Media Releases Archives: February 2015
Western audiologists to visit local elementary school for International Hearing Day
February 27, 2015
Recreational noise-induced hearing loss is a rising concern for youth and teenagers, and children’s activities may place them more at…
Rotman Institute of Philosophy celebrates centenary of Einstein’s General Theory of Relativity
February 26, 2015
One hundred years ago, Albert Einstein achieved his long-sought theory of gravitation: the General Theory of Relativity. In developing the…
Western University researchers earn national NSERC awards
February 19, 2015
One unravels how young children learn math; the other has helped provide a solution to an impending isotope shortage that…
Western University researchers earn national NSERC awards
February 19, 2015
One unravels how young children learn math; the other has helped provide a solution to an impending isotope shortage that…
Western’s Indigenous Services hosts 10th Annual Track and Field Day
February 18, 2015
With a goal of promoting exercise and recreation as a pathway to healthy living for local Indigenous youth, Western University…
Faculty of Science students solve real-world problems at annual event
February 17, 2015
Western University is hosting Industry Problem Solving Week (IPSW) 2015, a four-day event that engages students from Western’s Faculty of…
Hewitt appointed to lead SSHRC
February 13, 2015
Ted Hewitt, Western Sociology professor and former vice-president of research and international relations, has been named president of the Social…
Luker appointed Western’s Associate Vice-President (Student Experience)
February 6, 2015
Jana Luker has been appointed to a five-year term as Western University’s Associate Vice-President (Student Experience), beginning June 1, 2015….
Medical expert available to comment on effective vaccine communication with patients
February 6, 2015
Recent measles outbreaks in North America, including the most recent case of an unvaccinated Niagara woman contracting the disease, have…
Dr. Michael Strong re-appointed Dean of Western’s Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry
February 6, 2015
Dr. Michael Strong has been re-appointed to a second term as Dean of Western University’s Schulich School of Medicine &…