Western University’s Research Parks have been ranked 22nd in the world by Swedish research company UBI Index in its Global Top 25 University Business Incubators 2014. Western Research Parks performed exceptionally well compared to UBI’s global...
Month: June 2014
Western President and three alumni among winners of 2014 RBC Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Awards
Western University President Amit Chakma, along with three Western alumni, are recipients of the RBC Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Award for 2014.Given out annually since 2009 by Canadian Immigrant Magazine in partnership with RBC Royal Bank, the awards recognize people...
Western to open new research facility to support London’s Advanced Manufacturers
Western University will officially open the new Collider Centre for Technology Commercialization (Collider) on Monday, June 23 at 11:00am. The Honourable Gary Goodyear, Minister of State for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev...
Game-changing HIV/AIDS researcher coming home to Western University
With a belief that curing HIV/AIDS is an achievable goal, one of the most important researchers studying the deadly disease in the world today is coming to Western University.
Windsor’s Medical Arts Building officially opens for medical residents
The welcome mat has been outside the door of Windsor’s historic Medical Arts Building since last summer, and on Wednesday, June 18, the beautifully renovated building will be officially opened.  Media are welcome to join the invitation-only event...
Western student wins top prize at national 3-Minute Thesis competition
Western University biochemical engineering student Joseph Donohue has won the top prize at Canada’s National 3-Minute Thesis competition (3MT), a research communication competition where graduate students have three minutes or less to present their research...
Western’s rising enrolment numbers for 2014 buck provincial trend
First-year university enrolment projections for the 2014 academic year released today demonstrate that a growing number of top students are attracted by the exceptional learning experience provided by Western University.Ontario Universities’ Application...
Tougher penalties credited for fewer casualties among young male drivers
700 fewer injuries and fatalities a year reported among 16-24 year olds   A new study out of Western University has found a significant decline in speeding-related fatalities and injuries among young men in Ontario since the province’s tough extreme...
Western to host sneak peek of WindEEE Dome, world’s first 3D wind testing chamber
Western University is home to the world's first three-dimensional wind testing chamber – the WindEEE (Wind Engineering, Energy and Environment) Dome – which allows scientists to address important scientific, economic and societal challenges related...
Western launches career advancement resource for alumni
Western University has launched a new career initiative to support ongoing alumni career success. Western's Alumni Career Management provides both online and in-person career development events and opportunities."Western's commitment to helping our students achieve...
Ukrainian academic headlines ‘Media and Crisis in Ukraine’ series of events
In the wake of the Euromaidan protests in November 2013, the Russian invasion in March 2014 and continuing events through this week's presidential election, Ukraine has dominated news cycles around the globe for the past six months. Next week, Leading Ukrainian...
Shawn Atleo unavailable to attend Western’s 303rd Convocation
Scheduled to receive an honorary degree at Western University's 303rd Convocation, former National Chief Shawn Atleo recently informed the university that, with deep regret, he will not be able to attend due to personal reasons. The university will attempt to...