WestJet pilots have officially issued a 72-hour strike notice, meaning Canadians could be facing travel disruptions just ahead of the long weekend. Western University professor Geraint Harvey is an expert on labour relations in commercial aviation and is available to...
Conversations about safe sport and the treatment of athletes in Canada have been widespread during the past several months. While these conversations are necessary, Western University researchers say they’ve largely missed the challenges of an entire group of athletes...
Western chemistry professor Elizabeth Gillies and her collaborators have developed a new biodegradable, hemp-based material that could serve as a sustainable substitute for packaging needs for a wide variety of products.
Vaping has emerged as a serious concern globally, with recent research indicating potential health risks and a surge in usage among young people. Australia has recently implemented a ban on recreational vaping. Meanwhile, in Canada, there are increasing demands to...
Wildfire season in Canada began early and has been catastrophic with roughly 80 wildfires burning in Alberta, 24 of which are deemed out of control. Western University has the following experts available to media to comment on the impact of wildfires. David Goldblum...
Corporate Strategies for Net Zero examines the key elements of the new strategic landscape for net zero within a Canadian context.
Western University has the following experts available to speak on a range of topics in the lead up to the coronation of King Charles III. History Michael Dove Assistant Professor, Department of History Areas of expertise: Public history, Canadian history and social...
Chin-Hardie Chair in Urologic Oncology bolsters Western’s leadership in developing life-saving interventions for cancers of the bladder, kidney and prostate
First-of-its-kind platform will fast track drug development and help identify effective new therapies within six years
Donation from pioneering philanthropist Donald K. Johnson marks the largest ever from an individual in Western’s history
Biden seeking re-election On Tuesday, U.S. President Joe Biden formally announced he is running for re-election in 2024. Matt Lebo Professor, Department of Political Science Areas of expertise: The presidency and presidential elections, congressional elections,...
As the federal government probes alleged foreign interference in Canadian elections, Western University political science expert Laura Stephenson is available to media for comment and says much of the discussion so far has been broken into partisan camps Stephenson is...
