Inside a nondescript black cube no bigger than two shoeboxes, there is sophisticated technology that can analyze the composition of street drugs in under fifteen minutes. The aim is to allow those who use drugs at safe consumption sites to understand what …
GamerLink, a technology startup aiming to improve online gaming experiences, received $5,000 to grow their idea into a reality after winning the 4th annual Seed Your Startup event. Hosted by Western's business incubator Propel at Western, along with LEAP Junction at...
English and Writing Studies professor David Bentley has been named one of five winners of the Killam Prize, presented by the Canadian Council of the Arts in recognition of his exceptional career achievements.
Already recognized as one of the world’s top centres for cognitive neuroscience and imaging research, Western’s Brain & Mind Institute has added two new Canada Research Chairs. Its director, Melvyn Goodale, also had his chair renewed for seven years. The chairs...
If you’re trying to quit smoking, ditch the pack and hit the gym. This advice comes out of a new study by Western researchers, which shows exercise – when paired with smoking cessation aids like nicotine lozenges – can substantially reduce cigarette cravings. “For...
With the world’s energy sector constantly facing challenges, Western researcher Hugo de Lasa is working toward one solution for the beleaguered industry - a process of transforming agricultural waste into clean energy and valuable by-products. “The problem is in areas...
On a recent trip to Los Angeles, Laura Huey met a woman who, in the words of the Western Sociology professor, scared the hell out of her graduate students. “She was about 58 years old, grew up around gangs, had been around gangs her whole life. She was still somewhat...
A new undergraduate-led journal out of Huron University College promises to publish “radical and original student research on a variety of topics, with the aim of helping students participate in our wider academic research community.” Launched this week, Liberated...
Matthew Betti loves strawberry-rhubarb pie so much he’s devoted his PhD studies to protecting it. Narrow focus? Maybe. But the Applied Math PhD candidate is thinking about the rest of us, too. A convergence of factors is threatening once-healthy honeybee hives across...
Love is a battlefield, according to a 1983 hit by Pat Benatar. But there’s much more to it than that. The metaphor at the heart of this song – or any metaphor, for that matter – has the power to elicit empathy. According to a new study by Western Psychology professor...
This year’s winners of the Western Green Awards have helped not only the university, but the entire London community, continue to turn over a new leaf when it comes to environmental sustainability. Established in 2008, the Western Green Awards celebrate individuals...
Health Information Science graduate students hosted several events during last week’s celebration of Health Information Professionals Week. They held information sessions on Monday and Friday in the lobby of Health Sciences Building, providing information for students...
Western researchers will be at the forefront of preventing, detecting and combating family violence and child abuse as part of a 10-year, $100-million investment by the federal government. PreVAiL – Preventing Violence Across the Lifespan Research Network – will serve...
GamerLink, a technology startup aiming to improve online gaming experiences, received $5,000 to grow their idea into a reality after winning the 4th annual Seed Your Startup event. Hosted by Western's business incubator Propel at Western, along with LEAP Junction at...
English and Writing Studies professor David Bentley has been named one of five winners of the Killam Prize, presented by the Canadian Council of the Arts in recognition of his exceptional career achievements.
Already recognized as one of the world’s top centres for cognitive neuroscience and imaging research, Western’s Brain & Mind Institute has added two new Canada Research Chairs. Its director, Melvyn Goodale, also had his chair renewed for seven years. The chairs...
If you’re trying to quit smoking, ditch the pack and hit the gym. This advice comes out of a new study by Western researchers, which shows exercise – when paired with smoking cessation aids like nicotine lozenges – can substantially reduce cigarette cravings. “For...
With the world’s energy sector constantly facing challenges, Western researcher Hugo de Lasa is working toward one solution for the beleaguered industry - a process of transforming agricultural waste into clean energy and valuable by-products. “The problem is in areas...
On a recent trip to Los Angeles, Laura Huey met a woman who, in the words of the Western Sociology professor, scared the hell out of her graduate students. “She was about 58 years old, grew up around gangs, had been around gangs her whole life. She was still somewhat...
A new undergraduate-led journal out of Huron University College promises to publish “radical and original student research on a variety of topics, with the aim of helping students participate in our wider academic research community.” Launched this week, Liberated...
Matthew Betti loves strawberry-rhubarb pie so much he’s devoted his PhD studies to protecting it. Narrow focus? Maybe. But the Applied Math PhD candidate is thinking about the rest of us, too. A convergence of factors is threatening once-healthy honeybee hives across...
Love is a battlefield, according to a 1983 hit by Pat Benatar. But there’s much more to it than that. The metaphor at the heart of this song – or any metaphor, for that matter – has the power to elicit empathy. According to a new study by Western Psychology professor...
This year’s winners of the Western Green Awards have helped not only the university, but the entire London community, continue to turn over a new leaf when it comes to environmental sustainability. Established in 2008, the Western Green Awards celebrate individuals...
Health Information Science graduate students hosted several events during last week’s celebration of Health Information Professionals Week. They held information sessions on Monday and Friday in the lobby of Health Sciences Building, providing information for students...
Western researchers will be at the forefront of preventing, detecting and combating family violence and child abuse as part of a 10-year, $100-million investment by the federal government. PreVAiL – Preventing Violence Across the Lifespan Research Network – will serve...