Sept. 11, 2026
Western Road main gates (Photo source: Western Communications)
The Royal Society of Canada elected a record number of Western researchers this year, nine as Fellows and three to the College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists, for their outstanding contributions across a range of disciplines.
Engineering professor Lauren Tribe (left) with students from the Engineering Coffee course (Photo source: Christopher Kindratsky/Western Communications)
From coffee to celebrity and drumming to video games, Western offers a range of unique courses that take learning beyond traditional disciplines and connect students with new ways of exploring their fields of study.
Daniel Ansari (Photo source: Darryl Lahteenmaa/Western Communications)
Professor Daniel Ansari is advocating for greater attention paid to numeracy and math, mirroring the approach to literacy skills across the province.
Also covered by: Canadian Affairs
Heather Shepherd (Photo source: Iulia Costache/Faculty of Health Sciences)
Occupational therapy professor Heather Shepherd investigates how schools can better support students recovering from concussions through practical, evidence-based strategies that promote a safe return to activities.
Also covered by: Medscape
The Impact Project
Explore how the Western community is collectively contributing to meaningful change in the world, today.
Katsuichiro Goda (Photo source: Steven Anderson/Western Communications)
Katsuichiro Goda: How to prepare for natural disasters.
Coming Up
Sept. 16 (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.)
Western Farmers Market
Stop by the top of UC Hill every Wednesday to support local businesses and shop for fresh produce, flowers, baked goods and soft-serve creations. Follow @westernufood on Instagram to stay informed.
Sept. 17 (5 to 7:30 p.m.)
Three Dimensions: Artist conversation
Hear from artists Jennifer Marman, BA'88, and Daniel Borins as they discuss their exhibition with Museum London’s Sarah Munro and Devon Elliott. The conversation takes place in Conron Hall, followed by a reception at McIntosh Gallery.
Sept. 18 to 20
Music, Craft and the Fibre Arts
Explore the artistic and social connections between music and textile crafts during this three-day festival co-hosted by the Don Wright Faculty of Music and the department of visual arts. All events are free and open to everyone.
Sept. 18 (8 a.m. to noon)
Bike to Campus Day
Hop on your bike for the sixth annual Bike to Campus Day. A group photo will be taken in the open space in front of McIntosh Gallery at 8:15 a.m. Active transportation resources will be available on site.
Working at Western
University Drive bridge (Photo source: Western Communications)
Stay informed with Alert WesternU
Alert WesternU, Western’s emergency mass notification system, provides mass email alerts in the event of imminent danger, campus evacuation or closure, weather emergencies (such as tornadoes) or critical university status updates. Visit the Alert WesternU website to customize your notification settings or download the Alertable app for instant push notifications.
Call for volunteers: Homecoming
Help support a safe and successful Homecoming on Sept. 26 by volunteering for a day, evening or night shift. Roles include monitoring walking routes, directing students, supporting Care Hubs, helping with crowd control, connecting residents with wellness supports and canvassing student neighbourhoods. Sign up by Sept. 15.
Photo of the Week
Faculty and staff volunteered at Care Hubs across campus during Orientation Week, helping incoming students find their way, pick up snacks and feel welcomed as they begin their journey at Western. (Photo source: Steven Anderson/Western Communications)
Western in the News
In addition to the news above, your colleagues have been featured in the following media outlets.
Selma Purac, William Turkel, David Bourget and Guneet Nagpal (Image source: Rob Potter/Western Communications)
The Globe and Mail
In the age of AI, professors make cheating hard again
This article highlights thoughtful approaches four Western professors are taking to AI in the classroom. FIMS professor Selma Purac, history professor William Turkel, philosophy professor David Bourget and Ivey professor Guneet Nagpal share their insights.
CBC Radio
UN calls for new map design
GIS research scientist Liz Sutherland explains the benefits of moving from the Mercator map to the Equal Earth version – which more accurately represents land size – in this interview with Yukon Morning, one of 14 she conducted with CBC radio stations across Canada.
The Toronto Star
Toronto’s storm severity prompts preparedness warnings
Northern Tornadoes Project executive director David Sills provides expert insight into last Wednesday’s storm in Toronto, explaining how wind direction played a role in its intensity.
