Media Releases Archives: February 2019

Brain health of older adults enhanced by low-intensity physical activity

February 28, 2019

Older adults who engage in short bursts of physical activity can experience a boost in brain health even if the…

Hodgson named Ivey Business School Dean

February 28, 2019

Former IBM executive Sharon Hodgson has been named the next Dean of the Ivey Business School, Andrew Hrymak, Western University’s…

New BrainsCAN study suggests reciprocal relationship between obesity and self-control

February 26, 2019

In a review published today in the journal Trends in Cognitive Sciences, researchers explore the age-old chicken-or-the-egg conundrum but this…

Tobacco plants transformed into ‘green bioreactors’ to benefit human health

February 26, 2019

Researchers at Western University and Lawson Health Research Institute are using tobacco plants as ‘green bioreactors’ to produce an anti-inflammatory…

Western helps train post-secondary employees respond to disclosures of sexual violence

February 25, 2019

The Centre for Research & Education on Violence Against Women & Children (CREVAWC) co-developed a free and accessible online training…

London Brain Bee 2019 encourages next generation of neuroscientists

February 22, 2019

For more than 40 years, some of Western University’s most internationally recognized research has come from the field of neuroscience…

Western Education to launch major training program on sexual violence disclosure

February 20, 2019

The Centre for Research & Education on Violence Against Women & Children (CREVAWC) at Western University’s Faculty of Education has…

University Drive Bridge opening now scheduled for March 8

February 20, 2019

The opening of University Drive Bridge to motorists is now scheduled to take place on Friday, March 8. “Early February’s…

Western University, City of London and London Police attend multi-city meeting on illegal street parties

February 15, 2019

Representatives from Western University, the City of London and London Police Service attended a meeting today of nine Ontario university…

Research confirms Canadian financial advisors are reliable barometers for broader economy

February 13, 2019

Canadian financial advisors are remarkably attuned to changes across a wide range of broad economic indicators – from GDP and…