A new pilot project looks to increase the resilience of 100 new-build homes against high winds, even tornadoes, in St. Thomas, Ont., putting into practice more than two decades of Western research, company and university officials announced Friday.
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New homes built upon Western research

A new pilot project looks to increase the resilience of 100 new-build homes against high winds, even tornadoes, in St. Thomas, Ont., putting into practice more than two decades of Western research, company and university officials announced Friday.

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See the Line turns attention to concussion

This year, See the Line, an annual concussion education symposium, features experts working towards making change in the concussion realm, including policy, rule changes, and athlete training.

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Programs showcase grad student skills to employers

A pair of new programs look to play matchmaker between Western graduate students and employers who may offer an alternative career path outside traditional academia.

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brain

Six Western projects earn CFI backing

From hearing loss and brain activity, to cancer and joints, to sustainable energy and social cues, six Western-led projects involving 10 researchers within four faculties, received more than $1 million through the CFI’s John R. Evans Leaders Fund.

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Project injects Indigenous dimension into textbook

A sociology textbook used by universities across Canada received an Indigenous-focused update in hopes of exposing young scholars to the ongoing issues facing many communities - all thanks to a new Western summer research program.

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Wellness @ Western

Yoga by the river

Join us behind the WIRB building for outdoor Yoga this summer. Absolutely no experience required and all abilities are welcomed and encouraged to participate.

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Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry

See the Line: Community Symposium

Get the latest insight on sport concussion research from world-class medical experts. This year's Community Symposium centres around policy change, concussions in the female brain and the role media play in telling stories of concussion.

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“When exploring other planets, what’s the first thing they look for? Water. Every little thing we do we see how water is involved.” #WesternU #WesternWaterCentre @westernuEng

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Who Do You Think You Are? with Nino Ricci

In this episode, Nino and guest Elizabeth Greene dig deep into the world of archeology. An Associate Professor of Classics in Western’s Faculty of Arts & Humanities, Beth investigates Roman sites in northern England. She co-developed and co-leads a six-week intensive field school program at Vindolanda where Western students engage in field archaeology through invaluable experiential learning.

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Inspiration, insights and slow jams

If you are ready to draw inspiration from coaching legends, insight from political heavyweights or heed warnings to avoid giving your love to ‘Scrubs’ then join Mustangs Women’s Basketball head coach Nathan McKibbon when he takes a turn on Read. Watch. Listen.

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