Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction (ICLR) 

The Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction (ICLR) is a world-class centre for multidisciplinary disaster prevention research and communication. ICLR is an independent, not-for-profit research institute founded by the insurance industry and affiliated with Western University, London, Ontario. The Institute’s mission is to reduce the loss of life and property caused by severe weather and earthquakes through the identification and support of sustained actions that improve society’s capacity to adapt to, anticipate, mitigate, withstand and recover from natural disasters. 

Western University, Faculty of Engineering 

Founded in 1878 Western University is a leading research-intensive university and global community of individuals focused on making change in the world, today. The university is:

· World-ranked – Western is ranked among the top 1% of higher education institutions worldwide

· Research-intensive – We are a founding member of the U15, Canada’s group of most distinguished research universities

· Global campus – Our 34,917 students include more than 4,698 international students from 118 countries

· Top students – One of Canada’s top entrance averages for first-year students at 91%

· High retention rate – One of Canada’s highest first to second year retention rate at 92%

· Prestigious scholars – Western boasts 24 Rhodes Scholars to date

· Comprehensive academics – 12 faculties, plus the School of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies, and professional programs in medicine, business, law and engineering

· Tailored programs – 400+ combinations of undergraduate majors, minors and specializations

· Diverse graduate offerings – 88 graduate degree programs, including a range of interdisciplinary programs

· Solid career outcomes – 92.3% employment rate 6 months after graduation

· International reach – Over 362,000 alumni in 160 countries worldwide

Western Faculty of Engineering is committed to being a destination of choice for the world’s brightest minds seeking the best learning experience at one of Canada’s leading research universities. The Western Engineering offers a welcoming and supportive environment for all students. Western Engineering is home to five buildings on campus in addition to research facilities across the City of London. The Faculty offers undergraduate and graduate programs through six Departments: Chemical

and Biochemical; Civil and Environmental; Electrical and Computer; Mechanical and Materials; School of Biomedical Engineering; and Engineering Leadership and Innovation.

London, Ontario – the host city 

London is a city in southwestern Ontario, Canada, along the Quebec City–Windsor Corridor. The city had a population of 422,324 according to the 2021 Canadian census. London is at the confluence of the Thames River and North Thames River, approximately 200 km from both Toronto and Detroit; and about 230 km from Buffalo, New York.

Are you an outdoor adventurer, perhaps a cultural connoisseur? Do you prefer learning about the history of the location you’re visiting or are you letting your taste buds lead the way this trip? Whatever type of traveller you are, London, Ontario has something for everyone. Check out the virtual visitors guide to see all of the exciting things happening in London, the ‘Forest City’.