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Bibliojo @bibliojo.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
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What's the deal with the donut? Altmetrics—and how they fit into grant applications
Western University, in vibrant London, Ontario, delivers an academic and student experience second to none.
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Western University @westernu.ca · 24/09/2026
#WesternU is building a new home for the future of health research. The Bioconvergence Centre will integrate medicine, biology, engineering and advanced technologies, accelerating the path from research breakthroughs to real treatments. #AllinWesternU
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Western to build Bioconvergence Centre for transformative health research, impact - Western News - Western University
Western is constructing Canada's first purpose-built Bioconvergence Centre, accelerating health discoveries from lab to patient.
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Rotman Institute of Philosophy @rotmanphilosophy.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Our first #MemberMonday spotlight features Carolyn McLeod, Distinguished University Professor in Philosophy at #WesternUniversity. Explore her latest publication on trust and belonging: www.researchgate.net/publication/... Want to be featured? Click here: uwo.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
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U15 Canada @u15ca.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Western University engineers have taken a major step toward solving a long-standing challenge in nuclear power. Study describes how hydrogen combined with zirconium may cause stress inside reactors. news.westernu.ca/2026/09/west... #CdnPSE @westernu.ca
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Engineers investigate cracking in nuclear reactors
Western University engineers have taken a major step toward solving a long-standing challenge in nuclear power.
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Western University @westernu.ca · 20/08/2026
#WesternU PhD student Alessandra Walsh spent 13 days at sea testing a new way to detect deep-sea bioluminescence and tracking how climate change is reshaping ocean predator-prey dynamics. 🦈
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Deep learning: Western student explores ocean depths aboard Irish research vessel - Western News
Western University PhD student Alessandra Walsh studied marine ecosystems and tested a deep-sea bioluminescence theory about an Irish research vessel.
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Rotman Institute of Philosophy @rotmanphilosophy.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Think Tank Thursdays: “Historical Wargames and AI Simulation” explores how decisions are made under pressure and what happens when AI takes part. Using historical wargames, the project examines decision-making, ethics, and crisis escalation. rotman.uwo.ca/research/res... #westernu #research
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SSHRC | CRSH @sshrc-crsh.canada.ca · 18/08/2026
New funding opportunity for doctoral researchers: We’re pleased to expand our partnership with the @dfg.de through the German-Canadian International Research Training Groups joint initiative. Learn more and how to apply: sshrc-crsh.canada.ca/en/funding/o...
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New funding opportunity. International research training group joint initiative.
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U15 Canada @u15ca.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Electric fields offer new hope against aggressive brain cancer, Western researchers find. “We’re using the electrodes to target very specific areas, making sure the electrical stimulation reaches the tumour while delivering the right amount of energy to each spot.” news.westernu.ca/2026/08/elec...
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Electric fields offer new hope against aggressive brain cancer
Western University researchers are using electric therapy to treat glioblastoma, one of the most aggressive and difficult-to-treat brain cancers.
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SSHRC | CRSH @sshrc-crsh.canada.ca · 12/08/2026
SSHRC’s Aid to Scholarly Journals grants support open access Canadian research publications. This includes support for 66 French-language journals and 51 bilingual journals that publish social sciences and humanities research. Learn more: sshrc-crsh.canada.ca/en/competiti...
Support for scholarly journals. A graduation cap on a book.
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Western SOGS @westernsogs.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Are you a 1st or 2nd year Western PhD student completing neuroscience or brain-related research? Apply for the NeurotechEU Doctoral Network, co-funded by the European Union: an int'l program connecting university researchers across Europe + Canada! Apply by August 17th: ow.ly/mcCm50Zv9nX
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SSHRC | CRSH @sshrc-crsh.canada.ca · 05/08/2026
Research funding applications to SSHRC are evaluated in the official language in which they are submitted. Interested in becoming a reviewer? Find out more: sshrc-crsh.canada.ca/en/funding/h...
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Merit review at SSHRC.
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Western University @westernu.ca · 04/08/2026
#WesternU researchers earned nearly $9.8M in federal SSHRC grants supporting 74 research projects across the social sciences and humanities. Professors Emily Abrams Ansari, Ryan Liss and Laura Stephenson are using their funding to understand sovereignty, identity and community.
