As the effects of the pandemic and other global crises stack up, leaving many feeling beleaguered and emotionally worn, our usually polite answers to the question, “How are you?” are being challenged. Responding with, “Fine thanks, and you?” can …
Health Studies
Health Equity Hub aims for global good
Western-based interdisciplinary researchers examine complexities of health access
Expert insights: On Zoom, men don’t like feeling watched and judged — but women are used to it
Men appear to far outnumber women in their preference for using specialty Zoom backgrounds.
Study explores impacts of social distancing on youth
After weeks of staying at home, Canadians are slowly beginning to see the impact of physical distancing on decelerating the spread of COVID-19.
Global isolation inspires student’s Rwandan effort
As the COVID-19 pandemic dawned, Aimee Utuza’s thoughts returned to Rwanda.
Helping students weather coronavirus storm fallout
In a rapid response to COVID-19, universities moved classes online and brought campus life to a sudden halt for thousands of final-year undergraduates. The fallout from this has the potential to exacerbate the existential despair that many young people may be experiencing or turn this into a traumatic loss.
Researcher drives voices for WHO Roadmap
Health Studies professor Elysée Nouvet is currently leading a qualitative study as part of the COVID-19 Research Roadmap, a social science working group convened by the World Health Organization (WHO).
Network unites students in disaster resiliency efforts
Western students and their Cuban peers will be at the forefront of understanding how communities can better withstand the worst Mother Nature has to offer thanks to a new scholars network designed to offer on-the-ground opportunities for young researchers.
Expert centres ethics in WHO coronavirus efforts
As the death toll from coronavirus tops 2,600, the global community continues to grapple with urgent medical questions. But the health crisis has spawned an equally pressing ethical debate.
Zecevic named 3M National Teaching Fellow
Health Studies professor Aleksandra Zecevic has been name a 2020 3M National Teaching Fellow, widely seen as the top national award for teaching leadership at the postsecondary level. The award is sponsored by 3M Canada and the Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (STLHE).
Research turns trauma healing into art form
Western professors Tara Mantler and Kimberley Jackson were co-investigators in a study that identified cognitive behavioural therapy as helpful for traumatized mothers-to-be. They then had that research translated to visual art and poetry.
Orchard: Gen Z opts hookups over lockdowns
As we lick our Valentine’s Day card envelopes and slip into something more comfortable, Health Studies professor Treena Orchard says it’s a good time to ponder our sexual relationships.
What the coronavirus emergency declaration means for Canada
As of this writing, there have been three confirmed cases of 2019-nCoV Ontario, and one in British Columbia. Public health officials continue to stress that the risk of infection in Canada is low. So what does the emergency declaration mean for Canadians and Canada’s role internationally?
Health Equity Hub aims for global good
Western-based interdisciplinary researchers examine complexities of health access
Expert insights: On Zoom, men don’t like feeling watched and judged — but women are used to it
Men appear to far outnumber women in their preference for using specialty Zoom backgrounds.
Study explores impacts of social distancing on youth
After weeks of staying at home, Canadians are slowly beginning to see the impact of physical distancing on decelerating the spread of COVID-19.
Global isolation inspires student’s Rwandan effort
As the COVID-19 pandemic dawned, Aimee Utuza’s thoughts returned to Rwanda.
Helping students weather coronavirus storm fallout
In a rapid response to COVID-19, universities moved classes online and brought campus life to a sudden halt for thousands of final-year undergraduates. The fallout from this has the potential to exacerbate the existential despair that many young people may be experiencing or turn this into a traumatic loss.
Researcher drives voices for WHO Roadmap
Health Studies professor Elysée Nouvet is currently leading a qualitative study as part of the COVID-19 Research Roadmap, a social science working group convened by the World Health Organization (WHO).
Network unites students in disaster resiliency efforts
Western students and their Cuban peers will be at the forefront of understanding how communities can better withstand the worst Mother Nature has to offer thanks to a new scholars network designed to offer on-the-ground opportunities for young researchers.
Expert centres ethics in WHO coronavirus efforts
As the death toll from coronavirus tops 2,600, the global community continues to grapple with urgent medical questions. But the health crisis has spawned an equally pressing ethical debate.
Zecevic named 3M National Teaching Fellow
Health Studies professor Aleksandra Zecevic has been name a 2020 3M National Teaching Fellow, widely seen as the top national award for teaching leadership at the postsecondary level. The award is sponsored by 3M Canada and the Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (STLHE).
Research turns trauma healing into art form
Western professors Tara Mantler and Kimberley Jackson were co-investigators in a study that identified cognitive behavioural therapy as helpful for traumatized mothers-to-be. They then had that research translated to visual art and poetry.
Orchard: Gen Z opts hookups over lockdowns
As we lick our Valentine’s Day card envelopes and slip into something more comfortable, Health Studies professor Treena Orchard says it’s a good time to ponder our sexual relationships.
What the coronavirus emergency declaration means for Canada
As of this writing, there have been three confirmed cases of 2019-nCoV Ontario, and one in British Columbia. Public health officials continue to stress that the risk of infection in Canada is low. So what does the emergency declaration mean for Canadians and Canada’s role internationally?