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WEBWestern News Interactive. Western professor Gordon “Oz” Osinski brought astronauts from the Canadian Space Agency and NASA to Kamestastin, also called Mistastin, in northern Labrador for planetary science and lunar geology training. It’s the perfect learning site because the crater and its rock formations – formed by the heat and impact ...
Building better batteries key to Western’s role in growing electric ...
WEB2 days ago · A colossal change, both literally and figuratively, is on the horizon for southwestern Ontario’s economic landscape, and Western is set to play a pivotal role. Volkswagen, the world’s largest automaker, is preparing to build a massive, $20-billion electric vehicle (EV) battery cell gigafactory in St. Thomas, Ont., just 30 kms from campus.
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"A sense of belonging”: 38,000 students set to return for the new ...
WEBSep 1, 2022 · There’s excitement in the air as Western prepares to welcome more than 38,000 students back to main campus and the Forest City for the 2022-23 academic year. “The start of a new school year is such a special time,” said President Alan Shepard. “You can feel the enthusiasm on campus, the sense of eagerness and anticipation students have ...
A bold future together - Western News
WEBJun 23, 2021 · Western’s new strategic plan was approved by the Board of Governors on June 17, 2021. Following months of consultation, Western has released its new strategic plan, Towards Western at 150. President Alan Shepard sat down with Western News to discuss the plan and what it means for the university. In …
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WEBSep 13, 2024. From neuroscience to renewable energy, Western researchers are being recognized for their scholarship and the solutions they’re developing to challenges around the world. The 2024 Western Research Excellence Awards honoured six leading scholars for “exc …. Western researchers improve strawberry cultivation with machine learning.
Build, expand, recruit: Budget 2023-24 paves way for further …
WEBApril 28, 2023. Creating greater impact, building a strong and inclusive community, and further establishing a presence on the world stage are at the core of Western’s 2023-24 budget. The university’s Board of Governors approved $896.2 million in base or one-time spending and $147.2 million in capital spending for 2023-24 at its April 27 ...
Western delaying start of winter term, shifting to virtual classes
WEBDec 17, 2021 · By Western Communications, Western is delaying the start of the winter term and moving classes online as the university continues to take safety precautions in light of increasing concerns around COVID-19 and the Omicron variant. Following consultations with health experts and campus leaders, and with the approval of Western’s Senate, Western ...
Western announces phased approach to return-to-class
WEBJan 14, 2022 · By Western Communications, Western is adopting a phased approach to the return to in-person learning, a precautionary move to ensure the health and safety of the campus community. Beginning Jan. 31, all second-, third- and fourth-year undergraduate and graduate courses, as well as second-entry professional programs, will …
Western plans return to in-person classes this September
WEBFeb 26, 2021 · Western’s plans to resume in-person classes in the fall are coming into clearer focus. “We expect to return to face-to-face instruction, and more of the on-campus experiences we all love, this coming September,” said President Alan Shepard. “We know this question has been top of mind for our current students and for new students ...