Media Releases Archives: November 2013

Chelyabinksk bolide

New research shows events like Russian asteroid may happen more frequently

November 6, 2013

Investigating the asteroid that detonated over Chelyabinsk, Russia earlier this year, an international research team, including members of Western University’s Centre for Planetary Science and Exploration (CPSX), has discovered remarkable findings that will drastically change theoretical models about the frequency of such events and the potential damage that could be caused by them.

Experts exploring role of social media in sexual violence at major conference

November 5, 2013

Research suggests that approximately 25 per cent of today’s youth are cyber bullied and only slightly less (18 per cent) cyber bully others.

TTC Chair Karen Stintz speaks to Western conference on innovation in local government

November 5, 2013

Western’s Local Government Program Alumni Society hosts its 2013 Annual Conference.

Western University hosts grand opening at new student residence

November 4, 2013

Western University will officially open the doors at Ontario Hall, its newest student residence, on Tuesday morning with a reception and guided tours.