"My first book finally came out. Not a novel, but a memoir. And not by choice, but because of the startling and unexpected ways in which a life can change course." Author and #WesternU alum Gabrielle Drolet shares her unanticipated journey through pain, grief and learning to write in a new way.

#WesternU occupational therapy professor Debbie Laliberte Rudman, discusses what's at stake when people lose the community spaces that bring them together. Watch on @therundowntvo.bsky.social: www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Ctd... #ThirdPlaces

“Trying is the most important part; it’s never too late to start. Pursuing your passions and believing in yourself is so powerful.” New grad Brooke Meloche is #WesternU's first student to graduate with a combined degree in integrated science and mechanical engineering. #WesternClassOf2026

For 30 years, curiosity has driven discovery at @westernu.ca's Centre for Functional and Metabolic Mapping. From pioneering ultra-high field MRI to today’s world-leading facilities, researchers have transformed how we study health and disease. Read more: www.schulich.uwo.ca/about/news-e...

Dr. Catherine Hansen, women's health expert and #SchulichMedDent grad, shared insights on life, medicine and what it was like to send her husband, astronaut Jeremy Hansen, to the moon aboard the #ArtemisII mission. Read the Western News Q&A. @schulichmeddent.bsky.social

It’s convocation week, #WesternClassof2026! 🎓💜 We can't wait to celebrate with you at Canada Life Place. As you cross the stage, you’ll join more than 382,000 Western alumni making an impact around the world. See everything you need to know about your special day: convocation.uwo.ca/celebrations...

@be-giant.bsky.social published a feature on #WesternU collaboration with Birds Canada to track and understand bird migration in the country. The story focused on how a tiny bird tracker is unlocking the mysteries of migration, following birds as they move across long distances.

University Dr at the Richmond St gates will be closed Fri, June 5 for road work related to the new residence building. Vehicles can access campus via Huron St and Sunset St. The south sidewalk is open to pedestrians. We appreciate the community’s patience as this work is completed. buff.ly/mBHMAWY

Feel guilty, cheap or confused when prompted to tip? #WesternU researchers say your response comes down to social norms and what psychologists call “reactance” in a new piece written for @ca.theconversation.com #Tipping

Elijah Van Dinther is helping improve access to rural health care by giving students hands-on learning opportunities. Through outreach and mentorship programs, he’s encouraging more future physicians to see the value and impact of rural practice. buff.ly/kwnrS17 #WesternU #TheImpactProject

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

#WesternU researchers are deepening our understanding of how the brain processes sound to help people experience a richer, more connected world. Go behind the research with President Alan Shepard. Read more: news.westernu.ca/2026/06/west... #AllinWesternU

Happy #PrideMonth! 🏳️‍🌈 Celebrate Pride 2026 at #WesternU by joining events that honour and support the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Pride is a time to celebrate, reflect, uplift & act — and it's for everyone. In June & July, University College Tower, Brescia Tower & Alumni Hall will glow in rainbow lights. ✨

#WesternU is one of seven higher education institutions across the country that will host shared digital research infrastructure as part of a new pilot project. The Distributed Storage and Compute Grid will store data and drive research capacity, with a particular focus on AI systems.

The Council of Ontario Universities' AI Task Force, vice-chaired by #WesternU's Chief AI Officer Mark Daley, released a new report, 'Charting a Path Forward for Ontario Universities in the Age of AI,' on preparing students for an AI-enabled world and supporting responsible AI adoption.

Families affected by brain diseases like Alzheimer’s and Huntington’s now have even more support behind them. A landmark gift from Frank and Janice Lochan of $4.1 million to #WesternU will accelerate neuroimaging research to improve diagnosis, treatment and care. buff.ly/y87nl8m #AllinWesternU

Marie Savundranayagam is using virtual reality to help caregivers better support people living with dementia. Be EPIC-VR is an immersive training experience that builds communication skills and improves person-centred care. #WesternU #TheImpactProject www.theimpactproject.ca/stories/mari...

Daisy Chan, recent #WesternU grad, developed NourishWell, an app that helps people with developmental disabilities build healthy eating habits through guided recipes and cooking tutorials.📱🍳 @westernualumni.bsky.social

Who gets to make music? #WesternU PhD candidate Ran Jiang challenges ableist instrument design, inspiring young students in China to rethink #accessibility in music education. news.westernu.ca/2026/05/acce...

The science academies of G7 member countries have identified international space governance as a pressing issue for the G7 Leaders’ Summit. In @ca.theconversation.com, Peter G. Brown (@westernu.ca), Canadian Topic Lead of “Large Satellite Constellations: Prospects and Challenges,” highlights why.

Update: The City of London will close Philip Aziz Avenue at Western Road on May 21 until summer 2027. Drivers are asked to proceed with care and allow extra time when travelling around campus. More information: uwo.ca/fm/notices/c...

From greenhouse sensors to 'smart' mobility devices, #WesternU researchers are using technology to put people first and incorporate lived experience into their solutions. Four projects across disciplines received federal funding to advance inclusive innovation. #NFRF #AllinWesternU

@theglobeandmail.com featured a Bata Shoe Museum exhibit co-curated by #WesternU classical studies professor Elizabeth Greene, featuring 2,000-year-old Ancient Roman footwear recovered from the Vindolanda military fort, where soil conditions are ideal for preserving ancient leather.

An in-depth Q&A with #WesternU biology professor Greg Thorn, published in Canadian Geographic, explores the discovery of a unique fungus, first detected in Algonquin Park and later identified in Finland, and what it tells us about the influence of fungi on the natural world. @cangeo.bsky.social

Adam Purdy is creating more opportunities in sport for athletes with disabilities through coaching, advocacy and research that ensures young athletes can see themselves represented and supported from the start. #WesternU #TheImpactProject Read more: www.theimpactproject.ca/stories/adam...

#WesternU kinesiology students are helping older adults in #LdnOnt screen for high blood pressure through a program at city fitness classes. They've already served 400+ people and the program has now been turned into an experiential learning opportunity.

The City of London will begin construction on Philip Aziz Avenue on May 19. The road will be closed from May 25 until July 2027. Drivers are asked to proceed with care and allow extra time when travelling around campus. More information: buff.ly/CrmCxTT

From migrating birds to next-generation protective coatings, #WesternU researchers are advancing solutions for a rapidly changing world. Congratulations to our new and renewed Canada Research Chairs! 🎉👏

A wonderful way to celebrate Nurses Week at @westernu.ca ! We welcomed Dean Oliva Bazirete from the School of Nursing, University of Rwanda to speak on nursing leadership in a global health context.

Featured by CBC London: The Forest City Facts project is highlighting lesser-known stories from London's past to celebrate the city's 200th birthday. The project is a collaboration between #WesternU Public History, the City of London and the London and Middlesex Historical Society. #LdnOnt

Building on established strength in neuroscience, #WesternU is partnering with nine European universities as part of NeurotechEU, opening new doors for student training and research collaborations across borders. @westernuresearch.bsky.social

#WesternU welcomes alum and environmental humanities scholar Brett Buchanan back to campus as the new dean of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities. He'll begin a five-year term on Aug. 15. @westernualumni.bsky.social

Creating connections, not silos! The afternoon session of the #DementiaDistruption Symposium focused on organizational strategies to creating lasting, scalable care systems, on how to thoughtfully incorporate diverse communities and their needs into dementia care networks, and... 1/3

Sachindri Wijekoon uses community-based participatory research to partner with older adults as co-researchers, ensuring their experiences directly shape policies and programs. #WesternU #TheImpactProject Read more: www.theimpactproject.ca/stories/sach...

Whether the culprit is tree pollen, grass or ragweed, seasonal allergies affect about 25% of Canadians. #SchulichMedDent professor Dr. Samira Jeimy explains why symptoms differ from year to year, and how pollution can make things worse. @schulichmeddent.bsky.social

A new exhibition at Bata Shoe Museum showcases decades of research and many of the Roman leather shoes discovered by #WesternU prof Elizabeth Greene at #Vindolanda, a #UNESCO World Heritage Site, where she has been uncovering artifacts for decades.

Peter Howitt, a past professor in the department of economics in #WesternU's Faculty of Social Science, reflects on his experience travelling to Stockholm, Sweden, to receive a Nobel Prize.

#WesternU law professor Valerie Oosterveld has been appointed to a five-year term as associate vice president (research). A leading scholar on international justice and the exploration of space governance, she will provide strategic leadership for Western’s research mission.

The live monthly testing of #WesternU’s emergency weather siren will take place today, Wednesday, May 6, around noon. Unless otherwise notified, this is only a test and no action is required. Learn more: www.uwo.ca/weather_sire...

Scientific American highlighted new images captured from the James Webb Space Telescope by a team of #WesternU researchers of carbon molecules known as “buckyballs” in the planetary nebula Tc 1, formed from a dying star more than 10,000 light-years away. @sciam.bsky.social

Rebekah Jacques is integrating Indigenous knowledge into forensic pathology to support families and communities. Her work helps honour cultural practices and use science as a tool for truth and healing. Read more: buff.ly/mYvcto0

#WesternU researchers are shedding light on how birds and other migratory species travel and how human development affects them. A renewed partnership with @birdscanada.bsky.social will make a national impact when it comes to safeguarding biodiversity through migration science.

#WesternU student Chathura Fernando stood coughing, watching garbage burn in the streets. "I knew there had to be a better way to deal with all this waste. I had to do something." Now, as the CEO of FDO Energy, he's aiming to turn trash into clean energy. ♻️

Nobel laureate Peter Howitt, a past economics professor in #WesternU's Faculty of Social Science, explains his prize-winning work on creative destruction, a theory that describes how innovation fuels economic growth through the rise of new industries and the decline of outdated ones.

Hundreds of trainees. New ideas. Research with real-world impact. London Health Research Day showcased the full spectrum of research excellence in #LdnOnt, with participation from learners, faculty and leaders across @westernu.ca, @stjosephslondon.bsky.social and @lhscri.bsky.social. #LHRD2026

Sydney Robinson is redesigning prosthetics to better support amputees. As co-founder of Vessl Prosthetics, she's developing an adaptive prosthetic socket that adjusts throughout the day as a user’s limb changes in size, reducing pain and improving fit. #WesternU #TheImpactProject buff.ly/PDUPGEF

Using the James Webb Space Telescope, #WesternU researchers have revealed the most detailed view yet of Tc 1 – a cloud of gas and dust where carbon molecules known as “buckyballs” form – providing new insights into their formation. @westernuspace.bsky.social

During his first visit back to campus since receiving the 2025 Nobel Prize in Economics, Peter Howitt sat down with past Bank of Canada Governor and fellow #WesternU graduate Stephen Poloz for a fireside chat.

Ivey Business School opened the Donald K. Johnson Centre in downtown Toronto, expanding its capacity for graduate programs, executive education and corporate engagement, while strengthening its presence in Canada’s business capital. Learn more: news.westernu.ca/2026/04/dona...

Sheri Molnar is helping communities prepare for earthquakes by mapping ground conditions and seismic risk. Through the Metro Vancouver Seismic Microzonation Mapping Project, she's turning complex science into practical tools that support safer planning and building. #WesternU buff.ly/IBm4Vcr