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WEBWestern News Interactive. Western professor Gordon “Oz” Osinski brought astronauts from the Canadian Space Agency and NASA to Kamestastin, also called Mistastin, in northern Labrador for planetary science and lunar geology training. It’s the perfect learning site because the crater and its rock formations – formed by the heat and impact ...
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WEBSep 19, 2024 · Western Research Excellence Awards recognize leading scholars. Western researchers improve strawberry cultivation with machine learning. AI and computer vision achieves near-perfect accuracy in detecting ripeness, disease. Western announces James and Eva Good Chair in English Literature. New $1.5 M gift funds post to attract top talent ...
"A sense of belonging”: 38,000 students set to return for the new ...
WEBSeptember 01, 2022. Explore All News. There’s excitement in the air as Western prepares to welcome more than 38,000 students back to main campus and the Forest City for the 2022-23 academic year. “The start of a new school year is such a special time,” said President Alan Shepard. “You can feel the enthusiasm on campus, the sense of ...
Western moves up in QS World University Rankings
WEBJun 9, 2021 · The 2022 Quacquarelli Symonds Limited (QS) Rankings, released June 8, place Western at 170 th worldwide – advancing by 33 spots from its previous position among more than 1,300 universities from 90 countries. At home, the university placed 8 th in Canada and 4 th in Ontario. “We are delighted to be in the top 200 of a …
Western delaying start of winter term, shifting to virtual classes
WEBDec 17, 2021 · By Western Communications, Western is delaying the start of the winter term and moving classes online as the university continues to take safety precautions in light of increasing concerns around COVID-19 and the Omicron variant. Following consultations with health experts and campus leaders, and with the approval of Western’s Senate, Western ...
A bold future together - Western News
WEBJun 23, 2021 · Western’s new strategic plan was approved by the Board of Governors on June 17, 2021. Following months of consultation, Western has released its new strategic plan, Towards Western at 150. President Alan Shepard sat down with Western News to discuss the plan and what it means for the university. In …
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WEBSep 10, 2024. As the winner of Survivor season 42, first-year Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry MD student Maryanne Oketch is taking lessons learned from the show to her medical school training. In 2021, while working on her master’s degree, she competed …. Western welcomes 10 recipients of prestigious Schulich Leader Scholarships.
Western announces phased approach to return-to-class
WEBJan 14, 2022 · By Western Communications, Western is adopting a phased approach to the return to in-person learning, a precautionary move to ensure the health and safety of the campus community. Beginning Jan. 31, all second-, third- and fourth-year undergraduate and graduate courses, as well as second-entry professional programs, will …
Plans for a safe return to residence - Western News
WEBSep 2, 2021 · Western is preparing to welcome 5,300 first-year students to nine campus residences over four days – Sept. 3 to 6. Helping the university fulfill its guarantee of residence space to all first-year students who want it, Lambton Hall, an upper-year student apartment, was converted into a suite-style residence for first-year students earlier ...
Responsible investing contributes to significant carbon footprint ...
WEBNov 4, 2021 · As Western continues to strengthen its commitment to sustainability, a recent analysis shows the carbon footprint of the university’s long-term public equity investments is 65 per cent less than it was five years ago. “Responsible investing is part of Western’s broader commitment to taking action on climate change,” said President Alan ...
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