Project Lightbulb will vie for $30,000 at global finals this summer
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Neuroscientists show planning ahead is key for controlling movement on and off the court
Western neuroscientists found improving planning can have a dramatic effect on the quality of performance and adjust ongoing behaviours.
Trans PULSE Canada highlights diverse experiences of trans and non-binary Canadians
A national research study gathered information on the health needs of trans and non-binary Canadians.
Western engineer explores 3D printing in space
A mix of space flight and medical applications research, researchers are perfecting artificial intelligence-enhanced methods for 3D printing in space.
Expert insights: How climate change is affecting agrarian migrants in Ghana
Western study shows that we need ‘immediate and inclusive policies’ to address the impacts of climate change on rural migrant farmers
Juno nominations reflect diverse talents of alumni, faculty
From chamber music to chart-topping global sensations, five Western community members are up for awards in upcoming 50th anniversary celebration of Canadian music.
COVID-19 one year later: A Western virologist reflects on the pandemic
Western molecular virologist Stephen Barr looks back on the year as the world marks the anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Standardized screening, school and community integration help keep kids in school
Family functioning, bullying, substance use and ADHD diagnoses are key factors leading to absenteeism.
London startup raises the bar on spinal implants
Taking home-grown research to the international market
Online voting is here, but are we ready? Research shows not even close
Aleksander Essex and his team investigated Ontario’s online voting practices and procedures for municipal elections and found numerous issues and irregularities.
Alumna’s debut novel breaks records – and silence – around myths of motherhood
Ashley Audrain’s psychological thriller is a New York Times best seller.
Western’s Lambton Hall to become a first-year residence in September
The conversion of upper-year student apartments to suite-style residences will help fulfill the university’s guarantee of residence space to first-year students who want it.
Pivots pay off for undergraduate applications
Personal connections key to Western’s recruitment strategy
Alternate type of surgery may prevent knee replacement
An under-used knee operation could supplant more major surgery for people in early stages of osteoarthritis.
Medical software licence underlines WORLDiscoveries success
Ting-Yim Lee’s imaging software is an example of cutting-edge technology applied to improving health care.
Amazing spider mite silk key to new nanomaterial ‘stronger than steel’
The gorse spider mite has provided a Western research team with the genomic framework for new bio-nanomaterials based on its silk.
Yolanda Hedberg new Wolfe-Western Fellow
The award acknowledges the work and promise of a young researcher and newly recruited faculty member.
Plot twist: spoilers can boost films’ success
Reviews and trailers that reveal a movie’s plot can draw a bigger audience and more box-office dollars, a Western study shows.
Engineering fellowships created for Indigenous and Black doctoral students
The new fellowships will support and increase representation among students heading towards academic and industry careers.
Shane Wang named top marketing scholar
Associate professor of marketing is first Ivey recipient of Marketing Science Institute Class of Young Scholars honour.