February 11, 2022
Scholar-athlete Avarie Thomas (Photo by Brandon VandeCaveye)
Western has ranked first among Canadian universities with the greatest number of high-achieving student-athletes receiving U Sports Academic All-Canadians recognition. Western has a total of 583 scholar-athletes that include U Sports Academic All-Canadians winners, OUA Achievement Award winners and Western Scholar Athletes.
(Western Communications file photo)
Collaborative steps to improve safety and campus culture are driving new interim recommendations and long-term plans at Western, says a diverse group of advocates who are all members of the university’s action committee on gender-based and sexual violence.
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Psychologists at Western studied data from more than one million students across the globe and found not only is math anxiety a real phenomenon but as a result, performance is also greatly affected.
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A new North American study by Joy MacDermid, a researcher in the Bone and Joint Institute, has found over-the-counter medications are just as effective as opioids for patient pain management following carpal tunnel surgery.
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Findings by Liana Zanette, Michael Clinchy, and PhD student Marek Allen from the department of biology found fear of predators – not just the number of prey that predators directly kill – can significantly reduce prey populations.
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The pandemic has intensified the struggles of Syrian refugees in Canada to find adequate housing, according to new research led by nursing PhD student Fawziah Rabiah-Mohammed which highlights the need for policies to keep up with reality.
Working at Western
Identifying false DUO MFA requests
DUO multi-factor authentication (MFA) notifications help prevent data breaches. Learn how to identify false requests and protect yourself.
Help improve the library website
Western Libraries needs your feedback to redesign its website. Help test the new prototype and receive a $10 hospitality gift card.
Alumni Awards of Merit
Western’s Alumni Association hosts an annual awards program to recognize alumni who have made outstanding contributions to their professions or communities. Nominations for the 2022 awards close March 1.
Gifts for your loved ones
It's a great time of year to spread some love to those you care about. Whoever you’re shopping for, The Book Store has you covered with a wide range of gift options.
Photo of the Week
Western’s Muslim Students' Association distributed Filled with Hope kits that included jackets, blankets, and other winter necessities to Londoners in need. (Photo source: @msk.london )
Coming Up
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Tuesday, Feb. 15 (7 p.m.)
Active Voice Presents: Hill Kourkoutis
In partnership with the Faculty of Arts and Humanities, the Words Festival is pleased to present The Active Voice Performance Series. On Feb.15, join writer and storyteller Ivan Coyote, the Alice Munro Chair in Creativity, as they welcome songwriter and producer Hill Kourkoutis to the virtual stage.
Wednesday, Feb. 16 (12 p.m.)
Highlighting African-Canadian history through art and technology
When Robert Small was a teenager drawing Spider-Man, he did not realize he would one day revolutionize the celebration of Black History Month through his art. Hear Small talk about his experience as a self-taught artist and as an entrepreneur to demonstrate the power of art and conviction for Black advocacy.
Feb. 18 to 26
Finding Your Way: 2022 Psychology Talk Series
Clinical psychology graduates host their annual Finding Your Way psychology talks in partnership with the London Public Library. Topics include sleep, romantic relationships, navigating the mental health system, healthy aging and more.
Thursday Feb. 24 (3 p.m.)
Meet award-winning author Tessa McWatt
Join a conversation with Tessa McWatt, award-winning author of Shame on Me. This free virtual event is in partnership with the Centre for Research & Education on Violence Against Women & Children and the Neighbours, Youth & Families Youth Advisory Council.
Western in the News
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The Guardian
Teachers and too much homework contribute to maths anxiety – study
According to a new study led by postdoctoral researcher Nathan Lau, student perception of teacher competence and parental homework involvement are important predictors of math anxiety.
New Scientist
Fear of predators means sparrows struggle to raise chicks to adulthood
Biology professor Liana Zanette found the total impact predators have on prey population size is dramatically underestimated when fear isn't part of the equation.
Toronto Star
Fewer and fewer young children are living in Toronto and the GTA. That could affect us all
Sociology professor Kate Choi explains a decrease in fertility rates should be taken into consideration when analyzing new Statistics Canada data which shows there are fewer families with children under five living in Toronto and the GTA.
National Post
Canada took a stand with Olympic diplomatic boycott in Beijing. Is it enough?
Kinesiology professor MacIntosh Ross on the effectiveness of Canada’s participation in a diplomatic Olympic boycott to bring attention to human rights issues in China.
Commentary
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Jane Thornton, Canada Research Chair in Injury Prevention and Physical Activity for Health, discusses how to embrace your inner Olympian and the science behind winter activity.
