New research from Western University suggests some viruses evolve more like a dynamic social network – rather than a rigid tree, as was previously believed – recombining with one another to create a web of intersecting subtypes. This work has implications for...
Western University has placed first in Canada and third in the world in a global ranking of universities working toward the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Released today, the Times Higher Education 2022 Impact Rankings assess more than 1,500...
Harassment and violence remain pervasive and destructive problems in contemporary Canadian workplaces, according to a new survey developed by researchers from Western University.
A first-of-its-kind clinical trial shows benefits of AI for mental health care by facilitating more personalized treatments for depression and improving patient outcomes.
A partnership between Western and the Regional Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Treatment Program of St. Joseph’s Health Care London will provide additional support on campus with 24/7 services as needed.
Health Canada has approved the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for youth aged 5 to 11, marking a major milestone in Canada’s pandemic response. From addressing parents’ questions and concerns to the impact of vaccinating millions more Canadians on the pandemic’s...
A new study from Western University shows that grouping sensory abilities helps better support kids with autism spectrum disorder.
A new joint project between Western University’s Faculty of Engineering and Fanshawe College’s Centre for Research and Innovation (CRI), is investigating household energy consumption for electric vehicles (EVs) and how weather factors affect it.
With the goal of tackling the devastating challenges presented by climate change, experts from around the globe will gather at the 26th annual Conference of the Parties on Climate Change (COP26). This UN climate change summit is taking place in Glasgow from October 31...
Western University epidemiologist Dr. Saverio Stranges says he is in full support of the newly announced Canadian COVID-19 proof of vaccination for international travel. “This is the only option to increase international mobility in the safest possible fashion,” says...
Researchers to use MRI to pinpoint moral injury effects in brains of health-care workers.
Trans Youth CAN! explores the medical, social and family contexts of trans youth seeking gender-affirming care in Canada. The study followed youth and their families over a two-year period from their first clinic visit, and includes youth referred to ten Canadian clinical sites for medical care that can put a hold on puberty.
