Fourth-year @westernusocsci.bsky.social student Emma Ouellette is using the business and entrepreneurial skills she gains at #WesternU on her family's farm. 🚜🌾 She plans to take over one day, with creative dreams for an even "bigger and better" operation. Read more: news.westernu.ca/2025/09/emma...

Letters in the #WesternU archives that illustrate a family's immigration journey to Canada in the 1800s inspired award-winning author Emma Donoghue’s play, 'The Wind Coming over the Sea' at the Blyth Festival, returning Sept. 25-Oct. 5. @westernulibs.bsky.social news.westernu.ca/2025/09/hist...

Tuesday, Sept 30 is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (NDTR) in Canada. At #WesternU, it's observed as a non-instructional day. We invite our community to participate in events on campus and throughout London that have already started, with many scheduled this week.

Congrats to Sarah Al-Saoud, doctoral candidate at #WesternU, who has been awarded an Autism Scholars Award for her research on exploring the biological basis of restricted and repetitive behaviours in autism spectrum disorder.

Welcome to Western Technology Services' official Bluesky account! 💜 Stay tuned for technology and cybersecurity tips/alerts supporting the @westernu.ca community!

#WesternU opened possibilities and ignited a passion for research in Arezo Azizi. Already a familiar face in the research labs #SchulichMedDent, the first-year student is now unlocking her potential for a career in biomedical sciences.

#WesternU is a place where people of many backgrounds come together to learn with one another. Diversity is our strength – let’s lean on it. Read more: uwo.ca/community-up...

#WesternU student Kate Klassen aims to combine her passion for science, innovation and business to develop solutions to tackle the global waste crisis. As one of 10 Western #SchulichLeaders, she's the recipient of a $100K scholarship. #2025SchulichLeaders

Please be advised the construction crew at the new University Drive residence site will conduct an evacuation drill today, Sept. 17 at 11 a.m. Unless otherwise notified, this is only a drill, and no action is required.

#WesternU PhD student Prabu Nadaraja studies digital foodscapes, environments where people engage with food content. "Online communities are already reshaping our economic and political systems, making it essential to study their impact on public health." @westernufims.bsky.social

Five #SchulichMedDent students are doing their clerkship - a clinical placement in the third year of the MD program - in #SarniaLambton this year thanks to a long-standing partnership with Bluewater Health. #WesternU

Congratulations to @westernu.ca. professor Angela Roberts on being recognized as one of the Royal Society of Canada’s newest Members of the College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists! Learn more about the award here: news.westernu.ca/2025/09/roya...

adam patrick bell is bringing inclusivity to music education by championing disability-led design. From personalized instruments to networking opportunities, adam encourages us to build systems that adapt to people—not the other way around. #TheImpactProject #WesternU buff.ly/4U0ZPAC

#WesternU's new Pathogen Research Centre will advance health research in Canada. Eric Arts & Rick Gibson spoke with CBC London about how this facility will allow researchers to understand how viruses and bacteria transmit through an environment. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

What a week. 💜 Big thanks to the USC, sophs, volunteers, faculty, staff, counsellors, performers and everyone who helped make #OWeek2025 unforgettable. Here’s to an amazing year ahead with all of you at #WesternU.

Western is one of 30 organizations recognized by the Mastercard Foundation’s $235 million investment, elevating Indigenous youth leadership and transforming post-secondary education at #WesternU through strengthened programming, training and partnerships. www.giving.westernu.ca/news/2025/in...

As part of a spotlight on summer research, CBC Quirks and Quarks explored field work in Peru led by #WesternU anthropology professor Andrew Nelson, where he and his team non-invasively scanned #mummies without unwrapping them. www.cbc.ca/radio/quirks...

#IveyBusiness professor Shannon Rawski is leading a virtual reality project, using it to help students develop a key business skill – the ability to understand others’ perspectives, especially in team settings. #WesternU #VR

Emmett Charles chose #WesternU because of its "rich history in sports." "I want to compete and be the best, which I think is attainable here," the first-year student and Western Mustangs football player said. Emmett won a rare trio of MVP awards last year.

Jaya Sinha, #WesternU's new student writer-in-residence, loves art of all types and has a newfound passion for theatre. Through her residency, she hopes to nurture emerging playwrights and encourage students to explore writing.

#WesternU campus roadways will be closed for #OWeek2025 on Sat, Sept. 6 from 3 p.m. to 2 a.m.

More than 6,500 new students joined the #WesternU community. We're #PurpleAndProud you chose Western! From concerts to volunteering with #LdnOnt organizations, #OWeek2025 helps incoming students get to know campus, their new city and one another. 💜

Seven #WesternU profs were recognized by the Royal Society of Canada (@src-rsc.bsky.social). Six scholars across disciplines were elected Fellows by their peers, and one researcher was named a Member of the Society's College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists. 👏

#WesternU’s new Pathogen Research Centre will position #LdnOnt as a national leader in virus transmission research and the development of vaccines and treatments for a range of diseases. @schulichmeddent.bsky.social

The live monthly testing of #WesternU's emergency weather siren will take place today, Wednesday, Sept 3, around noon. Unless otherwise notified, this is only a test, and no action is required. Learn about the weather siren: www.uwo.ca/weather_sire...

