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Month: July 2019
Western develops unique map of human cerebellum
For the first time, the cerebellum’s involvement in cognition can now be examined in comprehensive detail thanks to a newly released map by Western researchers.
Fall to bring LTC route changes
Starting on Sept. 1, fully 41 of 43 routes operated by the London Transit Commission (LTC) will see new scheduling or routing – including those travelling to, through or around Western.
New surgery method reduces transfusion need
A new method that limits the number of blood transfusions needed during heart surgery showed no additional risk to patients when it came to kidney injury, a common outcome of the surgery, according to a recent study.
One-of-a-kind notebook off to Australian exhibit
After calling Western home for almost a century, a one-of-a-kind notebook that includes the earliest known records of endangered Australian Aboriginal languages has journeyed half a world away to join in a revival of that country’s Aboriginal identity.
Two alumni win award as top Canadian immigrants
A senior official with the Toronto Stock Exchange and an up-and-coming real estate lawyer – both community-driven Western alumni – have been named among Canada’s Top 25 immigrants in an award sponsored by RBC and Canadian Immigrant magazine.
Marvel names alumnus as latest superhero
Western alumnus Simu Liu will fight alongside the latest wave of Marvel Comics superheroes to follow Iron Man, Captain America and Thor in populating the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Tornado warning cancelled, 2:11 p.m. – UPDATE
UPDATE, 2:11 – Environment Canada has lifted a tornado warning issued for London earlier this afternoon and has changed it to a severe weather warning.
Democracy project heads SSHRC recipients
Political Science professor Laura Stephenson’s C-Dem project headed a list of 97 Western projects and research areas which will collectively receive $8.4 million in SSHRC grants.
CIHR Project Grants back 10 Western-led projects
Health researchers at Western were awarded more than $8 million in funding from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) in the latest Project Grant competition, announced this week.
Prichard ready to ‘set the table’ for success
One year. That is how long Acting Vice-President (Research) Sarah Prichard has to “set the table” for a permanent research leader.
PTSD work looks personalize treatment
“Over the years, I was exposed to the kind of death and destruction that can be rather difficult from a psychological standpoint. The older I got, the less I was able to suppress those experiences. I knew I needed to seek help.”
Western event to celebrate Apollo 11 launch
Fifty years ago today, Apollo 11 launched on a mission to the Moon. Five days later, on July 21, 1969, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin walked on the lunar surface – a first for humankind.
Western develops unique map of human cerebellum
For the first time, the cerebellum’s involvement in cognition can now be examined in comprehensive detail thanks to a newly released map by Western researchers.
Fall to bring LTC route changes
Starting on Sept. 1, fully 41 of 43 routes operated by the London Transit Commission (LTC) will see new scheduling or routing – including those travelling to, through or around Western.
New surgery method reduces transfusion need
A new method that limits the number of blood transfusions needed during heart surgery showed no additional risk to patients when it came to kidney injury, a common outcome of the surgery, according to a recent study.
One-of-a-kind notebook off to Australian exhibit
After calling Western home for almost a century, a one-of-a-kind notebook that includes the earliest known records of endangered Australian Aboriginal languages has journeyed half a world away to join in a revival of that country’s Aboriginal identity.
Two alumni win award as top Canadian immigrants
A senior official with the Toronto Stock Exchange and an up-and-coming real estate lawyer – both community-driven Western alumni – have been named among Canada’s Top 25 immigrants in an award sponsored by RBC and Canadian Immigrant magazine.
Marvel names alumnus as latest superhero
Western alumnus Simu Liu will fight alongside the latest wave of Marvel Comics superheroes to follow Iron Man, Captain America and Thor in populating the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Tornado warning cancelled, 2:11 p.m. – UPDATE
UPDATE, 2:11 – Environment Canada has lifted a tornado warning issued for London earlier this afternoon and has changed it to a severe weather warning.
Democracy project heads SSHRC recipients
Political Science professor Laura Stephenson’s C-Dem project headed a list of 97 Western projects and research areas which will collectively receive $8.4 million in SSHRC grants.
CIHR Project Grants back 10 Western-led projects
Health researchers at Western were awarded more than $8 million in funding from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) in the latest Project Grant competition, announced this week.
Prichard ready to ‘set the table’ for success
One year. That is how long Acting Vice-President (Research) Sarah Prichard has to “set the table” for a permanent research leader.
PTSD work looks personalize treatment
“Over the years, I was exposed to the kind of death and destruction that can be rather difficult from a psychological standpoint. The older I got, the less I was able to suppress those experiences. I knew I needed to seek help.”
Western event to celebrate Apollo 11 launch
Fifty years ago today, Apollo 11 launched on a mission to the Moon. Five days later, on July 21, 1969, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin walked on the lunar surface – a first for humankind.