Videos
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Micro-Mentorship with Natalie Diezyn
Natalie shares her journey from startup founder to working with major studios like Disney and Warner Brothers. She discusses storytelling, networking, and building a career in Canada’s thriving entertainment industry.
Disappearing Farmers and the Future of Food
Learn how the nature of industrial agriculture relates to the dramatic decline of Canada’s farming population, and why this is an unsustainable course.
Mining Outer Space Resources and International Law
From harvesting minerals on asteroids to extracting resources from the Moon, explore the rapidly emerging field of space mining and the legal challenges it creates.
Innovating Health Care for Global Impact
Discover how frugal, locally-relevant technologies are transforming biomedical design to address the world’s most urgent health inequities.
Micro Mentorship with Casey Koch
Learn practical tips including the importance of presenting solutions, building your network, seeking mentors, and staying proactive in new roles.
Micro Mentorship with Marcus Crossdale
Western alum and Vice President at benefitsConnect Inc., Marcus Crossdale, shares candid advice on navigating the transition from university to professional life.
Are the Olympics Still Relevant?
Dr. Laura Misener examines whether the Olympic and Paralympic Games still hold relevance in today’s economic, environmental and geopolitical climate.
Inclusion is a Verb: From Intention to Impact
Explores the small yet powerful behaviours that help create trust, belonging and respect in teams, classrooms and communities to move inclusion into a consistent, lived experience.
Everything You Need to Know About Wills and Estate Planning
Whether you’re just starting your financial journey, or updating your long-term plans, seasoned estate lawyer, Michael Lamb, shares the most common questions he’s asked, and the advice he gives clients every day.