February 06, 2025 Thomas Irish, deaf sport athlete and PhD candidate in Western’s School of Kinesiology, credits allies in his education with empowering him as an academic and advocate for the Deaf community.
January 29, 2025 Emma Heaney was inspired to pursue a master's degree in occupational therapy at Western amid her father's battle with ALS. She hopes to help other families manage their daily lives with physical or cognitive impairment.
January 27, 2025 In an international effort, researchers at Western, the University of Maryland School of Dentistry (UMSOD) and Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA) uncovered how specific patterns in brain activity can predict an individual’s sensitivity to pain, expanding opportunities for improved pain management strategies.
January 21, 2025 Distinguished University Professor in the School of Physical Therapy, Joy MacDermid, was recognized with the province’s highest civilian honour, the Order of Ontario.
January 14, 2025 Occupational therapy professor Trish Tucker and post-doc Sophie Phillips are looking at ways to improve activity levels for children in childcare settings.