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Western celebrates the Class of 2021
June 15, 2021
Virtual festivities include keynote from renowned Canadian storyteller Ivan Coyote
Women farmers in Ghana face severe reproductive health issues when migrating for work
June 15, 2021
Improving women’s earning potential and economic outlook would break down barriers to better reproductive health care, according to Western study.
A (Not So) Quiet Place: Voices become familiar with just 10 minutes of training
June 3, 2021
New research from Brain and Mind Institute and UCL suggests people may need to concentrate on the art of conversation more than ever following pandemic lockdowns.
Expert explainer: Managing re-opening anxiety
June 3, 2021
As vaccination rates increase, Canadians are starting to anticipate an end to the pandemic and a gradual return to work,…
Safety first: Western mandates vaccinations for students in residence
May 27, 2021
The university is preparing for a full return to in-person classes this fall
New tool helps ‘tune’ cochlear implants to improve hearing
May 27, 2021
Researchers have designed a mathematical tool to help program cochlear implants with precision for each patient’s unique anatomy.
Newly discovered ‘glaciers’ could be key to human survival in future Mars missions
May 25, 2021
Western planetary geologists have discovered glacier-like features below the Martian surface in an area that is relatively flat – perfect for future Mars landings.
‘Sounding it out’ not so easy for children with dyslexia
May 20, 2021
Western cognitive neuroscientists using MRI discovered a biological deficit for some early readers that impairs the ability to sound words out.
Research sheds light on the “sounds of the pandemic”
May 19, 2021
Examination of verbal art performances shows how COVID-19 has changed everyday lives.
Scientist set to explore massive stars with NASA telescope
May 19, 2021
An international team, including Western Space scientist Els Peeters, will use NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope to study the Orion Bar.
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