Media Releases Archives: 2019
Western’s 2019 International Week to highlight climate change, immigration, and global partnerships
November 12, 2019
International Week at Western in November 11 to 15 – a chance to celebrate diversity, highlight international learning opportunities, explore…
Common muscle relaxant linked to severe confusion in patients with kidney disease
November 9, 2019
One in 25 patients with very low kidney function were admitted to hospital with severe confusion and other cognitive-related symptoms…
Western-led team investigates interstellar bodies originating from beyond our solar system
November 7, 2019
La version française suit. LONDON, Ont. – Astonishingly, not one but two interstellar asteroids have been detected entering our solar…
New study shows menstrual cycles have no effect on cognitive benefits of exercise
November 5, 2019
The majority of exercise neuroscience studies (64 per cent) have not included female participants due to the frequently held belief…
Community-driven project improves patient outcomes for diabetes in Indigenous communities
November 4, 2019
A Western University based project has led to significant improvements in health outcomes for people living with diabetes in Indigenous…
Physician opioid prescribing significantly increases risk of addiction
October 31, 2019
Researchers at Western University and ICES Western have shown that men who filled a prescription for opioids after minor surgery…
Using probiotics to protect honey bees against fatal disease
October 30, 2019
Probiotics, beneficial microorganisms best known for promoting gut health in humans, are now being used by Western University and Lawson…
UWOFA and Western University reach new tentative agreement
October 28, 2019
The University of Western Ontario Faculty Association (UWOFA) Librarians and Archivists Bargaining Unit and Western University are pleased to announce…
John and Melinda Thompson help Western advance the future of engineering leadership and innovation
October 28, 2019
Western University is poised to help revolutionize engineering education, thanks to the launch of the John M. Thompson Centre for…
New Chancellor and President to be installed
October 18, 2019
Linda Hasenfratz and Alan Shepard will be installed as Western University’s new Chancellor and President, respectively, at a special ceremony…
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