Around the world 4.2 million people die every year within 30 days after surgery – with half of these deaths occurring in low- and middle-income countries, according to a new study. That total equals more deaths than from HIV, tuberculosis, and malari …
Month: January 2019
Researchers eye emerald ash borer’s Winnipeg debut
Say what you will about the emerald ash borer and the damage it has wreaked during two decades of munching millions of North American ash trees, you have to admire its cold-weather tenacity.
Wait wait … tell me what you like
No need to wait (or Wait Wait), Lindsay Bodell takes a turn on Read. Watch. Listen. right now.
Innovation puts charge in smart knee implants
Knee replacement surgery is one of the world’s most common orthopedic procedures, but those implants don’t last forever. Even the latest smart implants wear out, loosen or just fail to meet patient expectations and require revision surgery.
Survey offers voice to graduate students
Starting in February, Western will launch the Canadian Graduate and Professional Student Survey (CGPSS), a survey designed to provide universities with information regarding the quality of graduate programs as assessed by their own graduate students.
Ivey honour celebrates Gilgan’s dedication
Peter Gilgan, founder of Mattamy Homes and noted Canadian philanthropist, will receive the Ivey Business Leader Award, the Ivey Business School announced.
Project looks to erase students’ fear of failure
Regardless of what’s on your plate, Western’s Science Students’ Council (SSC) wants you to keep this in mind. Failure is common. It’s human. And it’s valuable.
Loud Luxury scores four Juno nominations
Loud Luxury, the Canadian dance/electronic duo born out of a friendship forged at Western, will not only be performing at the Juno Awards in London in March – they’ve just been nominated for four major awards at the event.
Program urges job-hunters to employ caution
The Student Success Centre (SSC) is pushing hard to tip the scales against the scammers in a multi-media, multi-platform campaign called Safe Job Search.
Canada’s first groundhog was a bear
Move over Punxsutawney Phil, Wiarton Willie and Shubenacadie Sam – it turns out the earliest animal to predict the coming of spring in North America was not a groundhog, but a bear.
Vanin celebrated for dedication on, off field
At 9, Nick Vanin arrived with his family in London, Canada, from Cali, Colombia, with his own ideas about what football was.
University operating normally; all classes on
Western’s campus is open this evening. All services are operating and classes are being held.
Let’s stop blaming ourselves for stigmatizing mental health
When we accept we all hold negative stereotypes, we can start making positive change.
Researchers eye emerald ash borer’s Winnipeg debut
Say what you will about the emerald ash borer and the damage it has wreaked during two decades of munching millions of North American ash trees, you have to admire its cold-weather tenacity.
Wait wait … tell me what you like
No need to wait (or Wait Wait), Lindsay Bodell takes a turn on Read. Watch. Listen. right now.
Innovation puts charge in smart knee implants
Knee replacement surgery is one of the world’s most common orthopedic procedures, but those implants don’t last forever. Even the latest smart implants wear out, loosen or just fail to meet patient expectations and require revision surgery.
Survey offers voice to graduate students
Starting in February, Western will launch the Canadian Graduate and Professional Student Survey (CGPSS), a survey designed to provide universities with information regarding the quality of graduate programs as assessed by their own graduate students.
Ivey honour celebrates Gilgan’s dedication
Peter Gilgan, founder of Mattamy Homes and noted Canadian philanthropist, will receive the Ivey Business Leader Award, the Ivey Business School announced.
Project looks to erase students’ fear of failure
Regardless of what’s on your plate, Western’s Science Students’ Council (SSC) wants you to keep this in mind. Failure is common. It’s human. And it’s valuable.
Loud Luxury scores four Juno nominations
Loud Luxury, the Canadian dance/electronic duo born out of a friendship forged at Western, will not only be performing at the Juno Awards in London in March – they’ve just been nominated for four major awards at the event.
Program urges job-hunters to employ caution
The Student Success Centre (SSC) is pushing hard to tip the scales against the scammers in a multi-media, multi-platform campaign called Safe Job Search.
Canada’s first groundhog was a bear
Move over Punxsutawney Phil, Wiarton Willie and Shubenacadie Sam – it turns out the earliest animal to predict the coming of spring in North America was not a groundhog, but a bear.
Vanin celebrated for dedication on, off field
At 9, Nick Vanin arrived with his family in London, Canada, from Cali, Colombia, with his own ideas about what football was.
University operating normally; all classes on
Western’s campus is open this evening. All services are operating and classes are being held.
Let’s stop blaming ourselves for stigmatizing mental health
When we accept we all hold negative stereotypes, we can start making positive change.