Media Releases Archives: February 2017
Western University joins global Brainhack movement
February 27, 2017
Western University’s BrainsCAN initiative and Robarts Research Institute will be hosting the inaugural Brainhack Western from March 2 – 4,…
University students, industry work together on problem-solving
February 23, 2017
An intensive, four-day collaboration between some of the best student minds at Western and some of Ontario’s most innovative companies…
Western researchers develop new brain scan analysis to better treat head injuries
February 17, 2017
An international research team, led by neuroscientists at Western University, has developed a potentially game-changing method for analyzing brain scans,…
Western researcher and forensic sculptor reject Scottish King Robert’s leprosy label
February 16, 2017
A Western University bio-archaeologist and a Western-trained forensic sculptor have laid to rest a pernicious 700-year-old rumour: Scottish warrior-king Robert…
Rehtaeh Parsons’ father to speak at conference promoting healthy youth relationships
February 15, 2017
In November 2011, Glen Canning’s daughter, Rehtaeh, was sexually assaulted by four males at a house party near Halifax. The…
Award-winning researcher develops “mini-suitcases” for more effective delivery of drugs, fertilizers
February 7, 2017
Medical researchers are making great strides as they design pharmaceuticals that attack a wide range of diseases. Plant researchers are…
The “core” of core inflation — Bank of Canada’s Lawrence Schembri to speak at Western
February 3, 2017
The Bank of Canada’s delicate dance of setting and tweaking monetary policy – assessing financial trends, pressures and risks and…
Governor General celebrates Canada’s 150th with Western University as distinguished speaker for President’s Lecture Series
February 2, 2017
Western University is pleased to be host to His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, on…