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Global Research Coalition: a coalition that consists of Western plus at least two additional partners from at least two different regions in the world outside Canada. Such a coalition is focused on research, development and extension of technologies and practices that will advance research, innovation and new knowledge in an area of strategic strength for Western.
Pop-up Campus: short-term educational programming as a vehicle to grow interest in and awareness of Western.
Regions of Emphasis: Regions of emphasis include countries where Western has an existing connection, and the intention to expand outwards as future opportunities arise. These are:
- Asia-Pacific: countries that border the Pacific Ocean in East Asia, Southeast Asia and Oceania. Our initial focus will be on China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan and Vietnam.
- Sub-Saharan Africa: regions of the continent of Africa that lie south of the Sahara. These include Central Africa, East Africa, Southern Africa and West Africa. Our initial focus will be on Ghana, South Africa and Uganda.
- Latin America: South America, Central America, Mexico and the islands of the Caribbean. Our initial focus will be on Mexico and Brazil.
- Middle East and North Africa: A geopolitical region extending from the Atlantic coast of Africa to the borders of Pakistan and Afghanistan in Central Asia and from the Mediterranean littoral to the southern boundaries of the Sahara Desert. Our initial focus will be on Turkey, Oman, UAE and Jordan.
Super Partnerships: a university-wide effort, working with a partner institution and surrounding community partners on research, education, health, wellness, economic opportunities and social change, drawing on our expertise and our passion, to enhance the quality of life and economic opportunity for residents of the region served by that partner institution
WORLDiscoveries: Western University's renowned tech transfer and business development office. With expertise in licensing, patenting, and commercialization, WORLDiscoveries is pivotal in helping researchers and inventors transform their discoveries into real-world applications. They facilitate the commercialization process by acting as a bridge between local invention and global industry, fostering innovation and driving economic growth. Visit worldiscoveries.ca for more information.