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Western receives $9.8M in federal SSHRC funding - Western News
Federal SSHRC grants provide a total of $9.8 million in funding for 74 diverse Western research projects across faculties.
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U15 Canada @u15ca.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Research collaborations aid Goodwill in diverting waste. Western researchers are turning textile waste into materials to enrich soil and using AI to sort donations. news.westernu.ca/2026/07/rese... #CdnPSE @westernu.ca
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Research collaborations aid Goodwill in diverting waste - Western News
Western researchers and Goodwill partnered to reduce textile waste using biochar and AI-powered sorting to keep materials out of landfills.
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Social Science @ WesternU @westernusocsci.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Congratulations to 11 Faculty of Social Science researchers awarded prestigious SSHRC Insight Grants! Their innovative projects will advance knowledge, inform policy, and strengthen communities in Canada and beyond. 👏 #WesternU #SSHRC #SocialScience #Research
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Western Space @westernuspace.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
A global network of cameras built to track meteors is taking on a new mission: helping scientists better understand how aircraft contrails influence Earth’s climate ✈️ Learn more about this int'l research project funded through the EU's #HorizonEurope program: news.westernu.ca/2026/07/hori...
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Western University @westernu.ca · 10/07/2026
#WesternU researchers secured $19M in NSERC Discovery Grants for long-term projects that drive breakthroughs in areas like sustainable energy, ecological resiliency and safer AI. Learn how they're turning curiosity into solutions and shaping Canada's future. #AllinWesternU
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NSERC Discovery Grants for Western researchers: $19M - Western News
NSERC Discovery Grants totaling $19 million have been awarded to Western University researchers working on innovative science and engineering projects.
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Department of History - Western University @westernuhistory.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Be sure to visit our website to see the diversity of our faculty and graduate student research. history.uwo.ca/research/ind...
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Rotman Institute of Philosophy @rotmanphilosophy.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Think Tank Thursdays: “AI & Education” explores how AI is reshaping learning, critical thinking, creativity, and equity in Ontario schools through the Rotman Institute of Philosophy Think Tank Program. Learn more: rotman.uwo.ca/research/res... #WesternU #ArtificialIntelligence
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Rotman Institute of Philosophy @rotmanphilosophy.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
“Wicked problems” require more than one perspective. Our recent Summit on Interdisciplinarity brought together scholars worldwide to explore how collaboration across disciplines can help address society’s biggest challenges 🌍 Read more: tr.ee/8QVCNrI-qe #westernu #researchimpact #interdisciplinarity
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SSHRC | CRSH @sshrc-crsh.canada.ca · 08/07/2026
ATTENTION Indigenous doctoral students and postdoctoral researchers! You can now apply for #SSHRC and #NSERC’s Indigenous Scholars Awards and Supplements Pilot Initiative. Don’t forget to select the ISAS when completing your application. sshrc-crsh.canada.ca/en/funding/o...
Indigenous Scholars Awards and Supplements Pilot Initiative.
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Western University @westernu.ca · 07/07/2026
#WesternU is proud to work with TKMS, preferred supplier for Canada’s future submarine fleet, along with Dalhousie, UBC and Canadian Defence and Dual-Use Innovation Ecosystem partners to advance research and develop the talent needed for Canada’s future defence capabilities.
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Western University, TKMS partner on defence research - Western News
Western University signs an agreement with German maritime defence technology company TKMS to drive defence research to benefit national sovereignty.
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Rotman Institute of Philosophy @rotmanphilosophy.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
We’ve wrapped up the Summit on Interdisciplinarity with a focus on what comes next! From synthesizing key insights to exploring investment in collaborative research, Day 3 highlighted strong momentum for advancing interdisciplinary work. STAY TUNED! Thank you to all who joined us. #westernu #impact
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Western University @westernu.ca · 26/06/2026
Chantelle Richmond works with Indigenous communities to strengthen connections to traditional foods, cultural knowledge and the land. Through her research and partnerships, she's helping support Indigenous wellbeing for future generations. #WesternU #TheImpactProject Read more: buff.ly/R7ku8JW
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TRIDENT Preclinical Trials @tridentpct.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
Congrats to @cfmm.bsky.social on 30 years of imaging discovery and innovation! 🎉🧠 #TRIDENT is proud to partner with this world-leading, made-in-Canada facility and thrilled to see CFMM receive its 3rd consecutive Platform Support Grant from @braincanada.bsky.social. news.westernu.ca/2026/06/west...
