Western Geography PhD students Steven Vanloffeld and Vanessa Ambtman-Smith stand among only 20 individuals nationwide to be named Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Scholars, a doctoral scholarship program focused on the social sciences and humanities.
Western Geography PhD students Steven Vanloffeld and Vanessa Ambtman-Smith stand among only 20 individuals nationwide to be named Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Scholars, a doctoral scholarship program focused on the social sciences and humanities.
Sophie Roland stresses that all the world is a stage for her students.
“We teach applied music; we teach lessons; we teach opera. But I have tried to go beyond this direct and practical approach and add more experiential learning into the curriculum of our students, in particular international experiential learning,” the Don Wright Faculty of Music professor said.
Too often, education researchers and classroom teachers have operated in separate spheres with one group working to understand the underpinnings of learning, the other working directly with students. The new Centre for the Science of Learning aims to help those spheres intersect.
Speaking in another tongue can tie up even the highest achieving language students. But thanks to French professor Sebastien Ruffo, some of those old stumbling blocks can be smoothed out by combining technology with the tried-and-true test of performing text.
Yoah Sui is no psychic. But he knows what you’re doing right now. Sitting. “We are sedentary almost everywhere. In our cars. At work. At school. With our friends, even eating,” explained the Health Sciences PhD student, adding the average Canadian spends at least 11 hours a day sitting.
Starting this summer, Campus Community Police Service (CCPS) and Facilities Management will begin moving and consolidating bike racks as some existing, low-density bike parking areas scattered across campus can pose an increase in theft risk.
Western has opened the Canada Research Chair (CRC) application process in a special call for candidates who demonstrate research excellence and who meet equity, diversity and inclusion criteria.
Staff and faculty are invited to “Get Fit” and enjoy a complimentary One-Week Campus Recreation Membership at the Student Recreation Centre until June 2. Check out the other great membership specials also taking place.
Come and meet your Alumni Association Board of Directors, hear about alumni programming and learn what is new at Western. The business meeting will start at 5:15 p.m. Appetizers and refreshments will be provided. Please register online no later than Thursday, June 6, 2019.
Episode 2: Body Movin’. In this episode, Nino and guest Jonathan De Souza discuss music as a total body experience and how playing a musical instrument extends beyond learning the right notes. Examining the interplay of technology and technique in both classical and popular music, Jonathan’s research at Western’s Don Wright Faculty of Music combines music theory, cognitive science, and philosophy. He serves as the director for Western's Music, Cognition, and the Brain initiative.
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