Aug. 21, 2026
Schulich Medicine & Dentistry professor Van Lu with an image of a lab-grown cell (Photo source: Colleen MacDonald/Western Communications)
Researchers secured more than $1.5 million from the Canada Foundation for Innovation for advanced technology and research infrastructure, including Western’s first 4D imaging system to study how human tissues and diseases develop.
Student-athletes at the closing ceremony at Fanshawe Lake (Photo source: Brandon VandeCaveye)
More than 300 student-athletes from 20 countries took part in the 2026 FISU World University Rowing Championships, held in London Aug. 13 to 15. Six current or former Mustangs competed, with two winning medals. Western News recapped the event with a photo gallery.
Troy Leishman (Photo source: Colleen MacDonald/Western Communications)
After securing 24 donated industrial 3D printers, engineering student Troy Leishman helped transform Western’s makerspaces in the Schmeichel Building for Entrepreneurship and Innovation into student-led hubs where the campus community can develop new skills and bring ideas to life.
Law professor Erika Chamberlain is co-director of Western’s Tort Law Research Group (Photo source: Western Law)
Western Law scholars helped shape a Supreme Court of Canada decision recognizing a new civil claim for intimate partner violence. Research from the Tort Law Research Group was cited in the ruling, which recognizes the harm caused by patterns of coercive control.
The Impact Project
Explore how the Western community is collectively contributing to meaningful change in the world, today.
Diane-Laure Arjaliès (Photo source: Steven Anderson/Western Communications)
Diane-Laure Arjaliès: How to finance nature and equality.
Coming Up
Aug. 25 (11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.)
Therapy dog visit
Take a break with St. Joseph's Therapy Dogs on UC Hill. De-stress with friendly canines and connect with colleagues. Registration is recommended. Rain location: IGAB Atrium.
Aug. 27 (9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.)
Fall Perspectives on Teaching Conference
Explore teaching innovations and student-centred practices at Western. Attend in person or online. Learn more and register.
Working at Western
FIMS Nursing Building (Photo source: Western Communications)
Road Closure: Western Road
From Aug. 24 to 28, Western Road will be closed between Richmond Street and Windermere Road. Drivers can access Western Road via Windermere Road.
Call for volunteers: Orientation Week Care Hubs
Help welcome incoming students during Orientation Week (Sept. 7 to 12) by volunteering at a Care Hub or Sensory Friendly Room. Support students with wayfinding, nourishment and crisis support, or help create a calm space to decompress. Sign up by Aug. 26.
Photo of the Week
Longtime Dellelce Family Bookstore staff member James Walker (right) celebrates his gold medal-winning performances in powerlifting at the 2026 Special Olympics Canada Summer Games in Medicine Hat, Alta., alongside coach Matt Allin on Aug. 15. (Photo source: Submitted)
Western in the News
Obidimma Ezezika (Photo source: Submitted)
CBC The National
Ebola outbreak in Congo deemed fastest-spreading on record
In a segment about the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, health studies professor Obidimma Ezezika explained the response is not keeping up with rapid spread of the disease.
Global News
Have big earthquakes increased worldwide this year?
While large earthquakes have made headlines this summer, Earth sciences professor Robert Shcherbakov says this year's earthquake count is typical so far.
Toronto Star
Mere threat of levies impacting businesses
Ivey professor Fraser Johnson provided insight on the impact of President Donald Trump's continued threat of tariffs.
