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…