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See all that Western Engineering has to offer in experiential learning opportunities. Whether it's clubs and teams, studying abroad or work-integrated learning – at Western Engineering, you learn by doing.
Great Northern Concrete Toboggan Race comes to London
January 29, 2026
The Great Northern Concrete Toboggan Race (GNCTR), one of Canada’s most iconic student engineering competitions, is returning to London this winter, led in large part by Western Engineering alumni who once raced down the hill themselves.
Western Engineering hosts national conference on leadership in engineering
January 13, 2026
From January 7 to 11 2026, Western Engineering proudly welcomed 200 undergraduate engineering students from 44 engineering institutions across Canada for the Canadian Federation of Engineering Students’ Canadian Engineering Leadership Conference.
Breaking Ground: How Leah Cavaricci’s co-op experience built a foundation for leadership
November 21, 2025
When Leah Cavaricci first walked onto the Exhibition Station construction site in downtown Toronto, she was both excited and unsure of what to expect. It was her first time on a construction site — a sprawling, high-stakes environment buzzing with drilling rigs, excavators, and crews working to bring the Ontario Line Subway Project to life.
Western Engineers in Action: Building Hope and Changing Lives in Bolivia and Eswatini
October 29, 2025
This past summer, members of Western Engineers in Action (WEIA) used their engineering expertise to create lasting impact in two parts of the world — bringing clean water to a remote community in Bolivia and safe passage to residents in Eswatini.
From the mound to the lab: Engineering student transforms injury into research opportunity
October 27, 2025
When a shoulder injury sidelined Aaron Austin during his junior season as a pitcher for the Western Mustangs baseball team, the fourth-year Integrated Engineering and Kinesiology student found himself with a unique opportunity: to turn personal experience into research that could help prevent similar injuries in other athletes.
Western Baja Racing leads the field at OktoBAJAfest 2025
October 15, 2025
Western Baja Racing (WBR) delivered a commanding performance at OktoBAJAfest 2025, held this month in New York. Facing off against 15 cars from 11 universities, with their newest car sweeping all four events — Hill Climb, Short Track, Baja Cross and a four-hour Endurance race — securing 1st Overall in a field packed with talent.
Western Engineering students gain global research experience in Thailand
August 21, 2025
This summer, two Western Engineering students traded lecture halls for laboratories halfway across the world, immersing themselves in cutting-edge research and an entirely new culture.
Testing medical innovations on the ground in Nigeria
By
Crystal Mackay ,Western News , August 08, 2025
This summer, engineering PhD student Olusoji Ogunbode was in Nigeria working to explore wearable technology for tracking Parkinson’s symptoms under the supervision of engineering professor and project lead Ana Luisa Trejos.
Engineering capstone project offers classroom solutions for Ivey professors
By
Jaima Vaillant ,Western News , May 14, 2025
Western engineering students designed a digital nameplate that allows Ivey students to respond to polls, indicate their understanding of lecture material and request to speak, all without raising their hands.
Western Engineering Design Day showcases innovation and impact
April 02, 2025
Western Engineering’s graduating students showcased their ingenuity and problem-solving skills at this year’s Design Day. The annual event highlights the capstone projects of undergraduate students enrolled in MME 4499—Mechanical Engineering Design Project and MSE 4499—Mechatronic Systems Engineering Design Project.
Western Engineering Hosts National Conference on Diversity in Engineering
By
Omar Sayyed ,Western Engineering News , November 28, 2024
From November 22 to 25, 2024, Western University proudly welcomed 130 engineering students from over 30 educational institutions across Canada for the Canadian Federation of Engineering Students’ Conference on Diversity in Engineering.
Western Engineering research tackles football wrist injuries: A student’s journey in balancing academics, athletics and innovation
November 21, 2024
At Western University’s Faculty of Engineering, the student experience is more than academics—it’s about transforming knowledge into action and passion into research. For Riley Macleod, a dedicated student in the School of Biomedical Engineering and the department of mechanical and materials engineering, as well as a linebacker on Western’s football team, this means exploring the physical toll of the game he loves.
Western Engineering students build lifeline footbridge for rural Eswatini community
September 27, 2024
This past summer, three Western Engineering students traveled to Eswatini, contributing their skills to improve access for a rural community to schools, healthcare, farmland and employment. Their mission? To design and construct an 83-metre-long suspended footbridge that would change the lives of thousands.
Western Engineering students receive Best Research Award at Global Carbon Removal Challenge
May 30, 2024
Western Engineering undergraduate students received the Best Research Award at the OpenAir Carbon Removal Challenge held recently in New York.
Western Engineering Showcases Innovative Solutions at MME Capstone Design Day
April 01, 2024
Western University's Faculty of Engineering recently hosted its much-anticipated Capstone Design Day for Mechanical and Materials Engineering (MME), spotlighting the culmination of months of intensive project work and ingenuity.
Western Engineering Duo Secures Second Place at Canadian Engineering Competition
March 26, 2024
Samuel Farnum and Robin Cunningham, fifth-year mechatronics engineering students at Western University, clinched second place in the Innovative Design Category at the Canadian Engineering Competition (CEC) held in early March at the University of Calgary's Schulich School of Engineering in Alberta.
Empowering women in engineering: A closer look at the women-only machine training initiative
March 04, 2024
In a move towards equity and inclusion, the Faculty of Engineering at Western University has launched a women-only option for its Advanced Machine Shop Training course.
Western Baja and Toboggan teams thrive in competition
February 22, 2024
February saw Western Engineering's Baja SAE and Toboggan teams thrive in competitions in Quebec and Newfoundland.
Western Engineering Triumphs: Two teams clinch first place, three secure third in Ontario Engineering Competition
February 09, 2024
Western Engineering congratulates 14 undergraduate students who secured top-three finishes at the 45th Ontario Engineering Competition (OEC) hosted January 26 to 28, 2024, at Queen’s University.
