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Lives Within People Through its dedication to excellence in graduate education, Western offers its graduate students the opportunity to learn from distinguished academics and business leaders and to conduct innovative research in some of the world’s most exciting and emerging areas. With research and teaching in a full complement of disciplines, the University has identified several signature areas for which it has developed an international reputation, including: Imaging, Neuroscience/Brain & Mind, Environmental Sustainability & Green Energy, Materials & Biomaterials, Planetary Science & Exploration, Musculoskeletal Health, and Wind Engineering & Natural Disaster Mitigation. The concentration of excellence in these fields stands to train the next generation of leaders while addressing critical issues affecting populations around the world. • With annual research funding in excess of $225 million and an international reputation for success, Western ranks as one of Canada’s top research-intensive universities. • There are 66 Canada Research Chairs and a Canada Excellence Research Chair among Western’s faculty. • In 2012, researchers at Western and its affiliates generated nearly $20 million in research contracts with industry. • Western has more 3M award-winning faculty than any other Ontario university (second in Canada).