Western ranks as one of Canada’s top research-intensive universities. From fundamental to applied discovery and other scholarly activities, its scholars advance knowledge that provides tangible benefits for the economic, social, health and cultural development of citizens in London, in Canada and around the world.

Western Research supports scholars through collaboration, communication and service.

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Reckoning and resistance: The future of Black hiring commitments on campus

The true commitment to racial justice lies not in performative statements, but in sustained support for marginalized scholars and research, even during economic and political precarity.

‘STOP the American takeover of Canada!’ — Inspiration and humour from a London, Ont. art movement

The work of London, Ont., artist Greg Curnoe, and the the art scene and city he was part of offer creative inspiration for navigating Canada-U.S. tensions.

Terminations at U.S. government agencies that monitor extreme weather events will have negative effects

Weather forecasting relies on international collaboration. Cuts at U.S. government agencies will negatively impact attempts to predict and mitigate the effects of extreme weather events.

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research areas ranked in the top 100 globally

 

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