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 · Fencing, squash, swimming and wrestling teams won gold, silver medals at Ontario University Athletics finals

Feb 7, 2025 · 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.

1 day ago · As in-person dating activities make a comeback and the allure of dating apps fade, platforms like Tinder, Bumble and Hinge are becoming passé for millennials and Gen Z.. But while the era of dating apps is on the decline, people aren’t ditching the search for love altogether. There’s enough heart-shaped chocolates, red lingerie and silicone toys to …

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.

5 days 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 …

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 ...

Jun 1, 2023 · Western is a leader once again in a global ranking of universities working toward the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), 17 targets to create a better and more sustainable world by 2030.. The Times Higher Education 2023 Impact Rankings gave Western a near-perfect score of 95.8 out of 100 and ranked the university ninth in the world overall among more than 1,700 universities.

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.

Sep 13, 2024 · The 2024 Western Research Excellence Award winners. Clockwise from top left: Ryan Liss, Arghya Paul, Emma Duerden, Isha DeCoito, Jing Jiang and Veronica Pacini-Ketchabaw.