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When Western professor Neal Ferris led an archaeology field school on the small Caribbean island of Nevis this summer, his goal was to teach students how to use their skills in service of community heritage work.   “It’s about being part…

A new study led by researchers at Western and Lawson Health Research Institute has found adolescent emergency department (ED) visits and hospitalizations for suicidal thoughts, self-harm and self-poisoning increased across Canada during…

At a time when sitting for long hours at work has become the norm, a recent study by researchers in Western’s School of Kinesiology sheds light on how taking breaks can impact our well-being.  The results of the study, led by professor …

In just a few short months, Artificial Intelligence (AI) – particularly through the recently renowned chatbot ChatGPT – has already disrupted how people and organizations work across every sector and industry.“I was impressed by how…

More than one million children in Canada face uncertain access to adequate food, leading to significant mental health and substance issues, according to a new study from Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry and ICES Western.…

Many students take summer internships, but traveling halfway around the world may not be on their radar. For Hailey Wettlaufer and Rebecca Asselstine, it was different. These master’s students are working among a community in northern…

How to do more with less. This simple solution – some would say mantra – is the driving force behind frugal innovation. As Western engineers and biomedical faculty move further into this space with exciting new devices and technologies,…

New research from the Faculty of Education has found a link between screen time and anxiety and depression in children.The study, led by assistant professor of education and Canada Research Chair in Neuroscience and Learning Disorders…

While previous research has shown that prenatal cannabis exposure can obstruct the normal growth of a fetus, the long-term impacts on brain development are still unknown. Western researchers are now providing fresh insight into this area,…

A new research project at Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry is harnessing the power of artificial intelligence to better understand and treat inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) – one of several projects by Western researchers that…