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Supporting & celebrating research, scholarship, creative activity and innovation at #WesternU.

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A high school science fair project is now a promising startup, Sylvara, founded by #WesternU student Aakarsh Garg. His plant-care device is growing strong with coaching, funding and maker space support at Morrissette Institute for Entrepreneurship available to all students and staff
Student entrepreneurship programs support startup launch - Western News
Student entrepreneurship programs at Western's Morrissette Entrepreneurship provide comprehensive support to help student launch plant-care startup Sylvara
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November 14, 2025 at 9:42 PM
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#WesternU's @iveybusiness.bsky.social was ranked first in Canada and 25th globally in the Financial Times latest assessment of research impact. The @financialtimes.com ranking also found business cases authored by Ivey are the second most-used worldwide.
Financial Times ranks Ivey 1st in Canada, 25th in world - Western News
Ivey Business School was ranked first in Canada and 25th globally in the Financial Times latest assessment of research impact.
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November 4, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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On this day in 1920, Dr. Frederick Banting woke at 2 a.m. in #LdnOnt and jotted down a 25-word idea — setting in motion the discovery of insulin.

105 years later, Banting's legacy continues. A heritage plaque at #WesternU now marks the historic moment.

Learn more: www.uwo.ca/projects/her...
October 31, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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Stoked to see our study out in final form! Big kudos to @jonathanamichaels.bsky.social for driving this along for the past 5 years.
October 29, 2025 at 4:47 PM
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Transparent, trustworthy research starts with us.

This #OpenAccessWeek, take a step toward openness: share a preprint, publish openly, post a dataset, or discuss responsible AI. Small actions create big change! How are you making your research more open?
October 23, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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Congratulations to @schulichmeddent.bsky.social's Patrick Moynihan as #WesternU 's newest Canada Research Chair, and congratulations to our seven renewals!

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Western's new Canada Research Chair fights tuberculosis - Western News
One new Canada Research Chair was awarded at Western and seven chairs renewed. The university also received $13.9 in research support funding.
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October 22, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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Pascal Michelberger, postdoctoral scholar with @westernuacademy.bsky.social, wrote in @ca.theconversation.com on how satire helps us navigate disorienting politics theconversation.com/trump-said-w...
‘Trump said what?!’ — How satire helps us navigate disorienting politics
It’s important to consider how political satire helps defend democracy in ways that go beyond speaking truth to power.
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October 22, 2025 at 7:58 PM
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We are excited to announce our new partnership with @mcmasteruniversity.bsky.social, granting researchers at both institutions access to 13 leading research facilities across both universities: news.westernu.ca/2025/10/west... @innovation.ca 🧵 (1/4)
Western, McMaster share access to top research facilities - Western News
Western and McMaster partnered for shared access to 13 research facilities across both campuses, providing researchers a larger range of world-class spaces.
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October 22, 2025 at 1:42 PM
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PhD student & Vanier Scholar Naser Ahmed is rethinking transit design with HEAT—an innovative tool measuring heat exposure in public transit access to help cities plan safer, climate-smart systems.
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#WesternU #UrbanPlanning #ClimateResearch
October 21, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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Congratulations to former longtime @westernusocsci.bsky.social professor Peter Howitt on receiving the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences!

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Canadian Peter Howitt among 3 Nobel winners in economics | CBC News
Canadian economist Peter Howitt is among a group of three researchers who won the Nobel memorial prize in economics, the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced Monday.
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October 14, 2025 at 12:53 PM
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Next stop on our Annual Fall Lecture Series - Innovation Works with Dr. Cheryl Currie! All are welcome to this free event - no registration required! Full series details here: www.rotman.uwo.ca/event/connec...
October 10, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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pain research @westernu.ca will continue to grow

