At 15, Peter Lanis learned his kidneys were failing. The once vivacious teen was gaunt, tired and unable to eat. Every other day, for about three hours, he was connected to a dialysis machine that cleaned his blood and removed excess fluid. Lanis needed …
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The science of the solar eclipse
Professor Jan Cami on what to look for (and how to be safe) on April 8
New research finds link between homelessness and dementia
Study shows people experiencing homelessness more likely to develop dementia, and at a younger age
Western students research local governments with London mayor’s office
Local Government Program partners with City as grad students examine civic powers, functions
Western spin-off secures over $2M in seed funding for cancer care robotics system
Tenomix’s tech aims to improve lymph node detection in colorectal cancer tissues
Behind the Research: Western examines the brain’s secrets
President Alan Shepard in conversation with professors Lisa Saksida and Ravi Menon on the latest advances in neuroscience and cognition
Western grad returns to pursue law degree to help new immigrant families
Anna Wang started assisting newcomers during COVID-19 pandemic
New scholarships support globally minded leaders in Western’s flagship arts & humanities program
John Dobson Foundation gift creates School for Advanced Studies in the Arts & Humanities Scholarship Program
Odd Burger’s first-ever university outlet opens at Western
Vegan restaurant chain headquartered in London, Ont. was founded by alumni
Brescia, Western approve integration
Plan honours Brescia’s legacy and unique programs; ensures smooth transitions for students, faculty and staff
Endnotes: 23 highlights from 2023
A brief look back at milestones and stories from the past year
Thirteen Western alumni make Canada’s 100 Most Powerful Women list
Leaders in private, public sectors honoured for leadership, vision
Western makes new safe sport commitments
Senior Advisor on Safe Sport appointment, semi-annual student-athlete surveys among measures
The science of the solar eclipse
Professor Jan Cami on what to look for (and how to be safe) on April 8
New research finds link between homelessness and dementia
Study shows people experiencing homelessness more likely to develop dementia, and at a younger age
Western students research local governments with London mayor’s office
Local Government Program partners with City as grad students examine civic powers, functions
Western spin-off secures over $2M in seed funding for cancer care robotics system
Tenomix’s tech aims to improve lymph node detection in colorectal cancer tissues
Behind the Research: Western examines the brain’s secrets
President Alan Shepard in conversation with professors Lisa Saksida and Ravi Menon on the latest advances in neuroscience and cognition
Western grad returns to pursue law degree to help new immigrant families
Anna Wang started assisting newcomers during COVID-19 pandemic
New scholarships support globally minded leaders in Western’s flagship arts & humanities program
John Dobson Foundation gift creates School for Advanced Studies in the Arts & Humanities Scholarship Program
Odd Burger’s first-ever university outlet opens at Western
Vegan restaurant chain headquartered in London, Ont. was founded by alumni
Brescia, Western approve integration
Plan honours Brescia’s legacy and unique programs; ensures smooth transitions for students, faculty and staff
Endnotes: 23 highlights from 2023
A brief look back at milestones and stories from the past year
Thirteen Western alumni make Canada’s 100 Most Powerful Women list
Leaders in private, public sectors honoured for leadership, vision
Western makes new safe sport commitments
Senior Advisor on Safe Sport appointment, semi-annual student-athlete surveys among measures