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Congratulations! Sophia Slabon selected as this year’s Esri Young Scholar for Canada!

March 30, 2026

This is an exceptionally prestigious honour, awarded to only one undergraduate or graduate student across Canada each year

The HEAL’s Youth Advisory Council were guests on CBC London Morning

March 13, 2026

While some kids are begging for more screen time, a group of London youth want less. And they made a podcast about it.

Youth Voices Take the Mic: The HEAL YAC Podcast Launches

January 26, 2026

The inaugural episode focuses on “Nutrition at Home and at School,” offering thoughtful reflections on how food environments shape ...

Meet Our Students: Celebrating Success Stories | Tyson Hamilton

January 13, 2026

Tyson Hamilton, a third-year Urban Development student whose passion for real estate, entrepreneurship, and community engagement has shaped a ...

Geography degree offers wide-ranging opportunities to learn by doing

January 13, 2026

Sophia Slabon maps new path with experiential learning across different faculties for a customized degree

Kakehashi Conversations: A Discussion with Health Geographer Dr. Alexander Wray

January 12, 2026

Geography & Environment graduate, Dr. Wray shares how his time in Japan offered lasting insights into the ways cities can be thoughtfully designed

CBC Radio: Why London's push to grow food locally stalled

January 08, 2026

Geography and Environment PhD student, Richard Bloomfield told London Morning why he thinks London's urban agriculture strategy feels like a ...

How to keep Indigenous cultures alive.

December 16, 2025

For 20 plus years, Dr. Richmond has been strengthening Indigenous communities, preserving traditions and preparing the next generation to engage ...

GP Opinion: Hurricane Melissa Shows How Recovery Overshadows Risk Reduction

December 15, 2025

PhD candidates Josh and Olivia examine how governments prioritize politically rewarding disaster recovery over resilience

Politics of the Plate

December 10, 2025

Expert explainer: COP30 provides opportunity to address climate change

November 10, 2025

Impacts of warming planet will be felt for decades to come, expert warns

“It’s time”: Thousands of Ontarians are taming composting

October 16, 2025

Dr. Geneviève Metson provides insights on residential composting

Dr. Jesse Sutton Receives the Governor General’s Gold Medal for Academic Excellence

October 15, 2025

The Faculty of Social Science is proud to celebrate Dr. Jesse Sutton, recipient of the Governor General’s Gold Medal at Western University ...

Student Spotlight: Naser Ahmed - PhD Student

October 11, 2025

Western's Inspiring Minds Digital Collection featuring Naser's work

Western researchers receive $3.4M from Canada Foundation for Innovation

October 10, 2025

Fourteen projects will investigate solutions for pressing national, global challenges

CSPC Editorial: How Defence Spending Can Strengthen Critical Infrastructure

October 09, 2025

PhD Candidates Josh Grignon and Olivia Caruso explore how defence spending can strengthen climate-resilient infrastructure

Student Spotlight: Saaka Sulemana - PhD Student

September 30, 2025

Project ACE highlights Saaka research with community-based research.

National Truth and Reconciliation - The Dan MacDonald Show

September 30, 2025

Dr. Chantelle Richmond discusses reconciliation, relationships, knowledge systems and Indigenous Health

Fast-tracking past justice: why the Major Projects Office threatens real reconciliation

September 29, 2025

The pressure to 'fast track' projects transparently signals workarounds to avoid legal obligations around Indigenous consultation, ...

Western “All in” Campaign to raise $1B

September 26, 2025

Fundraising, alumni engagement campaign a ‘grand collaboration’ to build better future for Canada, the world

London, Ontario's Deadliest Road Ride-Along with PhD student Luis Patricio

September 24, 2025

An unintentionally thrilling ride-along via bicycle with Luis on his commute in London, Ontario.

Western researchers honoured by Canadian Academy of Health Sciences

August 26, 2025

Three faculty members inducted as CAHS Fellows, one among inaugural cohort of Emerging Leaders

Expert insight: The unknown condition causing vomiting in youths using cannabis

June 11, 2025

Emergency departments seeing surge in cannabis hyperemesis syndrome cases