2025

Order of Canada

Western professor, three alumni appointed to Order of Canada

June 30, 2025 - Nursing professor and renowned mental health and homelessness researcher Cheryl Forchuk has been appointed an officer of the Order of Canada, one of the country’s highest honours. Read the full article.


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Western launches new program to foster meaningful research partnerships

March 19, 2025 - New program supports research collaborations between researchers and non-academic partners from diverse sectors including non-profit, government, industry and corporate. Read the full article.


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Western researchers find exercise provides brain boost after sports-related concussions

February 12, 2025 - New research shows aerobic exercise enhances executive function during early concussion recovery. Read the full article.


CIHR Funding

Western researchers tackle major health challenges with $18M in grants

February 7, 2025 - Canadian Institutes of Health Research funding drives study of key diseases, treatments. Read the full article.


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Western researchers uncover new approach to predicting pain through international collaboration

January 27, 2025 - In an international effort, researchers at Western, the University of Maryland School of Dentistry (UMSOD) and Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA) uncovered how specific patterns in brain activity can predict an individual’s sensitivity to pain, expanding opportunities for improved pain management strategies. Read the full article.