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- October 18, 2021
The International Centre for Olympic Studies at Western University in London, Ontario successfully hosted its 15th International Symposium for Olympic and Paralympic Research, on October 15-16, 2021, under the thematic banner: “Emerging Technologies and Emerging Sports in the COVID-19 Era.”
- September 22, 2021
Congratulations to Faculty of Health Sciences professors Michelle Mottola (Kinesiology) and Ingrid Johnsrude (Communication Sciences and Disorders), on their inductions as fellows of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences (CAHS).
- September 07, 2021
Rachel Forrester_Jones begins her appointment as the Director of Western's School of Health Studies and brings with her bold ideas for internationalization and global impact.
- August 31, 2021
Jayne Garland, Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences, welcomes all students back to campus for the start of the 2021-22 academic year.
- August 27, 2021
As the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games get underway, research led by Kinesiology profesor Laura Misener suggests a continued lack of understanding and knowledge about disability-specific issues in parasports.
- August 20, 2021
On Tuesday, August 17, 2021, at the age of 54, Dan Belliveau, an associate professor in the School of Health Studies, passed away after a lengthy illness.
- July 16, 2021
Western is honouring a London couple, who were killed along with two other family members in an anti-Muslim attack In June 2021, with scholarships in their names.
- July 06, 2021
In an article written for The Conversation, Health and Rehabilitation Sciences PhD student Brianne Bruijns highlights how outdoor play in shorter, more frequent windows can boost physical activity in early learning settings.
- July 06, 2021
School of Health Studies professor and International Centre for Olympic Studies member Ken Kirkwood spoke with CBC Radio's Here and Now to discuss cannabis use and Olympic competition.
- July 06, 2021
Nursing professor Cheryl Forchuk explains how the Transitional Discharge Model (TDM) supports a smooth adjustment from hospital to the community for mental health patients and is saving Ontario's hospitals millions of dollars.
- June 11, 2021
Kinesiology professor Michelle Mottola was one of three faculty members at Western to earn the 2021 Postdoctoral Supervisor of the Year Award. Congratulations, Michelle.
- May 17, 2021
In celebration of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association’s 100th anniversary, more than one hundred individuals who have had a significant and meaningful impact on the physiotherapy profession were recognized with Centenary Medals of Distinction, including 15 recipients with ties to Western’s School of Physical Therapy.
- May 13, 2021
The Western community lost a beloved member on Sunday, May 9, 2021, with the passing of Professor Louis Charland. He was 62.
- May 10, 2021
During National Nursing Week, we are privileged to recognize this distinguished profession and all those who represent it, spotlighting the thousands of nurses in our region who epitomize this year’s theme: “We Answer the Call.”
- April 22, 2021
Congratulations to Occupational Therapy professor Debbie Laliberte Rudman on being named a Distinguished University Professor, recognizing her career accomplishments in all areas of scholarship.
- April 20, 2021
Health Studies professor Maxwell Smith provides insight into what countries and organizations should consider when examining the question of mandatory vaccination.
- April 19, 2021
Nursing lecturer Amy Horton was among the eight recipients of the 2021 Western Awards of Excellence in Teaching. Congratulations, Amy!
- April 13, 2021
While it has long been known that too much sitting can have negative health effects, Kinesiology professor Harry Prapavessis argues that certain types of sitting are better than others.
- March 29, 2021
Kinesiology professor Laura Misener and PhD candidate Erin Person discuss the impact of equitable access to vaccinations on the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games.
- March 12, 2021
Many parents assume children in centre-based child care experience higher levels of daily physical activity, but a first-of-its-kind study out of Western’s Child Health and Physical Activity Lab suggests they’re no more active over all than those who stay at home.
- March 10, 2021
Health Studies professor Marnie Wedlake examines how COVID-19 has been poking at the emotional defence mechanisms many people rely on to create a sense of stability in their lives.
- March 08, 2021
Health Studies professor Maxwell Smith, who is also a member of Ontario's COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Task Force, joined CBC's Ontario Today to answer questions on Ontario's vaccine rollout, specifically the ethical dimensions of vaccine prioritization.
- March 01, 2021
Angela Schneider, Director of Western's International Centre for Olympic Studies, was a guest on CBC Radio's Sunday Magazine and discussed Canada's moral obligation to call out China ahead of the 2022 Winter Games, but not by punishing our athletes in a boycott.
- February 05, 2021
Western, and Physical Therapy professor Joy MacDermid, are leading the way in helping improve the quality of life for those living with hand osteoarthritis.
- February 03, 2021
Nursing professor Anna Garnett, along with co-authors from McMaster and the University of Manitoba, penned a column for The Conversation that takes a look at how older caregivers are struggling with the extra burden of home care during COVID-19.
- February 03, 2021
A study co-led by Physical Therapy professor Trevor Birmingham has shown that an under-used type of knee surgery – a procedure called a high tibial osteotomy – may reduce the need for total knee replacement.
- January 26, 2021
Nursing professor Abe Oudshoorn was recognized among a distinguished group of Londoners for his significant contributions to the community by being named to the 2020 City of London Mayor's New Year's Honour List.
- January 26, 2021
Physical Therapy professor Joy MacDermid was one of four Western faculty members recently named to Canada Research Chair positions for their global leadership in their respective fields. Joy will hold the Tier 1 CRC in Musculoskeletal Health Outcomes and Knowledge Translation. Joy’s work focuses on new approaches to orthopedic surgery and musculoskeletal rehabilitation that integrate both technological advances and patient-centred factors.
