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The year is 403 BCE. In the aftermath of the reign of the Thirty Tyrants, factions of Athenians fervently debate the future of their democracy. Burning issues of the day include the potential amnesty for the tyrants’ supporters and…

For the second time this year, Western has ranked in the top 10 universities in the world for sustainability. Released today, the QS (Quacquarelli Symonds Limited) World University Rankings: Sustainability 2024 positions Western 10th in…

The simple activity of walking through a room jumpstarts the neurons in the human brain. An explosion of electrochemical events or “neuronal spikes” appear at various times during the action. These spikes in activity, otherwise known as…

Most have experienced it – struggling to hear a conversation in a noisy restaurant or deciphering a TV dialogue while the dishwasher roars in the background. And, as a person ages, these difficulties only increase.  Ingrid…

A Western-led research team has developed the first-ever hand-held diffraction tool for the identification of minerals in their natural setting on planetary surfaces such as Mars. Working with industry partner Proto Manufacturing, Earth…

A new multidisciplinary study reconstructs the genomic history of the Balkan Peninsula during the first millennium of the common era, a time and place of profound demographic, cultural and linguistic change. The Balkan Peninsula is…

This year, Canada faced its most devastating wildfire season on record. Many communities are unprepared to face this reality. What will happen as fires and extreme weather events increase in frequency?    This urgent challenge…

Vapes or e-cigarettes were introduced as a potentially safer alternative to traditional smoking to curb tobacco use. However, the popularity of vapes has risen among an age group it wasn’t intended for: adolescents.  While the…

Western has launched two new digital mental health supports for students: Togetherall and Wellness Navigator. These new applications are designed to help students manage their well-being remotely, while also directing them to access…

From pioneer and leader in probiotics research to crime-writing novelist, Gregor Reid has certainly left an indelible mark on many fields during a career spanning more than 40 years.   Now, a new honour has been added to this impressive…