As a child in London West in the 1960s, Lorraine Tinsley, BA’76, MA’20, spent her days wandering around the Thames River or Medway Creek with her friends, not returning home until dusk. “Growing up in those years was a different kind of childhoo …
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Canada’s lead SuperAging Research Initiative site located at Western
Expert insight: The Menendez brothers’ case and the moral paradox of true crime
True crime has shown both the willingness and ability to change official narratives, for better or worse
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Municipalities hope more office workers will mean higher spending at restaurants and other businesses
Expert insight: There’s so much more to ‘shipping’ than wanting characters to kiss
Fans become deeply invested in romantic pairings between fictional people
Expert insight: Concussions and the risk of neurodegeneration among athletes
A concussion might be considered a “mild” injury, but its effects can last a lifetime
Cancer screening to house hunting: Western engineering prof develops AI tools for real life
Yimin Yang uses machine learning knowledge to develop artificial intelligence models
Expert explainer: What is hidden curriculum, and why does it matter?
Award-winning Western professor shares insights into a source of inequity among learners
Western News looks back: Celebrating 2024
Marking accomplishments and accolades across the university from the past 12 months
‘Change beyond the campus gates:’ Western-developed training purchased by City of London
Online education about antisemitism and Islamophobia developed by Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Expert insight: Workplaces can better support menstruating workers
Research suggests one third of those who menstruate would consider using menstrual leave
Western researchers unlocking secrets to healthy aging
Canada’s lead SuperAging Research Initiative site located at Western
Expert insight: The Menendez brothers’ case and the moral paradox of true crime
True crime has shown both the willingness and ability to change official narratives, for better or worse
Expert explainer: How the Electoral College works in U.S. presidential elections
Professor Matthew Lebo explains the U.S. system for voting for president
‘Planting seeds’: Western, community partner collaborate to cultivate Indigenous food sovereignty
‘It’s not just about feeding people, but also reconnecting them with their ancestral knowledge and practices’
Expert insight: Lack of office workers not to blame for ailing downtown businesses
Municipalities hope more office workers will mean higher spending at restaurants and other businesses
Expert insight: There’s so much more to ‘shipping’ than wanting characters to kiss
Fans become deeply invested in romantic pairings between fictional people
Expert insight: Concussions and the risk of neurodegeneration among athletes
A concussion might be considered a “mild” injury, but its effects can last a lifetime
Cancer screening to house hunting: Western engineering prof develops AI tools for real life
Yimin Yang uses machine learning knowledge to develop artificial intelligence models
Expert explainer: What is hidden curriculum, and why does it matter?
Award-winning Western professor shares insights into a source of inequity among learners