Five alumni and three Western students are among the trailblazers named as recipients of Business London’s Twenty in their 20s awards. The awards, given annually, recognize young innovators, creatives and community advocates making a name for themse …
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Six Western projects earn CFI backing
From hearing loss and brain activity, to cancer and joints, to sustainable energy and social cues, six Western-led projects, involving 10 researchers within four faculties, received more than $1 million through the CFI John R. Evans Leaders Fund.
Project adds Indigenous voice into textbook
A sociology textbook used by universities across Canada received an Indigenous-focused update in hopes of exposing young scholars to the ongoing issues facing many communities – all thanks to a new Western summer research program.
Predator fear factor unlocks PTSD secrets
The fear predators inspire in their prey can leave long-lasting traces in the brains of wild animals, comparable to effects seen in humans dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), according to a Western-led study.
Love connections at heart of unique study
Psychology professor Samantha Joel wants to help millions of love-seekers decide whether to invest long-term in a new relationship – or bail before it is too late.
Democracy project heads SSHRC recipients
Political Science professor Laura Stephenson’s C-Dem project headed a list of 97 Western projects and research areas which will collectively receive $8.4 million in SSHRC grants.
Alumnus wants virtual world to be senior reality
Western alumnus Daniel Kharlas is building on his earliest gaming success by expanding virtual reality’s role in society, especially focused on seniors. It is a plan, he says, that can make a positive difference in the lives of many.
Grad student explores roots on and off the ice
Kalley Armstrong might justifiably boast about her pedigree – be it about her stellar hockey career with one of North America’s top college teams or as granddaughter of a Hockey Hall of Fame player. But even if hockey is in her DNA, boasting is not.
Dancap chair prepares companies for change
Geoffrey Wood’s research strives to understand and explain how complex organizational and business systems work.
But one real-world issue – the tribulation of getting car insurance upon his move to Western from England – is a complication even he has a tough time resolving.
Study eyes how human brain ‘sees’ world
A new Brain and Mind Institute study is offering insights into how the our brains process a world in which the images of people, places and things are constantly shrinking, expanding and changing on the retina at the back of our eyes. These findings may hold further keys to perfecting technology in everything from robots to self-driving cars.
Research resets timeline for life on Mars
Western researchers, leading an international team, have shown that the first ‘real chance’ of Mars developing life started early, 4.48 billion years ago, when giant, life-inhibiting meteorites stopped striking the Red Planet.
Alumna tapped to lead United Way campaign
Alumna Christy Bacik wants you to be able to connect the dots – with a little help from her United Way team.
Indigenous astronomy course turns eyes skyward
When Robert Cockcroft looks up, he knows he is not alone in doing so. “Everyone has access to the sky.”
Six Western projects earn CFI backing
From hearing loss and brain activity, to cancer and joints, to sustainable energy and social cues, six Western-led projects, involving 10 researchers within four faculties, received more than $1 million through the CFI John R. Evans Leaders Fund.
Project adds Indigenous voice into textbook
A sociology textbook used by universities across Canada received an Indigenous-focused update in hopes of exposing young scholars to the ongoing issues facing many communities – all thanks to a new Western summer research program.
Predator fear factor unlocks PTSD secrets
The fear predators inspire in their prey can leave long-lasting traces in the brains of wild animals, comparable to effects seen in humans dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), according to a Western-led study.
Love connections at heart of unique study
Psychology professor Samantha Joel wants to help millions of love-seekers decide whether to invest long-term in a new relationship – or bail before it is too late.
Democracy project heads SSHRC recipients
Political Science professor Laura Stephenson’s C-Dem project headed a list of 97 Western projects and research areas which will collectively receive $8.4 million in SSHRC grants.
Alumnus wants virtual world to be senior reality
Western alumnus Daniel Kharlas is building on his earliest gaming success by expanding virtual reality’s role in society, especially focused on seniors. It is a plan, he says, that can make a positive difference in the lives of many.
Grad student explores roots on and off the ice
Kalley Armstrong might justifiably boast about her pedigree – be it about her stellar hockey career with one of North America’s top college teams or as granddaughter of a Hockey Hall of Fame player. But even if hockey is in her DNA, boasting is not.
Dancap chair prepares companies for change
Geoffrey Wood’s research strives to understand and explain how complex organizational and business systems work.
But one real-world issue – the tribulation of getting car insurance upon his move to Western from England – is a complication even he has a tough time resolving.
Study eyes how human brain ‘sees’ world
A new Brain and Mind Institute study is offering insights into how the our brains process a world in which the images of people, places and things are constantly shrinking, expanding and changing on the retina at the back of our eyes. These findings may hold further keys to perfecting technology in everything from robots to self-driving cars.
Research resets timeline for life on Mars
Western researchers, leading an international team, have shown that the first ‘real chance’ of Mars developing life started early, 4.48 billion years ago, when giant, life-inhibiting meteorites stopped striking the Red Planet.
Alumna tapped to lead United Way campaign
Alumna Christy Bacik wants you to be able to connect the dots – with a little help from her United Way team.
Indigenous astronomy course turns eyes skyward
When Robert Cockcroft looks up, he knows he is not alone in doing so. “Everyone has access to the sky.”