Media Releases Archives: January 2014

Western’s United Way Campaign announces record-breaking donation

January 22, 2014

The campaign raised $785,386, which is the largest donation ever made to the United Way of London and Middlesex, breaking…

Activist and filmmaker John Greyson to present award-winning “Lilies” at Western

January 22, 2014

John Greyson, Canadian filmmaker and activist, will visit Western University this week to present his film “Lilies” to launch London’s…

Western researchers find broccoli and cabbage by-product are safe pest control for spider mites

January 20, 2014

An international research team, led by Western University, has discovered that a naturally occurring plant by-product, which is not harmful…

Western to announce record United Way donation


January 20, 2014

Western University will announce its 2013 campaign fundraising total in support of United Way of London & Middlesex. This year,…

Olympic experts from Western University available for media commentary

January 20, 2014

With the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics just weeks away, experts from Western University’s International Centre for Olympic Studies (ICOS) are…

Western planetary cartographer’s Mars atlas recognized as top scholarly work

January 17, 2014

Renowned Western University planetary cartographer Philip Stooke has received high praise for his Mars atlas by the American Library Association’s…

Tornado impact expert presents Western Engineering public lecture

January 17, 2014

Kevin Simmons, internationally known for his work on the socioeconomic impact of natural hazards, will visit Western University next week…

Fetal exposure to nicotine alone increases long-term risk of obesity and metabolic syndrome

January 16, 2014

Many women are encouraged to quit smoking when they become pregnant using nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) whether as gum, transdermal…

Western’s Board of Governors appoints new leadership

January 16, 2014

Western University’s Board of Governors has appointed Chirag Shah Chair of the Board for 2014 effective Jan. 1. Joining Western’s…

London conference to highlight advances in bone and joint injury and repair

January 15, 2014

Arthritis is a debilitating and painful condition affecting nearly four and a half million Canadians, and the number is steadily…