Paralympic team physician reflects on perseverance and purpose - Western News Dr. Steven Macaluso reflects on his experience with Canada’s wheelchair curling team and the lessons of perseverance, resilience and movement.

Dr. Steven Macaluso has followed the triumphs of Canada's wheelchair curling team for eight years. As team doctor, the @schulichmeddent.bsky.social professor had a front-row seat to their gold medal win at the 2026 #Paralympics. He reflects on the power of the team and the lessons he's learned.

Western Awards for Excellence in Teaching celebrate dedicated, creative faculty - Western News Eight faculty members are being recognized for their contributions to students’ academic development, with the Western Awards for Excellence in Teaching.

"You truly made my love for chemistry flourish."

That's the impact of an engaging educator who's all in for their students.💜🎉👏Congratulations to the dedicated #WesternU faculty recognized with the 2025-2026 Western Awards for Excellence in Teaching.

International research possibilities explored with Karlsruhe - Western News International research collaboration takes centre stage at a two-day visit to Western University from Germany's Karlsruhe Institute of Technology

A visit from Karlsruhe Institute of Technology ( @kit.edu ), a leading German research university, is opening pathways at #WesternU for international collaborations in fields including biomedical and wind engineering, AI and safe storage of nuclear waste.

#WesternU public history student Erin Case and director of public history Mike Dove joined CBC London Morning to talk about connecting Londoners with the past through the Forest City Facts project.

Listen to the full interview here: www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...

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The Endless Wonder and Beautiful Uncertainty of Interstellar Comets | The Walrus The voyage of 3I/ATLAS sparked new questions about our solar system—and unlocked a longing for cosmic meaning

From @thewalrus.ca : #WesternU research scientist Robert Weryk was one of the first to spot an interstellar comet orbiting in our galaxy nearly a decade ago. With help from a Hawaiian linguistics team, it was named 1I/‘Oumuamua, which Weryk says translates to 'a messenger from afar arriving first.'

Daniel Ansari is helping children build strong foundations in math by identifying learning gaps early. Through the Numeracy Screener, he’s equipping educators with the tools to support students before challenges become barriers to success.

#WesternU #TheImpactProject

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Canada isn’t experiencing more tornadoes, but risk is moving east into southern Ontario. What does climate change mean for future storms? @jeyantvo.bsky.social speaks with Gregory Kopp (@cssl.ca) and Anabela Bonada (@envwaterloo.bsky.social), tonight at 8pm | Producer: Diego Garcia

International research leaders earn highest faculty honour - Western News International research leaders at Western, Greg Kopp and Susan Scollie, named Distinguished University Professors for impact in wind engineering, audiology

Engineering that makes severe storms less damaging. Hearing aids that even fit infants.

The two professors who have been leaders in this research are being named Distinguished University Professors - #WesternU's highest faculty honour.

Western named top regional employer for third consecutive year - Western News Western is one of Southwestern Ontario’s Top Employers in 2026, according to Mediacorp Canada's analysis recognizes leading employers.

It's a hat trick for #WesternU! The university has been named to Southwestern Ontario's Top Employers list for the third consecutive year. #LdnOnt

Expert insight: Reality TV is testing age‑gap relationships The latest reality dating show based on age-gap relationships, 'The Age of Attraction,' offers important insight into these relationships

Are age-gap relationships really about age - or does it come down to power? A #WesternU prof explores why they spark debate, in a new piece written for @ca.theconversation.com

#AgeOfAttraction

Western students, local historians bring London’s stories to life through Forest City Facts Through Forest City Facts, Western’s MA public history field is helping to uncover stories that have shaped - and continue to shape – the city.

#WesternU students and faculty are helping uncover 200 years' worth of important local moments through the #ForestCityFacts initiative, led by the London and Middlesex Historical Society, in partnership with the City of London and Western public history. #LdnOnt

Expert insight: What The Bachelorette cancellation reveals about gendered expectations and violence Cancellation of this season featuring Taylor Frankie Paul shows differences in how society treats women who have used violence in comparison to men

What does the cancellation of #TheBachelorette reveal about how society judges violence? #WesternU experts unpack gendered double standards and social norms in a new piece for @ca.theconversation.com.

Western Law and University of Bristol launch transatlantic JD pathway - Western News Western Law and the University of Bristol introduce a new pathway allowing U.K. law graduates to earn a Canadian JD in just two years.

A new #WesternU and University of Bristol program will allow U.K. law grads to earn a JD in less time.

“This is a fantastic new partnership between two strong law schools.” - Dean Mohamed Khimji

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In Conversation with Peter Howitt, Nobel Laureate in Economics, April 20 Professor Peter Howitt, MA'69, joins past Bank of Canada Governor Stephen Poloz, MA'79, PhD'82, LLD'19, on campus for a special fireside chat.

