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Bring world-class artists to campus

The Don Wright Faculty of Music hosts visiting artists who teach, perform and inspire collaboration.

2025-08-12
Build responsible AI

Western scholars are bringing the critical lens of the humanities to guide the ethical development of AI.

2025-08-12
Build sustainable cities

Western social scientists are shaping cities that are sustainable, vibrant and built for everyone.

Connect brain research with lived experience

The Western Institute for Neuroscience is changing how brain research is done by listening to the people it’s meant to help.

2025-08-12
Cultivate leadership through the humanities

The School for Advanced Studies in the Arts & Humanities prepares students to lead with creativity, insight and resilience.

2025-08-12
Deliver low-cost medical care

Western’s Frugal Biomedical Innovation Program co-designs low-cost medical devices with communities to expand care in underserved areas.

2025-08-12
Drive scientific innovation

The new Bioconvergence Centre is Western’s flagship hub for interdisciplinary advances in life, health and biomedical sciences.

2025-08-12
Expand leadership opportunities for black students

The Black Leadership University Experience provides the next generation of Black professionals with the skills, confidence and experience to lead excel, creating leaders ready to break barriers and drive change.

Give progress a moral compass

The Rotman Institute of Philosophy brings an ethical lens to today’s most urgent scientific, technological and societal challenges.

2025-07-13
Harness AI for a better world

Western researchers are using machine learning to create a healthier, fairer and more sustainable future.

2025-08-12
Invest in next-generation problem solvers

Western’s Undergraduate Student Research Program gives students hands-on research experience tackling real-world challenges.

Monitor ecosystem change

Western’s Centre for Animals on the Move studies wildlife migration to monitor and protect our ecosystems.

2025-08-12
Offer law students real-world experience

Western Law’s community clinics give students real-world experience while delivering vital legal services.

2025-07-12
Power clean transportation

Western engineers are driving learning and innovation through autonomous EV technology.

2025-08-12
Promote entrepreneurial thinking

The Morrissette Institute for Entrepreneurship, powered by Ivey Business School, helps students from all disciplines develop entrepreneurial skills and launch their ideas.

2025-08-12
Promote health and wellbeing

Western’s Faculty of Health Sciences is applying social determinants of health to develop innovative ways help people and communities thrive.

2025-08-12
Propel Canada’s space leadership

Western’s Institute for Earth & Space Exploration is one of Canada’s leading centres for space research and training.

Protect lifelong mobility

Western’s Bone and Joint Institute is improving mobility and reducing pain for those with musculoskeletal diseases.

2025-08-12
Protect the future of food

Western’s sustainable agriculture research is driving innovative solutions to ensure food security while safeguarding ecosystems.

2025-08-12
Put learning into practice

The Experiential Learning and Career Hub helps students gain real-world experience, build confidence, develop skills and make connections to succeed in today’s job market.

Shape human-centred technology

The Starling Centre for Just Technologies and Just Societies is helping to ensure technology, and its impact, serve the public good.

2025-07-10
Strengthen Canada’s storm preparedness

Western’s Canadian Severe Storms Lab leads efforts to better predict and prepare for extreme weather events.

2025-08-12
Support childhood mental health

The Mary J. Wright Child and Youth Development Clinic delivers compassionate, evidence-based mental health care to underserved children and families.

2025-07-07
Train future healthcare leaders

A new Faculty of Health Sciences building will train professionals to meet today’s and tomorrow’s health challenges.

2025-08-12
Uncover the links between infection and brain health

Western scientists are investigating how infectious diseases influence brain function and developing strategies to protect it.

2025-08-12