Media Releases Archives: February 2019
Study shows London’s vulnerable populations live near primary care, but language remains a challenge
February 13, 2019
Researchers at Western University are using geography to better understand access to primary care in London, Ontario, and have shown…
Your spinal cord is ‘smarter’ than previously thought: research shows our spinal cords contribute to sophisticated hand function
February 11, 2019
We often think of our brains as being at the centre of complex motor function and control, but how ‘smart’…
Interstellar stars to inspire future scientists at Girls and Women in Astronomy Night
February 8, 2019
Stats don’t lie. Canada – and the world – needs more women in STEM, specifically those exploring the heavens. At…
Organ donor registration rates in 2016 range from 20 to 46 per cent across the province
February 6, 2019
Organ donor registration increased by 62 per cent across the province from 2011 to 2016, but where you live has…
Western Education spotlights inclusive education with film screening and Q&A
February 5, 2019
Every day 40,000 children spend most or all of their day outside the traditional classroom in Ontario. The reason –…