In 2021, the World Health Organization declared climate change the greatest global health threat to humankind in the 21st century. The hotter-than-usual temperatures felt around the world have had severe impacts on our health. Some effects of climat …
Health Sciences
Expert insight: Climate change is impacting children’s physical activity
Only 39 per cent of youth in Canada are meeting the recommendation of at least 60 minutes a day of physical activity
Western honours excellence with 2023-24 teaching awards
Seven individuals and two groups recognized for contributions that enhance, support learning
New research finds link between homelessness and dementia
Study shows people experiencing homelessness more likely to develop dementia, and at a younger age
Expert insight: Why learning animal sounds can be crucial to children’s language development
A unique way to help children develop new words, concepts and cognitive skills
Nursing grad shifts perspective on past, finds hope for future
Demo Kaltabanis arrived at Western running from the stigma of poverty. He now embraces it as an advocate for others
Western study uncovers toll of economic abuse on rural women
Challenges of gender-based violence in rural settings include loss of income, isolation, absence of financial autonomy
Build, expand, recruit: Budget 2023-24 paves way for further impact
New spending in $896-million operating budget takes Western’s strategic plan to next level
Western announces 2022-23 teaching award recipients
Awardees recognized for ‘outstanding contributions’ to academic development of students
Entrepreneurial spirit activated: Companies nurtured at Western ‘provide value to the world’
Students and grads starting businesses receive free support and resources from Morrissette Institute for Entrepreneurship, Powered by Ivey
At Western’s Spring open house, future students explore their options—and life on campus
More than 7,000 registered to attend on March 24 for mini-lectures, residence tours and info sessions
Western students land five of 23 Canada Space Fellowships
Foundation co-created by alum helps students find jobs, mentors in Canada’s Space industry
Western students suggest solutions to advance UN Sustainable Development Goals
Ten teams in race to qualify for World’s Challenge Challenge global final this year
Expert insight: Climate change is impacting children’s physical activity
Only 39 per cent of youth in Canada are meeting the recommendation of at least 60 minutes a day of physical activity
Western honours excellence with 2023-24 teaching awards
Seven individuals and two groups recognized for contributions that enhance, support learning
New research finds link between homelessness and dementia
Study shows people experiencing homelessness more likely to develop dementia, and at a younger age
Expert insight: Why learning animal sounds can be crucial to children’s language development
A unique way to help children develop new words, concepts and cognitive skills
Nursing grad shifts perspective on past, finds hope for future
Demo Kaltabanis arrived at Western running from the stigma of poverty. He now embraces it as an advocate for others
Western study uncovers toll of economic abuse on rural women
Challenges of gender-based violence in rural settings include loss of income, isolation, absence of financial autonomy
Build, expand, recruit: Budget 2023-24 paves way for further impact
New spending in $896-million operating budget takes Western’s strategic plan to next level
Western announces 2022-23 teaching award recipients
Awardees recognized for ‘outstanding contributions’ to academic development of students
Entrepreneurial spirit activated: Companies nurtured at Western ‘provide value to the world’
Students and grads starting businesses receive free support and resources from Morrissette Institute for Entrepreneurship, Powered by Ivey
At Western’s Spring open house, future students explore their options—and life on campus
More than 7,000 registered to attend on March 24 for mini-lectures, residence tours and info sessions
Western students land five of 23 Canada Space Fellowships
Foundation co-created by alum helps students find jobs, mentors in Canada’s Space industry
Western students suggest solutions to advance UN Sustainable Development Goals
Ten teams in race to qualify for World’s Challenge Challenge global final this year