Study involving Western professor shows rate of improvement for burden of disease in Canada has plateaued since 2011
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Here is the latest news about Western University.
Pitch in April 17 to clean up the campus
In the spirit of Earth Day on April 22, Physical Plant &
Capital Planning Services is encouraging The University of Western
Ontario community to pitch in to clean up the campus on Friday,
April 17, during the Clean Campus event.
Public forum on research in India held Friday
Three University of Western Ontario professors will discuss
research collaborations with India during a public forum on Friday,
April 17.
Four Mustangs slated for East West Bowl
There’ll be a strong Western presence at the 7th annual East West
Bowl, to be held for the first time at TD Waterhouse Stadium May 9
(1 p.m.).
Western names medical specialist, economist for top research prize
Leading research careers delving into clinical trials and global
economics have garnered Dr. Brian Feagan and John Whalley The
University of Western Ontario’s highest honour for research
excellence – the 2009 Hellmuth Prize for Achievement in Research.
Think you have a valuable antique?
Would you like to know the value of a family heirloom? The McIntosh
Gallery at The University of Western Ontario is pairing up with the
Rotary Club of London East to bring Antiques Appraisal Day to the
city on Saturday, April 25.
The best lecturer results are in…
University of Western Ontario sociology professor Anton Allahar
came close, but he did not take home the title of TVO’s Best
Lecturer.
Ignatieff town hall meeting on campus
Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff will be on campus Tuesday to
answer questions on everything from the economy, the environment
and Canada in the world, to Aboriginal issues, immigration and
more.
How to survive and thrive in hard times
When times are tough, consumers tend to cut back, yet some
companies manage to remain unscathed or even prosper despite such
challenges.
Gene study earns new research chairs
The genetic formations of new animal species and the identification
and interpretation of genetic variations in humans are just some of
the innovative research being done by Western’s latest Canada
Research Chairs (CRC).
Young minds turning to science
The next generation of scientists was out flexing its academic
muscle this past weekend as The University of Western Ontario
played host to the 39th annual London District Science and
Technology Fair (LDSTF).
Professors extolled for well-rounded careers
From medicine to politics, Western’s latest honorees of
Distinguished University Professorships join a select group of
faculty members recognized for exceptional scholarly careers.
Distinguished University Professorship – Public Lectures
Everyone is invited to the public lectures being presented by this
year’s recipients of the Distinguished University
Professorship Award.