The Canadian Space Agency views space as a national asset for Canada. In the past year, researchers at Western have contributed to research ranging from interpreting some of the first images from the James Webb Space Telescope, and hosting the Space as a N …
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Promoting outdoor activity for kids all year round
Given the climate in much of Canada, cold, wet or snowy conditions are inescapable for many months of the year. And like it or not, weather and seasonality are a barrier to Canadian children engaging in physical activity. Consequently, we need to find a way to help children (as well as parents and educators) embrace the outdoors and stay active all year round.
Book takes Earth-bound look at Moon landing
Written by Tanya Harrison, PhD’16, and Danny Bednar, PhD’19, For all Humankind tells the story of the Apollo 11 Moon landing through the eyes of eight ‘regular’ observers from around the globe.
President’s statement on COVID-19 effort, March 12
Western President Alan Shepard released the following statement today on the university’s response to the evolving COVID-19 situation. * * * Colleagues, The health and safety of our campus community is always my top priority. I am writing to provide an important...
Will Budget 2020 take the Canadian North seriously?
The upcoming Canadian federal budget is a critical opportunity to begin implementing Canada’s Arctic and Northern Policy Framework.
President’s statement on COVID-19 efforts
Western President Alan Shepard issued the following statement today on the university’s COVID-19 efforts.
Junk food orders up trouble for young brains
That teenager in your kitchen feasting on fast food, candy bars and pop might not be able to help themselves – all the more reason for adults to help them before they cause long-term damage to their developing brains.
Read. Watch. Listen. with Bipasha Baruah
Find yourself getting ‘Re-Active’ about the world around you when Bipasha Baruah, Canada Research Chair in Global Women’s Issues, takes a turn on Read. Watch. Listen.
Read. Watch. Listen. with Debra Nousek
Dive into fictional detectives, true crime and an extraordinarily hilarious education when Classical Studies professor Debra Nousek takes a turn on Read. Watch. Listen.
Bombardier woes reflect Canada’s failed infrastructure policy
Canada needs modern transportation infrastructure to enable sustainable mobility. This infrastructure has to meet new demands for energy efficiency and emission standards while serving denser urban populations.
National student walkout planned for March 4
Student organizers across the country will hold a ‘walkout of classes’ action on March 4 from 12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. in support of the Wet’suwet’en hereditary Chiefs.
Read. Watch. Listen. with Geoff Read
You don’t have to stray far off ‘Main St.’ to enjoy these hits as Geoff Read of Huron University College takes a turn on Read. Watch. Listen.
Self-policing not working in Canadian sport
Ideally, Sport Canada’s new suite of safe sport policies should be seen as a positive step towards addressing public concerns about harassment, abuse and discrimination in sport. Yet, recent signs suggest the system is failing its victims.
Promoting outdoor activity for kids all year round
Given the climate in much of Canada, cold, wet or snowy conditions are inescapable for many months of the year. And like it or not, weather and seasonality are a barrier to Canadian children engaging in physical activity. Consequently, we need to find a way to help children (as well as parents and educators) embrace the outdoors and stay active all year round.
Book takes Earth-bound look at Moon landing
Written by Tanya Harrison, PhD’16, and Danny Bednar, PhD’19, For all Humankind tells the story of the Apollo 11 Moon landing through the eyes of eight ‘regular’ observers from around the globe.
President’s statement on COVID-19 effort, March 12
Western President Alan Shepard released the following statement today on the university’s response to the evolving COVID-19 situation. * * * Colleagues, The health and safety of our campus community is always my top priority. I am writing to provide an important...
Will Budget 2020 take the Canadian North seriously?
The upcoming Canadian federal budget is a critical opportunity to begin implementing Canada’s Arctic and Northern Policy Framework.
President’s statement on COVID-19 efforts
Western President Alan Shepard issued the following statement today on the university’s COVID-19 efforts.
Junk food orders up trouble for young brains
That teenager in your kitchen feasting on fast food, candy bars and pop might not be able to help themselves – all the more reason for adults to help them before they cause long-term damage to their developing brains.
Read. Watch. Listen. with Bipasha Baruah
Find yourself getting ‘Re-Active’ about the world around you when Bipasha Baruah, Canada Research Chair in Global Women’s Issues, takes a turn on Read. Watch. Listen.
Read. Watch. Listen. with Debra Nousek
Dive into fictional detectives, true crime and an extraordinarily hilarious education when Classical Studies professor Debra Nousek takes a turn on Read. Watch. Listen.
Bombardier woes reflect Canada’s failed infrastructure policy
Canada needs modern transportation infrastructure to enable sustainable mobility. This infrastructure has to meet new demands for energy efficiency and emission standards while serving denser urban populations.
National student walkout planned for March 4
Student organizers across the country will hold a ‘walkout of classes’ action on March 4 from 12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. in support of the Wet’suwet’en hereditary Chiefs.
Read. Watch. Listen. with Geoff Read
You don’t have to stray far off ‘Main St.’ to enjoy these hits as Geoff Read of Huron University College takes a turn on Read. Watch. Listen.
Self-policing not working in Canadian sport
Ideally, Sport Canada’s new suite of safe sport policies should be seen as a positive step towards addressing public concerns about harassment, abuse and discrimination in sport. Yet, recent signs suggest the system is failing its victims.