Western University’s student chapter of Engineers Without Borders will raise awareness, funds and a giant pumpkin tomorrow at its annual Pumpkin Drop on University College Hill.
Month: October 2013
Mission Meteorite! mines local talent for future astronauts
Grade 5 and 6 students from two London schools are heading to Western University this week for Mission Meteorite! – an interactive program led by award winning researcher Neil Banerjee from the Centre for Planetary Science and Exploration (CPSX).
Western neuroscientist investigates why humans sleep
As North America prepares to turn its collective clocks back an hour this weekend, consequently gaining an hour of sleep, a neuroscientist at Western University is investigating one of the dominant hypotheses that would explain the unsolved mystery of why humans sleep.
New imaging research shows increased iron in the brain in earliest stages of MS
While it’s been known for over a century that iron deposits in the brain play a role in the pathology of Multiple Sclerosis (MS), new imaging research from Western University helps to answer the question of whether these accumulations are a cause or consequence of the disease.
Lancers, Mustangs set to face-off in Hockeytown Winter Festival
The University of Windsor Lancers and the Western Mustangs are pleased to announce that they will face-off in the 2014 SiriusXM Hockeytown Winter Festival.
Information policy expert available to media to comment on Ombudsman’s London City Council report
Sam Trosow, a Western professor in information policy and legal expert from Western University is available for media commentary about the report Ontario Ombudsman Andre Marin released earlier today regarding London City Council.
Western University among Canada’s Top 100 Employers
Western University has been named one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2014.
Ivey and CUPL finalize plans for new business-law program in China
The ties between Canada and China were strengthened today in the field of education with the official launch of a new business-law program from Ivey Asia and China University of Political Science and Law (CUPL).
Leading Hepatitis C Virus researchers to provide Gairdner Foundation Lecture at Western
The Gairdner Foundation and Western University are pleased to present the Gairdner Foundation’s National Program lecture series.
Classes Without Quizzes reveals the pleasures of math – for those who hate it
Western University’s popular complimentary lecture series, Classes Without Quizzes, returns for a new season on October 24 with education professor George Gadanidis.
Apps? There’s a conference for that
Western University is hosting a major international conference this weekend (October 18-20), which will address the ever-increasing rise of mobile applications.
Rise London: A Path to Self-Employment for People with Mental Health and Addiction Challenges
Through collaboration with the Ivey Business School and multiple community agencies in London, Rise Asset Development (Rise) is launching a new avenue to economic independence through entrepreneurship for people who have mental health or addiction challenges.