Media Releases Archives: February 2022
Experts available to speak on fifth session of United Nations Environment Assembly
February 25, 2022
The fifth session of the United Nations Environment Assembly aims to enable member states to share best practices towards a…
Experts available to speak on a wide range of topics surrounding Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
February 24, 2022
With Russia engaging in military operations in Ukraine, Western University has the following experts available to media for comment and…
Experts available to speak on variety of topics surrounding ongoing protests in Canada
February 17, 2022
As the protests and occupation in Ottawa heads into its fourth weekend, and with the House of Commons set to…
How the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions will affect everyone’s mental health differently: Expert Available
February 15, 2022
Ontario is the latest province to announce a significant lifting of restrictions as the most recent wave of COVID-19 infections…
United States warns a Russian invasion of Ukraine may be coming any day: Expert available to comment
February 11, 2022
The United States and other Western allies have advised citizens to leave Ukraine due to a possible Russian invasion. As…
School location triggers inequitable impact of COVID-19
February 9, 2022
Western team discovered schools in marginalized areas in Ontario were more negatively affected by the pandemic than other areas.
How the pandemic made the 2021 census unlike any other: Expert available
February 9, 2022
Canada’s 2021 census is promising to show fascinating population trends due to the data being taken from a full year…
Western researchers zero in on math anxiety
February 7, 2022
Teacher competence, parental support influence students’ stress level.
Fear itself can cut wildlife numbers in half: study
February 7, 2022
Western researchers find fear of predators can itself reduce prey populations by 50 per cent.
Musicians boycotting Spotify and why the effort may be missing the mark: Expert available
February 7, 2022
Streaming giant Spotify has found itself at the centre of public scrutiny in the wake of the Joe Rogan vs….