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The Western Academy for Advanced Research brings together interdisciplinary and international teams of scholars to address major issues facing humanity through periods of dedicated focus. 

 

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Nature-Inspired Solutions for Carbon Transformation

Interdisciplinary Research to Address Technical and Social Barriers in Smart Cities and Communities

 

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Congratulations to our Canada Research Chairs

Congratulations to Theme Leader Ayan Sadhu (Civil & Environmental Engineering) and Western Fellow Katsu Goda (Earth Sciences).

Lucy Jones

Lucy Jones named one of USA Today's women of the year

Visiting Fellow Lucy Jones is a pioneering voice for climate resilience.

Violist Sharon Wei plays against a stormy backdrop

SPECIAL CONCERT EVENT:
Friday, March 1st @ 7 pm

An immersive musical experience inspired by the Northern Tornadoes Project.