Dec. 5, 2025
A cookbook created and designed by Western’s Housing and Ancillary Services team. (Western Communications)
From a community cookbook supporting United Way to Indigenous artwork and hand-crafted treasures, Western News is showcasing holiday gift ideas from entrepreneurs in the campus community.
(L to R) Graduate student Emma Punkari with professors Cheryle Séguin and Lauren Flynn. (Photo source: Parshati Patel/Western Research)
An interdisciplinary team at the Bone and Joint Institute, led by Schulich professors Cheryle Séguin and Lauren Flynn, is developing a biomaterial-based stem cell therapy to rebuild damaged spinal discs and offer new hope for people living with chronic back pain.
Tima Bansal (Photo source: Ivey Communications)
Ivey professor Tima Bansal has been awarded the 2025 Panmure House Prize for her pioneering contributions to sustainability research and work embedding systems thinking into business strategy.
Colin King (Photo source: Faculty of Education)
Colin King, education professor and director of the Mary J. Wright Child and Youth Development Clinic, and his team created a practical resource to help parents use storybooks and evidence-based questions to support children experiencing anxiety.
The Impact Project
Explore how the Western community is collectively contributing to meaningful change in the world, today.
Kaitlynn Mendes (Photo source: Steven Anderson/Western Communications)
Kaitlynn Mendes: How to help kids navigate social media safely.
Coming Up
Ongoing until April 2026
Telenovela Archives exhibit
Explore this multi-floor exhibit in the FIMS & Nursing Building tracing the history of Latin American TV from 1950 to 1999. The exhibition introduces the telenovela phenomenon in its historical context and is open for self-guided viewing throughout the fall and winter terms.
Dec. 9 and 10 (4 to 9 p.m.)
Holiday market
Take a break and stroll through huts filled with sweet treats, savoury bites, festive finds and free hot chocolate during Western’s first-ever holiday market at the top of UC Hill. Snap a photo with Santa, dance at the Silent Night Disco or warm up by the bonfire.
Dec. 10 (5 to 7 p.m.)
Art Thrive: Fire | Moving Light
Enjoy a performance by artist Michelle Wilson and the Coves Collective, view a series of films from the Small File Media Festival and create an ornament using vintage view-master reels. Open to everyone, this free drop-in event is part of a series exploring the elements – earth, wind, fire and water. McIntosh Gallery.
Dec. 11 (2 to 3 p.m.)
Microsoft CoPilot session
Join Western Technology Services for an overview on how a licensed version of CoPilot can simplify daily admin tasks and generate and summarize content across Word, Outlook, Teams and Excel. You’ll also learn how to craft prompts for accurate results, evaluate AI output and apply responsible AI practices. Register online.
Working at Western
University College (Photo source: Western Communications)
Report snow-related hazards
With the cold weather upon us, paths and stairs may become icy and snow-covered. Report slippery and inaccessible areas to ext. 83304 or fmhelp@uwo.ca with building name, exit/entrance number or description, the hazard and a photo when possible.
Survey: Future of Teaching and Learning at Western
Higher education is at an important moment. Help shape the future of teaching and learning at Western by completing one of two surveys – a staff survey or a faculty survey – by Dec. 10.
Photo of the Week
History came to life as the Don Wright Faculty of Music's only all-treble choir, Les Choristes, rehearsed a selection of works from Western Libraries' medieval manuscripts collection to prepare for their choral concert on Dec. 4 in von Kuster Hall. (Photo source: Christopher Kindratsky/Western Communications)
Western in the News
Joanna Redden (Submitted photo)
CTV National News
Federal government rolls out new AI registry
FIMS professor Joanna Redden calls for more pre-emptive work to investigate the real-world impact of AI systems before they are put to use by government.
NPR’s The Morning Edition
Is Russia interested in lasting peace between it and Ukraine? A historian weighs in
History professor Oleksa Drachewych analyzes the latest updates in Russia-Ukraine peace talks.
Toronto Star
Here’s what to know about the Thorncliffe Park highrise fire that displaced hundreds
After a highrise fire in Toronto lasted four days, civil and environmental engineering professor Maged Youssef explains why insulation fires are so difficult to extinguish.
