Summer Shakespeare, the much-loved summer tradition of watching performances of William Shakespeare’s plays under the stars will return to Western’s campus from July 19 to 23 with this year’s production of the comedy Much Ado About Nothing. Th …
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Grant targets surgical learning
University of Western Ontario researchers Gavin Buckingham and Melvyn A. Goodale, both of the Western’s Brain and Mind Institute, recently received a one-year $48,000 Health Research Grant from the Physicians’ Services Incorporated Foundation.
Not all students cheer on tuition grants
While some university students eagerly will welcome the extra money toward their education, others are upset by the narrow eligibility criteria of a new tuition grant – introduced by the provincial government this month and meant to cover 30 per cent of undergraduate tuition costs.
Going ‘rogue’: Western professor warns Kyoto pullout could have dire consequences for Canada
Radoslav Dimitrov was there the day Canada became a “rogue state” in the eyes of the world.
Senior-driving study eyes safer roadways
For some, a GPS is an invaluable part of a lengthy commute, helping drivers navigate unfamiliar cities. For others – and seniors, in particular – a GPS, along with a number of other automotive gadgets, often proves a distraction, doing more harm than good.
Helping students cast a long ‘shadow’ on job market
Although some students rely on ‘best guesses’ concerning choices of study at university, research indicates many select academics based on interests and skill sets. Interest, however, is related to experience and exposure.
Western trio brings lessons of war home
University of Western Ontario faculty members Brian Church, Ray Kao and Vivian McAlister have made almost 15 trips to Afghanistan over the last five years as members of the Canadian Forces Health Services (CFHS).
Continuing her quest for clean campus air
Stephanie Kwolek is looking to bring a breath of fresh air to Western’s campus.
Libraries, archives take centrestage in copyright debate
Libraries and archives need to have a special role in the copyright environment, according to a committee of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).
Mayor sees opportunity everywhere
London is a city of opportunity, said Mayor Joe Fontana at his annual State of the City address Wednesday morning.
Sustainability workshop targets faculty, PhD students
For Richard Ivey School of Business professor Tima Bansal, sustainability requires collaboration between academics and business. “We need to do this together,” she says. “No one individual can move the system.”
Suncor CEO named Ivey Business Leader
Rick George, Suncor Energy Inc. chief executive officer, will receive the 2012 Ivey Business Leader Award and address Canada’s prominent business leaders at a gala on Oct. 17.
Rowlinson: No social value without social responsibility
At midnight on Sunday, Jan. 1, 425 unionized workers at London’s Electro-Motive Diesel (EMD) were locked out of the plant by their employers on the expiration of their contract. EMD builds locomotives for mass transit systems; it is owned by Progress Rail, a...