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Turning science fiction into science fact
Joints that can be reconstructed. New tissues or entire organs to replace those damaged in injury or disease. A transplant of healthy beta cells so a diabetic never needs an insulin injection again. It sounds a bit like science fiction, but these are among the...
Professor explores how tech brings young, old together
It is well understood that technology can have positive impacts on both children and the elderly. Kids can use it to learn new skills in interactive and exciting ways. Seniors can use it to stay connected, and reduce feelings of isolation and loneliness. But can it...
New aviation program gets off the ground
Through the creation of the Jazz Aviation Pathway Program (APP), Jazz Aviation and Western are clearing the skies for brighter career possibilities for tomorrow’s pilots. “The calibre of Western’s Commercial Aviation Management program is a tremendous addition to the...
Naylor inducted into Medical Hall
Dr. David Naylor was named among six giants in health recently inducted into The Canadian Medical Hall of Fame. A former President and Faculty of Medicine Dean at the University of Toronto, Naylor, LLD’11, received his residency training at Western in Internal...
Site helps you span the globe with Western
Do you want to know what Western is up to in Brazil or Chile? How about Denmark, Kenya or Madagascar? With Western Worldwide, a new database tool that track’s Western’s international activity, you can check on student exchanges, research or another type of...
Giving purpose to personal identity
Madeline Arkle, BSc’14, Medicine Class of 2018, is an experienced time traveler. For four summers, she has journeyed back to the 1850s in search of her Métis heritage. These adventures took place at Lower Fort Garry National Historic Site in Manitoba. Donning historic...
Patients may benefit from ‘cool’ research
Research led by Western neurosurgeon Dr. Stephen Lownie looks to offer fellow doctors precious time when saving a life – perhaps doubling or tripling treatment time for patients who suffered an aneurysm or stroke.
Alumnus breaks silence on improv film career
Bringing Haydn and Beethoven to life, in famed concert halls around the world, is nothing new for Bruce Vogt, BMus’73. You’d expect it, actually, from the classically trained pianist. But Vogt’s alter ego brings different classics to life – namely silent films on the...
STLHE returns to showcase teaching, learning
This summer, Western, in collaboration with Fanshawe College, will host the 35th annual conference for the Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (STLHE), from June 21-24. Many Western faculty have been long-time members of STLHE, Canada’s pre-eminent...
Western Reads goes to the ‘Dogs’ with first pick
André Alexis takes a philosophical walk with man’s best friend in ‘Fifteen Dogs,’ contemplating life, love and death through the eyes of a loyal companion.
Board approves University budget
Western Libraries, Social Science and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) disciplines, the Alice Munro Chair in Creativity and Engineering’s plans for a new building are among of the areas that will be receiving support through 2016-17 Operating and Capital Budgets...
Celebrating Shakespeare 400
Western News joins the celebration of the most recognized English language playwright. We recruited this institution’s finest Shakespeare scholars to share their insights into The Bard – and play a little dress-up.