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Pain Killers - Western University
Everyone feels it. Few understand it. The science is finally catching up.
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October 8, 2025 at 6:16 PM
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Dr. Robert Hegele is among the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame's #2026CMHFInductees, in recognition of his pioneering research identifying genetic predispositions toward health conditions like high cholesterol, which increase risk for heart attack and stroke. @schulichmeddent.bsky.social
Schulich prof inducted into Canadian Medical Hall of Fame - Western News
Schulich prof Dr. Robert Hegele inducted into Canadian Medical Hall of Fame in recognition of his lipid disorder research to reduce heart attacks, strokes.
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October 2, 2025 at 7:31 PM
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Canada’s fertility rate has dropped to a historic low, raising important questions about the country’s future. CTV News featured expert insight from Western Sociology professor Kate Choi on the trends shaping this demographic shift. Read more here: www.ctvnews.ca/canada/artic...
Canada’s fertility rate has reached a new low
Canada's total fertility rate fell again last year, reaching a record low of 1.25 children per woman, following years of decline.
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September 29, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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We welcomed @westernu.ca alumni + the public at the #WesternHoco tours on September 27th!

Researchers from WIN + the Center for Brain and Mind gave a great overview of facilities + neuroscience research happening at Western.

Thanks to Western Alumni for organizing the event!
September 30, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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Today, Sept. 30, we observe National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (NDTR). This day is dedicated to honouring the children who never made it home and the Survivors of residential schools. It also serves to raise awareness about the intergenerational impacts of these experiences.
Three students stand outside the Wampum Learning Lodge wearing orange shirts that read, "Every Child Matters".
September 30, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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We warmly invite you to our Annual Fall Lecture Series: Connecting Research to the Public Good, taking place throughout October and November 2025. More info here:
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September 29, 2025 at 6:18 PM
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“We have a chance to lead the kind of transformation the world needs while helping prepare global citizens who will champion real change. The time is now. The opportunity is in front of us – let’s make it happen, together.” - Western President Alan Shepard
#AllinWesternU
Western launches "All in" Campaign to raise $1 billion - Western News
Western's $1B "All in" Campaign is a ‘grand collaboration’ to build a better future for Canada and the world through fundraising and alumni engagement.
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September 26, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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It’s official, we are all in! Join us as we continue to drive impactful change for Canada and the world. There's so much to be proud of and so much more to do. #AllinWesternU

Learn more: allin.westernu.ca?utm_medium=s...
September 26, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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In partnership with the @rotmanphilosophy.bsky.social, the Institute for Earth and Space Exploration will be participating in Western's annual Homecoming celebrations on Saturday, September 27th!

Register by September 23rd here: www.westernconnect.ca/site/Calenda...
September 19, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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An international team of nearly 100 researchers, including @westernu.ca adjunct professor Auriane Egal + professor Denis Vida published the first-ever comprehensive study of an asteroid's journey from space down to impact on earth. ☄️

Read the full story here: news.westernu.ca/2025/09/plan...
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September 18, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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Congratulations, Sarah Al-Saoud, and the rest of the awardees!
ontuniv.bsky.social Ontario's Universities @ontuniv.bsky.social · Sep 18
We're pleased to recognize the outstanding university scholars Madeline Marie Asaro, Sarah Al-Saoud, Yue Lyu, Jennifer Crookshank & Jessica Klein, whose work is bringing positive change to the lives of individuals with autism and their families.
September 18, 2025 at 1:53 PM
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Stay curious, stay open! ☕

At WIN, our ReproducibiliTea journal club keeps us up to date on the latest in open science. We meet monthly to discuss open science over tea—join us in person or online!

Find updates and info here: osf.io/zk2de/, or join our mailing list at WINopenscience@uwo.ca
September 17, 2025 at 12:38 PM
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Happy 6th Annual Open Science Week!

Founded by the Allen Institute, this week celebrates those who openly share tools, data + resources to accelerate discovery.

Many of our researchers benefit from these efforts, so stay tuned for their #OpenScience stories + share yours here!

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September 15, 2025 at 12:48 PM
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adam patrick bell is bringing inclusivity to music education by championing disability-led design. From personalized instruments to networking opportunities, adam encourages us to build systems that adapt to people—not the other way around. #TheImpactProject #WesternU buff.ly/4U0ZPAC
September 11, 2025 at 1:08 PM