Unmasking the ‘big scary place’
The first day at university can be daunting and sometimes a few
creature comforts from home – like a teddy bear – can
make it a little more bearable.
‘Photovoice’ explores aboriginal views on education
The line between higher education and good health is narrow, and
researchers at The University of Western Ontario hope to better
understand aboriginal health by looking at the barriers to
education for First Nations youth. Geography and First Nations
Studies youth.
Poverty reduction aids health
Much work needs to be done to close the gap between social classes
in order to improve the health of Ontario residents, says Minister
of Health and Long-Term Care Deb Matthews.
New tools for teaching second languages
The Faculty of Education has initiated WesternCAN (Western Canadian
Language Portfolio), a framework and toolkit to be used in
second-language teacher education across the province.
Holding your breath for research
So, how long can you hold your breath?