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Western CFMM imaging discovery hits 30 years - Western News
Western's Centre for Functional and Metabolic Mapping houses advanced suites of imaging technology, allowing researchers to study organs in detail.
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Western Institute for Neuroscience (WIN) @westernuwin.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
Congratulations to Ana Luisa Trejos on her selection to CABHI (Centre for Aging + Brain Health Innovation) Ignite cohort for her pioneering research on wearable technology for people living with Parkinson’s Disease!
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Western University @westernu.ca · 23/06/2026
Thumb #arthritis makes daily tasks painful for 1 in 4 older Canadians – and not all can access pain-relieving thumb splints. #WesternU researcher Joy MacDermid is leading a project funded by the Arthritis Society of Canada to expand access through 3D-printed splints.
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Western research could expand remote access to care for thumb arthritis - Western News
Western researchers are developing processes to help people with thumb arthritis access pain-relieving 3D-printed splints no matter where they live
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Ontario Institute for Cancer Research @oicr.on.ca · 23/06/2026
3D ultrasound pioneer transforming cancer imaging around the world: Over two decades as Co-Director of OICR’s Imaging Program, Dr. Aaron Fenster has developed 3D ultrasound systems that are improving cancer diagnosis and treatment. bit.ly/3QYzxq7
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WesternU Research @westernuresearch.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Timely, new from study led by #WesternU's Joshua Pearce.
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WesternU Research @westernuresearch.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Congratulations to Ravi Menon (@northernthrux.bsky.social) and the entire @cfmm.bsky.social team at #WesternU for this latest investment in leading imaging research!
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SSHRC | CRSH @sshrc-crsh.canada.ca · 15/06/2026
#SSHRC is recruiting a new president. Deadline to apply is 9 July 2026. For full eligibility and selection details, visit: pco-bcp-gc.hiringplatform.ca/processes/0f...
We're hiring. President. Deadline: July 9, 2026
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WesternU Research @westernuresearch.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
Congratulations to all winners, particularly TWO from #WesternU, and thank you for engaging others in your research!
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Social Science @ WesternU @westernusocsci.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
A Conversation piece co-authored by geography and environment PhD candidate Cornelius Pienaah exploring what his research has shown about community conservation in Ghana, was republished by Modern Ghana and AllAfrica. theconversation.com/community-co...
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Community conservation in Ghana has evolved, but policy and funding need to catch up
Ghana’s community conservation areas protect forests and wildlife while supporting rural livelihoods, but weak laws and funding threaten their future.
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Ravi Menon @northernthrux.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Guess who's celebrating a 30th anniversary? With massive thanks to years of support from @westernu.ca @schulichmeddent.bsky.social @lhsccanada.bsky.social @braincanada.bsky.social @innovation.ca @brukercorporation.bsky.social Siemens Healthineers, Gov. of Ontario www.schulich.uwo.ca/about/news-e...
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Western’s CFMM marks 30 years of imaging discovery - Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry - Western University
Researchers have transformed understanding of the brain, healthy aging and disease.
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SSHRC | CRSH @sshrc-crsh.canada.ca · 03/06/2026
🚨New funding🚨 #SSHRC and Nordforsk are launching a new Knowledge Synthesis Grants competition on The Changing Nature of Security and Conflict. It will support research syntheses that help inform policy, practice and future research agendas in Canada and beyond. sshrc-crsh.canada.ca/en/funding/o...
Knowledge Synthesis Grants. The Changing Nature of Security and Conflict. The world.
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WesternU Research @westernuresearch.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Congratulations on this well-deserved honour, Daniel!
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Western University @westernu.ca · 02/06/2026
#WesternU researchers are deepening our understanding of how the brain processes sound to help people experience a richer, more connected world. Go behind the research with President Alan Shepard. Read more: news.westernu.ca/2026/06/west... #AllinWesternU
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WesternU Research @westernuresearch.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
BioNext – Western's medical technology incubator – launched its new site, today: www.bionext.ca! Learn about BioNext's clients, upcoming events, and how you can partner with Bionext on your medical technology innovation!
