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The Western Story

Changing the World Today

The Western Story

Changing the World Today

The Western Story

Changing the World Today

Western's Summer Academy 2026

The Summer Academy Sustainability will allow you to gain a university credit from a world-class research focused University while still in high school!

July 6-17

Dates

16-17

Year Olds

10+

Speakers

July 6-17

Dates

16-17

Year Olds

10+

Speakers

Residence
Experience

Earn a University
Credit

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Sustainability Stream

The Summer Academy Sustainability offers high school students a unique opportunity to enhance their academic, study, and life skills before beginning their post-secondary journey. Designed for students aged 16 to 17, this two-week program immerses participants in the interdisciplinary study of sustainability, while fostering critical thinking and a deeper understanding of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. This is a research intensive program opportunity with experiential learning and mentoring components. The overnight experience will provide a unique value for learners as they experience the best of what Western University has to offer!

Learn.

Learn from research driven industry leaders and educators first hand and explore ways you can continue to make a difference!

Experience.

On and off campus excursions!

Meet.

Meet leading educators and industry leaders in business, sciences, engineering and more!

One of the Best

Western’s sustainability efforts are among the best in the country, according to the Times Higher Education 2025 Impact Rankings, which assesses universities around the world based on their work to reach the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).