Faculty of Science - Western University

06/02/2026

Happy Pride Month! Check out the link below for all the great upcoming events!

Happy Pride Month! 🏳️‍🌈 Celebrate Pride 2026 at Western by joining events that honour and support the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Pride is a time to celebrate, reflect, uplift and act — and it's for everyone.

Throughout June and July, University College Tower, Brescia Tower, and Alumni Hall will glow in rainbow lights. ✨🌈 The Progress Pride Flag — which honours the full spectrum of the community, including the feathered chevron that recognizes Two-Spirit people — is raised at Concrete Beach. Flying it during National Indigenous History Month highlights the unique presence and significance of Indigenous identities within this celebration.

See resources and get updates on what's happening at Western: https://www.uwo.ca/faculty_staff/pride.html

05/01/2026

A renewed partnership between Birds Canada and Western University's Centre for Animals on the Move will ensure that migration science research that is having an impact nationally and internationally will continue.

It will help gather data about where birds, bats and other migratory species travel, when they move and how human development affects them.

And it creates new opportunities for collaborative research, student training, technological innovation and major funding partnerships. More: https://news.westernu.ca/2026/05/birds-canada/

04/22/2026

This Earth Day, we’re celebrating graduates who are shaping a more just and sustainable future. 🌎

Meet Ashwini Selvakumaran, MES’24, a passionate advocate for climate justice and equity. From her time in Western’s Master of Environment and Sustainability program to representing Canada at the Youth 20 Summit in South Africa, Ashwini has been working to ensure diverse voices are heard in global conversations on climate action and social change.

“I’ve always been interested in systems, but more importantly, how to change them.” Through MES, Ashwini deepened her understanding of how environmental challenges intersect with equity, asking critical questions about access to clean air, water, and green space, and who is most impacted.

Now, she’s helping bring youth perspectives to the global stage, because meaningful change starts with inclusive voices at the table.

Ready to make your impact? Applications for the Master of Environment and Sustainability program close May 1 for domestic students.

02/11/2026

Celebrating International Day of Women and Girls in Science! 👩🏻‍🔬🧬

Together with , we asked what being a woman in science means, and this is what they shared 💜🔬

Women and girls belong in science ✨

12/15/2025

Happy holidays everyone! ❄️⛄️Good luck with final exams, you’ve got this 💪 and remember to take care of yourself during this busy season. We can’t wait to welcome you back in the new year 💜

11/13/2025

This is your sign to apply to the Master of Data Analytics 📈✨

Thinking about grad school? Applications are open, apply today!

02/05/2025

The Nootropic Foods Lab at Western University has launched and we are so excited to share what this lab is all about!

The lab focuses on creating sustainable and innovative food solutions that enhance cognitive and brain cellular functions!

Check out testimonies from Chef Tim D’Souza and Denise Mclnnis on https://www.ctvnews.ca/london/article/the-science-behind-super-foods-is-at-the-heart-of-this-new-western-lab/

Additional recognition can be found on https://news.westernu.ca/2025/01/nootropics/

01/28/2025

Ananya Srivastava is a PhD candidate and Planetary Geologist within the Faculty of Science at Western University.

Her PhD Research is dedicated to exploring surface processes on Mars using remote sensing techniques.

Ananya’s research is pivotal to the upcoming ExoMars Rosalind Franklin Rover Mission set to launch in 2028.

Read more about Ananya’s work by using the link below!

https://ir.lib.uwo.ca/exhibit/inspiring-minds-showcase/journey-to-mars-rosalind-franklin-rovers-quest-for-life/

01/21/2025

Western researchers unlock decades of data to build financial resiliency!

At Canada’s Financial Wellness Lab, based in Western’s Faculty of Science, researchers Chuck Grace and Matt Davison are exploring financial wellness through cutting-edge machine learning, data science, and actuarial models.

Supported by nearly $4 million in funding from the Ontario Research Fund and corporate partners, this research tackles Canada’s growing financial stress crisis.

Learn how these efforts aim to enhance financial literacy and resilience for Canadians by clicking the link below!

https://news.westernu.ca/2025/01/financial-wellness-lab/

12/10/2024

✨Celebrating Interdisciplinary Science!💜✨🧪

Three students shared their Interdisciplinary Research in the Student Presentation Competition on Tuesday, December 3rd at the Fallona Family Interdisciplinary Science Award and Lecture Event.

Congratulations to our first place winner: Colleen Barghout (slide 2.)

Congratulations to our second place winner: Anusha Ravikumar (slide 3.)

Congratulations to our third place winner: Trinity Wong (slide 4.)

We are very happy to have had a successful event with all of our talented students.

Thank you to all of the students who participated in the competition!