Western Olympics and medical experts available to speak about Tokyo 2020 Games
With the Tokyo 2020 Olympics just days away, the following experts from Western University are available to media for comment. Angela Schneider Director, International Centre for Olympic Studies;...
View ArticleIn-person learning essential for education and well-being of children
A return to in-person learning is essential for the education and overall well-being of children and youth in the province, according to the latest brief from the Ontario COVID-19 Science Advisory...
View ArticlePolitical experts available to speak about federal election
With the campaign for the 44th Canadian federal election underway, the following political experts from Western University are available to speak with the media. Chris Alcantara, Professor and Graduate...
View ArticleGlobal and domestic policy failure lead to third school year of uncertainty
The world is entering a third school year of uncertainty, and potential disruption. This is a global and domestic policy failure, says a Western education expert. Prachi Srivastava, a global education...
View ArticleLeaders’ debates ‘unusually important’ to election due to COVID-19 pandemic
The official Leaders’ debates happening this week are an excellent chance for voters to compare the main party leaders on key policy themes, says Western’s Cristine de Clercy. “Owing to the campaigning...
View ArticleSocial media expert available to comment on YouTube ban of anti-vaccine...
YouTube, the video sharing platform owned by Google, announced this week it will start to ban all anti-COVID-19 vaccine information. An expert in social media studies from Western University says it is...
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Open-source hardware expert champions the future of recyclables and 3D printing
Recent advances in distributed recycling and additive manufacturing (DRAM) technologies allow communities, companies and even individuals to recycle their own plastic at a profit, says Western...
View ArticleEpidemiology expert available to comment on standardized proof of vaccination...
Western University epidemiologist Dr. Saverio Stranges says he is in full support of the newly announced Canadian COVID-19 proof of vaccination for international travel. “This is the only option to...
View Article100 years of insulin: Experts available to comment on advancements in...
As the world recognizes 100 years since the discovery of insulin, medical and health care experts in London, Ontario have joined forces to tell the story of advancements in diabetes research and care....
View ArticleWestern experts available to speak about climate change ahead of COP26
With the goal of tackling the devastating challenges presented by climate change, experts from around the globe will gather at the 26th annual Conference of the Parties on Climate Change (COP26). This...
View ArticleExperts available to discuss the implications of extreme heat
Extreme heat warnings are in effect across central and eastern Canada along with the Midwest and Northeastern United States. Western University has the following experts available to media to discuss...
View ArticleExperts available to discuss National Indigenous Peoples Day
National Indigenous Peoples Day (June 21) recognizes and celebrates the history, heritage and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis across Canada. Western University has the following experts...
View ArticleExpert explainer: How to keep children active over summer break
Western expert on how to counteract a decrease in physical activity levels during summer The post Expert explainer: How to keep children active over summer break appeared first on Media Relations.
View ArticleExperts available: LCBO Strike, European elections, summer activity levels,...
LCBO Strike One of the issues the union is raising is the expansion of access to alcohol beyond LCBO stores. Jacob Shelley Associate Professor, Health Studies, Law Areas of expertise: Harms of...
View ArticleExperts available to discuss the impact of flooding to property
A series of storm systems moving across Southern Ontario have left urban areas such as Toronto, and London dealing with destructive flooding. Western University has the following experts available to...
View ArticleExperts available to comment on Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympics
Western University has the following experts available to comment on the Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympics, including representation in sport, sport ethics, sustainability of sporting events and...
View ArticleExperts available to discuss the impact of global IT outage
A global tech outage is impacting multiple industries such airlines, banks and health-care institutions. Western University has the following experts available to discuss the cause and impact of the...
View ArticleExpert: Biden is out; Harris is in. What’s next for the U.S. presidential race?
After weeks of pressure and speculation, U.S. President Joe Biden has announced he is dropping out of the U.S. presidential election. Western University political science professor Matt Lebo is...
View ArticleExperts available: Harris’ running mate, potential rail strike, COVID-19...
Harris picks Walz U.S. Presidential hopeful Kamala Harris has chosen Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate. Matt Lebo Professor, Political Science Areas of expertise: American domestic...
View ArticleExpert explainer: View the best of Perseid meteor shower
Perseids expected to peak Aug. 11 and 12 The post Expert explainer: View the best of Perseid meteor shower appeared first on Media Relations.
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