5 candidates recognized for leadership and research
Social Science
12 Western scientists and scholars named Canada Research Chairs
From climate change to neuroscience, scope of Western research expertise grows
‘Thriving Educators’ cultivate caring campus community
As Western’s student affairs professionals learned how best to support students, they found support in each other.
Expert insights: Reconsider COVID-19 vaccination passports
Researchers encourage public debate about the long-term societal impact of vaccine passports.
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
Western attracts $1 million to advance virtual learning
An Indigenous languages revitalization program is among ten projects receiving eCampusOntario grants
Improving anti-prejudice programs focus of new Western research
A team led by postdoctoral researcher Jordan Mansell has received a Grand Challenges for Human Flourishing award to study how emotions influence prejudice.
Expert insights: Pandemic may usher in major social changes
Life expectancy, birth rates and immigration are all significantly impacted
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.