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Here is the latest news about Western University.
Controlling our brain’s perception of emotional events
Research performed by Western professors Nicole Lauzon and Steven
Laviolette has found key processes in the brain that control the
emotional significance of our experiences and how we form memories
of them.
Professor named provincial champion for safe workplace initiative
Heather Laschinger, Associate Director of Nursing Research at The
University of Western Ontario, has been appointed as one of two
Healthy Work Environment (HWE) champions for Ontario.
Robarts to host neuroscience symposium April 22
Robarts will host the fifth annual S.C. Ferguson Memorial Symposium
on Wednesday, April 22, featuring two of the world’s leading
neuroscientists.
Program addresses domestic violence in Muslim community
Families dealing with abuse in London’s Muslim community will
benefit from a new program announced today at The University of
Western Ontario by Attorney General Chris Bentley.
Does grandmother know best?
By definition, psychology is the science of human behaviour. Albert
Katz, Chair of the Department of Psychology at The University of
Western Ontario, suggests for many that science is simply
‘grandmotherly advice.’
Help support student work in Tanzania
MedOutreach is holding a raffle to support its annual mission to
help improve access to primary health care and prevention
initiatives in Tanzania.
Medical Sciences tops recycling challenge
The results are in and separating paper and plastic from everyday
garbage has landed occupants of the Medical Sciences Building at
the top of The University of Western Ontario’s Recycling Challenge.
McMurtry honoured for career achievements
Dr. Robert McMurtry, Professor Emeritus in the Schulich School of
Medicine & Dentistry at The University of Western Ontario, has
been awarded the James H. Graham Award from the Royal College of
Physicians and Surgeons of Canada recognizing his significant
career achievements.
‘I accomplished what I had hoped to’
The office door wide open, a determined, yet gentle wave of
encouragement is coalesced with the wide smile and bright eyes
Gerry Killan is synonymous for.
Former premier, celebrated singer among honorees
Former premier of Saskatchewan Roy Romanow, award-winning musician
and activist Buffy Sainte-Marie and philanthropic businessman
Joseph Rotman are among those selected to receive The University of
Western Ontario’s highest honour.
And Let there be (less) light
Using sensors to meter natural light and dim interior lighting
accordingly, a new pilot project in the Social Science Centre could
be the springboard to a significant reduction in campus energy
costs.
Students explore London’s vibrant 1960s art scene
The University of Western Ontario Visual Arts Department is talking
a walk down memory lane to visit the sights and sounds of
London’s artistic movement during the 1960s.
Jewish and Muslim medical students explore common health issues
The Western Jewish Medical Club and the Muslim Medical Students’
Association have joined forces to present a panel discussion on
Tuesday, April 21 designed to explore health issues unique to
Muslim and Jewish patients.
Controlling our brain’s perception of emotional events
Research performed by Western professors Nicole Lauzon and Steven
Laviolette has found key processes in the brain that control the
emotional significance of our experiences and how we form memories
of them.
Professor named provincial champion for safe workplace initiative
Heather Laschinger, Associate Director of Nursing Research at The
University of Western Ontario, has been appointed as one of two
Healthy Work Environment (HWE) champions for Ontario.
Robarts to host neuroscience symposium April 22
Robarts will host the fifth annual S.C. Ferguson Memorial Symposium
on Wednesday, April 22, featuring two of the world’s leading
neuroscientists.
Program addresses domestic violence in Muslim community
Families dealing with abuse in London’s Muslim community will
benefit from a new program announced today at The University of
Western Ontario by Attorney General Chris Bentley.
Does grandmother know best?
By definition, psychology is the science of human behaviour. Albert
Katz, Chair of the Department of Psychology at The University of
Western Ontario, suggests for many that science is simply
‘grandmotherly advice.’
Help support student work in Tanzania
MedOutreach is holding a raffle to support its annual mission to
help improve access to primary health care and prevention
initiatives in Tanzania.
Medical Sciences tops recycling challenge
The results are in and separating paper and plastic from everyday
garbage has landed occupants of the Medical Sciences Building at
the top of The University of Western Ontario’s Recycling Challenge.
McMurtry honoured for career achievements
Dr. Robert McMurtry, Professor Emeritus in the Schulich School of
Medicine & Dentistry at The University of Western Ontario, has
been awarded the James H. Graham Award from the Royal College of
Physicians and Surgeons of Canada recognizing his significant
career achievements.
‘I accomplished what I had hoped to’
The office door wide open, a determined, yet gentle wave of
encouragement is coalesced with the wide smile and bright eyes
Gerry Killan is synonymous for.
Former premier, celebrated singer among honorees
Former premier of Saskatchewan Roy Romanow, award-winning musician
and activist Buffy Sainte-Marie and philanthropic businessman
Joseph Rotman are among those selected to receive The University of
Western Ontario’s highest honour.
And Let there be (less) light
Using sensors to meter natural light and dim interior lighting
accordingly, a new pilot project in the Social Science Centre could
be the springboard to a significant reduction in campus energy
costs.