and community partnerships
Year in review: Parr, partnerships, pace-setters
A raft of gifts and investments showed faith in the quality and support of Western and its people.
Year in review: Let me count the ways
Turns out, relationship success has little to do with your personal awesomeness, and even less to do with fairy-tale love potions and Puccini arias.
Letters and smiles: Western students reach out to local seniors
Two projects, one mission: Spreading messages of cheer
Honouring exceptional commitment in a year of change
The 2020 Western Award of Excellence represents the highest honour for staff achievement at the university.
Age of oldest child key to unlocking immigration mobility within Canada
With Canada moving to welcome more immigrants, a Western study reports that the age of a family’s eldest child is a key factor in retaining new families.
Expert insights: COVID-19 caution fatigue – what it is and how to beat it
The longer the pandemic goes on, the greater the risk Canadians will struggle to adhere to guidelines and restrictions.
Expert insights: How to get someone’s name right
Imagine you have to say an unfamiliar name and are afraid to say it wrong. Here’s why, and how, to get it right.
Alumnus selected to help shape future of NATO
Western alumnus Kevin Vuong is the sole Canadian among 14 youth leaders chosen to share their views on security and peace with the National Atlantic Treaty Organization.
Nick Harney to become new dean of Western’s Faculty of Social Science
Nicholas (Nick) Harney will begin a five-year term as Faculty of Social Science dean in August 2021.