For Ozzy Keles, soccer was never just a game. Better known as “football” around the world, the sport shaped much of his early life and would eventually define his academic career. Hailing from the Black Sea shore region in Turkey, Kele …
Faculty of health sciences
‘Crucial’ nursing course at Western focuses on caring for aging population
Students learn to prioritize compassion, empathy and person-centred care for older adults
Western News looks back: Celebrating 2024
Marking accomplishments and accolades across the university from the past 12 months
Western grad and dietitian brings Indigenous dishes to the table
Marley Fisher on a mission to make cultural and traditional foods more widely available
Shaun Boe named new dean of Western’s Faculty of Health Sciences
Accomplished scholar and leader joins alma mater after 15 years at Dalhousie University
Dementia care at home: Western researchers help design new program for care partners
McCormick Mobile delivers dementia education at home
Western researchers unlocking secrets to healthy aging
Canada’s lead SuperAging Research Initiative site located at Western
Western research centre hosts Healthy Aging Fair
Connecting older adults to research, community resources for physical, mental, social wellness
Western PhD candidate studies impact of smartphone use in youth
Sarah Alakshar uses diverse cultural experiences to deepen her research
Expert insight: Children learn resilience from coping with difficulties
It is well documented that not all forms of adversity are inherently “bad” for children
Western grads receive Governor General’s Gold Medal
Prestigious medal awarded for academic excellence at the graduate level
Western researchers closing in on treatment for long COVID
Two new projects funded by the Schmidt Initiative for Long COVID investigate drug treatments and patients most likely to suffer from the condition
Expert insight: Jessica Campbell’s NHL coaching gig marks a pivotal turning point
Campbell’s story serves as a reminder of the challenges women coaches face