While herding sheep is an age-old adage for leadership, breeding and raising sheep is where the money is, according to a new study led by Western researchers. But not just any sheep. Far more profitable are “solar” sheep, raised specifically to trim …
Sustainability
Western water research drives sustainable global solutions
WesternWater Centre advances sustainable water management, treatment and environmental protection
Toward a sustainable future through art and literature
Arts and humanities profs unravel the role that art and literature play in spurring action on climate change
Western News looks back: Celebrating 2024
Marking accomplishments and accolades across the university from the past 12 months
Western 4th in Canada, among top 2% in world for sustainability
Academic and campus sustainability efforts earn Western 94% score in QS Sustainability rankings
Mapping memories: Western geography class celebrates 50-year milestone
Western alum Terry Green reflects on five decades of connection with fellow geography grads
‘Most promising path:’ Using nature-based solutions to respond to climate change
Ivey Business School experts argue governments can lead the way with cheap, effective nature-based solutions
Siebens Drake Research Institute retrofitted to improve energy efficiency, reduce emissions
Project replaced outdated chillers, connected building to Western’s energy loop, as part of overall effort to create low-carbon campus
Western’s surplus food fuels community organizations in need
Campus and community partners use Second Harvest online platform to rescue excess food
Western to host first-ever Forest City Tree Festival
Event includes guided hikes, panel discussions, public tree giveaway and planting workshop
Western research uncovering the cause of a rapidly changing remote water system
Human activity altering pristine lakes of the Uinta Mountains
Honouring Deshkan Ziibi through storytelling
Riverfest2024 provides opportunities for the Western community to learn, enjoy and honour the Thames River flowing through campus
Western researchers dig into food waste
New research suggests financial savings, more than environmental concern, can help drive a reduction in food waste
Western water research drives sustainable global solutions
WesternWater Centre advances sustainable water management, treatment and environmental protection
Toward a sustainable future through art and literature
Arts and humanities profs unravel the role that art and literature play in spurring action on climate change
Western News looks back: Celebrating 2024
Marking accomplishments and accolades across the university from the past 12 months
Western 4th in Canada, among top 2% in world for sustainability
Academic and campus sustainability efforts earn Western 94% score in QS Sustainability rankings
Mapping memories: Western geography class celebrates 50-year milestone
Western alum Terry Green reflects on five decades of connection with fellow geography grads
‘Most promising path:’ Using nature-based solutions to respond to climate change
Ivey Business School experts argue governments can lead the way with cheap, effective nature-based solutions
Siebens Drake Research Institute retrofitted to improve energy efficiency, reduce emissions
Project replaced outdated chillers, connected building to Western’s energy loop, as part of overall effort to create low-carbon campus
Western’s surplus food fuels community organizations in need
Campus and community partners use Second Harvest online platform to rescue excess food
Western to host first-ever Forest City Tree Festival
Event includes guided hikes, panel discussions, public tree giveaway and planting workshop
Western research uncovering the cause of a rapidly changing remote water system
Human activity altering pristine lakes of the Uinta Mountains
Honouring Deshkan Ziibi through storytelling
Riverfest2024 provides opportunities for the Western community to learn, enjoy and honour the Thames River flowing through campus
Western researchers dig into food waste
New research suggests financial savings, more than environmental concern, can help drive a reduction in food waste