Past Event Recordings
Couldn't make our interactive presentations in fall? You've got the next best thing!
Learn why Western might be right for you, get help with applying, or discover research tackling world sustainability challenges. Watch the recordings below, and remember you can always chat with us if you have questions.
This presentation will help you understand if Western is the right place for you. We'll talk about programs, extracurriculars, campus, London, residence, services & supports, internships & co-ops and more.
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Admission for Ontario High School Students
Let us guide you through every step of the 101 application process. You’ll learn about admission requirements, OUAC codes, deadlines, submitting documents, receiving an offer and more.
Admission for All Other Applicants
The admission process has many steps. In this presentation, we guide you through every single one and get you ready to apply as a 105 applicant.
Why Canada, Why Western?
Choosing to study overseas is a big decision. In this presentation, we'll go over all that studying in Canada has to offer. Plus, you'll find out why Western could be the right university for you.
The Cost & Value of a Western Degree
Your undergraduate degree is an investment. In this presentation, we'll cover how much a degree at Western will cost, and the value that goes with it.
Ready to foster an empowering future? Justice and equality isn’t just treating people fairly. It’s accountability. It’s reconciliation. It’s making real and lasting change. And your future profs are researching how to do it.
Does Making Games Have to Suck?
Video games are fun and popular. Global game industry revenues are larger than music, television and movies combined. But what is happening in game studios, the places where games are made? Johanna Weststar, Associate Professor in the Faculty of Social Science, explores how equitable working conditions can be created in game studios.
Social Justice in an Age of Datafictation
Increasingly, businesses and governments are collecting our data. These new data-driven systems are leading to and influencing government decision-making that impacts our daily lives. Joanna Redden, Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Information and Media Studies, explains her research, which aims to broaden public debate in the age of datafication.
Why Equity and Justice Matter in Medical Research
Dr Savita Dhanvantari from the Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry examines three examples of exclusion, equity, exploitation, justice and reclamation in medical research.
Social Justice and Equity in Arts & Humanities
What is the role of Arts & Humanities in fostering social justice and equity? Felipe Quintanilla, Assistant Professor in Languages and Cultures, uses the Salvadorian Civil War as an example to investigate this topic.
We’re all responsible for taking care of our home. Learn how your future profs are innovating to build a clean and sustainable world.
A World of Waste: Addressing Plastic Polution Through a Scientific Lens
Did you know roughly 370 million tons of plastic was produced in 2019 alone? Patricia Corcoran, sedimentary petrologist in the Faculty of Science at Western, explains the dangers of microplastic pollution and what we can do about it.
Rewriting the Future of Our Planet
Tom Cull, Creative Writing Professor in the Faculty of Arts & Humanities, argues that saving our planet will be an act of imagination. In this talk, he explores the relationship between stories and our surroundings.
Numbers people and words people – and why the environment needs both
Is climate change research only for scientists? Historian Alan MacEachern, Professor in the Faculty of Social Science, explains why helping our environment needs “words people” too.
Could you take sunlight, air, and waste and produce fuel, medicine, and value?
Where does your waste go? Dr Amarjeet Bassi, Professor in Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, outlines how we can turn waste into value.
The pandemic has highlighted how important our health is, but not everyone has access to quality care. It’s time we nurture health and wellbeing for all. Find out how Western profs are contributing to positive change.
The Ethics of Pragmatic Trials
Canadians depend on health research. But there’s a problem: research waste. Charles Weijer, Philosophy Professor in the Faculty of Arts & Humanities, explains why he believes ethical, pragmatic trials are the solution.
Geographies of Indigenous Health and Wellness
Chantelle Richmond, Associate Professor in the Faculty of Social Science, engages Indigenous communities around questions about health and the environment. In this talk, she introduces Indigenous communities’ relational view of wellness.
Sport for 'All': A Utopian Ideal?
How do we understand disability and sport in Canadian society? P. David Howe, Associate Professor in the School of Kinesiology explores whether sport really can be for "all".
An Engineering Response to the Pandemic
When society is facing big problems, Engineers can help. Christopher T. DeGroot, Assistant Professor in Mechanical and Materials Engineering, uses the Covid-19 pandemic to illustrate how Engineers can make a difference.
Creativity both reflects and shapes the world around us. The art you make can spotlight problems, awaken hope and change, or simply let us escape into something beautiful. Let's explore how creative communities can make an impact.
Shakespeare as Collaborative Creative Community
We’ve all heard of Shakespeare, but great work isn’t created alone. Professor Joanna Devereux, Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Arts & Humanities and interim director of the new Creative Arts and Production program, outlines the key players who shaped Shakespeare’s work.
The New Creative Arts and Production Module at the Don Wright Faculty of Music
Creating something new can start with a personal spark we want to bring out into the world. For Omar Daniel, Chair of Music Research and Composition at the Don Wright Faculty of Music, a network of people will help your creativity to reach others. That’s where Creative Arts and Production, a new interdisciplinary module, comes in.
How will your Western degree contribute to sustainability goals? Let's chat with current students about sustainability, programs, career opportunities and more!
