Western is one of two Ontario universities to attract the highest number of Early Researcher Awards (ERA). Ten Western faculty members received provincial funding for their innovative work, topping the list alongside the University of Toronto, which als …
Faculty of Social Science
Western research takes aim at medical racism
Systemic issues at the root of vaccine hesitancy among some communities
Bogged down by data, police services need process rethink: study
New research shows too much paperwork may hinder effective policing
NEST receives City of London diversity award
Recognition given for work in support of diversity, inclusivity, human rights
New survey reveals pandemic impact on Canadian youth
Positive coping strategies saved teens during COVID-19 first wave
New loneliness numbers ‘not a fluke’: Western expert
Loneliness researcher says StatsCan numbers reflect pervasive feelings of isolation across country
New study examines travel trends during COVID-19 lockdown
Findings suggest improvement to region-based pandemic restrictions
Natalie Zemon Davis to receive honorary degree
Historian views discipline as a discourse between past and present
Inequalities in Toronto persist despite ‘hotspot’ COVID-19 vaccine rollout
Western-led study finds despite relatively small differences in vaccination rates across communities in Toronto, inequalities persisted.
Bridge-check tech among research grants
Nine innovative research projects at Western receive funding through John R. Evans Leadership Fund
Breaking up is hard to do
Bias towards ‘being in a relationship’ is the norm for most, study says
Labatt Park historical tours swing for the fences
Western history students lead first-ever guided tours of legendary ballpark
Training the brain to recognize voices
New research from Brain and Mind Institute and UCL suggests people may need to concentrate on the art of conversation more than ever following pandemic lockdowns.
Western research takes aim at medical racism
Systemic issues at the root of vaccine hesitancy among some communities
Bogged down by data, police services need process rethink: study
New research shows too much paperwork may hinder effective policing
NEST receives City of London diversity award
Recognition given for work in support of diversity, inclusivity, human rights
New survey reveals pandemic impact on Canadian youth
Positive coping strategies saved teens during COVID-19 first wave
New loneliness numbers ‘not a fluke’: Western expert
Loneliness researcher says StatsCan numbers reflect pervasive feelings of isolation across country
New study examines travel trends during COVID-19 lockdown
Findings suggest improvement to region-based pandemic restrictions
Natalie Zemon Davis to receive honorary degree
Historian views discipline as a discourse between past and present
Inequalities in Toronto persist despite ‘hotspot’ COVID-19 vaccine rollout
Western-led study finds despite relatively small differences in vaccination rates across communities in Toronto, inequalities persisted.
Bridge-check tech among research grants
Nine innovative research projects at Western receive funding through John R. Evans Leadership Fund
Breaking up is hard to do
Bias towards ‘being in a relationship’ is the norm for most, study says
Labatt Park historical tours swing for the fences
Western history students lead first-ever guided tours of legendary ballpark
Training the brain to recognize voices
New research from Brain and Mind Institute and UCL suggests people may need to concentrate on the art of conversation more than ever following pandemic lockdowns.