They sold candles and coffee, keychains and jewelry. The small businesses that brought customers to the University Community Centre Atrium on March 28 had one key trait in common: they are all run by Western students or alumni. The Morrissette Institu …
Health Sciences
Work-from-homes can ‘stand up’ to COVID
A Western-led study aims to get more people moving as they work from home during COVID-19.
Four named inaugural Canadian nursing Fellows
Four Western nursing faculty have been named to the inaugural class of Fellows of the Canadian Academy of Nursing – a program that recognizes and celebrates the most accomplished nurses in Canada.
Youth vaping problem nets research dollars
Vaping among teenaged Canadians has doubled in the past two years – a troubling trend that three Western researchers will examine in depth with new funding from the CIHR.
Mobility, healthy aging the aim of Gray Research Chair
A gift from William and Lynne Gray has created a first-in-Canada research chair in mobility and aging.
‘Precision’ focus for Rushton in new Western role
“Dynamic and collaborative people” attracted Alison Rushton to Western; a global pandemic is keeping her from getting here.
Researcher unifies efforts on invisible language disorder
A Western researcher is hoping to unify parents, teachers and language professionals in an effort to identify and treat a hidden language disorder that impedes children’s basic communication skills.
Book brings life, career of ‘Happy Jack’ into focus
New book tells colourful story of beloved Western professor and coaching legend Jack Fairs
Students display smiles amid pandemic protection
Developed by a pair of Western students, Smile Masks are partly transparent face coverings that allow the wearer to speak, emote and make themselves understood by people who need to both see and hear you.
New app aids women in violent relationships
Women experiencing violence from intimate partners now have access to a unique, interactive safety app that can help them assess their risks, set priorities and plan next steps. The myPlan Canada app was co-developed at Western.
Cheryl Forchuk, Jeremy McNeil earn 2020 Hellmuth Prizes
Nursing professor Cheryl Forchuk and Biology professor Jeremy McNeil have been awarded the 2020 Hellmuth Prize for Achievement in Research.
How to keep cyclists rolling after pandemic push
More people in North America are taking to cycling – and bike shops across the United States and Canada are seeing record sales and facing supply shortages.
Your emotions are the new hot commodity
The potential to improve our emotional traits and skills through apps appears limitless. While there is nothing wrong with pursuing a more fulfilling emotional life, there is a danger in being blinded by the quest for happiness.
Work-from-homes can ‘stand up’ to COVID
A Western-led study aims to get more people moving as they work from home during COVID-19.
Four named inaugural Canadian nursing Fellows
Four Western nursing faculty have been named to the inaugural class of Fellows of the Canadian Academy of Nursing – a program that recognizes and celebrates the most accomplished nurses in Canada.
Youth vaping problem nets research dollars
Vaping among teenaged Canadians has doubled in the past two years – a troubling trend that three Western researchers will examine in depth with new funding from the CIHR.
Mobility, healthy aging the aim of Gray Research Chair
A gift from William and Lynne Gray has created a first-in-Canada research chair in mobility and aging.
‘Precision’ focus for Rushton in new Western role
“Dynamic and collaborative people” attracted Alison Rushton to Western; a global pandemic is keeping her from getting here.
Researcher unifies efforts on invisible language disorder
A Western researcher is hoping to unify parents, teachers and language professionals in an effort to identify and treat a hidden language disorder that impedes children’s basic communication skills.
Book brings life, career of ‘Happy Jack’ into focus
New book tells colourful story of beloved Western professor and coaching legend Jack Fairs
Students display smiles amid pandemic protection
Developed by a pair of Western students, Smile Masks are partly transparent face coverings that allow the wearer to speak, emote and make themselves understood by people who need to both see and hear you.
New app aids women in violent relationships
Women experiencing violence from intimate partners now have access to a unique, interactive safety app that can help them assess their risks, set priorities and plan next steps. The myPlan Canada app was co-developed at Western.
Cheryl Forchuk, Jeremy McNeil earn 2020 Hellmuth Prizes
Nursing professor Cheryl Forchuk and Biology professor Jeremy McNeil have been awarded the 2020 Hellmuth Prize for Achievement in Research.
How to keep cyclists rolling after pandemic push
More people in North America are taking to cycling – and bike shops across the United States and Canada are seeing record sales and facing supply shortages.
Your emotions are the new hot commodity
The potential to improve our emotional traits and skills through apps appears limitless. While there is nothing wrong with pursuing a more fulfilling emotional life, there is a danger in being blinded by the quest for happiness.