Russian drone attacks in Ukraine Marta Dyczok Associate Professor, Department of Political Science; producer of Ukraine Calling on Public Radio Ukraine Areas of Expertise: War in Ukraine, Ukrainian history and politics, mass media, migration, post-communism. Valerie...
Year: 2022
Western-led study explores COVID-19 effects on cognition
New long-term study led by Western neuroscientists found significant impairments in reasoning, speed of thinking and verbal abilities in patients with confirmed cases of COVID-19, but no losses in memory functioning.
Experts available to speak on the Public Order Emergency Commission
Public hearings begin Thursday on the Federal Government’s use of the Emergencies Act during the Freedom Convoy protests. Western University has the following experts available to speak on the Public Order Emergency Commission: Howard Ramos Professor and Chair of the...
Climate change and deforestation may drive tree-dwelling primates to the ground
A large-scale study of 47 species of monkeys and lemurs has found that climate change and deforestation are driving these tree-dwelling animals to the ground.
English grad bequeaths $10M in scholarships, largest gift ever to Faculty of Arts and Humanities
A Western English graduate who went on to become a preeminent figure in interior design has left $10 million to support students in the Faculty of Arts and Humanities.
Western University experts available to comment on elections in Quebec, Brazil, and U.S. midterms
Quebec Provincial Election Evelyne Brie Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science Areas of Expertise: Quebec politics, public opinion, electoral behaviour and statistical methods *Interviews can be conducted in both English and French Brazilian Election...
Experts available to comment on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
In 2021, the Government of Canada designated September 30 as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in direct response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Call to Action #80. Western University has the following experts available to speak on topics...
Western expert available to comment on flooding in Pakistan
Flooding in Pakistan continues to ravage the country leaving millions displaced from their homes and many dead. In some areas it is expected to take several months to dry out. Civil and Environmental Engineering professor emeritus Slobodan Simonovic shares his...
Expert available to comment on NASA’s Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART)
After nearly a year since its launch last November, NASA’s Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) will make contact with the Dimorphos asteroid Monday evening. The spacecraft is expected to directly hit the double asteroid system to test whether it is possible to...
Study looks at impact of artificial intelligence on primary health care
Researchers have identified key issues regarding the use of AI tools in primary healthcare by connecting directly with practitioners.
Tools aim to improve care for people experiencing substance use stigma
Stigma and discrimination associated with substance use have been shown to contribute to barriers to care, especially among marginalized and Indigenous communities. Now, a team of researchers at Western and the University of British Columbia have launched an Action...
Experts available to comment on fall municipal elections
As municipal elections heat up across Ontario, Western University has the following experts available to discuss the elections and special topics related to local politics: Political Science Martin Horak Associate Professor, Department of Political Science, Associate...