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Western University experts available to comment on elections in Quebec, Brazil, and U.S. midterms
Quebec Provincial Election Evelyne Brie Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science Areas of Expertise: Quebec politics, public opinion, electoral behaviour and statistical methods *Interviews can be conducted in both English and French Brazilian Election...
Experts available to comment on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
In 2021, the Government of Canada designated September 30 as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in direct response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Call to Action #80. Western University has the following experts available to speak on topics...
Western expert available to comment on flooding in Pakistan
Flooding in Pakistan continues to ravage the country leaving millions displaced from their homes and many dead. In some areas it is expected to take several months to dry out. Civil and Environmental Engineering professor emeritus Slobodan Simonovic shares his...
Expert available to comment on NASA’s Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART)
After nearly a year since its launch last November, NASA’s Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) will make contact with the Dimorphos asteroid Monday evening. The spacecraft is expected to directly hit the double asteroid system to test whether it is possible to...
Study looks at impact of artificial intelligence on primary health care
Researchers have identified key issues regarding the use of AI tools in primary healthcare by connecting directly with practitioners.
Tools aim to improve care for people experiencing substance use stigma
Stigma and discrimination associated with substance use have been shown to contribute to barriers to care, especially among marginalized and Indigenous communities. Now, a team of researchers at Western and the University of British Columbia have launched an Action...
Experts available to comment on fall municipal elections
As municipal elections heat up across Ontario, Western University has the following experts available to discuss the elections and special topics related to local politics: Political Science Martin Horak Associate Professor, Department of Political Science, Associate...
Experts available to speak on National Dental Care Program
This week the federal government announced the first details of the planned National Dental Care Program. Western University has the following experts from the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry available to speak on the program: Dr. Carlos Quiñonez Vice Dean...
New Western research demonstrates effects of hotter fall temperatures on insects
Climate change has wreaked havoc with many species’ life cycles and now a pair of Western students is shedding light on how it’s affecting the survival of two high-profile insects. Working under the supervision of biology professor Jeremy McNeil, master’s student...
Western researchers among first to capture James Webb Space Telescope images
The James Webb Space Telescope (Webb) has captured the most detailed and sharpest images ever taken of the inner region of the Orion Nebula. These images were targeted by an international collaboration, including Western researchers.
First-ever Riverfest reconnects campus community with the Deshkan Ziibiing
For the month of September, the community will have a chance to celebrate the Deshkan Ziibiing (Antler/Thames River) with Riverfest 2022, Western’s first-ever river festival hosted by the Office of Sustainability.