Aug. 8, 2025
In Nigeria, PhD candidate Olusoji Ogunbode (right) studied the use of wearable sensors by people with Parkinson’s disease. (Submitted photo)
Engineering PhD student Olusoji Ogunbode spent the summer in Nigeria exploring the use of sensors integrated into clothing as a tool for early identification and treatment of Parkinson’s disease symptoms.
LEADER Project instructors, Thai partners and participants at the Asian Institute of Technology's Entrepreneurship Center in Bangkok, Thailand. (Photo source: Ivey Communications)
Ivey Business School expanded its LEADER Project to Thailand, partnering with the Asian Institute of Technology to offer case-method learning to aspiring entrepreneurs and foster cross-cultural connections.
Also covered by: Academica’s Top Ten
(L to R) PhD student Emily Tracey, physics and astronomy professors Lisa Schielicke and Denis Vida, and undergraduate summer research intern Liam Schultz. (Photo source: Christopher Kindratsky/Western Communications)
Physics and astronomy professor Denis Vida and his team are expanding the Global Meteor Network to track aircraft contrails. With support from Breakthrough Energy and Google, they aim to help reroute flights to prevent contrail formations, providing a low-cost way to reduce aviation emissions.
Western and LHSCRI researchers prepare a patient for gait analysis as part of their research into knee osteoarthritis. (Photo source: LHSCRI Communications)
A clinical trial led by Western and London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute found high tibial osteotomy can slow knee osteoarthritis, reduce joint damage and relieve pain.
Also covered by: CTV London, Physician’s Weekly and Medical Xpress
The Impact Project
Explore how the Western community is collectively contributing to meaningful change in the world, today.
Gordon Osinski (Photo source: Steven Anderson/Western Communications)
Gordon Osinski: How space exploration drives innovation.
Coming Up
Aug. 14 (noon to 1 p.m.)
Lunch and Learn Summer Workshop: Boundaries
Learn to identify, communicate and uphold personal and professional boundaries to support healthier relationships. Weldon Library, Community Room. Register online.
Aug. 14 (2 to 3 p.m.)
Art + Green Tour
Take a break, connect with nature and explore campus while learning about Western’s sustainable features and artistic pieces. Meet outside of McIntosh Gallery. Register today.
Working at Western
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Operational Excellence at Western
Explore new and returning workshops through Western’s Operational Excellence program for administrative staff. Learn best practices in finance, HR, research and data security and how to use AI. Register online.
Course Readings Service
Provide students free and easy access to course readings. Email coursereadings@uwo.ca your syllabus and they’ll do the rest.
Photo of the Week
Artist Wally Dion visited the WindEEE Dome on Aug. 3 to explore how tornado simulations can be used as a creative force. This unique collaboration will be featured in an upcoming exhibition at McIntosh Gallery. (Photo source: Heather Poechman)
Western in the News
In addition to the news above, your colleagues have been featured in the following media outlets.
Dr. Michael Rieder (Photo source: Schulich Communications)
National Post
Canada's fentanyl crisis now claiming the lives of babies and toddlers
A study led by Schulich Medicine & Dentistry professor Dr. Michael Rieder reveals the impact of opioid poisonings on young children in Ontario.
CBC Science
Tsunamis: What are they and how do they happen?
Following last week’s tsunami threat on Canada’s west coast, Earth sciences professor Katsu Goda explains why early warning systems are so crucial.
Toronto Star
History at risk in Ontario’s Halton region as heritage service shutters: historians
History professor Michelle Hamilton raises concerns about Halton Region’s decision to dismantle its heritage services, warning of the potential loss of irreplaceable artifacts.
