Western University

Vegan eatery Odd Burger, brainchild of Western graduates and headquartered in London, Ont., now has another connection with the university. On Jan. 22, its first-ever outlet at a post-secondary institution opened at the University…

Seven individuals and a team of nine are being recognized with the 2023 Western Award of Excellence.   The award is the highest level of campus-wide recognition for outstanding performance, presented to those who demonstrate “exceptional…

Western is taking a leading role in the era of climate readiness with a new graduate diploma program. Launching in fall 2024, the GDip in Climate Risk Assessment and Opportunity is a collaboration among the faculties of Engineering,…

“Hello James. My name is Allison. How are you doing today?”  Speech-language pathologist Allison Chen sits in an office chair, facing a blank wall. She’s in a virtual reality headset, practicing how to communicate with a person…

A $500,000 donation from the John Dobson Foundation is enabling one of Western’s signature arts and humanities programs to grow its enrollment and strengthen its defining experiences.  The foundation’s gift has created the School…

A study by Western researchers shows most newcomers – and the majority of Canadians ─ choose to live in cities. It’s a historical trend negatively impacting smaller communities looking to counteract the effects of an aging population, …

Galaxy collisions do not destroy stars, though this might seem to contradict conventional wisdom, not to mention storylines in countless Hollywood blockbusters. In fact, according to researchers, the rough-and-tumble dynamics trigger…

The crunch of salt underfoot and the stain on your winter boots is all part of a typical Canadian winter. But what if there was a way to make it better for the Earth, the asphalt and the cars or bikes travelling over it?  Western…

Valentine’s Day means the stores are filled with hearts and chocolate and florists are rushing to fill orders. But beyond cards and candy, what factors make for a strong relationship that lasts?   Why do some relationships break down and…

A new study involving researchers at Western University, St. Michael’s Hospital and University of Toronto has found that South Asians with either heart disease or diabetes had fewer vascular regenerative and reparative cells compared…