Media Releases Archives: May 2019

Nearly one year later, Western students recover prized project from space

May 29, 2019

One year ago today, a team of Western University graduate students launched a high-altitude balloon (HAB) 20 km into space…

Drone technology supports TB diagnosis and treatment in remote Madagascar

May 24, 2019

An international team of healthcare investigators is piloting a new medical delivery system that uses a ‘surgical strike’ approach to…

Linda Hasenfratz named Western’s 23rd Chancellor

May 23, 2019

Western University is pleased to announce Linda Hasenfratz will serve as the University’s 23rd Chancellor. As CEO of one of…

New Western study investigates potential risk of Taurid meteor swarm

May 21, 2019

A new study from Western University posits proof to the possibility that an oncoming swarm of meteors – likened to…

Coley named Western Engineering Dean

May 17, 2019

Nationally renowned researcher, educator and administrator Ken Coley has been named the next Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, effective…

International study looks to protect and conserve critically endangered shark species

May 16, 2019

Mackerel sharks are large, fast-swimming apex predators that include Hollywood heavy hitters like great whites (Jaws), mako (Deep Blue Sea)…

Researchers find a way to stop stress-induced seizures after traumatic brain injury

May 16, 2019

For the over one million Canadians who are living with traumatic brain injury, the likelihood of developing epilepsy increases significantly…

Study shows financial incentives in short doses can lead to increased and sustained physical activity

May 15, 2019

A new study led by Western University shows that modest financial incentives administered as a short ‘dose’ may drive sustained…

New Western-led study explains why adoptive parents need more “Time to Attach”

May 15, 2019

The child welfare system in Canada is in “a state of crisis,” according to a new report from Western University….

Discovery Week brings rural and regional medicine front and centre

May 14, 2019

Six million Canadians live in rural and remote communities, making up almost 20 per cent of the population. The Canadian…