From climate change to neuroscience, scope of Western research expertise grows
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Research sheds light on origins, age of massive impact crater
The Hiawatha crater could be young – as craters go – having formed between 11,700 and 2.6 million years ago
Western summer camps for kids return online
Variety of virtual offerings for school-aged children in July and August
Expert insights: Why COVID-19 vaccination should be mandatory for children
Three ethical arguments in support of mandatory vaccinations for children
Helping women entrepreneurs find their purpose
Ivey faculty recently led virtual workshops for women in the microenterprise program though My Sisters’ Place
Western students honoured for sustainability initiatives
Awards celebrate innovative work that aims to reduce the environmental footprint of the university
Expert insights: Strengthening connections during the pandemic
How sex and intimacy coaching can help bring people closer together
Western budget makes bold, new investments in university’s mission
Board of Governors passes 2021-2022 budget
Western in top five per cent in sustainability, impact rankings
Sustainability research, policy and practice earn Western high placement among global peers.
Western celebrates top teaching talent
Outstanding faculty members and a team of course designers are being honoured for excellence
Study shows how chronic stress may inhibit the body’s cancer-fighting ability
Hormones triggered by chronic emotional and psychological stress impair the ability of the immune system’s ‘emergency responders’ to fight cancer.
Western space scientists identify fastest-spinning ‘failed stars’ ever found
More massive than most planets, brown dwarfs can spin at upwards of 200,000 mph, but there may be a limit to how fast they can go.
Western alumni entrepreneurs attract up to $3.25 million from angel investors
AssetDirect, Kabo and Marlow secure funding to help propel their businesses forward
Western joins Business + Higher Education Roundtable
National group aims to create access to work-integrated learning for every student.
Biophysicists ‘jump’ to conclusion for understanding spider movement
Western biophysicists examined performance of small jumping spiders to better understand physical actions that propel animals from one place to another.
A more plant-based diet may improve cardiovascular health
A new study explores the relationship between TMAO (a metabolite produced by our gut bacteria), meat and egg consumption and cardiovascular health.
Looking for clues: Using artificial intelligence to uncover mental health, addiction issues
A new social media search tool could help public health experts reach more people struggling with substance abuse.
Engineering student and alumnus place top two at Mayo Clinic competition
The winning ideas could enhance safety for paramedics in remote settings and improve the fit of prostheses.
Blueprint highlights gender-parity push in manufacturing
A study of five Ontario manufacturers show some companies are more successful at attracting and keeping women because they work at it.
Study pinpoints role of language disruptions in psychosis
Like a small airport trying to handle too much air traffic, parts of the brain not meant to process language are trying to perform this complex job in patients with psychosis.