The 2021-2022 Western Awards for Excellence in Teaching have been announced, honouring nine faculty members and the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry anatomy education team. Recipients are being recognized for actively engaging and inspiring stud …
Social Science
Minister: Survey’s reinstatement ‘a crucial step’
Canadian Minister of Science Kirsty Duncan said those who drive innovation through knowledge and ideas, in particular university professors and researchers, are among Canada’s greatest assets and the reason for the return of a Statistics Canada survey to support the...
‘Win-win’ project leaves no stone unturned
Stroll through Woodland Cemetery in London’s west end and you’ll come across some familiar names. Labatt. Cronyn. Weldon. Considered an historic site – one that dates back to 1879 – the cemetery is the final resting place for many individuals who helped establish both...
Feds back brain research with record-breaking investment
An unprecedented federal research funding push will position Western to radically transform humankind’s understanding of brain disorders. On Tuesday, Western’s BrainsCAN: Brain Health For Life initiative received a $66-million investment from the Canada First Research...
Project lends hand to saving a voice
For Tania Granadillo, the silencing of one language is like losing a part of humanity’s heritage. Hence why this summer, the Anthropology professor and students in her Language Revitalization in Practice course are joining the effort to save one.
Unlocking the appeal of the escape room
The teamwork required to work yourself through an ‘escape room’ is providing an alumnus with a growing business opportunity and a professor with a powerful training tool. “Most people just want to come and have fun and they are buzzing when they leave,” said Shawn...
Professor, Hromadske Radio launch Ukraine Calling
More news and views from Ukraine will reach the English-speaking world every week thanks to the efforts of a Western professor.
‘Long journey’ peacefully ends in London
As Western professor Victoria Esses walked hand-in-hand down the street with 3-year-old Syrian refugee Bushra, it was difficult to imagine that same playful child hiding in fear as bombs exploded around her home just under a year ago.
Thompson: Your success is society’s success
Despite a somewhat overwhelming future, remember the world needs you to stay connected and address its challenges, Mary Thompson told graduates at the Wednesday afternoon session of Western’s 307th Convocation.
Lynch: Now is the time for fresh thinking
Be prepared to shape yourself into entrepreneurial, resilient, confident agents of change, Kevin Lynch told graduates during the morning session of Western’s 307th Convocation.
Stein: We should be horrified, not terrified
Despite the perception of fear all around, there has never been a better time to be alive – never in human history, Janice Stein assured graduates at the morning session of Western’s 307th Convocation.
Western unlocks secrets of Small Wonders
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G4aCWcA1WsQ As Andrew Nelson slices his way through half a millennium of history, he is unlocking secrets of Small Wonders. Led by the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO), Metropolitan Museum of Art (MMA) in New York and Rijksmuseum in...
Course rewrite ‘Frames’ experiences in new way
Rick Fehr felt it was important to put his students’ work into the public eye to continue the teaching and learning about representations of Indigenous Peoples. For the past few years, Fehr has watched several students in his class participate in events and protests...
Minister: Survey’s reinstatement ‘a crucial step’
Canadian Minister of Science Kirsty Duncan said those who drive innovation through knowledge and ideas, in particular university professors and researchers, are among Canada’s greatest assets and the reason for the return of a Statistics Canada survey to support the...
‘Win-win’ project leaves no stone unturned
Stroll through Woodland Cemetery in London’s west end and you’ll come across some familiar names. Labatt. Cronyn. Weldon. Considered an historic site – one that dates back to 1879 – the cemetery is the final resting place for many individuals who helped establish both...
Feds back brain research with record-breaking investment
An unprecedented federal research funding push will position Western to radically transform humankind’s understanding of brain disorders. On Tuesday, Western’s BrainsCAN: Brain Health For Life initiative received a $66-million investment from the Canada First Research...
Project lends hand to saving a voice
For Tania Granadillo, the silencing of one language is like losing a part of humanity’s heritage. Hence why this summer, the Anthropology professor and students in her Language Revitalization in Practice course are joining the effort to save one.
Unlocking the appeal of the escape room
The teamwork required to work yourself through an ‘escape room’ is providing an alumnus with a growing business opportunity and a professor with a powerful training tool. “Most people just want to come and have fun and they are buzzing when they leave,” said Shawn...
Professor, Hromadske Radio launch Ukraine Calling
More news and views from Ukraine will reach the English-speaking world every week thanks to the efforts of a Western professor.
‘Long journey’ peacefully ends in London
As Western professor Victoria Esses walked hand-in-hand down the street with 3-year-old Syrian refugee Bushra, it was difficult to imagine that same playful child hiding in fear as bombs exploded around her home just under a year ago.
Thompson: Your success is society’s success
Despite a somewhat overwhelming future, remember the world needs you to stay connected and address its challenges, Mary Thompson told graduates at the Wednesday afternoon session of Western’s 307th Convocation.
Lynch: Now is the time for fresh thinking
Be prepared to shape yourself into entrepreneurial, resilient, confident agents of change, Kevin Lynch told graduates during the morning session of Western’s 307th Convocation.
Stein: We should be horrified, not terrified
Despite the perception of fear all around, there has never been a better time to be alive – never in human history, Janice Stein assured graduates at the morning session of Western’s 307th Convocation.
Western unlocks secrets of Small Wonders
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G4aCWcA1WsQ As Andrew Nelson slices his way through half a millennium of history, he is unlocking secrets of Small Wonders. Led by the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO), Metropolitan Museum of Art (MMA) in New York and Rijksmuseum in...
Course rewrite ‘Frames’ experiences in new way
Rick Fehr felt it was important to put his students’ work into the public eye to continue the teaching and learning about representations of Indigenous Peoples. For the past few years, Fehr has watched several students in his class participate in events and protests...