When it comes to researching medieval manuscripts, Samantha Tyson says photocopies or digital versions cannot hold a candle to the real thing. “And don’t hold candles to them,” laughed the third-year Medieval Studies student. Today, Western students can touch a...
A microbiology pioneer, a quantum computing entrepreneur and a game-changing community activist are among the lineup of honorary degrees recipients when Western hosts its 310th Convocation Oct. 25-27. The ceremonies are scheduled for the following days: Michael...
In his lifetime, Greg Curnoe was something of a paradox in the art world. The famed London artist, known for his contributions to regionalism and pop art, was fiercely dedicated to his hometown. He resisted Toronto, yet found great success in its galleries. He was a...
Four Western researchers have been named Canada Research Chairs (CRC), a program which recognizes the country’s best scholars across disciplines. Two additional researchers also had their existing Chairs renewed for an additional five years, while another saw a...
Two Western scholars have been named among the new Fellows of the Royal Society of Canada (RSC). They have been elected by their peers in recognition of outstanding scholarly, scientific and artistic achievement. Election to the academies of the Royal Society of...
The improvised explosive device, or IED, is more dangerous than the landmine and needs to join the ranks of prohibited weapons, according to a research team led by Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry Surgery professors.
A new collective agreement between Western and the University of Western Ontario Staff Association (UWOSA) moved one step closer to being finalized after the bargaining unit’s membership approved the deal last week, university and union officials announced. UWOSA is...
Western joined a larger North American trend of universities remaining stagnant within the Times Higher Education magazine’s World University Rankings, according to 2018 numbers released Tuesday.
A microbiology pioneer, a quantum computing entrepreneur and a game-changing community activist are among the lineup of honorary degrees recipients when Western hosts its 310th Convocation Oct. 25-27. The ceremonies are scheduled for the following days: Michael...
In his lifetime, Greg Curnoe was something of a paradox in the art world. The famed London artist, known for his contributions to regionalism and pop art, was fiercely dedicated to his hometown. He resisted Toronto, yet found great success in its galleries. He was a...
Four Western researchers have been named Canada Research Chairs (CRC), a program which recognizes the country’s best scholars across disciplines. Two additional researchers also had their existing Chairs renewed for an additional five years, while another saw a...
Two Western scholars have been named among the new Fellows of the Royal Society of Canada (RSC). They have been elected by their peers in recognition of outstanding scholarly, scientific and artistic achievement. Election to the academies of the Royal Society of...
The improvised explosive device, or IED, is more dangerous than the landmine and needs to join the ranks of prohibited weapons, according to a research team led by Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry Surgery professors.
A new collective agreement between Western and the University of Western Ontario Staff Association (UWOSA) moved one step closer to being finalized after the bargaining unit’s membership approved the deal last week, university and union officials announced. UWOSA is...
Western joined a larger North American trend of universities remaining stagnant within the Times Higher Education magazine’s World University Rankings, according to 2018 numbers released Tuesday.