On April 20, Peter Howitt, past #WesternU professor and recipient of the 2025 Nobel Prize in Economics, returns to campus for a fireside chat with Stephen Poloz, MA'79, PhD'82, LLD'19.

Register now for this event.

#WesternU professor Emma Duerden was featured on CNN's The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper shedding light on how smartphones affect your brain. Duerden analyzed CNN's Bill Weir's brain activity after he completed a two-week digital detox and found some surprising results:

Artemis II crew officially break record for farthest distance travelled from Earth Canadian Geographic is following this history-making mission, which will see Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen become the first Canadian to fly around the moon

The crew of #ArtemisII, including Canada’s Jeremy Hansen, have now travelled farther from Earth than any humans in history, passing +400K km from Earth during a lunar flyby. #WesternU planetary scientist Gordon Osinski calls it “very Star Trek-esque — the farthest any humans have ever gone. Period.”

Western Award of Excellence recipients support campus community – and beyond - Western News Seven individuals and one interdisciplinary team are recipients of the 2025 Western Award of Excellence, a top honour for Western University employees.

Congratulations to the #WesternU employees being honoured with a Western Award of Excellence, the highest level of campus-wide recognition for staff. 🎉🏆👏

It was fun to join Aaron Rand on Montreal Now to discuss the #ArtemisII mission @westernu.ca

Marlene Bagatto is advancing early detection and care for children with hearing loss. As a paediatric audiologist advocating for accessible programs, she's helping more families get the support they need when it matters most.

#WesternU #TheImpactProject

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We’re #AllinWesternU on better health for everyone. This new era in health care is driven by a grand collaboration across disciplines and powerful tools to improve patient care.

From cells to systems, #WesternU is optimizing health for all.

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Powwow at Western marks 20-year anniversary - Western News The 20th annual Indigenous Students' Association powwow at Western celebrated Indigenous culture, healing traditions and student inclusion on campus.

From the powerful energy of the Haudenosaunee Smoke Dance to the healing rhythms of the Women’s Jingle Dress, the 20th annual Indigenous Students' Association powwow at #WesternU welcomed hundreds to the vibrant fusion of ceremony and celebration.

Game-changing technology may be on the horizon for children with disabling hearing loss Earmoulds regularly need replacing as children grow − a problem that has long frustrated pediatric audiologists and their patients

A front-page @theglobeandmail.com story featured the ALLEars project, a large-scale collaboration between #WesternU and Boys Town National Research Hospital that uses predictive AI and 3D printing to reimagine how earmolds are made for children who use hearing aids.

#WesternU earth sciences professor Gordon Osinski helped train astronauts for NASA’s Artemis II mission, which launched this week, sending humans to the Moon for the first time in more than 50 years. @drcrater.bsky.social

Western develops AI-powered custom earmolds for children with hearing aids - Western News Western researchers are developing AI-powered, 3D-printed earmolds to improve hearing aid care for children.

#WesternU is reshaping children’s hearing care with custom AI-driven earmolds for hearing aids. The innovative project, in collaboration with @boystownhospital.bsky.social, received USD $4.4M from the Oberkotter Foundation to improve access and reduce costs for families.

Weather siren test

The live monthly testing of #WesternU’s emergency weather siren will take place today, Wednesday, April 1, around noon.

Unless otherwise notified, this is only a test and no action is required. Learn more: www.uwo.ca/weather_sire...

Video footage courtesy of The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) and The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

As #ArtemisII launch approaches, #WesternU earth sciences prof Gordon Osinski will have his eyes to the sky. He trains astronauts to investigate planetary surfaces & gather critical geological information for scientists back on Earth. See @drcrater.bsky.social's Q&A: buff.ly/nAFgGD9
#AllinWesternU

Looking forward to being on several @cbcradiocanada.bsky.social shows tomorrow morning to talk about the historic #ArtemisII mission with Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen onboard. Starting bright and early at 6 am EST with #OntarioMorning

#ToTheMoon @westernu.ca

Student raises cardiac arrest awareness, funds Western’s first outdoor defibrillator - Western News After her father's death, biology major Danijela Jelich raises cardiac arrest awareness and funds Western's first outdoor debrillator.

"My dad's death changed my life forever. In that moment I decided to turn my pain into purpose."
In her drive to raise awareness about cardiac arrest, #WesternU student Danijela Jelich also raised money for the first outdoor #AED on campus. 💜

Mike Strong has spent decades advancing research that could change the future for people living with #ALS. His team’s discovery of a protein that may slow — or potentially stop — the disease’s damaging effects is bringing new hope to patients and families.
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