People who believe they must be perfect – and who ultimately can’t deal with the thought of being flawed – are at much greater risk of suicidal thoughts and suicide, according to a recent Western co-authored study. “We tend to think of perfectio …
Month: August 2017
Feds back radical shift in radiation analytics
Radiation. Be it contact with a single person, or the unthinkable exposure of tens of thousands, Peter Rogan knows time is of the essence in determining the extent of contamination.
OWL updates will land by week’s end
Western’s OWL will land later this week with a fresh look and a host of new features for users from veteran faculty members to first-year students, Western Technology Services (WTS) representatives announced today.
Western rolls out website refresh
As students toss their shiny laptops in their new backpacks, Western is also polishing up its appearance with a new look to its homepage. Over the past year, small tweaks have been made to Western’s websites ensuring they are compliant with the Accessibility for...
CFI backs hope for Huntington’s patients
Working with a yeast model of Huntington’s, Patrick Lajoie is uncovering some of the mystery associated with Huntington’s disease. His work was one of four Western projects sharing in nearly $1 million in CFI funding.
Eclipse viewing converges on UC Hill
Members of the London and Western communities gathered on University College Hill to observe an historical solar eclipse that saw the moon cover roughly 75 per cent of the sun to eyes of local observers.
President Chakma: Let’s stand against racism, hate
Western President Amit Chakma issued a statement Wednesday reminding the campus community of the university’s stance on racism and discrimination in light of the events in Charlottesville, Va.
See the Line brings concussions into focus
An all-star lineup of athletes came together to promote education, awareness and research related to concussion in sport as part of See the Line concussion symposium at Western on Wednesday.
Seeking stories on Mustangs women’s sports
Helen Luckman knows there are more stories out there – and she is looking to you to share them.
Four Western projects earn CFI backing
From delving into the modeling neurodegenerative diseases to looking into digital philosophy, four Western researchers will share in nearly $1 million in funding through the Canada Foundation for Innovation’s John R. Evans Leaders Fund.
Watch the eclipse; step into the past
The London community is invited to Western’s campus where they will have an opportunity not only to view the much-anticipated solar eclipse, but also experience it as an historical moment that ties into Canada’s history and sesquicentennial celebration.
New book revives classic Canadian hitmakers
Best-selling Canadian authors Mark Kearney and Randy Ray are celebrating Canada’s sesquicentennial with a new book looking back at Canadian musicians who chased stardom in the 1950s, 60s and 70s.
Power restored to campus – UPDATE 11:55 a.m.
UPDATE. 11:55 a.m. Power has been restored to all areas of the Western campus after thousands of customers across North and West London were hit by a second widespread outage in a week. On campus, cooling capacity in buildings will return to full power over the course...