For the month of September, the community will have a chance to celebrate the Deshkan Ziibiing (Antler/Thames River) with Riverfest 2022, Western’s first-ever river festival hosted by the Office of Sustainability.
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Experts available to comment on the passing of Queen Elizabeth II
With the news that Queen Elizabeth II has passed away Western University has the following experts available to speak on a range of topics including her legacy, the political ramifications, and the impact of her reign. Sam Routley PhD Candidate, Department of...
“A sense of belonging”: 38,000 students set to return for the new academic year
Orientation activities aim to foster a welcoming, inclusive and safe experience
International collaboration advances drones as next big step in planetary exploration
Catherine Neish led a team of students to Iceland to test how drones and rovers could work together for future space missions.
Experts available to comment on topics related to back to school
Next week thousands of students across Ontario will head back to school, a time that can be both exciting and challenging for many families. Western University has the following experts available to comment on topics related to the transition back to school. Barbara...
Statement from Western University regarding planned student protest
We are aware students are gathering today to peacefully protest the University’s vaccine and masking requirements for the fall. We respect students’ rights to peacefully protest on campus, and we are supporting them to do so safely.
Experts available to comment as war in Ukraine reaches the sixth month mark
Ukrainians mark Independence Day on Wednesday, Aug. 24, which is also the six-month anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Western University has the following experts available to speak on a range of topics related to the war. Oleksa Drachewych Associate...
Northern Hail Project recovers record-breaking hailstone
A Canadian record-breaking hailstone was recovered by the Northern Hail Project field team weighing 292.71 grams, eclipsing the previous title holder – a hailstone weighing 290 grams, collected nearly 50 years ago.
Bioarchaeologists confirm museum shrunken head as human remains
Researchers have verified the authenticity of a South American tsantsa (shrunken head) as human remains, an important step in the global effort toward decolonization and preserving and understanding Indigenous history.
Experts available to speak about the declaration of monarch butterflies as an endangered species
Recently, the International Union for the Conservation of Nature added the migratory monarch butterflies to its Red List of Threatened Species. Western University has the following experts who can comment on the decline of monarch butterflies: Jeremy McNeil Professor,...
New Western-led project probes health benefits of parks in Canada
New research project led by HEAL will explore the impact of parks and protected areas across Canada on people’s health and well-being.
Hibernating insects regrow muscles on demand: study
New research from Western University has found potato beetles can break down and regrow muscles on demand, allowing them to preserve energy over the winter.