Be kind. Two small words, when set into action, can leverage big results. Research shows practising kindness can improve our mental and physical well-being and create a strong sense of community – even at work. With that in mind, Western Human …
Strategic Plan 2021
Education will pave way for meaningful reconciliation
Journey to overcome harmful legacy of Residential Schools has begun
Pilot project diverts organic waste from campus eatery
Student research supports expanded rollout for more sustainable campus
Bringing open-source, sustainable tech to the fore
Interview with new John M. Thompson chair in information technology and innovation
Western researchers receive royal recognition
Professors Carolyn McLeod and Catherine Neish named among the nation’s top scholars by the Royal Society of Canada
Special coverage: Back-to-school 2021
Western News shares some timely news and features to welcome back students, faculty for 2021-22 school year
Western welcomes first Indigenous scholarship recipients
Recognized for academic excellence, commitment to community, three Indigenous students make up first cohort
From Cholera to COVID: New course melds past with present
Studying outbreaks of previous centuries, students gain context around uncertainty and change
New faculty help raise Indigenous voices across campus
Western welcomes four new Indigenous scholars, including a Canada Research Chair
Western serves up sustainability in residence
Environmental, social impact are on the residence menu this fall
Nuclear waste-storage research gets $3.3M grant
Western scientists engage with best international minds to ensure safe storage of used nuclear fuel
Helping Londoners succeed after homelessness
Community research project aims to move the unhoused from surviving to thriving
Feds invest $10M in regional health-tech hub
Waterloo, Western universities team up to help drive health innovation and job creation