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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…
Western University scientists develop game-changing ‘ultrathin’ flash memory device
October 13, 2016
At 10 nanometers (nm), the sleek new polymer material that scientists at Western University have developed for use in flash…
International 15-year study shows most dominant HIV subtype is also ‘wimpiest’
October 13, 2016
An international study 15 years in the making has shown that it’s ‘survival of the wimpiest’ among subtypes and strains…
Western University cameras capture fireball in the sky over Georgian Bay
October 7, 2016
Researchers from Western University have released footage of a basketball-sized fireball that was seen widely by observers throughout southern Ontario…
Western hosts International Observe the Moon Night this weekend
October 6, 2016
International Observe the Moon Night is an annual event, led by NASA, the Solar System Exploration Research Virtual Institute, the…
Wild Weather touches down at Ontario Science Centre
October 5, 2016
New interactive exhibition developed and produced in Ontario explores the power and impact of severe weather TORONTO (October 5, 2016)…
Early marijuana use associated with abnormal brain function, study reveals
October 5, 2016
In a new study, scientists in London, Ontario have discovered that early marijuana use may result in abnormal brain function…
Statement on racist signage in community
October 4, 2016
Western University has been made aware of a number of images, symbols and slogans that were shared by Western community…