From Western’s Law Library to city hall to one of the grandest cathedral churches in London, Ont., Christopher Wallis’ art shines, the brightly coloured panes illuminated by the sun pouring through the stained glass windows. But much about Wallis …
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‘Atmospheric drying’ will reduce crop yields, stunt tree growth
New research from Western and the University of Minnesota shows plants grow smaller, shorter and more resistant to drought in response to a rise in vapor pressure deficit.
5G network opens new avenues for research and student support
The super-fast, smart network enables new research and can help students thrive at Western.
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.
Walking patterns could predict type of cognitive decline
Researchers’ assessments of gait variability identified Alzheimer’s disease with 70-per-cent accuracy.
Dialysis patients four times more likely to die from COVID-19 infection
Patients with chronic kidney disease are particularly vulnerable to contracting and dying from COVID-19, a Western-led study found.
‘Brain training’ may help treat post-traumatic stress, clinical trial finds
Neurofeedback can reduce symptoms and lead to remission in PTSD patients.
More evidence needed to inform policy on sending kids back to school
The uncertainty about when it’s best to resume schoolkids’ in-person learning could be clarified by conducting randomized trials.
Unlocking Canada’s competitiveness in 2021 and beyond
Former Bank of Canada Governor Stephen Poloz believes the Canadian economy will rebound, although some sectors will continue to struggle.
Activist author Desmond Cole challenges journalists, media and status quo
Advocacy and activism can be exhausting but it’s less soul-searing than the systemic racism endured every day by Canadians who are Black, Indigenous and People of Colour.
Alumnus Frank Worrell named psychology association president
His mother’s demand that he aim high led Worrell to Western, and to the top of the American Psychological Association.
Christy R. Bressette to lead Indigenous Initiatives at Western
New research underscores the importance of the measles vaccine
Study shows the measles virus can potentially compromise the body’s ability to fight other infections.
‘Atmospheric drying’ will reduce crop yields, stunt tree growth
New research from Western and the University of Minnesota shows plants grow smaller, shorter and more resistant to drought in response to a rise in vapor pressure deficit.
5G network opens new avenues for research and student support
The super-fast, smart network enables new research and can help students thrive at Western.
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.
Walking patterns could predict type of cognitive decline
Researchers’ assessments of gait variability identified Alzheimer’s disease with 70-per-cent accuracy.
Dialysis patients four times more likely to die from COVID-19 infection
Patients with chronic kidney disease are particularly vulnerable to contracting and dying from COVID-19, a Western-led study found.
‘Brain training’ may help treat post-traumatic stress, clinical trial finds
Neurofeedback can reduce symptoms and lead to remission in PTSD patients.
More evidence needed to inform policy on sending kids back to school
The uncertainty about when it’s best to resume schoolkids’ in-person learning could be clarified by conducting randomized trials.
Unlocking Canada’s competitiveness in 2021 and beyond
Former Bank of Canada Governor Stephen Poloz believes the Canadian economy will rebound, although some sectors will continue to struggle.
Activist author Desmond Cole challenges journalists, media and status quo
Advocacy and activism can be exhausting but it’s less soul-searing than the systemic racism endured every day by Canadians who are Black, Indigenous and People of Colour.
Alumnus Frank Worrell named psychology association president
His mother’s demand that he aim high led Worrell to Western, and to the top of the American Psychological Association.
Christy R. Bressette to lead Indigenous Initiatives at Western
New research underscores the importance of the measles vaccine
Study shows the measles virus can potentially compromise the body’s ability to fight other infections.