Charles Trick had only one question on his young mind: ‘What would it be like to live under the sea?’ Assigned an annual English composition from Grade 5 through Grade 9, Trick never strayed from that single notion, although he also never repeated himself. “The twist...
Year: 2014
PhD candidate’s anthology brings surroundings into focus
When Juan Sanchez came to Canada four years ago, he came to forge connections and foster a global community. And he’s been doing just that, using his doctoral thesis to build bridges by focusing on water and verse.
Western study unlocking secrets of breast tissue
A unique population of microbes in the female breast may lay the groundwork for understanding how this bacterial community contributes to health and disease, according to a Western study.
Scholarship inspires student’s chance to give back
Sara Amato has paid it forward – and back.
Postdocs workshop to stress collaboration
Western postdoctoral scholars, are you interested in establishing interdisciplinary collaborations and expanding your professional network? If so, Western has the event for you.
Harper awarded Suppes Prize in Philosophy of Science
Western professor emeritus William Harper has been named the winner of the 2014 Patrick Suppes Prize in Philosophy of Science, the American Philosophical Society announced.
Van de Peer to explore bioinformatics in seminar
Yves van de Peer explores the newest biological frontier at its intersection with computer science, statistics, mathematics and engineering to create bioinformatics as part of a Department of Biology-sponsored lecture. The Western Bioinformatics adjunct professor will deliver his special seminar, Bioinformatics in the post-genomic era: New approaches to analyze complex genomes, at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, April 3, in Chemistry Building, Room 9.
Annual salary disclosures posted
In keeping with the Public Sector Disclosure Act, Western has released its annual list of employees whose 2013 income met or exceeded $100,000, as reflected on their T4 slips. Also outlined on the list are taxable benefits for the year 2013. The complete list is available at: https://www.uwo.ca/pvp/accountability/2013-University-of-Western-Ontario-Salaries-Benefits.pdf.
Planetary scientists among four new CRCs
Call it a new era in the ‘space race.’
Talbot: Books keep me from splitting with my past
Nostalgia is a funny thing.
Senate OK’s budget, moves it on to Board of Governors
Senate discussion may have centred on the 2014-15 budget last week, however, all eyes were on the challenges of the following four years.
Lecture revisits Western’s Archives and Tecumseh’s death
In the 1930s, Western surgeon Dr. Edwin Seaborn recorded a series of interviews with members of the Saugeen First Nation to learn about their medical practices.
Professor charges toward better battery life
While you may see a Chevrolet Volt here, or a Nissan Leaf there, the future of the electric car has a way to go when it comes to safety, cost and, especially, performance. However, Engineering professor Andy Sun may have an answer to that final challenge.
PhD candidate’s anthology brings surroundings into focus
When Juan Sanchez came to Canada four years ago, he came to forge connections and foster a global community. And he’s been doing just that, using his doctoral thesis to build bridges by focusing on water and verse.
Western study unlocking secrets of breast tissue
A unique population of microbes in the female breast may lay the groundwork for understanding how this bacterial community contributes to health and disease, according to a Western study.
Scholarship inspires student’s chance to give back
Sara Amato has paid it forward – and back.
Postdocs workshop to stress collaboration
Western postdoctoral scholars, are you interested in establishing interdisciplinary collaborations and expanding your professional network? If so, Western has the event for you.
Harper awarded Suppes Prize in Philosophy of Science
Western professor emeritus William Harper has been named the winner of the 2014 Patrick Suppes Prize in Philosophy of Science, the American Philosophical Society announced.
Van de Peer to explore bioinformatics in seminar
Yves van de Peer explores the newest biological frontier at its intersection with computer science, statistics, mathematics and engineering to create bioinformatics as part of a Department of Biology-sponsored lecture. The Western Bioinformatics adjunct professor will deliver his special seminar, Bioinformatics in the post-genomic era: New approaches to analyze complex genomes, at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, April 3, in Chemistry Building, Room 9.
Annual salary disclosures posted
In keeping with the Public Sector Disclosure Act, Western has released its annual list of employees whose 2013 income met or exceeded $100,000, as reflected on their T4 slips. Also outlined on the list are taxable benefits for the year 2013. The complete list is available at: https://www.uwo.ca/pvp/accountability/2013-University-of-Western-Ontario-Salaries-Benefits.pdf.
Planetary scientists among four new CRCs
Call it a new era in the ‘space race.’
Talbot: Books keep me from splitting with my past
Nostalgia is a funny thing.
Senate OK’s budget, moves it on to Board of Governors
Senate discussion may have centred on the 2014-15 budget last week, however, all eyes were on the challenges of the following four years.
Lecture revisits Western’s Archives and Tecumseh’s death
In the 1930s, Western surgeon Dr. Edwin Seaborn recorded a series of interviews with members of the Saugeen First Nation to learn about their medical practices.
Professor charges toward better battery life
While you may see a Chevrolet Volt here, or a Nissan Leaf there, the future of the electric car has a way to go when it comes to safety, cost and, especially, performance. However, Engineering professor Andy Sun may have an answer to that final challenge.