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High-tech lighting can kill COVID-19 on surfaces: ImPaKT research
A lighting system, designed by Western alumni and tested by ImPaKT researchers, can decontaminate high-touch surfaces.
Notable Western researchers, scholars, alumni appointed to Orders of Canada and Ontario
A combat surgeon and English professor emeritus are among several Western-connected Canadians to be celebrated with top national and provincial honours.
Abe Oudshoorn, Betty Anne Younker, alumni make Mayor’s Honour List
More than half the recipients have Western connections
Report tells stories of Indigenous resilience through COVID-19
Narratives of strength and hope during COVID-19 are the focus of a new report on Indigenous health.
Christy R. Bressette to lead Indigenous Initiatives at Western
New research underscores the importance of the measles vaccine
Study shows the measles virus can potentially compromise the body’s ability to fight other infections.
The year that was … completely unpredictable
2020 at Western will forever be known as a watershed.
Western helps employers address domestic violence in the workplace
The Centre for Research and Education on Violence Against Women and Children is providing domestic violence training for federally regulated employers and their employees.
Letters and smiles: Western students reach out to local seniors
Two projects, one mission: Spreading messages of cheer
Western students help stroke patients feeling the absence of in-person care
Ganathyashan Chelliahpillai and Varunaavee Sivashanmugathas create stroke rehabilitation kits to mitigate the loss of in-person programs.
Four new Canada Research Chairs named at Western, one renewed
The Canada Research Chairs program invests up to $295-million annually to attract, support and retain some of the world’s most outstanding scholars and scientists.
Selena Guo named among Class of 2022 Schwarzman Scholars
Guo was one of only five scholarship recipients chosen from Canadian universities this year.
High-tech lighting can kill COVID-19 on surfaces: ImPaKT research
A lighting system, designed by Western alumni and tested by ImPaKT researchers, can decontaminate high-touch surfaces.
Notable Western researchers, scholars, alumni appointed to Orders of Canada and Ontario
A combat surgeon and English professor emeritus are among several Western-connected Canadians to be celebrated with top national and provincial honours.
Abe Oudshoorn, Betty Anne Younker, alumni make Mayor’s Honour List
More than half the recipients have Western connections
Report tells stories of Indigenous resilience through COVID-19
Narratives of strength and hope during COVID-19 are the focus of a new report on Indigenous health.
Christy R. Bressette to lead Indigenous Initiatives at Western
New research underscores the importance of the measles vaccine
Study shows the measles virus can potentially compromise the body’s ability to fight other infections.
The year that was … completely unpredictable
2020 at Western will forever be known as a watershed.
Western helps employers address domestic violence in the workplace
The Centre for Research and Education on Violence Against Women and Children is providing domestic violence training for federally regulated employers and their employees.
Letters and smiles: Western students reach out to local seniors
Two projects, one mission: Spreading messages of cheer
Western students help stroke patients feeling the absence of in-person care
Ganathyashan Chelliahpillai and Varunaavee Sivashanmugathas create stroke rehabilitation kits to mitigate the loss of in-person programs.
Four new Canada Research Chairs named at Western, one renewed
The Canada Research Chairs program invests up to $295-million annually to attract, support and retain some of the world’s most outstanding scholars and scientists.
Selena Guo named among Class of 2022 Schwarzman Scholars
Guo was one of only five scholarship recipients chosen from Canadian universities this year.