As Canada continues to deal with hundreds of wildfires, smoke is blanketing a large area of North America. Western University has the following experts available for comment on the health effects of wildfire smoke, climate change and wildfires, the ecological damage...
The Bank of Canada is making its latest interest rate announcement tomorrow amid speculation that a rate increase is possible. Western University has the following experts available to speak on the ramifications of the announcement. Cristián Bravo Associate Professor,...
As Pride Month gets underway, experts are highlighting a troubling rise in legislative attacks on 2SLGBTQ+ people south of the border. WG Pearson (per/pers) notes that according to Trans Legislation Tracker there have been 556 anti-trans bills across 49 states in the...
First ever miniature satellite, or CubeSat, built by a Western team is set for liftoff in Florida and will provide students with an opportunity to learn first-hand about space mission development.
Sociology professor Kaitlynn Mendes answers questions about tech-facilitated violence
New research has shown that when considering how to move Canada’s most vulnerable from unhoused to housed, the network of supports available within that housing is critical to its success.
Seventy-four new electric vehicle (EV) charging stations will be installed across campus as part of a $1.45-million upgrade jointly funded by Western and Natural Resources Canada.
New study from Western’s Advanced Facility for Avian Research explores a brain region that migratory birds use to perceive Earth’s magnetic field.
Western University has experts available on a range of topics including election interference, wildfires, and more.
Academic health institutions call for implementation of planetary health education and research, transition to climate-resilient health systems
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...
