While athletes competed in the 2026 Milano-Cortina Olympics, just a train ride away leaders in academia and philosophy gathered in Naples, Italy to discuss the future for these Olympians – one where AI is ever-present. The International Cen …
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Six new Canada Research Chairs named at Western
From substance use to AI, new CRCs address questions shaping the future of humanity
Multidisciplinary initiative to track influenza, other viruses in wastewater
Expansion of sewage surveillance project gets funding boost from province
Medical student receives national award for community leadership and advocacy
Dene and Metis member Laney Beaulieu plans to return to her home community in N.W.T. after studies
Western signs nuclear research agreement with energy consultant Kinectrics
Collaboration to focus on energy, security and environment
Western welcomes Téa Mutonji as new writer-in-residence
Award-winning poet, author ─ and student ─ brings relatability to role
Western researchers capture stunning images of Ring Nebula with James Webb Space Telescope
The images, released by team including Western Space astronomers, offer an unparalleled chance to understand nebulae
Study finds link between screen time and anxiety, depression in children
Research by professor Emma Duerden also finds stress in parents was a key predictor of screen time
Expert explainer: Urban heat islands
Professor James Voogt on how cities can beat the heat by building better
Mushroom hunter: A summer spent searching for rare macrofungi
Graduate student William Van Hemessen is conducting an inventory of mushroom species in southern Ontario
Study finds food insecurity link affects children’s mental health
Western researchers estimate more than one million Canadian children face uncertain access to adequate food
New Ivey Academy workshop explores implementing AI in the workplace
‘Accelerating Leadership with AI’ helps leaders to begin thinking about how they can implement AI solutions into their organizations
Western prof seeks to make school safer for trans kids
Wayne Martino studies trans-affirmative education, including what students and teachers need to thrive