They planted hundreds of native shrubs, chiseled willow branches into spears and shored up the bank of Medway Creek in a widespread naturalization effort on Western’s campus. Students, faculty and community members spent April 25 along the shorelin …
Biology
From rare turtles to nocturnal bird, new project discovers Western is home to more than 1,200 species
Biodiversity inventory built by community over the last year shows stunning range of life on campus
Major funding for genomics project to combat spider mite infestations
Team led by Western prof receives $4 million to protect greenhouse sector from pest
Campus greenhouse reopens, offers ‘idyllic’ setting for visual arts exhibition
Installation showcases Western’s Tropical House as a site of ‘pedagogy and pleasure’
On campus, a ‘secret’ structure gives the barn swallow a second chance
Success of project to help at-risk species breed can be template for future, say researchers
Expert explainer: How the spotted lanternfly could wreak havoc on Canadian farmers
Western University biology professor Amanda Roe answers questions on how the invasive species could affect agriculture and how the public can help
Millions at risk as drylands degrade, finds study
Climate change, population pressures hit earth’s largest biome
PhD candidate turns to soil to better understand how boreal forests store carbon
Holly Deighton is digging deep to determine the impact on climate change
Tumi Olaoye is shaping communities one experience at a time
From Nigeria to Western, the fourth-year student is determined to make difference
Bryan Neff appointed acting vice-president (research)
Seasoned leader will help maintain momentum in furthering Western’s research mission
New Western research demonstrates effects of hotter fall temperatures on insects
Work led by two master’s students shows climate change is impacting monarch butterflies and armyworms
Students facing barriers to inclusion participate in Algonquin Park field experience
“Field Research in Ecology and Evolution Diversified” aims to diversify ecology and evolutionary biology professions
Student TikToker raises awareness around ADHD
Olivia Lutfallah has attracted 236,000 followers since launching her account six months ago
From rare turtles to nocturnal bird, new project discovers Western is home to more than 1,200 species
Biodiversity inventory built by community over the last year shows stunning range of life on campus
Major funding for genomics project to combat spider mite infestations
Team led by Western prof receives $4 million to protect greenhouse sector from pest
Campus greenhouse reopens, offers ‘idyllic’ setting for visual arts exhibition
Installation showcases Western’s Tropical House as a site of ‘pedagogy and pleasure’
On campus, a ‘secret’ structure gives the barn swallow a second chance
Success of project to help at-risk species breed can be template for future, say researchers
Expert explainer: How the spotted lanternfly could wreak havoc on Canadian farmers
Western University biology professor Amanda Roe answers questions on how the invasive species could affect agriculture and how the public can help
Millions at risk as drylands degrade, finds study
Climate change, population pressures hit earth’s largest biome
PhD candidate turns to soil to better understand how boreal forests store carbon
Holly Deighton is digging deep to determine the impact on climate change
Tumi Olaoye is shaping communities one experience at a time
From Nigeria to Western, the fourth-year student is determined to make difference
Bryan Neff appointed acting vice-president (research)
Seasoned leader will help maintain momentum in furthering Western’s research mission
New Western research demonstrates effects of hotter fall temperatures on insects
Work led by two master’s students shows climate change is impacting monarch butterflies and armyworms
Students facing barriers to inclusion participate in Algonquin Park field experience
“Field Research in Ecology and Evolution Diversified” aims to diversify ecology and evolutionary biology professions
Student TikToker raises awareness around ADHD
Olivia Lutfallah has attracted 236,000 followers since launching her account six months ago