News and Stories

August 17, 2021

The joint investment helps Western solidify its role as a global, interdisciplinary powerhouse in understanding how to store nuclear fuel waste as safely as possible.

August 10, 2021

A Waterloo/Western University partnership will help drive health innovation, job creation, entrepreneurship and economic development.

August 6, 2021

The funds from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CHIR) will support professor Diana Lewis’ work measuring impact of industrial development on Indigenous communities.

July 19, 2021

Medical biophysicist Aaron Fenster is getting a $2.65-million boost for his imaging research lab through the Ontario Research Fund – Research Excellence.

June 25, 2021

Ten Western initiatives have been awarded a total of $1 million in funding as part of the eCampusOntario Virtual Learning Strategy.

May 17, 2021

An Indigenous languages revitalization program is among ten projects receiving eCampusOntario grants.

May 13, 2021

In a compelling show of support for the arts, internationally acclaimed artist and Western graduate John A. Schweitzer donated more than $4 million worth of his own personal art collection, honouring his deep ties to Western.

May 7, 2021

The Cabinet Clean-Out campaign collected 740 pounds of food, strengthening ties between Western students and the London community.

May 6, 2021

Entrepreneurship at Western received a major boost from a generous $5.5-million gift from the Pierre L. Morrissette Family Foundation. The investment fuels entrepreneurship education and mentorship across all faculties.

April 29, 2021

Gift supports researchers translating data-driven insights into tools Canadians can use to improve their financial resilience.