Western University has the following experts available to discuss a range of topics in recognition of Black History Month: Ruramisai Charumbira Associate Professor, Department of History Areas of Expertise: History of Africa, history of South Africa, cultural history...
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Experts available on mental health and wellness topics
Western University has the following experts available to speak on a range of mental health related topics: Kelly Anderson Associate Professor, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry Areas of Expertise: Population...
Western University experts available to comment on the North American Leaders’ Summit, and political protests in Brazil
North American Leaders’ Summit Fraser Johnson Professor, Ivey School of Business, Leenders Supply Chain Management Association Chair Areas of Expertise: Supply chain management, delays within the supply chain, international trade, North American trade, purchasing and...
Western experts available to explain commotio cordis following NFL player’s injury
Damar Hamlin of the Buffalo Bills remains in critical condition, after experiencing cardiac arrest following a hit during a game Monday night. There is speculation that the impact to his chest may have triggered a cardiac episode called commotio cordis. The following...
Western experts available to speak on the potential of nuclear fusion
Tuesday morning it was announced that scientists studying fusion energy at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in California were able to create more energy with a nuclear fusion reaction than it took to facilitate the reaction. It is considered a major...
Western experts available to speak on the implications of new AI technologies such as ChatGPT
A new artificial intelligence based chatbot, ChatGPT, released by OpenAI last week is turning heads for its ability to accurately mimic human prose. It also raises concerns about the ethics of AI and the implications for its potential use. Western has the following...
Western University experts available to discuss final data release from 2021 Census
On Nov. 30, Statistics Canada will release the final data report from the 2021 Census. Wednesday’s release will focus on education in Canada, the changing labour force, and instruction in French. The following experts are available to discuss the findings: Michael...
Western experts available to speak on the FIFA World Cup 2022
One of the biggest global sporting events, the FIFA World Cup 2022 begins Nov. 20, and expectations are high for Canada’s national men’s team after their historic qualification. The following experts are available to comment on a wide range of topics related to the...
Expert explainer: How the spotted lanternfly could wreak havoc on Canadian farmers
Prof. Amanda Roe answers questions on how the invasive species could affect agriculture and how the public can help
Remembrance Day: Western University experts available
On November 11, Canadians will gather to remember those who served our country during times of war, conflict and peace. Western has the following experts available for interviews about Remembrance Day: Michael Dove Assistant Professor, Department of History Areas of...
Western experts available to speak on climate change during COP27 conference
With the goal of implementing collective climate goals outlined under the Paris Agreement delegates and climate experts will gather at the 27th annual Conference of the Parties on Climate Change (COP27). The summit is taking place in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt from Nov. 6...
U.S. midterm elections: Expert available to comment on what’s at stake
On Nov. 8, Americans head to the polls for the midterm elections to decide which party controls the House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate, which together form the legislative branch of the U.S. government. Matthew Lebo, a Western University expert in American...