Media Releases Archives: November 2015

Western University experts available to discuss unique physical and mental health needs of Syrian refugees

November 30, 2015

With the revised Canadian government announcement that 25,000 Syrian refugees will enter Canada by the end of February 2016, the…

Western’s Board of Governors appoints new leadership

November 27, 2015

  Western University’s Board of Governors has appointed Hanny Hassan Chair of the Board for 2016 effective January 1. Joining…

Business Cares Food Drive ‘awakens’ with Star Wars-themed launch event at Western

November 27, 2015

In just a few days at a university that’s actually not too far away, characters from Alderaan to Dagobah will…

Western University expert attending Paris climate change conference available to media

November 26, 2015

With the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP21) set to begin on Monday in Paris, an expert from Western University…

Bird documentary featuring ‘dazzling’ Western research comes to campus

November 25, 2015

An award-winning documentary titled “The Messenger” featuring ‘dazzling’ high speed and high-definition footage of wild Canadian birds filmed at Western…

History may remember Paris attacks by one tweet from One Direction

November 25, 2015

Thoughts go out to everyone in Paris . #prayforparis — Louis Tomlinson (@Louis_Tomlinson) November 14, 2015 One tweet from One…

Fenton named Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science

November 23, 2015

Western University‘s Brock Fenton has been named a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). Selected…

Western’s Board of Governors releases review of governance practices

November 19, 2015

Western University’s Board of Governors today released its Report of the Governance Review Task Force. The Task Force was created…

Centre for Research on Health Equity and Social Inclusion aims to improve health policy and services in London and area

November 19, 2015

Community partners gathered today to launch the Centre for Research on Health Equity and Social Inclusion (CRHESI), a new organization…

Western expert available for comment on dehumanization of Syrian refugees

November 19, 2015

  In the wake of last week’s terrorist attacks in Paris, discussion continues in Canada regarding the federal government’s plan…