Media Releases Archives: May 2023
Western to install 74 new electric vehicle charging stations
May 31, 2023
Seventy-four new electric vehicle (EV) charging stations will be installed across campus as part of a $1.45-million upgrade jointly funded…
Bird brains can flick switch to perceive Earth’s magnetic field
May 25, 2023
New study from Western’s Advanced Facility for Avian Research explores a brain region that migratory birds use to perceive Earth’s magnetic field.
Western University experts available to comment on election interference, wildfires, Ukraine’s counteroffensive, and the potential U.S. debt default
May 23, 2023
Western University has experts available on a range of topics including election interference, wildfires, and more.
Schulich Medicine & Dentistry joins historic pledge to preserve planetary health
May 17, 2023
Academic health institutions call for implementation of planetary health education and research, transition to climate-resilient health systems
Expert available to discuss potential WestJet pilot strike and its impact
May 16, 2023
WestJet pilots have officially issued a 72-hour strike notice, meaning Canadians could be facing travel disruptions just ahead of the…
Exploring harm and the effectiveness of safeguarding in para sport
May 15, 2023
Conversations about safe sport and the treatment of athletes in Canada have been widespread during the past several months. While…
New hemp-based biomaterial may solve global microplastic pollution crisis
May 11, 2023
Western chemistry professor Elizabeth Gillies and her collaborators have developed a new biodegradable, hemp-based material that could serve as a…
Experts available to provide insight on effects of vaping
May 10, 2023
Vaping has emerged as a serious concern globally, with recent research indicating potential health risks and a surge in usage…
Experts available to speak on the impacts of wildfires in Canada
May 10, 2023
Wildfire season in Canada began early and has been catastrophic with roughly 80 wildfires burning in Alberta, 24 of which…
Mapping out a path towards net zero for firms
May 9, 2023
Corporate Strategies for Net Zero examines the key elements of the new strategic landscape for net zero within a Canadian…