Men, non-immigrants, younger adults and people living in rural areas are the Canadians most likely to resist COVID-19 safety measures such as mask wearing, handwashing, social distancing and avoiding crowds, according to a Western analysis of a Statistics …
Month: November 2020
Buddies and stepped-up rewards add exercise incentive
It can take just pennies a day to motivate people to exercise more, and they will step up their efforts when teamed with a buddy to collect joint rewards, a Western University study shows.
Provost Andrew Hrymak pivots to special advisor role for sustainability and partnerships
After leading Western’s academic operations through the tumultuous COVID-19 pandemic, Professor Andrew Hrymak will take on a critical new role in building Western’s future, as special advisor to President Alan Shepard on industry partnerships, the green economy, and sustainability.
Western supporting students following Saugeen-Maitland Hall COVID-19 outbreak
The Middlesex-London Health Unit (MLHU) has declared a COVID-19 outbreak in Saugeen-Maitland Hall residence, where there are currently eight confirmed positive cases.
Four Western faculty named to Highly Cited Researchers 2020 list
Four Western faculty have been named to the Highly Cited Researchers 2020 list, reflecting influential work in their chosen fields.
Photographer’s focus inward brings greater depth of field
Ajani Charles stands among the world’s noted photographers but his artistry is a tool for mental health advocacy he learned while a student at Western.
‘Conscientiousness’ key to team success during space missions
A Western team has helped identify personality traits astronaut crews need to get along during a long mission to Mars.
In Memoriam: Dr. Wesley Dunn, founding dean of Dentistry
Western University is mourning the passing of Dr. Wesley John Dunn, founding dean of Dentistry and a pillar of organized dentistry in Canada.
Racialized trans and non-binary Canadians report increased harassment
A first-ever health study of trans and non-binary Canadians of colour showed almost one-quarter of them experienced physical violence in the past five years.
Engineering students expand Basket Project for homeless
A trio of Western Engineering students decided to help vulnerable members in their community as they assembled hygiene kits for the homeless.
Global study adds to evidence on safe surgery during COVID-19 pandemic
Schulich Medicine & Dentistry researcher Janet Martin says new evidence about how to continue with safe surgery during the pandemic has led to the launch of a dedicated toolkit to guide hospitals in keeping elective surgery up and running safely.
Meaningful connections a hallmark of virtual fall preview day
As many as 5,000 prospective students are expected to take part in virtual fall preview day at Western – an event featuring virtual tours and real-time conversations with faculty, staff and students.
Digital tool assesses privacy and effectiveness of contact tracing apps
A new tool developed by a team of Western University computer scientists performs a digital deep dive on the near-endless stream of contact tracing (CT) mobile apps currently available on the market to evaluate their effectiveness and, more importantly for most, their privacy thresholds.
Buddies and stepped-up rewards add exercise incentive
It can take just pennies a day to motivate people to exercise more, and they will step up their efforts when teamed with a buddy to collect joint rewards, a Western University study shows.
Provost Andrew Hrymak pivots to special advisor role for sustainability and partnerships
After leading Western’s academic operations through the tumultuous COVID-19 pandemic, Professor Andrew Hrymak will take on a critical new role in building Western’s future, as special advisor to President Alan Shepard on industry partnerships, the green economy, and sustainability.
Western supporting students following Saugeen-Maitland Hall COVID-19 outbreak
The Middlesex-London Health Unit (MLHU) has declared a COVID-19 outbreak in Saugeen-Maitland Hall residence, where there are currently eight confirmed positive cases.
Four Western faculty named to Highly Cited Researchers 2020 list
Four Western faculty have been named to the Highly Cited Researchers 2020 list, reflecting influential work in their chosen fields.
Photographer’s focus inward brings greater depth of field
Ajani Charles stands among the world’s noted photographers but his artistry is a tool for mental health advocacy he learned while a student at Western.
‘Conscientiousness’ key to team success during space missions
A Western team has helped identify personality traits astronaut crews need to get along during a long mission to Mars.
In Memoriam: Dr. Wesley Dunn, founding dean of Dentistry
Western University is mourning the passing of Dr. Wesley John Dunn, founding dean of Dentistry and a pillar of organized dentistry in Canada.
Racialized trans and non-binary Canadians report increased harassment
A first-ever health study of trans and non-binary Canadians of colour showed almost one-quarter of them experienced physical violence in the past five years.
Engineering students expand Basket Project for homeless
A trio of Western Engineering students decided to help vulnerable members in their community as they assembled hygiene kits for the homeless.
Global study adds to evidence on safe surgery during COVID-19 pandemic
Schulich Medicine & Dentistry researcher Janet Martin says new evidence about how to continue with safe surgery during the pandemic has led to the launch of a dedicated toolkit to guide hospitals in keeping elective surgery up and running safely.
Meaningful connections a hallmark of virtual fall preview day
As many as 5,000 prospective students are expected to take part in virtual fall preview day at Western – an event featuring virtual tours and real-time conversations with faculty, staff and students.
Digital tool assesses privacy and effectiveness of contact tracing apps
A new tool developed by a team of Western University computer scientists performs a digital deep dive on the near-endless stream of contact tracing (CT) mobile apps currently available on the market to evaluate their effectiveness and, more importantly for most, their privacy thresholds.