If you dream it, you can build it. This is not just a mantra; it has become a reality for Mechanical and Materials Engineering students thanks to a new 3D printing lab. Featuring eight 3D printers, the Spencer Engineering Building lab was integrated into the...
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Musculoskeletal Health tapped as next Cluster of Research Excellence
Millions of bone-and-joint aliment sufferers across Canada, and around the world, will benefit from the collective capabilities of Western’s latest high-profile research investment, university officials said this week.
UWOFA president aims to keep association’s profile high
When Alison Hearn stepped up to the plate that is the University of Western Ontario Faculty Association (UWOFA), things were a bit hectic. “I assumed the position early because Jeff Tennant, the previous president, stepped down to become the chief negotiator. That was...
Boland, et al: Embracing the power of Alternative Spring Break
Editor's note: If you are interested in Alternative Spring Break (ASB) as a faculty/staff team leader or participant, Organizers have scheduled an information session for 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 17 in University Community Centre 147A to answer your questions....
Six researchers named to Royal Society of Canada
Six Western scholars have been named among 90 newly elected fellows of the Royal Society of Canada. The newly elected fellows have been elected by their peers in recognition of outstanding scholarly, scientific and artistic achievement. Election to the academies of...
Goodale, Owen to lead human consciousness network
After a year-long international competition, the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research (CIFAR) has selected Western’s Adrian Owen and Melvyn Goodale to lead a new research network focused on the brain, mind and consciousness. In April, 2013, CIFAR launched the...
McNeil honoured for science research, outreach
Western Biology professor Jeremy McNeil has been named the recipient of the Science Ambassador Award, presented as part of the 2014 Partners In Research National Awards.
Takeout container program earns sustainability award
Western’s Hospitality Services has ordered up international sustainability success thanks to a creative takeout idea.
Ivey forum to explore play-success link
On March 5, these leaders will share how they brought play back to their organization at the 5th annual Social Innovation @ Ivey Forum, in the BMO Financial Group Auditorium, Richard Ivey Building. They will explain how play stimulates independent thinking, creativity and confidence, and take us backstage to show us how they use play at work to transform everyday tasks into extraordinary impact.
Bringing comfort to the community
We walk right by them along the busy city streets as we go about our daily business. They sit on the cold, hard sidewalk, unnoticed. They are the homeless. And some of their stories are heartbreaking. “These personal stories can really hit close to home,” said Abe...
Bringing the past to the community
On a high plain in northwest London, tucked away between the Medway River and Snake Creek, sits London’s ‘First Village.’ In the 15th century, about 2,000 Neutral Iroquoians called this area home. Longhouses made of birch bark and spruce provided shelter and a wall of wooden stakes surrounded and fortified the settlement.
Bringing the universe to the community
How many earthlings can say they’ve held pieces of the moon and Mars at the same time? Well, definitely the ones who have been to the Hume Cronyn Memorial Observatory at Western.
Bringing a helping hand to the community
Swinging a hammer, cutting lumber and giving out gifts are probably not the typical business school activities. But for Ivey Business School students volunteering in the Ivey Connects program, those activities – and more – are an important part of their university experience.
Bringing insight to the community
Dr. Marjorie Johnson speaks in front of a large, packed university lecture hall. Everyone sits silently, absorbing each bit of information with breathless enthusiasm. The next PowerPoint slide comes up on the screen.
Bringing sweet sounds to the community
Irla Stewart lived in the small town of Goderich for 33 years. She had a community to be a part of. She had friends.
Bringing necessary skills to the community
Small budget, big impact. That’s the challenge for Learning it Together (LiT), a large, student-run volunteer organization at Western.
Bringing oral health to the community
For Marie, a trip to the dentist used to mean one thing: pain.
Western applauds research fund in federal budget
Western President Amit Chakma applauded the Canadian government for creating a $1.5 billion plan to bolster innovative research at Canada’s universities as part of the 2014 federal budget.
Western mourns loss of former dean Desbarats
The Western community is mourning the death of Peter Desbarats, former dean of Western’s Graduate School of Journalism from 1981-97, who died Tuesday, Feb. 11.
Mayor’s honour puts a smile on DOCS faces
In less than a decade, Dr. Kenneth Wright has given many Londoners something to smile about.