Richard Kim works with graduate students during an experiment

Research at Western

Research at Western

Richard Kim works with graduate students during an experiment

Research at Western

Impact takes many forms – from individual scholars creating and promoting knowledge to collaborative teams developing novel technologies and solutions to grand challenges. From researchers influencing policy to artists creating culture and bringing joy to our lives. And from efforts to understand the fundamental questions that drive curiosity to knowledge that supports the development of our business, legal, health, and education systems.

As a key partner in this success, Western Research is committed to supporting, recognizing and celebrating the full range of these efforts. Impact is rarely achieved in isolation, however – instead, it results from local, national and global partnerships.

Photo of the forks of Deshkan Ziibi (Thames River), takene by drone

2025 Research Year-in-Review

In 2025, Western researchers, scholars and artists continued to build bridges across disciplines, across sectors and across borders to advance knowledge, enhance culture and tackle questions of all kinds. Learn more about Western's research work in 2025 today.

Research in Numbers

Interdisciplinary Research Initiatives

Research Centres & Groups

Core Research Facilities

Researcher Awards Showcase

Areas of Research Activity