The London Area Truth and Reconciliation Committee, in collaboration with local indigenous and non-indigenous educational and community partners, is hosting It Matters to Us: Transforming the Legacy of Residential Schools at Western’s Faculty of Education March 10 –...
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Western alumni worldwide celebrate Founder’s Day
March 05, 2015 Western University alumni around the world will think purple this weekend as they celebrate Founder’s Day and their connections to Western in more locations and countries than ever before. The Western community celebrates Founder’s Day each year on...
Western University researchers call for more intensive testing for atrial fibrillation following stroke
Researchers at Western University hope their systematic review of almost 12,000 patients will raise awareness among physicians about the need for more extensive testing for atrial fibrillation, or heart rhythm disturbances, following a stroke or transient ischemic...
Western welcomes alumnus Harley Pasternak, fitness trainer to the stars
Personal fitness and nutrition expert and New York Times Bestselling author Harley Pasternak will be on the Western University campus Monday, March 18 at 3:30 p.m. for a public talk and book?signing (McKellar Room, University Community Centre). Pasternak, who holds a...
New hirewesternu campaign connects potential employers with Western students and alumni
What makes Western University talent extraordinary? How can Western graduates help small, medium and large-sized enterprises thrive? And how can Western help businesses recruit talent for their organization? These questions and more will be answered on Thursday, March...
Western Engineering students to benefit from major Siemens PLM Software grant
Western University will now use the same technology in its Faculty of Engineering classrooms that businesses around the world employ to design some of today's most sophisticated products thanks to an in-kind software grant from Siemens PLM Software. The new academic...
Western’s commitment to sexual violence prevention and victim/survivor support
Today, Western University officially launched a revamped website devoted to sexual violence prevention and victim/survivor support. The website, www.uwo.ca/sexualviolence, includes background on sexual violence and its effect on victims/survivors; information on how...
Western launches new Bachelor of Education program to address system needs, prepare global educators
Western’s Faculty of Education is proud to announce the launch of its new two-year Bachelor of Education program, a reimagined degree designed to address current needs in education and prepare graduates to become educational leaders on a global scale. The new program...
Western audiologists to visit local elementary school for International Hearing Day
Recreational noise-induced hearing loss is a rising concern for youth and teenagers, and children’s activities may place them more at risk. In an effort to educate local children about the importance of protecting their hearing, Western University’s National Centre...
Rotman Institute of Philosophy celebrates centenary of Einstein’s General Theory of Relativity
One hundred years ago, Albert Einstein achieved his long-sought theory of gravitation: the General Theory of Relativity. In developing the General Theory, Einstein brought together ideas from philosophy, mathematics, and physics, to create a remarkable new conception...
Western University researchers earn national NSERC awards
One unravels how young children learn math; the other has helped provide a solution to an impending isotope shortage that threatens medical diagnostics worldwide. Western University’s Daniel Ansari and Michael Kovacs both garnered high-profile national awards issued...
Western University researchers earn national NSERC awards
One unravels how young children learn math; the other has helped provide a solution to an impending isotope shortage that threatens medical diagnostics worldwide. Western University’s Daniel Ansari and Michael Kovacs both garnered high-profile national awards issued...