Student Life

Every year, the MNI family has many fun gatherings for students and faculty members, including a pumpkin carving contest for Halloween, thanksgiving potluck, and a chili chef contest.

Western has many free or affordable events such as Athletics and Recreation, Exhibition, Lectures and Seminars, Performances, Workshops, Wellness, and more. Information about these events can be found on Western's Event Calendar.

The School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (SGPS) offers many opportunities for students to connect with each other and with the campus and London community.
For events and opportunities, visit the SGPS Life & Community webpage.

SGPS offers a variety of great and free resources for students’ physical and mental needs. For a complete list of services, visit the SGPS Self-Care webpage.

Conferences

Every year, students have the opportunity to attend national and international conferences to present their research and/or to learn about the latest advances in their field. This leads to growth as a student and established key networks for collaboration and future job prospects. Some examples of conferences routinely attended by students include: