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Board ratifies UWOFA, PMA contracts
Western's Board of Governors has ratified a new four-year collective agreement with the University’s Faculty Association (UWOFA) – which represents about 1,564 faculty members, of whom 1,001 are full-time probationary or tenured, 255 are full-time limited-term and...
Board approves freedom of expression policy
A second draft of Western’s proposed freedom of expression policy, dated Oct. 23, has received unanimous approval from the Board of Governors.
Linamar scholarship winners named
The first 10 winners of the Linamar Scholarship for Women in Engineering and Business have been announced.
Bone and Joint researchers honoured by Arthritis Alliance
Three Bone & Joint Institute researchers honoured with Arthritis awards.
Tool helps schools assess value of naloxone kits
Researchers at Western University’s Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry and the Ivey Business School have designed a tool to help school boards decide if naloxone programs are the best use of resources.
Read. Watch. Listen. Chantelle Richmond
Geography professor Chantelle Richmond, Canada Research Chair in Indigenous Health and Environment, takes her turn on Read. Watch. Listen.
Mustangs lose Vanier Cup 34-20 to Laval
Western’s win streak ended Saturday, in the game they wanted most to win, in a Vanier Cup loss to the powerhouse Laval Rouge et Or.
Alumnae among Most Powerful Women
Nine Western alumnae have been named recipients of the 2018 Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Award, the Women’s Executive Network recently announced.
Mustangs players, coach win top awards
Three members of the Western Mustangs won major honours and three were named first team all-stars at the U SPORTS All-Canadian Awards Thursday night.
Library reno consultations to start in January
Western’s largest and busiest library is “past-due” for a revitalization, and detailed consultations on its transformation will take place with the campus community during next few months, said Catherine Steeves, vice-provost and chief librarian. Opened in 1972, The...
Neuroscience grants promote teamwork
Seven teams of researchers have been awarded funding for transformational research projects in neuroscience, through the first round of the McGill-Western BrainsCAN collaboration grants.
Fast E.coli test keeps bad food off shelves
A new rapid testing kit developed by researchers at Western University is revolutionizing food safety testing by producing results within hours, not days.