Mar. 14, 2025
Jeffrey Martinovic (Photo source: Christopher Kindratsky/Western Communications)
Engineering student Jeffrey Martinovic has designed hundreds of crosswords, including nine published in The New York Times, using puzzle-creating skills that enhance his mechanical engineering studies.
(L to R) Paul Wiegert and Cole Gregg (Photo source: Jeff Renaud/Western Communications)
Physics and astronomy professor Paul Wiegert and PhD candidate Cole Gregg developed a computer model to study our solar system, the next closest solar system – Alpha Centauri – and the interstellar activity between them.
Matt Allen (Photo source: Dax Melmer/CBC News)
Matt Allen, BA'09, MA'14, host of CBC’s Afternoon Drive, says Western laid the foundation for his journalism career by cultivating his curiosity, critical thinking and analytical skills.
(Image source: Ivey Communications)
Using virtual reality, Ivey professor Zoe Kinias studied how ‘idea stealers’ get away with claiming others’ ideas as their own, highlighting the need for active listening and fair credit in the workplace.
The Impact Project
Explore how the Western community is collectively contributing to meaningful change in the world, today.
Lauren Sano (Photo source: Steven Anderson/Western Communications)
Lauren Sano: How to advance equity in the stem cell pool.
Coming Up
March 17 to 19 (9 a.m. to 1 p.m.)
Self-Defense Training
Learn practical defensive techniques. Training is available to female and non-binary Western students, staff, faculty, alumni and their guests. Register online.
March 18 (2:30 to 4 p.m.)
SASAH Speakers' Series
Join authors Matt Hern and Am Johal for a discussion of the present political moment, with its hard edges and populisms, and what friendship might offer us in this time. Kresge Building, Rm. 203 or attend online.
March 19 (2 to 3:00 p.m.)
Western Massey Fellowship virtual info session
Faculty members are invited to learn more about the Western Massey Fellowship, which offers Western faculty on sabbatical the chance to engage with Massey College's academic community.
March 21 (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.)
London Community Artists Paint Day
Watch local artists in action and learn about their techniques and inspirations. You're invited to drop-in throughout the morning. Western Discovery Park, 999 Collip Circle.
March 21 (12:30 to 1:10 p.m.)
Gendered Lives and Social Struggles: A Black Feminist Reflection
Join the Office of EDI and professor Erica Lawson for an engaging talk in honour of Women's History Month. Register online.
March 21 (1 to 2 p.m.)
Sustainability Impact Showcase
Celebrate recipients of the Climate & Sustainability Awards (previously known as the Green Awards) and community-led initiatives taking place on campus. Register online.
Working at Western
University College (Photo source: Western Communications)
Tri-Agency Open Access Policy
Need help navigating the new draft Tri-Agency Open Access Policy? Western Libraries offers support and guidance to help researchers meet the new requirements.
Generative AI guidance
Learn more about Western’s AI policy and get practical advice on the responsible and effective use of AI.
Photo of the Week
Mustangs head coach Vickie Croley cheers on athletes during the U SPORTS Track and Field Championships this past weekend in Windsor. Croley, who is retiring in June, earned men’s and women’s coach of the year awards as both teams claimed national titles. (Photo source: Brandon VandeCaveye)
Western in the News
Nadine Wathen (Photo source: Frank Neufeld)
Toronto Star
Opinion: It’s time to redefine what it means to be a man
In this op-ed for International Women’s Day, nursing professor Nadine Wathen challenged readers to re-think outdated definitions of masculinity that narrowly equate being a man with dominance, control and aggression.
CBC Marketplace
How mobile games keep kids playing and what they do to kids’ brains
Using a brain cap that measures blood flow to the brain, education professor Emma Duerden demonstrates how mobile games affect kids’ brains and keep them coming back for more.
The Guardian
There’s only one thing in Mark Carney’s in-tray: Trump
Political science professor Cameron Anderson explores Canadian Prime Minister-designate Mark Carney’s reaction to U.S.-imposed tariffs.
