Victoria Quance is breaking barriers as a woman in the male-dominated field of math. But she’s more interested in driving change than hanging around in the spotlight. Quance is already using her math skills to better her community and contribute to …
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Classical music provides lens for Vietnam War
Emily Abrams Ansari may be an award-winning scholar, but the Don Wright Faculty of Music professor readily admits there are still things her students can teach her – and one of those things led to a Petro Canada Young Innovators Award. The idea started with “a...
Nolte ends legendary rowing run
Volker Nolte’s countless achievements as one of the country’s top rowing coaches are quickly unmasked when you understand the secret to his success. “I will tell people what I’m doing; I just don’t tell them what I’m doing next,” said the sly Nolte who, after 24 years...
Manner of walking may be key to early dementia detection
Something as simple as walking and talking could lead to early dementia detection and, potentially, to halting its progression, according to one Western researcher. In a Western- and Lawson Health Research Institute-led study, researchers have shown that a person’s...
Winner sheds light on how a star is born
The analogy Andrew Pon uses is that of filling a bathtub. There are two ways to do it. You can turn on the tap and let a steady stream flow until the tub is full. Or, you can use a bucket, filling it at a pump, walking back and forth to the tub, with intermittent...
Tough times make for more impulsive pre-teens
The loss of a grandparent. Marital discord at home. Trouble with peers. When pre-teens are forced to deal with adverse life events such as these they tend to become more impulsive in their decision-making later in life. And while that could help motivate kids to work...
Johnston: Nurses, lawyers can shape society for the better
For her distinguished medical career, Sharon Johnston, author and wife of Canada’s Governor General, David Johnston, was awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws (LLD) honoris causa, at the Wednesday afternoon session of Western’s 309th Convocation.
Tornado warning in effect for London
Tornado warning in effect for London - Parkhill - Eastern Middlesex County At 1:25 p.m. EDT, Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking a severe thunderstorm that is possibly producing a tornado. Damaging winds, large hail and locally intense rainfall are also...
Kirby: Help self, others in holistic way
For his dedicated advocacy for mental health, Canadian politician Michael Kirby was awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws, honoris causa (LLD) at the Friday afternoon session of Western’s 309th Convocation.
Treurnicht: Your education comes with responsibilities
For her tireless advocacy for innovation and an accomplished career in the sciences, Ilse Treurnicht, CEO of MaRS Discovery District, was awarded an honorary Doctor of Science, honoris causa (D.Sc.) at the Thursday afternoon session of Western’s 309th Convocation.
Smol: Make some noise, shake things up
Celebrating a life as an environmental scholar, John Smol, CRC in Environmental Change at Queen’s University, was awarded an honorary Doctor of Science, honoris causa (DSc), at the Wednesday afternoon session of Western’s 309th Convocation.
Western, Canada slide in QS rankings
Western shadowed many of its fellow Canadian universities in dropping down the 2018 Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University rankings, released earlier this week.
New nursing facilities officially open to students
Roger is a 72-year-old retired tobacco farmer with diabetes and circulatory problems that cost him part of his left leg. His breathing is raspy, and a low-pitched rattling sound comes from his lungs.
Classical music provides lens for Vietnam War
Emily Abrams Ansari may be an award-winning scholar, but the Don Wright Faculty of Music professor readily admits there are still things her students can teach her – and one of those things led to a Petro Canada Young Innovators Award. The idea started with “a...
Nolte ends legendary rowing run
Volker Nolte’s countless achievements as one of the country’s top rowing coaches are quickly unmasked when you understand the secret to his success. “I will tell people what I’m doing; I just don’t tell them what I’m doing next,” said the sly Nolte who, after 24 years...
Manner of walking may be key to early dementia detection
Something as simple as walking and talking could lead to early dementia detection and, potentially, to halting its progression, according to one Western researcher. In a Western- and Lawson Health Research Institute-led study, researchers have shown that a person’s...
Winner sheds light on how a star is born
The analogy Andrew Pon uses is that of filling a bathtub. There are two ways to do it. You can turn on the tap and let a steady stream flow until the tub is full. Or, you can use a bucket, filling it at a pump, walking back and forth to the tub, with intermittent...
Tough times make for more impulsive pre-teens
The loss of a grandparent. Marital discord at home. Trouble with peers. When pre-teens are forced to deal with adverse life events such as these they tend to become more impulsive in their decision-making later in life. And while that could help motivate kids to work...
Johnston: Nurses, lawyers can shape society for the better
For her distinguished medical career, Sharon Johnston, author and wife of Canada’s Governor General, David Johnston, was awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws (LLD) honoris causa, at the Wednesday afternoon session of Western’s 309th Convocation.
Tornado warning in effect for London
Tornado warning in effect for London - Parkhill - Eastern Middlesex County At 1:25 p.m. EDT, Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking a severe thunderstorm that is possibly producing a tornado. Damaging winds, large hail and locally intense rainfall are also...
Kirby: Help self, others in holistic way
For his dedicated advocacy for mental health, Canadian politician Michael Kirby was awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws, honoris causa (LLD) at the Friday afternoon session of Western’s 309th Convocation.
Treurnicht: Your education comes with responsibilities
For her tireless advocacy for innovation and an accomplished career in the sciences, Ilse Treurnicht, CEO of MaRS Discovery District, was awarded an honorary Doctor of Science, honoris causa (D.Sc.) at the Thursday afternoon session of Western’s 309th Convocation.
Smol: Make some noise, shake things up
Celebrating a life as an environmental scholar, John Smol, CRC in Environmental Change at Queen’s University, was awarded an honorary Doctor of Science, honoris causa (DSc), at the Wednesday afternoon session of Western’s 309th Convocation.
Western, Canada slide in QS rankings
Western shadowed many of its fellow Canadian universities in dropping down the 2018 Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University rankings, released earlier this week.
New nursing facilities officially open to students
Roger is a 72-year-old retired tobacco farmer with diabetes and circulatory problems that cost him part of his left leg. His breathing is raspy, and a low-pitched rattling sound comes from his lungs.