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Western draws top number of Early Researcher Awards
10 faculty attract provincial funding for projects focused on health, homelessness and climate change
New study links placental oxygen levels to fetal brain development
Researchers use MRI to show how health of placenta may influence childhood cognition, behaviour
Western grad returns to pursue law degree to help new immigrant families
Anna Wang started assisting newcomers during COVID-19 pandemic
Expert insight: Excessive social media use worsened adolescent mental health during COVID-19
Lockdowns and lack of support networks left youth more vulnerable to the negative effects of social media
Western faculty, grads earn national, provincial and municipal honours
Order of Canada, Order of Ontario and Mayor’s honourees announced
New toolkit to promote physical activity in classrooms
Western researchers create online hub with more than 200 physical activity videos, games for teachers
‘A concern for everyone:’ Western lecture shows link between domestic, mass violence
Nova Scotia Mass Casualty Commission member will give keynote at the Peter Jaffe Lectures on Ending Domestic Violence
Expert insight: School portables are a symptom of overcrowding, not a solution
Research suggests school boards have become dependent on temporary facilities to address overcrowding
Western grad receives national award for excellence in teaching
Paige Driscoll, MPEd‘23, recognized for her work tailoring curriculum to students’ culture, interests
Researchers earn Canadian Academy of Health Sciences honours
From work on the brain to children’s mental health, research recognized for impact on patient care
Students from low-income households felt more learning losses during pandemic: Study
Research surveys teacher experiences with remote learning in Canada, U.S.
Western-led research aims to prevent workplace violence and harassment
Project secures nearly $2 million in funding from Employment and Social Development Canada