World-renowned primatologist Jane Goodall received an honorary degree from Western University on Wednesday at a special convocation ceremony. "We've got one planet — planet earth. New research awardFollowing Goodall's speech, Western announced the creation of the Jane Goodall Research Award. The $5,000 award will provide financial support to graduate students interested in how the Jane Goodall Institute of Canada is affecting ape populations abroad. She's since founded the Jane Goodall Institute, opened Africa's largest chimpanzee sanctuary and rehabilitation centre and published more than 20 books on her discoveries.

Source: CBC News April 25, 2018 23:15 UTC