The school year may have a few days remaining, but one report card is already in – and it shows that we have a lot of work to do. Canadian kids earned a D-plus from the 2020 ParticipACTION Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth. That …
Occupational Therapy
Seniors shaping the way we live, cities grow
Senior citizens are shaping the way neighbourhoods evolve and grow, all in the name of maintaining deeper connections to their communities as they age, according to one Western researcher’s work inside a pair of London neighbourhoods. “We were looking at how the...
Tackling childhood obesity using structured play times
Trish Tucker, a professor in the School of Occupational Therapy, is currently working on a study that aims to increase the physical activity levels of preschoolers during childcare hours.
Teams rise up to the Challenge
The World’s Challenge Challenge, a staple of Western’s International Week, sees more than 30 student teams in competition, presenting a unique solution to a global challenge, in front of a panel of judges.
Health Sciences takes wheel with Driving Rehab program
With Baby Boomers comprising the majority of drivers on the road today, a new Master of Clinical Science (MClSc) in Driving Rehabilitation Therapy will become essential training, according to program organizers. “Drivers are getting older. Coming with being older –...
Trio honoured with Distinguished University Professorships
Western’s latest honorees of Distinguished University Professorships (DUP) join a select group of faculty members recognized for exceptional scholarly careers.
2013 Distinguished University Professorship
In the fields of medicine and law, Western’s latest Distinguished University Professorship (DUP) winners emulate the motivation behind why the award was created. In honouring faculty who have built a record of excellence in the areas of teaching, research and service over a substantial career at Western, this year’s recipients receive an award of $10,000 to support their scholarly activities and will deliver a public lecture at a future date. This year’s DUP winners are:
Seniors shaping the way we live, cities grow
Senior citizens are shaping the way neighbourhoods evolve and grow, all in the name of maintaining deeper connections to their communities as they age, according to one Western researcher’s work inside a pair of London neighbourhoods. “We were looking at how the...
Tackling childhood obesity using structured play times
Trish Tucker, a professor in the School of Occupational Therapy, is currently working on a study that aims to increase the physical activity levels of preschoolers during childcare hours.
Teams rise up to the Challenge
The World’s Challenge Challenge, a staple of Western’s International Week, sees more than 30 student teams in competition, presenting a unique solution to a global challenge, in front of a panel of judges.
Health Sciences takes wheel with Driving Rehab program
With Baby Boomers comprising the majority of drivers on the road today, a new Master of Clinical Science (MClSc) in Driving Rehabilitation Therapy will become essential training, according to program organizers. “Drivers are getting older. Coming with being older –...
Trio honoured with Distinguished University Professorships
Western’s latest honorees of Distinguished University Professorships (DUP) join a select group of faculty members recognized for exceptional scholarly careers.
2013 Distinguished University Professorship
In the fields of medicine and law, Western’s latest Distinguished University Professorship (DUP) winners emulate the motivation behind why the award was created. In honouring faculty who have built a record of excellence in the areas of teaching, research and service over a substantial career at Western, this year’s recipients receive an award of $10,000 to support their scholarly activities and will deliver a public lecture at a future date. This year’s DUP winners are: