Media Releases Archives: February 2018
Largest ever investment in fundamental science research welcomed by Western University
February 28, 2018
Western University commends the Canadian government for delivering the largest investment ever in fundamental science research as part of the…
Top scientists headline conference with goal of inspiring young women in STEM
February 27, 2018
Emily Lalone is a rising star at Western University and the lifelong mobility expert will share her personal journey of…
Major media coverage for International Centre for Olympic Studies
February 26, 2018
Michael Heine, Director of Western’s International Centre for Olympic Studies, was an influential voice over the past few weeks as…
Persistent firefighters’ injuries make them ‘working wounded’
February 16, 2018
The longer a firefighter’s career, the greater the chances of suffering from persistent neck, back and limb pain, research co-authored…
This Valentine’s Day: Can the heart be mechanically replaced?
February 12, 2018
Western University Professor Shelley McKellar explores the history of artificial hearts in new book William Schroeder lived for 620 days…
Rate of earthquakes depends on volume of fluids in hydraulic fracturing operations – but the magnitude of the largest possible events does not
February 8, 2018
New findings published by the high impact journal Science show that the rate in which earthquakes are triggered or induced…
Bone and Joint expert finds physiotherapy moves Canada during cross-country investigation
February 7, 2018
Dave Walton, considered one of Canada’s foremost authorities on musculoskeletal trauma and rehabilitation, traveled more than 12,000 kilometres this past…
Olympic expert available to media to comment on 2018 PyeongChang Winter Games
February 1, 2018
With the PyeongChang Olympic Winter Games just one week away, the director of Western University’s International Centre for Olympic Studies…