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

Jan 21, 2025 · Work placements, studies abroad, entrepreneurship among opportunities available to gain experience

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 17, 2025 · Justin Trudeau’s resignation raises questions about the future of the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP).. Proroguing Parliament until late March will have an impact. While existing spending for the CDCP will continue, the supplementary estimates tabled last fall that were waiting for parliamentary approval – about $317 million and $1.5 million respectively in new spending for Health Canada ...

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

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 ...

Agrivoltaics paired with sheep production makes nearly 100 per cent of land grazable

Nov 13, 2024 · Western’s convocation ceremonies are moving downtown to Canada Life Place for the next five years, starting in June 2025. The temporary venue shift comes as the university addresses mounting challenges identified with Alumni …

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.

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 ...