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Small modular reactors (SMRs) are considered the future of nuclear energy because they are smaller and more importantly, safer. Preserving that safety is a key priority for Western researchers Hamidreza Abdolvand and Samantha Gateman.…

Cannabis consumption is prevalent among pregnant women in North America, particularly those between the ages of 18 and 24 years, previous research has shown. They report using it for various reasons, including alleviating nausea, body aches…

A Western graduate was honoured with the Prime Minister’s Award for Teaching Excellence to recognize the enriching experiences she creates to connect students to their Indigenous practices and culture.   Paige Driscoll, MPEd‘23,…

Facing the barriers of culture, language, and digital fluency, newcomers to Canada are prone to slipping through the cracks when it comes to accessing much needed health-care services.   In response, the Newcomer Health Hub (NHH),…

This fall, Western entrepreneurs took to the airwaves showcasing the products and services they have built through courses and programs offered at the Ivey Business School and Western University. Many of them utilized courses like New…

If you start exercising for the promise of a little extra money, you may keep up the habit even after the financial incentives are gone, new research from Western suggests.  A study of more than 580,000 Canadians across three…

When Dr. Michelle Welch and Wayne Downes talk about growing up on the island nation of Barbados, you can’t help but be carried away to its sandy beaches.  But sometimes our imagination needs a bit of help, and that’s where their soap…

Jacklyn Chen and Gabrielle Muzzi chose different countries, participated in very different programs and travelled abroad at different times, but when asked to describe their international learning experiences, they both had the same answer:…

As the devastating impacts of long COVID are becoming more evident and widespread, Western University has recruited a powerhouse talent to build and lead Canada’s first-ever research program focused on understanding the impact of…

As technology, globalization, sustainability considerations, and other emerging issues continue to reshape the world, organizations need to reimagine what they stand for and how they operate to create a sustainable and prosperous…