Media Releases Archives: February 2014
Western to honour Golden Olympian Marnie McBean at 10th Annual Rowing Gala
February 28, 2014
Western to honour Golden Olympian Marnie McBean at 10th Annual Rowing Gala Three-time Olympic Gold Medallist and Western Mustang alumna…
Western researchers launch website aimed at preventing domestic homicide
February 28, 2014
Western researchers launch website aimed at preventing domestic homicide Researchers at Western University, in collaboration with the University of Guelph,…
This battle of the sexes is for the birds
February 27, 2014
Tired jokes about men, women and sense of direction have existed since the dawn of time. A new study at…
London researchers awarded $14.2 million from CIHR to tackle health issues
February 27, 2014
Researchers at Western University and Lawson Health Research Institute have been awarded operating grants worth nearly $14.2 million in the…
International investigation images Earth’s oldest crystal in ‘deep time’
February 24, 2014
Utilizing a new instrument that takes 3D images of individual atoms within a crystal, an international team of investigators has…
Western University primatologist teams with international group to save lemurs
February 20, 2014
Lemurs, the most endangered mammal group on Earth, represent more than 20 per cent of the world’s primates. Native only…
Access to justice symposium to tackle growing problem
February 20, 2014
Many Canadians who face legal problems cannot afford to hire a lawyer to represent them. The legal profession must deal…
REACT clinical trial supports new approach of accelerated treatment for Crohn’s disease
February 19, 2014
The final results from an international clinical trial involving nearly 2,000 patients with Crohn’s disease support the use of a…
Expert available to comment on Carey Price and Aboriginals at the Olympics
February 12, 2014
An expert from Western University that specializes in Aboriginal participation in the Olympic Games says Canadian Olympic men’s hockey team…
Western applauds continued research excellence fund in federal budget
February 11, 2014
Western University President Amit Chakma applauded the Canadian government for creating a $1.5 billion plan to bolster innovative research at…