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Philosophers focus on AI ethics

Philosophers focus on AI ethics

A new interdisciplinary initiative at Western is putting a human-interest twist on artificial intelligence (AI). Three postdoctoral associates are bringing their unique backgrounds and research interests to the classroom this year to help students bette …

Science standout years ahead, but years away

Science standout years ahead, but years away

Cameron Lidkea’s latest study surrounding boxing and mixed martial arts not only knocked out the judges, but may shed light on the potential risks of head injuries and brain trauma.

Student fast tracks his future

Given his dedication to and extra-curricular involvement in the community, it’s a wonder Michael Sattin had the time to study over his past three years at Western.

New campaign makes case for research

New campaign makes case for research

Western professors Tima Bansal and Gordon Osinski are helping explain why Research Matters, a new province-wide campaign by the Council of Ontario Universities to showcase new stories and ideas emerging from Ontario university research.

Unplugged offers student a new ‘reality’

Not one to be without his BlackBerry – and a self-proclaimed “high maintenance”-type of guy when it comes to the outdoors – you would expect being unplugged from technology and spending an entire month in the Canadian wilderness would be the last thing on Daniel Paluzzi’s mind. Think again.

Western astronomers capture rare meteor footage

Western astronomers capture rare meteor footage

Astronomers from The University of Western Ontario have released footage of a meteor, which was captured by its highly advanced video surveillance system, traveling through the evening sky east of Toronto on Monday evening (Dec. 12).

Researchers find fear affects predator-prey relationship

Researchers find fear affects predator-prey relationship

Franklin D. Roosevelt famously warned the only thing we have to fear is fear itself. New research from The University of Western Ontario reveals that FDR’s rhetorical flourish also accurately reflects a fundamental truth within the animal kingdom too.

Essex named to climate change post

Chris Essex, a Department of Applied Mathematics professor, has been appointed Chair of the Permanent Monitoring Panel for Climate for the World Federation of Scientists (WFS).

Newsmakers 2011

How will we remember 2011? Probably through these faces.
The Western News’ 2011 Newsmakers section celebrates the best of research, academia and volunteer spirit that we have to offer on this campus. The following spotlight, in brief words and striking images, the accomplishments of some of our favourites from the last year.

Campus Digest, Dec. 8

Western News deadlines for 2012 Today’s Western News edition represents the semester’s final. We’ll return on Thursday, Jan. 5. Coming events and advertising deadline for that edition, the first of 2012, is noon Thursday, Dec. 15. UWOFA announces scholarship winners...

Santa’s got a brand new app

Thanks to Hamed Saadat, a third-year computer science student, Santa’s Delivery has arrived – just in time for the holidays.

Science standout years ahead, but years away

Science standout years ahead, but years away

Cameron Lidkea’s latest study surrounding boxing and mixed martial arts not only knocked out the judges, but may shed light on the potential risks of head injuries and brain trauma.

Student fast tracks his future

Given his dedication to and extra-curricular involvement in the community, it’s a wonder Michael Sattin had the time to study over his past three years at Western.

New campaign makes case for research

New campaign makes case for research

Western professors Tima Bansal and Gordon Osinski are helping explain why Research Matters, a new province-wide campaign by the Council of Ontario Universities to showcase new stories and ideas emerging from Ontario university research.

Unplugged offers student a new ‘reality’

Not one to be without his BlackBerry – and a self-proclaimed “high maintenance”-type of guy when it comes to the outdoors – you would expect being unplugged from technology and spending an entire month in the Canadian wilderness would be the last thing on Daniel Paluzzi’s mind. Think again.

Western astronomers capture rare meteor footage

Western astronomers capture rare meteor footage

Astronomers from The University of Western Ontario have released footage of a meteor, which was captured by its highly advanced video surveillance system, traveling through the evening sky east of Toronto on Monday evening (Dec. 12).

Researchers find fear affects predator-prey relationship

Researchers find fear affects predator-prey relationship

Franklin D. Roosevelt famously warned the only thing we have to fear is fear itself. New research from The University of Western Ontario reveals that FDR’s rhetorical flourish also accurately reflects a fundamental truth within the animal kingdom too.

Essex named to climate change post

Chris Essex, a Department of Applied Mathematics professor, has been appointed Chair of the Permanent Monitoring Panel for Climate for the World Federation of Scientists (WFS).

Newsmakers 2011

How will we remember 2011? Probably through these faces.
The Western News’ 2011 Newsmakers section celebrates the best of research, academia and volunteer spirit that we have to offer on this campus. The following spotlight, in brief words and striking images, the accomplishments of some of our favourites from the last year.

Campus Digest, Dec. 8

Western News deadlines for 2012 Today’s Western News edition represents the semester’s final. We’ll return on Thursday, Jan. 5. Coming events and advertising deadline for that edition, the first of 2012, is noon Thursday, Dec. 15. UWOFA announces scholarship winners...

Santa’s got a brand new app

Thanks to Hamed Saadat, a third-year computer science student, Santa’s Delivery has arrived – just in time for the holidays.