Western University

06/23/2026

Thumb arthritis makes daily tasks painful for 1 in 4 older Canadians – and not all can access pain-relieving thumb splints.

Joy MacDermid, a physical therapy professor in the Faculty of Health Sciences - Western University and member of Western Bone and Joint Institute, is leading a project funded by Arthritis Society Canada to expand access through 3D-printed splints.

As co-director of the clinical research lab at Roth | McFarlane Hand & Upper Limb Centre and a scientist at Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's Health Care London, Joy leads researchers studying how to measure, predict and reduce upper extremity disability.

Learn more about how we're on optimizing health for all: https://news.westernu.ca/2026/06/western-research-3d-printed-splints-thumb-arthritis/

06/22/2026

✨Preparing leaders for the long run ✨

The next banner is now up on the Thompson Recreation and Athletic Centre, featuring Western Mustangs student-athletes!

With your support, we're preparing the next generation of globally minded leaders and changemakers.

Learn more about Western's most ambitious campaign, a grand collaboration for Canada and the world: https://brnw.ch/21x3yrP

06/21/2026

After years of working as a dental assistant, Katherine Shone realized she wanted to be on the other side of the chair. Now, through 's Indigenous Student STEM Access Program (ISSAP), she's pursuing her dream of becoming a dentist. Her ultimate goal is to one day open a dental office on Kettle and Stony Point First Nation, where traditional knowledge and cultural safety inform the practice.

ISSAP helps Indigenous students build confidence, complete prerequisites and transition into science and engineering programs through wraparound academic and cultural supports.

A program for Indigenous students in STEM at Western University is providing a dedicated pathway to transition into science and engineering programs.

06/20/2026

Western moved up nine spots in the latest QS Top Universities Rankings, placing sixth in Canada and 142nd among 1,500 universities.

The university improved across multiple categories, including academic and employer reputation, international research and sustainability.

Read more about how we're on preparing future leaders and global citizens. ⬇️

Western places in top 10 per cent among 1,500 universities worldwide and is sixth in Canada according to the 2027 QS World University Rankings.

06/19/2026

“If you don’t know what’s going on around you, hearing loss can be incredibly isolating.” Born with permanent hearing loss, grad and aspiring audiologist Paige Stickney hopes to help others.

Susan Scollie, director of the National Centre for Audiology at Western, is tackling the problem of children rapidly outgrowing their hearing aids through the ALLEars project, which uses AI and 3D-printing to develop affordable, digital solutions for predicting ear growth.

Western’s Audiodome, a geodesic structure filled with 91 speakers, allows researchers to place listeners in simulated environments and study how they track familiar voices against competing noise. This helps explain how people hear in noisy settings and mitigates sensory challenges in older adults.

The cover story of the new Western Alumni Magazine focuses on
research that’s reshaping the future of hearing. Read how Western is all in on optimizing health: https://brnw.ch/21x3uKK

06/18/2026

Kids are always watching. They learn how to handle stress, emotions and relationships from the adults around them.

Ahead of Father's Day, Faculty of Health Sciences - Western University prof David Green shares the science of fatherhood — and the simple daily habits that matter, from device-free dinners to bedtime stories.

A Western University expert explains science-backed ways fathers can build strong bonds with their children and support healthy development.

06/17/2026

Celebrating the incredible ! 🎓💜

From crossing the stage at Canada Life Place to capturing memories across campus, convocation week was one for the books. Congrats to our newest Western Alumni!

06/16/2026

Angela Roberts is changing how we think about aging. By studying SuperAgers, she's uncovering what helps some adults maintain strong memory and communication abilities well into their 80s, showing that healthy aging is shaped by more than biology.



Read more: https://www.theimpactproject.ca/stories/angela-roberts?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=The+Impact+Project&utm_content=cutdown&utm_term=Angela+Roberts

06/15/2026

Calling all incoming first-year students! Kick-start your transition to university by joining us for Western Launch – a series of fun, free programs we’ve put together to help you launch into your Western experience with confidence.

📚 1-1 Course Advising
Get help understanding the courses you need for your program through a virtual appointment.

☀️ Faculty Fridays
Explore campus and get to know your classmates! You’ll also learn about the support available in your faculty.

🛏️ Overnight Experience
Stay overnight in a Western residence and get a sneak peek into student life.

💡 SmartStart
Develop the skills to tackle university learning and catch up on the foundational math, science, writing and research concepts you’ll use in your first-year classes.

✍️ SmartStart: Writing for International Students
Learn how to write in English at the university level with this virtual program taught by faculty members and expert writing advisors.

🚀 Launch Online
Your essential tool for navigating your first year at Western. Keep track of key dates and get insider info from current students.

More info and registration for all programs available at https://brnw.ch/21x3mOO. See you this summer!

06/13/2026

Congratulations to the - you did it! We hope you're of all your achievements. 🎓💜

As new grads, you have access to alumni perks and benefits: https://alumni.westernu.ca/perks-benefits/purple-perks/

Photos submitted by Aidan Cowell-Miller, Manpreet Saini, Sophie Smith, Felicia Oluwadamilola Olaofin, Andrei Goga