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2021
Increasing access to international opportunities
Nov. 5, 2021 - Thanks to almost $3 million from Canada’s new Global Skills Opportunity program, almost 300 Western students will have the opportunity to gain global experience – including those who have traditionally faced barriers to learning abroad. Read the full article.
Of mice and milkshakes: Journey to brain discovery
Oct. 25, 2021 - Tim Bussey, Ingrid Johnsrude, Michelle Mottola named Fellows of Canadian Academy of Health Sciences. Read the full article.
Bridge-check tech among research grants
Aug. 11, 2021 - A project to pair remote-sensor technology with artificial intelligence to inspect bridges for structural damage is among nine Western initiatives to be granted funding through the John R. Evans Leaders Fund (JELF). Read the full article.
Re-think physiotherapy licensing process: study
Aug. 9, 2021 - Kim Baines, Glenn Bauman, and Deborah Laliberte-Rudman are being recognized for sustained excellence in scholarship. Read the full article.
Training the brain to recognize voices
June 3, 2021 - New research from Brain and Mind Institute and UCL suggests people may need to concentrate on the art of conversation more than ever following pandemic lockdowns. Read the full article.
Western trio honoured with Distinguished University Professorships
April 22, 2021 - Kim Baines, Glenn Bauman, and Deborah Laliberte-Rudman are being recognized for sustained excellence in scholarship. Read the full article.
Tracking of Modifiable Risk Factors for the Development of Dementia in Older Adults
April 9, 2021 - Researchers at the Canadian Centre for Activity and Aging at Western (CCAA) recently completed a feasibility study titled “Tracking of Modifiable Risk Factors for the Development of Dementia in Older Adults” in partnership with affiliated colleagues at One Care Home and Community Support Services in Clinton, Ontario (One Care). Read the full article.
Walking patterns could predict type of cognitive decline
Feb. 16, 2021 - Researchers' assessments of gait variability identified Alzheimer’s disease with 70-per-cent accuracy. Read the full article.
New research team to address sustainability in West Africa
Feb. 12, 2021 - Scholars from West Africa and Western University will study how to nurture sustainable livelihoods in Ghana, Benin, Liberia, Senegal and Nigeria. Read the full article.
Expert insights: Older caregivers struggle during pandemic
Feb. 1, 2021 - Many older people have become entirely responsible for the care of a frail spouse, in addition to running a household and caring for themselves. Read the full article.
Caregivers struggling with extra burdens of home care during COVID-19
Jan. 31, 2021 - Ninety-three per cent of older Canadians live in the community, and one in four provides care for family or friends with long-term health conditions or disabilities. Challenging circumstances are not a new phenomenon for these caregivers, but COVID-19 has complicated their situations. Read the full article.
FHS Seeking Candidates for Research Chairs
Jan. 11, 2021 - The Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) is seeking candidates for the William and Lynne Grey Endowed Research Chair in Mobility and Activity and the Canada Research Chair (Tier 1) in Activity and Aging. Applications from researchers working in the fields of health, activity and aging are welcome. Visit the Research Chairs page for more information.
