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.

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

Elementary school classrooms in need of resources. Health sciences students with knowledge to share. Western researchers are putting the two together to benefit both undergraduate students and the broader community in a unique course.

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 …

4 days ago · Can physical activity extend the lifespans of older adults? A review paper published in Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ), co-authored by Western professor Dr. Jane Thornton, summarizes considerable evidence supporting the important role physi …

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 ...

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 ...

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.