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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.’

MedOutreach is holding a raffle to support its annual mission to
help improve access to primary health care and prevention
initiatives in Tanzania.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

Work on the Western-developed HIV/AIDS vaccine has cleared its
latest hurdle with successful animal toxicology testing and opened
the way for the human toxicology phase.

A recent study from University of Western Ontario researcher Tony
Vernon could shed some light on the mental toughness required of
students during stressful year-end exam time.

Administrators within the Department of Women’s Studies and
Feminist Research (WSFR) at The University of Western Ontario say
their program has “really come of age” with the new
addition of a PhD program expected to begin in September.

While internal medicine and international trade may seem on
opposite sides of the spectrum, two of the top minds in these
fields will share the spotlight as winners of the 2009 Hellmuth
Prize for Achievement in Research.