Mar. 7, 2024
Master of environment and sustainability students gather behind buckthorn bushes removed as part of a "Buckthorn Bust" during a Campus as a Living Lab activity in October 2023. (Photo source: Christopher Kindratsky/Western Communications)
Western earned a gold rating in the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment and Rating System (STARS) for the fourth consecutive time, recognizing the university's sustainability efforts in campus operations, research, teaching and community engagement.
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Fully ceramic microencapsulated fuel pellets contain TRISO fuel particles. (Photo source: USNC)
Long established as a leader in corrosion science, Western has received nearly $5 million in federal funding to enhance the safety and reliability of Canada’s growing nuclear energy sector.
Dr. Manpreet Oberoi (Photo source: Megan Morris/Schulich Medicine & Dentistry)
Inspired by her mother’s struggles with psychiatric medications, Dr. Manpreet Oberoi is studying drug safety through Schulich Medicine & Dentistry’s new one-year master's program to help make medications safer for patients worldwide.
(Image source: Rob Potter/Western Communications)
In the latest from the Western News “Our Warming Planet” series, political science professor Laura Stephenson and Ivey professor Brandon Schaufele examine why, despite widespread belief in climate change, economic concerns are blocking political action.
The Impact Project
Explore how the Western community is collectively contributing to meaningful change in the world, today.
Tima Bansal (Photo source: Steve Anderson/Western Communications)
Tima Bansal: How a sustainable future relies on collective engagement.
Coming Up
Month of March
SDG Month Canada
This national collaboration aims to increase awareness and engagement with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). Take part in a range of events, including a speaker series and campus tour highlighting artistic and sustainable perspectives.
March 10 (2 to 3:30 p.m.)
Leading with Strengths: A conversation with Erika Casupanan
Learn how the first Canadian to win Survivor, proud Western alum Erika Casupanan, leveraged her strengths to overcome challenges, achieve success and redefine leadership. Register by March 10.
March 11 (3 to 5 p.m.)
Healthy Neurodivergent Relationships: Navigating boundary setting and connections
Join autism advocate Page Layle, as she shares her experiences and discusses the nuances of neurodivergent relationships. Register online.
March 13 (11 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
Minerals and mines picture sale
Browse through a collection of photos from Arnim Walter, a professional photographer who had a deep appreciation of minerals. Proceeds support the Richard W. Hutchinson Geoscience Collaborative Suite.
Working at Western
University College (Photo source: Steve Anderson/Western Communications)
Sustainable procurement
Every purchase by staff and faculty impacts sustainability. To support responsible choices, Procurement Services and Sustainability has developed guidelines aligned with Western’s Procurement Policy. Explore additional resources on the sustainable procurement website.
Spring courses open for registration
Refresh your skills this spring with courses through Western Continuing Studies. All courses are advance-funded for eligible employees through Western's educational assistance plan.
Photo of the Week
Don Wright Faculty of Music students (back row, L to R) Kyle Simpson, Benjamin Louwerse, Ignacio Corral and Dante Duffus rope in Amy Godin (as Pamina) and Felix Stueckmann (as Papageno) during a final dress rehearsal of Opera at Western’s modern take on Mozart’s beloved comedy Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute), which runs in Paul Davenport Theatre from March 6 to 9. Limited tickets remaining. (Photo source: Claus Andersen/Don Wright Faculty of Music)
Western in the News
In addition to the news above, your colleagues have been featured in the following media outlets.
Gordon Osinski (Photo source: Frank Neufeld)
CBC The Current
The first private spacecraft has landed on the moon
Earth sciences professor Gordon Osinski explains the significance of the private spacecraft Blue Ghost landing successfully on the moon.
BBC
How is China hitting back against U.S. tariffs?
Ivey professor Andreas Schotter provides insight into the escalating trade war between the world's two biggest economies, China and the U.S.
Toronto Star
Homeless voters struggled with ‘taxing’ Ontario ID requirements
As some Ontario voters were challenged by a two-step process requiring proof of address, Laura Stephenson, political science professor and department chair, stresses the importance of ensuring everyone who has the right to vote is able to cast their ballot.
