Thousands of people across Canada experience homelessness. Between 2020 and 2022 more than 32,000 people across 59 communities were homeless on any given night. That represents a 12 per cent increase from 2018. Homelessness is only one part of Canada’ …
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Study looks to share rural shelter expertise
Western Health Sciences researchers are drawing attention to the challenges of – and hoping to find solutions for – women who experience violence using shelters in rural Ontario settings.
Fridman: Go forth and fulfill your duty
The next generation of nurses and lawyers has a duty to carry on the storied histories of proud professions, Gerald Fridman told graduates at the Wednesday afternoon session of Western’s 307th Convocation.
Leonard, Shoemaker named to top professor honour
Two professors are the latest recipients of Distinguished University Professorships (DUP) awards, joining a select group of faculty members recognized for exceptional scholarly careers. Honoured this year are John Leonard, English and Writing Studies, Arts &...
Three Western programs named among global elite
Three Western programs now count themselves among the global elite, as Nursing, Philosophy and Psychology were named among the Top 50 programs in the world, according to the 2016 QS World University Rankings by Subject, released today. In total, Western programs...
Study: ‘Culture shock’ key stressor for refugees
Hawazin Alhawsaw, a master’s student in Nursing, feels a better understanding of the culture shock experienced by Arab refugees will lead to improved support for acculturating into Canada.
Awards celebrate teaching excellence
Seven winners representing four different faculties have been awarded Western’s top honour for its highest calling.
Report puts homelessness in provincial spotlight, professor says
One Western researcher says Ontario can end chronic homelessness within 10 years. But it will take a shift in policy and mindset for the entire province. “If you think back, we did not always have a homeless problem in Canada. It is a relatively recent phenomenon,”...
Dinsdale tapped for Onley Leadership Award
Nursing student Sarah Dinsdale was recently named one of four recipients of the inaugural David C. Onley Award for Leadership in Accessibility. The award recognizes individuals and organizations who have demonstrated outstanding leadership in creating awareness of...
Berman honoured by Nursing Network
Arthur Labatt School of Nursing professor Helene Berman recently received the Nursing Network on Violence against Women International (NNVAWI) 2015 Excellence in Research Award at the 20th conference in Atlanta, Ga. Berman, Health Sciences associate dean (research),...
Western researchers take lead on violence prevention
Western researchers will be at the forefront of preventing, detecting and combating family violence and child abuse as part of a 10-year, $100-million investment by the federal government. PreVAiL – Preventing Violence Across the Lifespan Research Network – will serve...
Taking a fresh look at social housing
It’s all about the ‘big picture’ for a pair of Western researchers helping rethink social housing in London. Take the Regent Park neighbourhood in Toronto, said Geography professor Michael Buzzelli, who teaches in Western’s Urban Development program. By leveraging...
Online tool puts power back in women’s hands
Western Nursing professor Marilyn Ford-Gilboe is heading up the Ontario portion of a national iCAN Plan 4 Safety study, funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research. The project seeks to assist women affected by relationship violence who may be more willing,...
Study looks to share rural shelter expertise
Western Health Sciences researchers are drawing attention to the challenges of – and hoping to find solutions for – women who experience violence using shelters in rural Ontario settings.
Fridman: Go forth and fulfill your duty
The next generation of nurses and lawyers has a duty to carry on the storied histories of proud professions, Gerald Fridman told graduates at the Wednesday afternoon session of Western’s 307th Convocation.
Leonard, Shoemaker named to top professor honour
Two professors are the latest recipients of Distinguished University Professorships (DUP) awards, joining a select group of faculty members recognized for exceptional scholarly careers. Honoured this year are John Leonard, English and Writing Studies, Arts &...
Three Western programs named among global elite
Three Western programs now count themselves among the global elite, as Nursing, Philosophy and Psychology were named among the Top 50 programs in the world, according to the 2016 QS World University Rankings by Subject, released today. In total, Western programs...
Study: ‘Culture shock’ key stressor for refugees
Hawazin Alhawsaw, a master’s student in Nursing, feels a better understanding of the culture shock experienced by Arab refugees will lead to improved support for acculturating into Canada.
Awards celebrate teaching excellence
Seven winners representing four different faculties have been awarded Western’s top honour for its highest calling.
Report puts homelessness in provincial spotlight, professor says
One Western researcher says Ontario can end chronic homelessness within 10 years. But it will take a shift in policy and mindset for the entire province. “If you think back, we did not always have a homeless problem in Canada. It is a relatively recent phenomenon,”...
Dinsdale tapped for Onley Leadership Award
Nursing student Sarah Dinsdale was recently named one of four recipients of the inaugural David C. Onley Award for Leadership in Accessibility. The award recognizes individuals and organizations who have demonstrated outstanding leadership in creating awareness of...
Berman honoured by Nursing Network
Arthur Labatt School of Nursing professor Helene Berman recently received the Nursing Network on Violence against Women International (NNVAWI) 2015 Excellence in Research Award at the 20th conference in Atlanta, Ga. Berman, Health Sciences associate dean (research),...
Western researchers take lead on violence prevention
Western researchers will be at the forefront of preventing, detecting and combating family violence and child abuse as part of a 10-year, $100-million investment by the federal government. PreVAiL – Preventing Violence Across the Lifespan Research Network – will serve...
Taking a fresh look at social housing
It’s all about the ‘big picture’ for a pair of Western researchers helping rethink social housing in London. Take the Regent Park neighbourhood in Toronto, said Geography professor Michael Buzzelli, who teaches in Western’s Urban Development program. By leveraging...
Online tool puts power back in women’s hands
Western Nursing professor Marilyn Ford-Gilboe is heading up the Ontario portion of a national iCAN Plan 4 Safety study, funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research. The project seeks to assist women affected by relationship violence who may be more willing,...