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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.
Discrimination’s Impact on Mental Health in Disabled Canadians
February 23, 2026
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
Meet Our Students: Celebrating Success Stories | Naser Ahmed
January 09, 2026
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
December 10, 2025
Dr. Metson makes an appearance on Sweden's Sveriges Radio
December 05, 2025
Farming the Future - Solutions for a changing climate
December 03, 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