News & Updates

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February 2, 2023:
The Western Academy Welcomes Dr. Maria Chudnovsky

The "Neural Networks" theme is hosting a distinguished Visiting Fellow

January 16, 2023:
Call for Letters-of-Intent

The Western Academy is preparing for its February 2023 competition.

October 25, 2022:
New Developments About a Rare Neurological Disorder

Western Academy members use neural network model to shed light on Rett Syndrome.

September 30, 2022:
2022 Western-Fields Summer School

"Neural Networks" theme hosts 2022 Western-Fields Summer School.

September 15, 2022:
The Western Academy has officially launched!

The Western Academy for Advanced Research officially launches its inaugural research themes.

August 19, 2022:
Consolidating memories through sleep

"Neural Networks" Theme Leader Dr. Lyle Muller publishes research on long-term memories.

June 6, 2022:
Updates regarding the Western Academy

The Western Academy has chosen its two inaugural themes, starting September 2022.

November 23, 2021:
Invitation for Letters-of-Intent

The Western Academy invites Letter-of-Intent (LOI) in advance of its next full competition.

June 15, 2021:
Virtual Information Session

Session slide are available for download.

May 31, 2021:
Launch of the Western Academy for Advanced Research

Which challenges should we tackle first?

February 25, 2021:
Introducing the Western Academy for Advanced Research

This is an exciting day for Western’s research community.