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Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia, affecting more than 55 million people worldwide. Currently, the two main approaches for treatments to delay or slow its progression target the buildup of amyloid beta peptides…

Australia lacks fearsome large carnivores like lions and wolves, and the relative lack of fear that marsupials like kangaroos and wallabies show to dogs (and other introduced carnivores) has been attributed to a lack of evolutionary…

Two Western researchers are being recognized by Governor General Mary Simon for their work with the Canadian Archaeological Association Working Group on Unmarked Graves (CAAWGUG). The network of 15 scholars from across the country offers…

Allison Pert soaked up every moment during her undergraduate degree at Western, making connections across campus and prioritizing learning inside and outside the classroom.  When she was struggling to graduate high school, Pert never…

Whether it’s a financial tracking app, a watch that monitors your health, or earphones that translate languages instantly, technology has revolutionized the human experience. Yet not everyone has equal access to these advantages. For…

Western engineering professor Martha Dagnew is one of three women scientists across the country to be named to the 3M 25 Women in Science Program, the first time it has recognized recipients in Canada. Dagnew, a civil and environmental…

In a groundbreaking Canadian discovery powered by philanthropy, a team of Western University researchers led by Dr. Michael Strong has uncovered a potential path toward a cure for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The breakthrough,…

As students, staff and faculty members from Brescia University College officially join Western on May 1, the goal is clear – a warm welcome.  The university has paid careful attention to honour Brescia’s academics, community and history…

Red Dress Day began in 2010, inspired by Métis artist Jamie Black, who placed red dresses in various public spaces to symbolize the absence of thousands of Indigenous women and girls who have gone missing or been murdered. Also known as…

For Nicole Campbell, it’s the little moments that make teaching so rewarding. “It’s those moments that I get the most excitement from – when you get an email from a student or when somebody says you made a difference. That’s what…