Creating greater impact, building a strong and inclusive community, and further establishing a presence on the world stage are at the core of Western’s 2023-24 budget. The university’s Board of Governors approved $896.2 million in base or one-time …
Health Sciences
Ebola ’emergency’ vaccines provide ethical blueprint for COVID-19 response
The ethics of emergency use vaccines during Africa’s ebola crisis can guide how Canada eventually authorizes vaccines for COVID-19, says a new paper co-authored at Western.
Western mourns loss of Health Sciences student
The Western community is mourning the death of Sydney Legasy, 21, a third-year health sciences student, who died in London on Sept. 22.
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.