2024
Western’s surplus food fuels community organizations in need
October 28, 2024
Campus and community partners use Second Harvest online platform to rescue excess food‘Braiding Sweetgrass’ author Robin Wall Kimmerer’s Western visit a ‘dream come true’
October 25, 2024
Renowned biologist honoured guest at harvest lunch and field class based on her best-selling bookEmbracing opportunities key to Western grad’s success
October 24, 2024
‘I can help people develop leadership skills by being a leader myself’‘Planting seeds’: Western, community partner collaborate to cultivate Indigenous food sovereignty
October 10, 2024
'It's not just about feeding people, but also reconnecting them with their ancestral knowledge and practices'The Impact Project
October 08, 2024
We can all be more intentional about the impact that we make on the worldExpert explainer: What is hidden curriculum, and why does it matter?
October 07, 2024
Award-winning Western professor shares insights into a source of inequity among learnersMD student striving to improve Indigenous representation and cultural safety in Medicine
October 01, 2024
Fourth-year medical student Taylore Dupuis Shalovsky recalls the experience that helped determine her future.‘Our cultures and traditions are alive:’ Western marks National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
October 01, 2024
Office of Indigenous Initiatives fosters space for community connections, meaningful practicesScholarship recipient driven to improve Indigenous health
September 24, 2024
From Winnipeg to Western: Connor Campbell driven to improve Indigenous health Connor Campbell chose Western for environment, education and chance to reconnect with his Indigenous rootsMD student Maryanne Oketch: From winning Survivor to starting medical school
September 11, 2024
For first-year Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry MD student Maryanne Oketch, winner of Survivor season 42, the first week of medical school has been a “fun and surreal experience” after being out of school for a few years and returning to a learning environment with 150 other people in a classroom.Riverfest 2024
September 05, 2024
Join us for the third annual Western Riverfest, co-organized by the Indigenous Students' Association, Indigenous Student Centre, and Western Sustainability. Throughout the month of September, take part in events that celebrate and connect with Deshkan Ziibi (Thames River), an integral part of Western's natural heritage.Alexandra Elmslie used ADHD diagnosis to fuel change in her community
August 19, 2024
Western student wins Terry Fox Humanitarian AwardMini-University introduces Indigenous youth to campus life at Western
July 26, 2024
Camp included cultural teachings, computer coding, visual art and recreationWestern Named One of the Top Canadian Employers for Diversity
July 10, 2024
Western has been named one of the top Canadian employers for diversity, according to Forbes list of 200 organizations leading the way on EDI in their workplaces. Western placed 44th of the 200 companies ranked and sixth among post-secondary education institutions (behind Brock, Dalhousie, Laurier, Concordia and UBC).Western dentistry student wins Niagara marathon with race’s fastest time in 10 years
July 02, 2024
Kristian Jamieson following in footsteps of ancestor Tom LongboatIndigenous learning bundles lead Western to ‘triple crown’ of higher ed awards
June 28, 2024
In just three years, "Maatookiiying gaa-miinigoowiziying" (also known as Sharing Our Gifts) has educated over 4,000 people, won the 2024 D2L Innovation Award in Teaching and Learning and contributed to a rare triple win at the Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education annual conference.National Indigenous Peoples Day: ‘Collective learning and unlearning’
June 21, 2024
Activities, reports, helpful resources available for Western community to engage and growHealth sciences prof Roula Hawa runs mindfulness study to reduce HIV risks
June 07, 2024
Project builds connection, resilience for North African and Middle Eastern LGBTQIA+ communities‘Bridge the gap:’ Western Indigenous nursing student honoured
June 05, 2024
Sofia España wins award and clinical placement at SickKids HospitalWestern prof among top Canadian women in science
May 13, 2024
Martha Dagnew recognized as a trailblazer in environmental engineeringWestern community honours National Day of Awareness for MMIWG2S+
May 03, 2024
Red Dress Day will be marked across Canada on May 5Black Health Education Collaborative launches educational tool on racism and Black health in Canada
March 22, 2024
The Black Health Primer aims to address gaps in education and training on Black health and anti-Black racism in medicine and public healthSupport 'hub' for Black doctors aims to bridge gaps in London health care, rebuild patient trust
March 21, 2024
London is 1 of 5 Ontario cities the support hub is expanding toThe Impact Project: How to make health care truly inclusive.
March 18, 2024
Explore how the Western community is collectively contributing to meaningful change in the world, today.Support learners and colleagues during the Holy Month of Ramadan
March 12, 2024
Ramadan starts the evening of Sunday, March 10 - and ends Tuesday, April 9, 2024. Visit our page on some ways we can support learners and colleagues during the Holy Month of RamadanAdvocating for gender justice
March 11, 2024
Inspired by their advocacy work at Western, Ziyana Kotadia, BA’23, and fourth-year international relations student Aisha Imana are championing gender justice and equality at the upcoming session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women.Breaking barriers: Celebrating the pioneering women who pursued their medical dreams
March 08, 2024
Dr. Marie Jeanne Ferrari, BA’55, MD’59, may be a reluctant pioneer, but she stands as an example to a new generation of women in medicine who recognize her contributionsNeuroscience student works to further Alzheimer’s research and diversify student voices at Western
March 01, 2024
When he was a child growing up, Onyedikachi (Dika) Ojiakor would often be found reading his parents’ books, motivated by a curiosity to learn something new.Study finds children in marginalized communities more likely to experience cardiac arrests
February 28, 2024
A new study shows children living in marginalized communities are at a higher risk of experiencing paediatric out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (POHCA) – a rare, life-threatening event occurring outside a hospital setting in which a child’s heart suddenly stops beating.Western wraps up Black History Month welcoming Michaëlle Jean
February 26, 2024
Canada’s 27th Governor General to deliver lecture on Feb. 29Margaret Mutumba turns advocacy into action
February 15, 2024
Director of Western's Frugal Biomedical Innovations is committed to promoting health-care equity in neglected populationsBlack Student Scholarships at Western provide life-changing support
February 12, 2024
Recipients of three scholarships named in honour of notable Black Londoners recognized at Feb. 8 ceremonyMedicine combines love of science with helping people for Barton-Forbes
February 09, 2024
In recognition of International Day of Women and Girls in Science, Dr. Michelle Barton-Forbes, associate scientist at Lawson Health Research Institute and associate professor in the Department of Paediatrics at Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, shares her journey and advice for young women who are considering a career in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).Staff and students taking critical roles in enhancing the Black experience on campus
February 07, 2024Meet the students behind podcast on Black community and health care
February 05, 2024
Students lead Black Aspiration Podcast, part of project by Western professor Cornel GreyNicole Redvers brings Indigenous perspectives to WHO advisory group appointment
January 09, 2024
The associate professor in Epidemiology and Biostatistics at Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry knows her community – and indeed Indigenous communities around the world – have suffered its effects at three to four times the global rate. Now, Redvers has been appointed to the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Technical Advisory Group on Embedding Ethics in Health and Climate Change Policy. As one of 13 members, she will help deliver a range of tools, materials and evidence-based insights to address this worldwide challenge.
