They cleaned up garbage, washed windows, trimmed shrubs, and planted flowers – all in support of the United Way Elgin Middlesex (UWEM) Day of Caring. Members of Western’s United Way campaign committee, the University Students’ Council (USC), facul …
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Abelson: ‘It’s the world according to Trump’
He just doesn’t get it – and may never will. In U.S. President Donald Trump, Political Science professor Don Abelson – one of Canada’s leading experts in American politics, U.S. foreign policy, and think tanks – sees a leader rooted in his narcissism, increasingly...
Students recovering following collision
Two upper-year Western students are recovering in hospital after sustaining non-life-threatening injuries Saturday night when an automobile collision near campus spilled onto a nearby sidewalk. At approximately 8:30 p.m. Saturday, two vehicles collided in the...
Proteins in saliva offer clues about Zika
Western researchers are examining proteins and peptides in saliva in order to detect a person’s exposure to Zika virus. With 70 countries and territories reporting evidence of mosquito-borne Zika virus transmission, there is an increased need for a rapid and effective...
Honorary degrees celebrate elite lineup
A microbiology pioneer, a quantum computing entrepreneur and a game-changing community activist are among the lineup of honorary degrees recipients when Western hosts its 310th Convocation Oct. 25-27. The ceremonies are scheduled for the following days: Michael...
Book paints London artist in new ‘Way’
In his lifetime, Greg Curnoe was something of a paradox in the art world. The famed London artist, known for his contributions to regionalism and pop art, was fiercely dedicated to his hometown. He resisted Toronto, yet found great success in its galleries. He was a...
Four scholars named among nation’s elite
Four Western researchers have been named Canada Research Chairs (CRC), a program which recognizes the country’s best scholars across disciplines. Two additional researchers also had their existing Chairs renewed for an additional five years, while another saw a...
Pair named to Royal Society of Canada
Two Western scholars have been named among the new Fellows of the Royal Society of Canada (RSC). They have been elected by their peers in recognition of outstanding scholarly, scientific and artistic achievement. Election to the academies of the Royal Society of...
Researchers call for end of IED use in warfare
The improvised explosive device, or IED, is more dangerous than the landmine and needs to join the ranks of prohibited weapons, according to a research team led by Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry Surgery professors.
UWOSA membership backs new deal with university
A new collective agreement between Western and the University of Western Ontario Staff Association (UWOSA) moved one step closer to being finalized after the bargaining unit’s membership approved the deal last week, university and union officials announced. UWOSA is...
Western, Canada stand still in THE rankings
Western joined a larger North American trend of universities remaining stagnant within the Times Higher Education magazine’s World University Rankings, according to 2018 numbers released Tuesday.
OWL updates will land by week’s end
Western’s OWL will land later this week with a fresh look and a host of new features for users from veteran faculty members to first-year students, Western Technology Services (WTS) representatives announced today.
Western rolls out website refresh
As students toss their shiny laptops in their new backpacks, Western is also polishing up its appearance with a new look to its homepage. Over the past year, small tweaks have been made to Western’s websites ensuring they are compliant with the Accessibility for...
Abelson: ‘It’s the world according to Trump’
He just doesn’t get it – and may never will. In U.S. President Donald Trump, Political Science professor Don Abelson – one of Canada’s leading experts in American politics, U.S. foreign policy, and think tanks – sees a leader rooted in his narcissism, increasingly...
Students recovering following collision
Two upper-year Western students are recovering in hospital after sustaining non-life-threatening injuries Saturday night when an automobile collision near campus spilled onto a nearby sidewalk. At approximately 8:30 p.m. Saturday, two vehicles collided in the...
Proteins in saliva offer clues about Zika
Western researchers are examining proteins and peptides in saliva in order to detect a person’s exposure to Zika virus. With 70 countries and territories reporting evidence of mosquito-borne Zika virus transmission, there is an increased need for a rapid and effective...
Honorary degrees celebrate elite lineup
A microbiology pioneer, a quantum computing entrepreneur and a game-changing community activist are among the lineup of honorary degrees recipients when Western hosts its 310th Convocation Oct. 25-27. The ceremonies are scheduled for the following days: Michael...
Book paints London artist in new ‘Way’
In his lifetime, Greg Curnoe was something of a paradox in the art world. The famed London artist, known for his contributions to regionalism and pop art, was fiercely dedicated to his hometown. He resisted Toronto, yet found great success in its galleries. He was a...
Four scholars named among nation’s elite
Four Western researchers have been named Canada Research Chairs (CRC), a program which recognizes the country’s best scholars across disciplines. Two additional researchers also had their existing Chairs renewed for an additional five years, while another saw a...
Pair named to Royal Society of Canada
Two Western scholars have been named among the new Fellows of the Royal Society of Canada (RSC). They have been elected by their peers in recognition of outstanding scholarly, scientific and artistic achievement. Election to the academies of the Royal Society of...
Researchers call for end of IED use in warfare
The improvised explosive device, or IED, is more dangerous than the landmine and needs to join the ranks of prohibited weapons, according to a research team led by Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry Surgery professors.
UWOSA membership backs new deal with university
A new collective agreement between Western and the University of Western Ontario Staff Association (UWOSA) moved one step closer to being finalized after the bargaining unit’s membership approved the deal last week, university and union officials announced. UWOSA is...
Western, Canada stand still in THE rankings
Western joined a larger North American trend of universities remaining stagnant within the Times Higher Education magazine’s World University Rankings, according to 2018 numbers released Tuesday.
OWL updates will land by week’s end
Western’s OWL will land later this week with a fresh look and a host of new features for users from veteran faculty members to first-year students, Western Technology Services (WTS) representatives announced today.
Western rolls out website refresh
As students toss their shiny laptops in their new backpacks, Western is also polishing up its appearance with a new look to its homepage. Over the past year, small tweaks have been made to Western’s websites ensuring they are compliant with the Accessibility for...