Recipients of the 2023-24 Western Awards for Excellence in Teaching have been announced, with seven individuals and two collaborative groups being recognized for their “outstanding contributions in the academic development of students.” The nominati …
Faculty of Social Science
Expert insight: Did neighbourhood amenities impact youth mental health in the pandemic?
Youth in suburban neighbourhoods were more likely to report changes to their mental health and stress levels
Meet Miguel Quiñones-Mateu and current cohort of Western Research Chairs
World-leading virologist 1 of 7 ‘strategic focus’ researchers supported by program
Study finds non-abusive ‘red flags’ that predict intimate partner violence
Western researchers map innocuous behaviours that might indicate future violence
Schools aren’t addressing online sexual violence adequately, Western research finds
New report outlines gaps in preparing young people to respond to tech-facilitated sexual harm
Expert insight: Meaningful social interactions are the only ‘cure’ for loneliness
Western expert says individuals need to feel like they belong and are important to others
Studying the past to challenge, change narratives about disability and the environment
PhD student Kenny Reilly’s research on blind interactions with nature brings ableism to light
Expert insight: Sexism in the workplace undermines Asian women with foreign accents
Racialized women with non-native accents face many barriers in the Canadian workplace
10 winter reads from the Western community
From musicians and moviemakers to poets musing on the cosmos, this list has something for everyone
More Americans than Canadians use alcohol to dull their pain: Study
New research explores pain management strategies including the use of prescription medications and alcohol
Western grad shares Indigenous knowledge at COP28
As a panellist, Serena Mendizabal offers insights on Just Transition and youth-led climate action
Celebrating the inaugural recipients of the Western Research Excellence Awards
Six scholars recognized for pioneering work in their fields, community advocacy
First World War postcard project connects past to present
In advance of Remembrance Day, 400 Canadian households receive replica cards, words from the front
Expert insight: Did neighbourhood amenities impact youth mental health in the pandemic?
Youth in suburban neighbourhoods were more likely to report changes to their mental health and stress levels
Meet Miguel Quiñones-Mateu and current cohort of Western Research Chairs
World-leading virologist 1 of 7 ‘strategic focus’ researchers supported by program
Study finds non-abusive ‘red flags’ that predict intimate partner violence
Western researchers map innocuous behaviours that might indicate future violence
Schools aren’t addressing online sexual violence adequately, Western research finds
New report outlines gaps in preparing young people to respond to tech-facilitated sexual harm
Expert insight: Meaningful social interactions are the only ‘cure’ for loneliness
Western expert says individuals need to feel like they belong and are important to others
Studying the past to challenge, change narratives about disability and the environment
PhD student Kenny Reilly’s research on blind interactions with nature brings ableism to light
Expert insight: Sexism in the workplace undermines Asian women with foreign accents
Racialized women with non-native accents face many barriers in the Canadian workplace
10 winter reads from the Western community
From musicians and moviemakers to poets musing on the cosmos, this list has something for everyone
More Americans than Canadians use alcohol to dull their pain: Study
New research explores pain management strategies including the use of prescription medications and alcohol
Western grad shares Indigenous knowledge at COP28
As a panellist, Serena Mendizabal offers insights on Just Transition and youth-led climate action
Celebrating the inaugural recipients of the Western Research Excellence Awards
Six scholars recognized for pioneering work in their fields, community advocacy
First World War postcard project connects past to present
In advance of Remembrance Day, 400 Canadian households receive replica cards, words from the front