Research & Innovation
Women need stronger networks to climb corporate ladder, Western analysis shows
Women often need stronger and more complex professional networks than men to reach corporate leadership roles, according to a new Western-led study analyzing 20 years of data from more than 19,000 employees.
Canadian Severe Storms Lab marks first year advancing storm research and resilience
From algae to biofuel: Schulich Medicine & Dentistry researchers discover innovative cell engineering method
New Western research reveals how rainfall shapes bird populations
Study shows rainfall patterns play a powerful role in shaping bird populations and which species are most vulnerable as precipitation becomes more erratic
Western engineering team drives innovative electric vehicle prototype
Expert explainer: The real cost of buy now, pay later
Convenience and ease of spread-out payments drive increased spending
New research re-examines Roman Empire’s leather economy
Elizabeth M. Greene and collaborators are investigating the Roman Empire’s leather economy thanks to $2.4M CDN in grant funding.
Do super-Jupiters look like Jupiter? Not necessarily, study shows
Western’s Stanimir Metchev was part of a team that explained how some brown dwarfs form giant dust storms, contradicting previous assumptions.
‘Electrified’ house created by Western researchers slashes energy bills
Western researchers suggest payroll-delivered emergency savings accounts as solution to financial stress
Canada’s Financial Wellness Lab released a white paper that shows emergency savings accounts can transform financial resilience for millions of working Canadians.
Civic engagement: Where are the youth?
Western researchers find young people politically engaged in different ways