Golden-crowned kinglet. Jack-in-the-pulpit. Eastern harvestman. Those bird, plant and spider species – plus more than 1,200 other forms of wildlife, some of them rare or at-risk – were found on Western’s campus over the last year during a biodiv …
Biology
Mushrooms play ‘main character’ in most ecosystems
As part of their summer field-research, two Western graduate students are uncovering the mysteries of the mushroom
Field station garden provides ‘safe haven’ for pollinators
Staff, students cultivate passion to protect birds, bees
Tom Haffie, Donna Peterson receive President’s Medal for Distinguished Service
Retirees recognized for contributions ‘above and beyond’ their roles at Western
Expert explainer: What is avian flu and why is it such a concern this year?
Professor Elizabeth MacDougall-Shackleton of the department of biology answers questions about avian flu
Western’s bee garden humming with community volunteers
Gardeners aim to improve biodiversity on campus and in wider community
Bags or bins: When it comes to recycling, the answer is complicated
Western study shows dubious benefit to using plastic recycling bags
McIntosh exhibit buzzes with colourful fusion of art, science
Insect specimens from Western’s Zoological Collections converge with contemporary art in nod to beauty in biodiversity
Western’s sustainability champions go the distance
University honours commitment, innovation of eco-advocates
New findings on basking sharks blow assumptions out of the water
Western, Queen’s Belfast study on sharks’ seasonal habits has implications for global conservation efforts
Fear itself can cut wildlife numbers in half: study
Western researchers’ findings can have significant impact on conservation efforts
Western professor gives bats image boost in new book
Co-author Brock Fenton on the myths and misconceptions about these fascinating flying mammals
Students to swim with basking sharks
Augmented reality brings deep-dive immersive learning to ocean ecosystems
Mushrooms play ‘main character’ in most ecosystems
As part of their summer field-research, two Western graduate students are uncovering the mysteries of the mushroom
Field station garden provides ‘safe haven’ for pollinators
Staff, students cultivate passion to protect birds, bees
Tom Haffie, Donna Peterson receive President’s Medal for Distinguished Service
Retirees recognized for contributions ‘above and beyond’ their roles at Western
Expert explainer: What is avian flu and why is it such a concern this year?
Professor Elizabeth MacDougall-Shackleton of the department of biology answers questions about avian flu
Western’s bee garden humming with community volunteers
Gardeners aim to improve biodiversity on campus and in wider community
Bags or bins: When it comes to recycling, the answer is complicated
Western study shows dubious benefit to using plastic recycling bags
McIntosh exhibit buzzes with colourful fusion of art, science
Insect specimens from Western’s Zoological Collections converge with contemporary art in nod to beauty in biodiversity
Western’s sustainability champions go the distance
University honours commitment, innovation of eco-advocates
New findings on basking sharks blow assumptions out of the water
Western, Queen’s Belfast study on sharks’ seasonal habits has implications for global conservation efforts
Fear itself can cut wildlife numbers in half: study
Western researchers’ findings can have significant impact on conservation efforts
Western professor gives bats image boost in new book
Co-author Brock Fenton on the myths and misconceptions about these fascinating flying mammals
Students to swim with basking sharks
Augmented reality brings deep-dive immersive learning to ocean ecosystems