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

4 days ago · Philip Capobianco inspired to pursue doctor of education after seeing impact of COVID-19 on students and families

1 day ago · They met Bank of Canada governor and Western graduate Tiff Macklem, MA’84, PhD’89 – even sitting with him for lunch.. They prepared an interest rate recommendation and analysis, as if they were advising the governing council of the Bank of Canada amid a hefty dose of economic uncertainty.

2 days ago · It’s a copycat killer – often mimicking less severe conditions and delaying much-needed, timely treatments. But sepsis – an infection that can lead to multiple organ failure, shock and even death – is a major global health challenge and is associated with one in five deaths worldwide with the burden being carried by low-resource and vulnerable populations.

6 days ago · John Yoo, dean of the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, speaks to a group of global experts meeting on Jan. 28 to discuss integral brain health and position it as a top priority ahead of the G7 summit in June 2025.

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.

Jan 24, 2025 · Western is emphasizing five "signature" types of experiential learning: education abroad, entrepreneurship, project-based learning, research and work integrated learning.

Jan 15, 2025 · Sepsis. A Canadian soldier wounded at Vimy Ridge. Historical w omen in varsity sports.. Those topics and more – meticulously researched using the library and archival resources at Western – earned u ndergraduate students Nicole Bussey, Victoria Chechulina, Joel Friesen Waldner, Olivia Holland, and Karen Wen the 2024 Western Libraries Undergraduate Research Awards (WLURAs).

Dec 6, 2024 · Oloya called it a “ moment of celebration, but also responsibility,” urging everyone at Western to get involved with work to build belonging and drive change. He also thanked Western’s Office of Indigenous Initiatives, which leads decolonization efforts and helped provide feedback on the guiding document.

Aug 31, 2023 · Through Orientation Serves (OServes) on Saturday, Sept. 9, new students partner with non-profit organizations for service activities in support of local communities. Activities this year include meeting local Special Olympics athletes; working with the Make-A-Wish Foundation to create craft kits for children in hospitals; writing cards for local seniors who may be experiencing isolation ...