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Western researchers closing in on treatment for long COVID
Two new projects funded by the Schmidt Initiative for Long COVID investigate drug treatments and patients most likely to suffer from the condition
Western launches Canadian Severe Storms Laboratory
A new, transformative $20-million investment from ImpactWX now makes Western University home to the Canadian Severe Storms Laboratory.
Experts on immigration, rate cuts, U.S. election and liberal leadership
Western University experts are available to discuss immigration targets, Bank of Canada rate cut, U.S. presidential election and Liberal party leadership.
Expert explainer: How the Electoral College works in U.S. presidential elections
Professor Matthew Lebo explains the U.S. system for voting for president
Western-led study shows playing video games may improve cognitive performance
Exercise can play a role in improving your mental health but no effect on cognition
Experts available to comment ahead of the six-year anniversary of the legalization of cannabis
Western University has experts available on the potential health impacts of cannabis
Into the Mystic: Western researcher explores virtual reality for mental health therapy
Prof Paul Frewen explores brain-computer interface technology to reduce stress and anxiety
Eating asteroids? Western research team creates possible food for space travel
Open-source bioreactor developed to turn plastic into protein serves as prototype
Western’s Faculty of Information and Media Studies launches first-ever research centre
Starling Centre for Just Technologies and Just Societies empowers and educates on digital technology impacts
Western celebrates opening of Ronald D. Schmeichel Building for Entrepreneurship and Innovation
New facility houses largest maker space in Canada available to all students in all faculties
Experts available on Rowan’s Law Day to discuss concussions and concussion awareness
The last Wednesday of September is marked each year as Rowan's Law Day. The day raises awareness about concussion in sport in memory of Rowan Stringer, a 17-year-old athlete who died from complications related to concussions. Western University has the following...