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New math approach provides insight into memory formation

New math approach provides insight into memory formation

The simple activity of walking through a room jumpstarts the neurons in the human brain. An explosion of electrochemical events or “neuronal spikes” appear at various times during the action. These spikes in activity, otherwise known as action potentia …

Pandemic forcing food to your emotional rescue

Pandemic forcing food to your emotional rescue

Feeling stressed? Find yourself reaching for the snack drawer or refrigerator? It’s not uncommon for people to grab a snack when feeling stressed or experiencing anxiety. But with the recent uncertainly caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, people might find themselves reaching for that stress snack more often than not.

‘Cough chamber’ shows six-feet not far enough

‘Cough chamber’ shows six-feet not far enough

A recent Western-led study says two meters might not be far enough away if someone lets an uncovered cough loose in your direction – meaning sneeze and cough etiquette is more than a simple social nicety, but a key to stopping the spread of diseases like COVID-19.

Crisis will be catalyst for entrepreneurship

Crisis will be catalyst for entrepreneurship

Throughout human history, crises have been pivotal in developing our societies. The present coronavirus pandemic will arguably not be an exception as entrepreneurs can be expected to rise to the challenge.

Crisis calls for renewed focus on character

Crisis calls for renewed focus on character

With the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic, leaders across all sectors and at all levels in societies worldwide are facing enormous challenges. Whether they are able to meet these challenges depends to a great extent on each leader’s character.

Western experts field your questions on COVID-19

Western experts field your questions on COVID-19

On Monday, Western researchers Eric Arts and Greta Bauer took part in a special webcast to answer questions from the community regarding COVID-19, including ones pertaining to testing strategies, physical distancing, and an update on the vaccine being developed at Western.

El Naggar, MacDermid earn top scholar honours

El Naggar, MacDermid earn top scholar honours

A pair of Western scholars – Civil and Environmental Engineering professor Hesham El Naggar and Physical Therapy professor Joy MacDermid – have been honoured with Distinguished University Professorships.

Special-ed students, families being tested

Special-ed students, families being tested

Kids with special-education needs are not alone in suffering the impacts of a prolonged absence from the classroom – the whole family needs to be considered, stresses a leading educator in inclusive education.

Pandemic forcing food to your emotional rescue

Pandemic forcing food to your emotional rescue

Feeling stressed? Find yourself reaching for the snack drawer or refrigerator? It’s not uncommon for people to grab a snack when feeling stressed or experiencing anxiety. But with the recent uncertainly caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, people might find themselves reaching for that stress snack more often than not.

‘Cough chamber’ shows six-feet not far enough

‘Cough chamber’ shows six-feet not far enough

A recent Western-led study says two meters might not be far enough away if someone lets an uncovered cough loose in your direction – meaning sneeze and cough etiquette is more than a simple social nicety, but a key to stopping the spread of diseases like COVID-19.

Crisis will be catalyst for entrepreneurship

Crisis will be catalyst for entrepreneurship

Throughout human history, crises have been pivotal in developing our societies. The present coronavirus pandemic will arguably not be an exception as entrepreneurs can be expected to rise to the challenge.

Crisis calls for renewed focus on character

Crisis calls for renewed focus on character

With the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic, leaders across all sectors and at all levels in societies worldwide are facing enormous challenges. Whether they are able to meet these challenges depends to a great extent on each leader’s character.

Western experts field your questions on COVID-19

Western experts field your questions on COVID-19

On Monday, Western researchers Eric Arts and Greta Bauer took part in a special webcast to answer questions from the community regarding COVID-19, including ones pertaining to testing strategies, physical distancing, and an update on the vaccine being developed at Western.

El Naggar, MacDermid earn top scholar honours

El Naggar, MacDermid earn top scholar honours

A pair of Western scholars – Civil and Environmental Engineering professor Hesham El Naggar and Physical Therapy professor Joy MacDermid – have been honoured with Distinguished University Professorships.

Special-ed students, families being tested

Special-ed students, families being tested

Kids with special-education needs are not alone in suffering the impacts of a prolonged absence from the classroom – the whole family needs to be considered, stresses a leading educator in inclusive education.