Brainwaves & Boundaries: Navigating Conflict in Our Teaching Practice

Brainwaves & Boundaries: Navigating Conflict in Our Teaching Practice

Join our "Brainwaves and Boundaries" workshop to learn how to leverage boundary-setting towards creating a safer, more inclusive environment for students. Gain practical skills in neurobiology-informed approaches to trauma and strategies for being with others who are experiencing activations and triggers to ensure a supportive and respectful classroom culture.

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INSPIRING MINDS | Dennis Osei-Nimo Annor, PhD candidate, Faculty of Health Sciences

Inspiring Minds seeks to broaden awareness and impact of graduate student research, while enhancing transferable skills. Students were challenged to describe their research, scholarship or creative activity in 150 or fewer words to share with our community.

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Dennis Osei-Nimo Annor
PhD candidate, Faculty of Health Sciences

Development of Parasports: A case of Ghana

As a native of Ghana, I have witnessed firsthand the challenges faced by persons who experience disability (PWED) often caused by social, cultural, and religious factors making participation in sports a superfluous activity. Despite Ghana being signatory to disability laws and policies at international, regional, and national levels, PWED continue to be disadvantage in Ghanaian society. There is a significant gap between the rhetoric of laws and policies in Ghana and their practice. Research indicates the influence of Global north in the formulation of disability policies and laws at the expense of local knowledge in policy formulation. The purpose of my research is to examine the ways in which sport can be used as a toolkit to address physical and sociocultural challenges faced PWEDs. By addressing this gap, we hope to use sports as a tool for social inclusion to address harmful cultural stereotypes and perceptions about disability.

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Shaping the Future Together: An International Women’s Day Celebration

Shaping the Future Together
An International Women’s Day Celebration
March 6th | 10:00AM - 11:30AM | Western Research Parks

Celebrate International Women’s Day with us at Shaping the Future Together, a special event presented by Western’s Innovation & Strategic Partnerships portfolio (Western Research Parks, Strategic Partnerships, and Western Technology Transfer Office). This gathering recognizes the incredible contributions of women in innovation while fostering an inclusive space for connection, learning, and inspiration.

All are welcome to participate, regardless of gender identity, as we build a supportive community that uplifts women, embraces diversity, and encourages meaningful conversations.

Event Highlights:

• Themed Discussion Tables – Drop in and engage in insightful conversations about women in the workplace and innovation.
• Inspiration Zone – Explore a showcase of empowering quotes and videos.
• Networking – Connect with colleagues and women, including representatives from Western Research Parks, Strategic Partnerships, and Western Technology Transfer Office.

Enjoy complimentary refreshments from Black Walnut Bakery Cafe as we come together to celebrate innovation, empowerment, and the future of women in leadership.

Kindly RSVP by March 4th, 2025
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FREE: Women's Self Defense Training

Women's Self Defense Training

Participants will learn practical defensive techniques that require no special skills. This program will allow women to be more aware of their surroundings and offers the opportunity to test these learned skills on a real person during an optional simulated attack session.

This course is held in a private group setting and is available for Western students, faculty, staff, alumni and guests.

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REGISTER NOW: Presenting with Precision Workshop

Presenting with Precision Workshop

 

Are you or your trainees presenting research this conference season? Join us to explore ways to optimize your delivery, presentation structure, and slide design in order to maximize the impact of your next presentation, keynote, or lecture.

Date: Tuesday, April 1, 2025, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM ET

Participation options: Live in-person (HSB 232), live virtual (Zoom), or asynchronous post-event video

Audience: Faculty members, researchers, staff, trainees, students

Open to external collaborators: Yes

 

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