📢 Grad students #WesternU: Apply now for exclusive study space at Weldon Library! 🔒 Private study rooms 🤝 Graduate Commons (cubicles, collab rooms, lockers) 👉 Deadline: Sept 15 www.lib.uwo.ca/weldon/study... #GradSchool #LibrarySpaces #WesternLibraries

“There isn’t just one right path after graduation.” Shelly Eh, a political science student with a minor in refugee and migrant studies, said her experiences at #WesternU have opened her eyes to the wide range of career possibilities.

#WesternU campus roadways will be closed for #OWeek2025: Mon, Sept. 1, 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. Tue, Sept. 2 to Fri, Sept. 5, 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. (daily) and Sat, Sept. 6, 3 p.m. to 2 a.m.

#WesternU researchers uncovered a cosmic surprise: a sort of chemical lab inside a dying star called the Butterfly Nebula. 🦋🌌 The discovery made through the James Webb Space Telescope is reshaping our understanding of cosmic chemistry. #JWST news.westernu.ca/2025/08/webb...

Please note that Philip Aziz Avenue will be closed Sunday, Aug 31 from 5:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. #WesternU

We hope you're enjoying the last long weekend of summer! We can't wait to see you on campus soon. Please note that some #WesternU services will be closed or are operating on reduced hours for Labour Day. 📸: Francis Lozada

Huron Dr between Lambton Dr and South Valley parking lot will be closed to vehicles tonight from 7:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. for #OWeek2025. #WesternU

Heads up #LdnOnt drivers! #WesternU students will begin moving into residence this weekend. Please take extra care when travelling and note that certain campus roads will be closed during #OWeek2025.

From Greece to Thailand to Belize, #WesternU students and researchers explored the world through field research and international study trips this summer. 🌍

Welcome home, Mustangs! 💜 President Alan Shepard (and Meisha!) are excited to kick off another incredible year at #WesternU. From sophs welcoming our newest students, to faculty ready to teach & inspire, to staff ensuring you have a safe & successful year, our community is here to help you thrive.

From the classroom to the kitchen table, #MathEducation sparks debate: memorize or problem-solve? #WesternU professor Daniel Ansari explains why the two go hand in hand.

#WesternU's new Court Assistance Program is giving law students hands-on experience while helping self-represented people in #LdnOnt better navigate the family court system.

SuperAgers - people 80+ with memory and cognitive skills of those much younger - are being studied at #WesternU to uncover clues for healthy aging. Register now to hear SuperAgers researcher Angela Roberts present a special #WesternHoco webinar on how to age well.

#OWeek2025 is almost here with events both big and small for our newest Mustangs! Find the full schedule on the OWeek 2025 app and get the details on all the official #WesternU events: www.oweek.ca

Four #WesternU faculty members were recognized by the Ontario government with Early Researcher Awards. Congratulations to Liliana Alvarez, Thomas DeFalco, Yalda Mohsenzadeh and Lyle Muller. 👏 #PurpleAndProud

Many Canadians are enjoying Canada's national parks this summer, but with that comes concerns for park conservation. #WesternU professor Alan MacEachern discusses the evolution of national parks with CBC Radio’s The Sunday Magazine.

With a goal to enhance the safety & security of Canada’s space systems, a @westernu.ca team has developed a unique network of low-cost satellite-tracking cameras that can detect meteors & monitor satellites across the country. ➡️ ontariosuniversities.ca/stories/tran... #ONpoli #ONpse

Houda Houbeish, a #WesternU FIMS PhD candidate, studies the impact of crisis journalism on reporters. A communications pro and former reporter, Houda describes her research as a combination of journalism, feminist ethics and humanitarian communications.

If you want to give meaningful feedback, the 'compliment sandwich' isn't the way to do it.🥪 #IveyBusiness researchers explain why the method of sandwiching constructive criticism between two compliments is ineffective – and what to do instead. #WesternU news.westernu.ca/2025/08/comp...

#WesternU researchers discovered new applications for perovskite through Canadian Light Source. Applying pressure by "squeezing" the mineral increased its photoluminescence, making it brighter, which could be useful in solar cells, LED lighting and more. news.westernu.ca/2025/08/pero...

Starting this fall, eight registered nurses from Middlesex-London Health Unit and Southwestern Public Health will be equipped to deliver the iHEAL program, developed by #WesternU researchers, to help over 300 women who are affected by intimate partner violence. news.westernu.ca/2025/08/west...

University Drive at #WesternU is closed to traffic until Aug 28 at 5 p.m. Campus can be accessed via Huron St. and Sunset St.

Award-winning playwright, librettist and theatre artist Anna Chatterton is joining #WesternU as 2025-26 writer-in-residence. ✍️ “If you want to write, I can help you,” she says. @lpl.ca news.westernu.ca/2025/08/anna...

Update: Philip Aziz Drive is open.

#WesternU PhD candidate Sabrina Staples stared at a small silicone chip for months, trying to coax cells into doing something remarkable. It paid off. She's the lead author on a study that improves understanding of blood vessel growth. @schulichmeddent.bsky.social