Western is a leader in research on exceptional aging, studying “SuperAgers” whose capabilities rival their decades-younger peers through the SuperAging Research Initiative.

5 days ago · Canadian Institutes of Health Research funding drives study of key diseases, treatments

1 day ago · Sadhu and his team are investigating roads and buildings across campus with an urban scanning framework as part of their Campus as a Living Lab initiative. The project aims to pilot and perfect new technologies, not only to maximize sustainability at Western, but also to gather valuable information for staff in Facilities Management and …

4 days ago · After U.S. President Donald Trump signed executive orders imposing sweeping tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China, to become effective Feb. 3, 2025, the three countries immediately responded with their own retaliatory counter measures.

Western News celebrates 2024 by sharing a look back at key milestones throughout the year as students, staff and faculty drove impact at home and abroad.

4 days ago · He is striving to improve outcomes for Huntington’s patients and accelerate life-changing treatments for the hereditary brain disorder. To date, there are no treatments available to halt or reverse its disabling physical, cognitive and emotional symptoms.

Sep 27, 2024 · Hub for creativity. The Schmeichel Building for Entrepreneurship and Innovation brings all of Western’s signature entrepreneurship programs under one roof, including the Morrissette Institute for Entrepreneurship, Powered by Ivey, and its range of incubators, accelerator programs and networks. “This is a launchpad for the next generation of innovators, inventors and entrepreneurs,” said ...

Mar 19, 2024 · The program, which has already engaged more than 30 partners, is open to all researchers at Western, Canada and world-wide, as well as collaborators from a variety of sectors.. The initiative includes a learning platform with three modules. The se modules address themes including greater impact and guiding principles of partnerships, the process of identifying partners and research, as well as ...

Oct 29, 2024 · Eight Western undergraduate student researchers representing five faculties were recently named among the best in the world in The Global Undergraduate Awards, including one scholar who has been awarded a gold medal for the second year in a row. Exploring a diverse range of research topics, including ancient literature studies, brain functionality testing, law and bioscience, the Western ...

Dec 18, 2024 · Western placed 44 th out of 200 companies and was one of 11 research-intensive universities to be ranked.. Creating a more inclusive and equitable experience is a pillar in the university’s strategic plan, Towards Western at 150. Efforts have been underway for years to further prioritize EDI across all of Western’s faculties and departments, including recruiting more diverse students and ...