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Western Space @westernuspace.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
On May 25th, a rare sight unfolded. A live feed of the erupting #MayonVolcano in Luzon, Philippines caught the bright green flash + incandescent streak of a falling meteor. @westernu.ca prof Peter Brown lent his insight into the likelihood it produced a meteorite. www.nytimes.com/2026/05/26/s...
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Western Institute for Neuroscience (WIN) @westernuwin.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
Join us for a half-day, in-person event on how gender-based violence, pain and trauma affect the brain. We are bringing together researchers, service providers, and community members to explore these important and interconnected topics. Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/gender-bas...
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WesternU Research @westernuresearch.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
Karime gave a fantastic, not to mention quick, talk about ensuring you have the right people 'at the table' when looking at pain care. Very well done!
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The Royal Society of Canada // La Société royale du Canada @src-rsc.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
The science academies of G7 member countries have identified international space governance as a pressing issue for the G7 Leaders’ Summit. In @ca.theconversation.com, Peter G. Brown (@westernu.ca), Canadian Topic Lead of “Large Satellite Constellations: Prospects and Challenges,” highlights why.
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As corporations race for the stars, we need international collaboration on space governance
Human activity is causing large disruptions to the near-Earth space environment. We need an intergovernmental panel on space sustainability.
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Western University @westernu.ca · 21/05/2026
@theglobeandmail.com featured a Bata Shoe Museum exhibit co-curated by #WesternU classical studies professor Elizabeth Greene, featuring 2,000-year-old Ancient Roman footwear recovered from the Vindolanda military fort, where soil conditions are ideal for preserving ancient leather.
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Ancient Roman footwear exhibition at Bata Shoe Museum offers a glimpse into Roman life
Show marks the first time footwear artifacts from the Vindolanda fort will be displayed outside of Europe
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Canadian Science Policy Centre @sciencepolicy.ca · 21/05/2026
Nominations are being accepted for the #CSPC2026 Trailblazer Awards until June 14! Nominate a leader who has significantly impacted Canada’s science, technology and innovation policy ecosystem: sciencepolicy.ca/programs/awards/tr…
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Research Impact Canada @researchimpact.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
Congratulations to the winners of the 2026 RIC Engaged Scholarship Award! 🎉 Read more about the recipients: bit.ly/3PHDhM3
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Western University @westernu.ca · 15/05/2026
From migrating birds to next-generation protective coatings, #WesternU researchers are advancing solutions for a rapidly changing world. Congratulations to our new and renewed Canada Research Chairs! 🎉👏
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Western gains two new Canada Research Chairs, three renewals - Western News
Western gains two new Canada Research Chairs with the appointment of Alice Boyle as CRC in Global Animal Movement Ecology and Amir Mirzaei, CRC
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WesternU Research @westernuresearch.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
We're excited to see what comes next!
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Western University @westernu.ca · 13/05/2026
Building on established strength in neuroscience, #WesternU is partnering with nine European universities as part of NeurotechEU, opening new doors for student training and research collaborations across borders. @westernuresearch.bsky.social
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Western partners with NeurotechEU to advance education and research
Building on established strength in neuroscience, Western is expanding international education and research collaborations through NeurotechEU.
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Canadian Light Source @canlightsource.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Researchers at @westernu.ca are working on a new type of #battery – called solid-state sodium batteries – that are showing promise as a safer, cheaper, more powerful alternative to #LithiumIon. youtu.be/bvUB4keZa88
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Solid-state sodium batteries promise safer, cheaper, more powerful alternative (DECIDE ON TITLE)
The lithium-ion batteries that power many personal electronics and electric vehicles contain flammable liquid electrolytes and rare elements. Researchers from Western University have developed a safer, cheaper, longer-lasting alternative that uses sodiu...
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Western Institute for Neuroscience (WIN) @westernuwin.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Creating connections, not silos! The afternoon session of the #DementiaDistruption Symposium focused on organizational strategies to creating lasting, scalable care systems, on how to thoughtfully incorporate diverse communities and their needs into dementia care networks, and... 1/3
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Western University @westernu.ca · 08/05/2026
A new exhibition at Bata Shoe Museum showcases decades of research and many of the Roman leather shoes discovered by #WesternU prof Elizabeth Greene at #Vindolanda, a #UNESCO World Heritage Site, where she has been uncovering artifacts for decades.
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