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Stellenbosch Thuthuzela Care Centre: A Beacon of Hope for Gender-Based Violence Victims
Stellenbosch University (SU) is one of several partners involved in the launch of the first support centre for victims of gender-based violence (GBV) that is not on hospital premises and has onsite overnight facilities.
Since opening its…
Dalhousie University Unveils Sacred Teachings Through New Public Art Installation at Killam Library
A transformation has taken place on the imposing brutalist walls of the Killam Memorial Library. Seven circular paintings now decorate the library's exterior, adding vibrant colour and meaning to the space.
These eye-catching…
Dalhousie University Achieves Top 200 Global Ranking in Eight Subjects in Latest QS Assessment
The 2024 QS World University Subject Rankings released this week show Dalhousie placed in the top 200 globally in eight individual subject areas and in the top 500 in all five broad subject areas tracked.
A total of 1,559 institutions…
USask Bolsters New Music and Community Organizations with Support
Funding from the University of Saskatchewan (USask) has sparked the creation of innovative artistic work for an organization with deep ties to the institution.
With support from the Office of the Vice-President Research (OVPR), a concert…
USask Commemorates Launch of Canada’s Freshwater Monitoring Network
Led by USask in partnership with eight other Canadian universities, The Global Water Futures Observatories (GWFO) is a network of freshwater monitoring and observation stations placed strategically across Canada.
GWFO consists of 64…
Western University Team Develops Innovative Platform to Visualize Census Data Since 1951
First, they found a way to release the “trapped” data from the Canadian census over the last 70 years.
Then, Western researchers translated the information into an easy-to-use format by creating an online map and portal illustrating the…
Western University Partnership Leads Effort for International Standard on Flushable Products
If flushable wipes seem too good to be true, it’s because, for the most part, they are. Nearly all of the flushable wipes on the market are not biodegradable and clog sewer systems, costing taxpayers thousands of dollars.
Western…
Breakthrough at Western University: Two-Dimensional Nanomaterial Sets Record with Counter-Intuitive…
It is a common hack to stretch a balloon out to make it easier to inflate. When the balloon stretches, the width crosswise shrinks to the size of a string. Noah Stocek, a PhD student collaborating with Western physicist Giovanni Fanchini,…
Krembil Foundation Grants Propel Research on Brain Immune System’s Role in Alzheimer’s…
Against the backdrop of an aging population, neurodegenerative diseases causing various types of dementia, such as Alzheimer’s disease, are predicted to double every 20 years.
One of the challenges in curing Alzheimer’s is solving…
Western University Celebrates Excellence with 2023-24 Teaching Awards
Recipients of the 2023-24 Western Awards for Excellence in Teaching have been announced, with seven individuals and two collaborative groups being recognized for their “outstanding contributions in the academic development of students.”…