To accelerate 5G innovation in Canada, Western has partnered with Bell Canada to create an advanced 5G research centre - turning the campus into a ‘living lab’ that will help shape smarter cities and communications systems, better manage business continuity, and more.
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June 12, 2020

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Western partners with Bell on 5G research initiative

To accelerate 5G innovation in Canada, Western has partnered with Bell Canada to create an advanced 5G research centre - turning the campus into a ‘living lab’ that will help shape smarter cities and communications systems, better manage business continuity, and more.

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Western News

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Campus conversation set on systemic, institutional racism

President Alan Shepard will host a virtual town hall on June 24 to announce the university’s next steps in responding to the Anti-Racism Working Group report.

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Ivan Coyote to bring passion, empathy, engagement to Munro Chair

Award-winning author and seasoned stage performer Ivan Coyote has been named the Alice Munro Chair in Creativity in the Faculty of Arts and Humanities. It is an appointment that will bring to the Western community a new level of engagement for a new generation of artists.

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Western moves up in QS World University Rankings

Western researchers were top in Canada for research output for the second year in row, according to the QS World University 2021 rankings released June 10.

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New office elevates Indigenous presence across campus

Western efforts to bring Indigenous voices to the leadership table and an Indigenous presence to all levels of work, study and research across campus will have a unified advocate in the Office of Indigenous Initiatives.

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Working at Western

Western Institute for Neuroscience

New institute pushes neuroscience excellence forward

Western will continue to build on more than a half-century of neuroscience research excellence thanks to the recent approval of the Western Institute for Neuroscience.

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Mustangs Athletics

Pandemic forces cancellation of all fall sport seasons

University sport schedules, including regular- and post-season games, have been canceled for the fall term due to concerns about the health and safety of student-athletes, coaches, administrators, officials and fans during the ongoing pandemic, U SPORTS and Ontario University Athletics (OUA) announced this week.

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Pillar Nonprofit Network

Starting a Social Enterprise

This online webinar will help you discover the considerations that go into starting a social enterprise, and how these business models can be used to support a more inclusive and just economy that is good for people and the planet.

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Research Western

Webinar: Integrating knowledge exchange into grants

How do you create a robust knowledge exchange plan? This session will highlight tips and tricks of grant writing while integrating knowledge exchange and emphasizing research outcomes.

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Social Highlights

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They’ve worked hard and now it's time to celebrate as the Class of 2020 officially become @westernuAlumni on June 19th! ⠀

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We’re so excited for the Western University Class of 2024 to join our community of strong, remarkable and inspiring students, faculty and staff. We will support you every step of the way.



Commentary

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Sitting more during COVI-19 hurting your health

With the Canadian government continuing to recommend physical distancing measures, many people are finding themselves confined to their homes more than ever before. While some are citing the benefits of being able to work from home and having time for self-care, the closing of recreational facilities and commercial gyms make physical distancing a barrier to physical activity for many.

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Read. Watch. Listen. with Candace Brunette-Debassige

Embrace Myth, The Messenger, Medicine and more when Acting Vice-Provost & Associate Vice- President (Indigenous Initiatives) Candace Brunette-Debassige takes a turn on Read. Watch. Listen.

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