Media Releases Archives: 2016
Western scientists uncover possible genetic basis for self-sacrificing behaviour of worker bees
November 3, 2016
In a honey bee colony, the queen bee is responsible for laying most of the eggs but she does not…
Alan Alda to get an up-close look at lung imaging research at Robarts Research Institute
November 3, 2016
Award-winning actor, writer and science communication advocate Alan Alda will get an insider’s look at the cutting-edge research at Robarts…
St. Joseph’s and Western University announce two research chairs – a milestone for London, Ontario’s hospital-based medical imaging research and patient care
November 2, 2016
In a historical-first, St. Joseph’s Health Care Foundation and Western University announced two research chairs that are a critical step…
Western students ‘heading’ back to Mars with Canadian Space Agency as part of simulation
November 1, 2016
Planetary scientists have learned much about Mars from the various robotic missions that have landed on the Martian surface. However,…
New testing method allows for more effective diagnosis of genetically-based high cholesterol
October 20, 2016
A new genetic testing method developed at Western University called LipidSeq can identify a genetic basis for high-cholesterol in almost…
Western’s Public Health Program becomes first in Ontario to be CEPH accredited
October 20, 2016
Western University’s Schulich Interfaculty Program in Public Health has received accreditation for five years from the Council on Education for…
New life hack for ‘de-blurring’ visual images without glasses
October 18, 2016
An international team of neuroscientists has shown that a person’s ability to see fine visual detail can be sharpened by…
Study finds visible minorities significantly under-represented in senior leadership positions in London and Ottawa
October 18, 2016
A new study led by Western University researchers Stelian Medianu and Victoria Esses has found that visible minorities are…
Western University astronomers predict possible birthplace of Rosetta-probed comet 67P
October 17, 2016
When the Rosetta spacecraft successfully touched down on comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko on September 30, 2016, the news was shared globally via…
Western Plans New Master of Professional Education in International School Leadership
October 14, 2016
Western University’s Faculty of Education, in conjunction with the Ontario Principals’ Council, is launching a new specialization in International School…