Interview with new John M. Thompson chair in information technology and innovation
Sustainability
Change your world to change the world, says teen activist
High-profile environmental advocate Hannah Alper joins Western’s media program
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 serves up sustainability in residence
Environmental, social impact are on the residence menu this fall
Students find real solutions to plastics problem
Non-profit working with Ivey team to advance Canadian manufacturing’s sustainability goals
Planting the seeds of sustainability
New and enhanced gardens build on Western’s natural beauty and biodiversity
Climate resilience key in pandemic recovery
New report highlights next steps for Canadian communities post COVID-19
Expert insights: Activist hedge funds joins fight against climate change
Engine No. 1’s win over Exxon Mobil could signal a big shift in how hedge funds view sustainability.
Centre for Sustainable Curating launches at Western
The teaching and research hub focuses on environmental and social justice and developing exhibitions and artworks with low carbon footprints
Building plans aim to beautify, modernize Western’s campus
Projects slated for 2021-2022 include a new Entrepreneurship and Innovation Centre and an Indigenous Learning Centre
Engineering prof named among world’s top climate scientists
Professor emeritus Slobodan Simonovic studies flood risk and prevention
Western students honoured for sustainability initiatives
Awards celebrate innovative work that aims to reduce the environmental footprint of the university
World Wildlife Fund partnership brings sustainability to life
How a student’s native plant giveaway led to a campus-wide sustainability program
Western budget makes bold, new investments in university’s mission
Board of Governors passes 2021-2022 budget
Western in top five per cent in sustainability, impact rankings
Sustainability research, policy and practice earn Western high placement among global peers.
Western introduces new climate change major
The program will examine the climate crisis by integrating perspectives from science, social science and the humanities
Ivey, City of Guelph to unlock value of food ‘waste’
The innovative partnership will explore how businesses can build a circular food economy.
Students take on challenge to ‘Change the World’
Nineteen Western students recently participated in a global, experiential learning program where they developed solutions for real-world sustainability problems.
Setting a sustainable future for Western and the world
Political science major Eunice Oladejo advocates for clean water, climate action and zero poverty
5G network opens new avenues for research and student support
The super-fast, smart network enables new research and can help students thrive at Western.