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Western research shows men sleep better than women
November 29, 2023Study revealed that men report sleeping better than women, and contrary to previously held beliefs, sleep actually improves with age. Socioeconomic factors like income level and home ownership also had an impact on sleep.

First-in-Canada tool by Western-led team helps women experiencing partner violence
November 28, 2023Western, UBC and UNB researchers launch iHEAL app to help Canadian women who experience partner violence find personalized ways to stay safe and healthy.

Western-led human brain “growth chart” project receives $1M in funding
November 27, 2023Western neuroscientist Jörn Diedrichsen leads a team to develop a growth chart for the human cerebellum across an entire lifespan from birth to 80 years.

Western experts available to discuss COP28 climate change conference
November 27, 2023With the goal of assessing the world’s progress on limiting climate change, global leaders and climate experts will gather at…

How leaders can break down “benevolent marginalization”
November 22, 2023Drawing on a decade of research, Ivey’s Patricia Hein provides three key strategies business leaders can adopt to tackle benevolent marginalization in the workplace.

Experts available to speak on the Fall Economic Statement
November 21, 2023Federal Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland will deliver the Fall Economic Statement Tuesday afternoon. Western University has the following experts…

Western, UWOFA issue joint statement re: proposed Brescia integration
November 17, 2023Western University and the University of Western Ontario Faculty Association (UWOFA) have released the following joint statement.

Western recruits top neuroimmunologist as Canada Excellence Research Chair
November 16, 2023With $8 million in funding, Dr. Robyn Klein will set up Canada’s first-ever research program studying impact of infectious diseases…