2025
The Humble Art of Listening Well
October 08, 2025
A new training session invites future doctors to move beyond the checklist and embrace uncertainty, centring patients as experts in their own care.Expert explainer: Understanding the Truth and Reconciliation Commission
October 01, 2025
Professor Cody Groat reflects on the impact of the 94 Calls to Action and the work that remainsWhose Knowledge Counts? A New Open Resource Invites Us to Rethink the Answer
September 12, 2025
Curriculum librarian Heather Campbell (left) and nursing school lecturer Ashley McKeown (right) co-led the development of a free teaching tool that is inspiring educators, librarians, and students at Western and across Canada.Free, diverse scientific illustrations boost representation
September 11, 2025
New online tool created by Western grad and prof offers customizable imagesMedical students led a hands-on clinical skills workshop for Indigenous youth as part of Mini-University.
August 22, 2025How technology can strengthen health-care equity.
August 06, 2025
Tarun Katapally wants to help ensure everyone, everywhere has access to health care and health information.Capstone course helps students connect learning with real life
August 04, 2025
A unique program that blends science with service has helped hundreds of future dentists, doctors and other health-care professionals step out of the classroom and into the community – forming deeper, more human connections with the people they hope to serve.First Nations’ health dependent on the health of the planet
August 01, 2025
Dr. Nicole Redvers is a member of the Deninu K’ue First Nation and an associate professor in the Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, as well as a Western Research Chair & Director of Indigenous Planetary Health at the University of Western Ontario. She speaks to planetary health and its impact on Indigenous health.Researcher receives Minister’s Award of Excellence for equity work in sport
July 04, 2025
Olivia Ghosh-Swaby, PhD, who recently completed her doctorate in neuroscience at Schulich Medicine & Dentistry, was a recognized recipient of the Minister’s Awards of Excellence.Distinguished University Professor Cheryl Forchuk focuses on ‘giving value and voice’ to vulnerable populations
July 02, 2025
Western professor, three alumni appointed to Order of CanadaWhat the land can teach us
June 27, 2025
Danya Carroll, PhD, is exploring the intersection of Indigenous knowledge, public health and environmental policy. (Megan Morris/Schulich Medicine & DentistryIndigenous Circles of Support and Leadership Program: ‘Hub that feels like home’
June 23, 2025
Community, connection and cultural teachings help students find balance in academic settingMD grad answers the call for care in underserved communities
June 13, 2025
Inspired by his grandmother’s legacy, Aaron Lewis is bringing connection and cultural perspective to rural medicine.Olympic medalist and physician Hayley Wickenheiser inspires Western staff
June 09, 2025
‘It's one thing to be the best in the world, it's another thing to be the best for the world.’Rooted in care and community, DDS grad finds her path
June 06, 2025
For Delainey Mattern, what began as a chance to shadow a dentist grew into a career grounded in service, connection and cultural discovery.Future doctors explore health care in Southwestern Ontario communities
May 30, 2025
Discovery Week immerses first-year medical students in rural and regional health-care settings.Schulich students offer connection, companionship to local seniors
April 22, 2025
GlamourGals group offers beauty and skin care services for older adultsMedical students offer connection and companionship to local seniors
April 18, 2025
Equipped with nail polish and beauty supplies, the local chapter of GlamourGals is bridging generational gaps and addressing senior isolation.Indigenous Peoples feel the brunt of rising temperatures, climate policy
April 18, 2025
Planetary health researcher Nicole Redvers amplifying high-stakes voices in ‘code red’ climate emergencySupport learners and colleagues during the Holy Month of Ramadan
March 06, 2025
Ramadan starts the evening of February 28 at sundown - and ends approximately on March 29 Visit our page on some ways we can support learners and colleagues during the Holy Month of RamadanBlack studies major launches at Western with more than 50 courses on offer
February 27, 2025
New course focused on ‘Black Geographies’ part of student learningIndigenous Track and Field Day offers ‘good medicine’
February 21, 2025
Students from area First Nations introduced to Western through annual eventBlack Dental Students Association builds community at Schulich
February 20, 2025
Newly created group supports and advocates for Black students, aspiring dentistsEngaging Black youth to improve access to mental health services
February 19, 2025
PhD candidate Petra Owusu’s community-based research identifies barriers, addresses lack of race-based data in CanadaCameron Bailey shares insights on Black excellence, leadership with Western students
February 14, 2025
Western grad and chief executive of TIFF spoke about his journey ‘leading while Black’Black student leaders gain health care experience through hospital placement
February 13, 2025
Western Black Leadership University Experience provides opportunities to develop leadership skills and work with community organizationsIndigenous advocate for cultural reclamation finds new pathways at Western
January 17, 2025
National Indigenous Scholarship winner Sara Boston connecting to cultural traditionsMD student brings mentorship to diverse med school applicants
January 09, 2025
Maud Ahmad created a free program to guide equity-deserving students interested in medicine
