A new research group is paving Western’s way into a domain with potentially life-changing implications for our access to brain scanning technology. In 2006, Western neuroscientist Adrian Owen found landmark evidence for the consciousness of a patien …
Psychology
Batterink, Bodell named among Rising Stars
Western Psychology professors Laura Batterink and Lindsay Bodell were recently named Rising Stars by the Association for Psychological Science (APS) in recognition of the pair being outstanding psychological scientists in the earliest stages of their post-PhD research careers. Batterink and Bodell were two of only six Canadian scientists named among the international class of 76.
Owen named Officer of British Empire
Renowned Western neuroscientist Adrian Owen has been named an Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (OBE) as part of the 2019 New Year’s Honours list.
Alumnus wins major prize for addiction work
Western alumnus Terry Robinson has won a prestigious award for his research into the neuropsychology of addiction.
Sweet becomes sour with narcissists at work
Chocolate cake every day sounds like wonderful idea. But, over time, its sweetness is apt to become tiresome, cause a toothache and ultimately be more trouble than it’s worth. This ‘chocolate cake’ metaphor is one way to depict the similar rise and fall of the...
Research looking for love in all the right data
Love lies broken in Lorne Campbell’s office. It has been deconstructed into thousands of data points on Excel sheets and transformed into code that coldly blinks from a computer screen.
Read. Watch. Listen. with Penni Pring
Penni Pring not only loves music, but the ability of good tunes to generate memories and creates new ones. Find out what jams make her all-time playlist – at least for now.
Study: School cliques don’t always click
Psychology professor Lynne Zarbatany, along with colleagues, are exploring how peer groups of children shape the behaviour and personality of each individual member of the group.
Western joins push for welcoming, inclusive city
Their message is simple – All are welcome in the Forest City. Under a program of that same name, a desire to amplify that message has brought together a number of local groups and organizations – including the International Student Centre, Equity and Human Rights...
Unique patient offers insights into the brain’s quest to see
When light streams through her window in just the right way, Milena Canning will sometimes stoop to pick up a shiny coin she has noticed on the wooden floor of her Glasgow-area home. But her hand comes up empty – the ‘coin’ is just a dancing sunbeam, a quirk of...
Study: Live crowds find their groove together
If you enjoy listening to music, a live performance is where that enjoyment will peak, according to a new study led by Western researchers.
Study: Amputee brain rewires to embrace artificial limb
One-handed people who use a prosthesis regularly are more likely to be brain-wired ‘to visualize’ their artificial limb as a part of their body, a new study shows.
Alumna offers ‘Perfect’ way to approach life
Today, Diane Pascoe, BA’72 (Psychology), author of Life Isn’t Perfect, But My Lipstick Is, answers 12 questions on her ‘bookishness’ and writing.
Batterink, Bodell named among Rising Stars
Western Psychology professors Laura Batterink and Lindsay Bodell were recently named Rising Stars by the Association for Psychological Science (APS) in recognition of the pair being outstanding psychological scientists in the earliest stages of their post-PhD research careers. Batterink and Bodell were two of only six Canadian scientists named among the international class of 76.
Owen named Officer of British Empire
Renowned Western neuroscientist Adrian Owen has been named an Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (OBE) as part of the 2019 New Year’s Honours list.
Alumnus wins major prize for addiction work
Western alumnus Terry Robinson has won a prestigious award for his research into the neuropsychology of addiction.
Sweet becomes sour with narcissists at work
Chocolate cake every day sounds like wonderful idea. But, over time, its sweetness is apt to become tiresome, cause a toothache and ultimately be more trouble than it’s worth. This ‘chocolate cake’ metaphor is one way to depict the similar rise and fall of the...
Research looking for love in all the right data
Love lies broken in Lorne Campbell’s office. It has been deconstructed into thousands of data points on Excel sheets and transformed into code that coldly blinks from a computer screen.
Read. Watch. Listen. with Penni Pring
Penni Pring not only loves music, but the ability of good tunes to generate memories and creates new ones. Find out what jams make her all-time playlist – at least for now.
Study: School cliques don’t always click
Psychology professor Lynne Zarbatany, along with colleagues, are exploring how peer groups of children shape the behaviour and personality of each individual member of the group.
Western joins push for welcoming, inclusive city
Their message is simple – All are welcome in the Forest City. Under a program of that same name, a desire to amplify that message has brought together a number of local groups and organizations – including the International Student Centre, Equity and Human Rights...
Unique patient offers insights into the brain’s quest to see
When light streams through her window in just the right way, Milena Canning will sometimes stoop to pick up a shiny coin she has noticed on the wooden floor of her Glasgow-area home. But her hand comes up empty – the ‘coin’ is just a dancing sunbeam, a quirk of...
Study: Live crowds find their groove together
If you enjoy listening to music, a live performance is where that enjoyment will peak, according to a new study led by Western researchers.
Study: Amputee brain rewires to embrace artificial limb
One-handed people who use a prosthesis regularly are more likely to be brain-wired ‘to visualize’ their artificial limb as a part of their body, a new study shows.
Alumna offers ‘Perfect’ way to approach life
Today, Diane Pascoe, BA’72 (Psychology), author of Life Isn’t Perfect, But My Lipstick Is, answers 12 questions on her ‘bookishness’ and writing.