On Nov. 30, Statistics Canada will release the final data report from the 2021 Census. Wednesday’s release will focus on education in Canada, the changing labour force, and instruction in French. The following experts are available to discuss the findings: Michael...
Education
New interactive dashboard tracks COVID-19 cases in Ontario schools
An expert in global education, Prachi Srivastava investigates international development and equity in schools. She recently led a high-level policy brief for the T20 Task Force on the pandemic, which informed G20 world leaders, but her latest project is focused much...
Western Education announces major domestic violence training program for federally regulated workers
The Centre for Research & Education on Violence Against Women & Children (CREVAWC) at the Faculty of Education has received $2.088 million to develop training for federally regulated workers to recognize and respond to domestic violence in the workplace....
United Nations laureate challenges men to join the gender equality revolution
Gender-equality activist Michael Kaufman says the world needs more men standing alongside women to end the global issue of men’s violence against women. Kaufman visits Western University’s Centre for Research and Education on Violence Against Women & Children...
Western University brings dentistry simulation training to the next level
On Tuesday, November 29, Western University’s Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry will officially open its new state-of-the-art Dentistry Simulation Laboratory. This newly-renovated space features more than 5,000 square feet of leading-edge simulation...
Western centre receives $300,000 to develop sexual violence and harassment training projects for Ontario campuses
The Centre for Research and Education on Violence Against Women and Children (CREVAWC) has received $300,000 from the Ontario Government to support sexual violence and harassment training projects for campus frontline workers. CREVAWC, located at Western’s Faculty of...
Education experts available for comment on back-to-school anxiety and stress
Back-to-school stress affects thousands of students, parents and teachers each year. With one week of summer remaining and school bells across the region about to ring in another school year, anxiety levels among some students, parents and teachers may be on the rise....
Western researchers examine using sport as a platform to raise awareness of LGBTQ rights
Just as the Rio Olympic Committee chose to use a captive global audience to make a statement on climate change during the 2016 opening ceremonies, so too are Western University researchers examining ways in which major sporting events can be used to promote education...
Western University researcher bringing youth voices back into sex-ed discussion
A Western University researcher has teamed up with London high schools to help today's youth have their say on sex education curriculum. Michael Kehler, an associate professor from Western's Faculty of Education, partnered with art departments at London’s Central...
Western expert available for comment on bullying in society
With Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week about to launch once again in Ontario, and a growing desire by the general public to understand, address and prevent the effects of bullying, an expert on these issues is available to media for commentary. Claire Crooks, a...
Western University announces innovative research centre for early childhood development and intervention
Western University has taken a significant step towards becoming a global leader in the field of early childhood development research and intervention.
Western University to announce innovative research centre for early childhood development and intervention
Members of the media are invited to attend as Western University announces the formation of a unique research Centre that will help enable the University to become a global leader in the field of early childhood development research and intervention. This Centre will...