On July 17, 1976, the first female flag bearer at the opening ceremonies, a joint cauldron lighting and a royal visit from Queen Elizabeth II kicked off the first Olympic Summer Games hosted in Canada. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2cmiTlLs …
Faculty of health sciences
Expert insight: The fight for the first libido drug for women
‘The Pink Pill’ documentary explores women’s sexual health care, including first treatment for low sexual desire
Western students take on Canada’s inactivity crisis with bold ideas
President’s Challenge 2026 generates health innovations from 400 student participants across faculties
Creatine, electrolytes, protein powder: Do you really need supplements for exercise?
Sports dietitian and PhD candidate Jessica White shares expertise on top performance supplements
Western researchers awarded more than $21.5M from Canada Foundation for Innovation
Imaging innovation, preventing material breakdown and rehabilitation hub among funded projects
From competitor to researcher: The journey back to the Paralympics
Paralympian and kinesiology PhD candidate Adam Purdy looks to enhance performance and representation in parasport
From training to scoring, Western researchers investigate how Olympians and Paralympians use AI
Western’s International Centre for Olympic Studies focuses award-winning symposium around the emerging technology
Western leads new international, public-private initiative for equitable access to HIV cure
IMMUNEQUITY is reimagining a cure with innovation and accessibility inseparable goals
Yogurt waste inspires Western researcher to innovate – with sourdough bread
Latifeh Ahmadi discovers how Greek yogurt by-product could make for less waste, better taste
Western launches mentorship program for Black nursing students
Black Nurses and Students Allied for Success strengthens representation, guidance and community
Expert insight: What is ski mountaineering, the new official Olympic sport?
New event features endurance climbing under extreme conditions
Western launches new undergraduate program in public health
Specialization offers advanced training in biomedical science, health systems and policy
Western prof leads athlete health at the Olympics
Dr. Jane Thornton, IOC director of health, medicine and science, shapes well-being across Olympic Movement