Aug. 14, 2026
Dr. Saverio Stranges (Photo source: Schulich Medicine & Dentistry)
Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry professor Dr. Saverio Stranges breaks down ultra-processed foods, including why they're linked to heart health and what can be done to reduce their impact.
A team of researchers, including Alessandra Walsh (second from left), standing in front of Irish research vessel Tom Crean (Photo source: Submitted)
Biology PhD candidate Alessandra Walsh spent 13 days aboard a research vessel in the North Atlantic, contributing to an international project tracking endangered species and their ecosystems amid climate change.
Postdoctoral researcher Erin Iredale (Photo source: Christopher Kindratsky/Western Communications)
Western researchers are developing a new electric therapy to slow the growth of glioblastoma, one of the most difficult-to-treat brain cancers.
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MBA students weeding the Growing Chefs sustainable garden in London (Photo source: Ivey Communications)
More than 100 Ivey MBA students volunteered with seven London-area organizations during the annual Social Impact Day, supporting local causes focused on food security, youth services, environmental initiatives and community well-being.
The Impact Project
Explore how the Western community is collectively contributing to meaningful change in the world, today.
Abbas Jessani (Photo source: Steven Anderson/Western Communications)
Abbas Jessani: How to make dentistry accessible to everyone.
Coming Up
Aug. 20 (4 to 6 p.m.)
Summer Soirée
Celebrate Three Dimensions at McIntosh Gallery. Meet artists Jennifer Marman, BA'88, and Daniel Borins, explore the installations and enjoy seasonal refreshments and live music. RSVP required.
Aug. 20 (8:30 to 11 p.m.)
A Cosmic Treasury
Explore the history and heritage of Cronyn Observatory at this special public night, held in memory of former curator Mark Tovey. Tour historic rooms and view the night sky through the Observatory’s telescopes. All are welcome.
Working at Western
Beryl Ivey Garden (Photo source: Western Communications)
Updated land acknowledgement guidance
Western has updated its land acknowledgement guidance following community consultation. Changes include revised wording to improve accuracy and updates to the Nations referenced. Review the updated guidance and incorporate the updates into your communication materials as appropriate.
Photo of the Week
Crews installed artist Jeannette Ladd’s Aniibiish Nibi Art in the Jeff and Shelley Parr Family Atrium in Thames Hall on Aug. 13. The seven-panel artwork offers a visual interpretation of the Anishinaabe Creation story and represents the resurgence of Indigenous knowledge within learning institutions. (Photo: Tricia Starrett/Western Communications)
Western in the News
In addition to the news above, your colleagues have been featured in the following media outlets.
Greg Kopp and David Sills (Photo source: Western Communications)
Be Giant
Finding Canada’s secret tornadoes
Engineering professor and Canadian Severe Storms Laboratory director Greg Kopp and Northern Tornadoes Project (NTP) executive director David Sills were quoted in this feature on the NTP's work, including its impact on improving warning systems and informing the National Building Code of Canada.
New York Times
How Japan reduced deaths from a major quake
Earth sciences professor Katsu Goda provided expert insight on how infrastructure changes made in Japan in the wake of the 2016 earthquakes helped reduce deaths last month.
Globe and Mail
Mastering the mind
Schulich professor Adrian Owen took part in a Q&A about executive function and his new book Think Before You Think: Understanding and Mastering Executive Function.
