They planted hundreds of native shrubs, chiseled willow branches into spears and shored up the bank of Medway Creek in a widespread naturalization effort on Western’s campus. Students, faculty and community members spent April 25 along the shorelin …
Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
Students take ‘Action!’ in NSERC contest
Postsecondary students across the country, including two from Western, are getting out of the labs and behind the camera for the annual Science, Action! initiative, sponsored by the National Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), to highlight how research improves our daily lives.
Pre-frontal activity can be recipe for obesity
New Western research suggests there’s a link between obesity and the level of activity in a person’s prefrontal cortex. People with less activity in this brain region are more vulnerable to the lure of high-calorie foods rich in sugar and fats.
All exercise intensities benefit older brains
Older adults who engage in short bursts of physical activity can experience a boost in brain health even if the activity is carried out at a reasonably low intensity, according to a new Western study.
‘Voices’ exhibit earns Heritage honour
A Museum London exhibit led by Anthropology PhD candidate Bimadoshka Pucan, showcasing Anishinaabeg songs, stories and prayers of Saugeen First Nation residents Robert and Eliza Thompson, has been awarded the Lieutenant Governor’s Heritage Award for Excellence in Conservation.
Survey calls us to ‘do better’ for students
Education PhD candidate Jenny Kassen sees a recent TVDSB student survey as the latest opportunity for school boards to “do better” by all students, particularly those who identify as transgender or outside of the gender binary.
Project serves up a hot cup of London history
With the help of Western Public History student Katie Anderson, Pour Over London aims to bring local heritage into Londoners’ everyday lives – one cup at a time.
New journal gets young scholars ‘through the door’
In an environment often associated with ‘publish or perish’ pressures, emerging scholars face the highest barriers. In response, a trio of Western Kinesiology PhD candidates recently took publication matters into their own hands with the launch of The Journal of Emerging Sport Studies.
Study: Social media sways exercise motivation
It’s January – a time when students are looking for that extra bit of oomph. For some, time spent on social media might provide the necessary inspiration to get up and exercising – but that time can come with consequences, according to a recent Western-led study.
Alumnae among Most Powerful Women
Nine Western alumnae have been named recipients of the 2018 Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Award, the Women’s Executive Network recently announced.
Student-founded cello-fest rocks Ecuador
Western cello student Ivan Fabara has transported his instrument across four centuries and 10,000 kilometres – far from its festive origins in Italy and now home to a festival he founded in Ecuador.
‘Own Your Future’ helps doctoral students find new paths
A doctoral degree is no longer a ticket leading only to an academic career. ‘Own Your Future’ helps doctoral students prepare for multiple career paths.
Ivey: Welcomes graduates at Convocation
Rosamond Ivey, Managing Partner of JRS Group, was awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws, honoris causa (LLD) at the Friday morning session of Western’s 312thConvocation.
Students take ‘Action!’ in NSERC contest
Postsecondary students across the country, including two from Western, are getting out of the labs and behind the camera for the annual Science, Action! initiative, sponsored by the National Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), to highlight how research improves our daily lives.
Pre-frontal activity can be recipe for obesity
New Western research suggests there’s a link between obesity and the level of activity in a person’s prefrontal cortex. People with less activity in this brain region are more vulnerable to the lure of high-calorie foods rich in sugar and fats.
All exercise intensities benefit older brains
Older adults who engage in short bursts of physical activity can experience a boost in brain health even if the activity is carried out at a reasonably low intensity, according to a new Western study.
‘Voices’ exhibit earns Heritage honour
A Museum London exhibit led by Anthropology PhD candidate Bimadoshka Pucan, showcasing Anishinaabeg songs, stories and prayers of Saugeen First Nation residents Robert and Eliza Thompson, has been awarded the Lieutenant Governor’s Heritage Award for Excellence in Conservation.
Survey calls us to ‘do better’ for students
Education PhD candidate Jenny Kassen sees a recent TVDSB student survey as the latest opportunity for school boards to “do better” by all students, particularly those who identify as transgender or outside of the gender binary.
Project serves up a hot cup of London history
With the help of Western Public History student Katie Anderson, Pour Over London aims to bring local heritage into Londoners’ everyday lives – one cup at a time.
New journal gets young scholars ‘through the door’
In an environment often associated with ‘publish or perish’ pressures, emerging scholars face the highest barriers. In response, a trio of Western Kinesiology PhD candidates recently took publication matters into their own hands with the launch of The Journal of Emerging Sport Studies.
Study: Social media sways exercise motivation
It’s January – a time when students are looking for that extra bit of oomph. For some, time spent on social media might provide the necessary inspiration to get up and exercising – but that time can come with consequences, according to a recent Western-led study.
Alumnae among Most Powerful Women
Nine Western alumnae have been named recipients of the 2018 Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Award, the Women’s Executive Network recently announced.
Student-founded cello-fest rocks Ecuador
Western cello student Ivan Fabara has transported his instrument across four centuries and 10,000 kilometres – far from its festive origins in Italy and now home to a festival he founded in Ecuador.
‘Own Your Future’ helps doctoral students find new paths
A doctoral degree is no longer a ticket leading only to an academic career. ‘Own Your Future’ helps doctoral students prepare for multiple career paths.
Ivey: Welcomes graduates at Convocation
Rosamond Ivey, Managing Partner of JRS Group, was awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws, honoris causa (LLD) at the Friday morning session of Western’s 312thConvocation.