Media Releases Archives: February 2020
New online tool provides support for Canadian women experiencing intimate partner violence
February 26, 2020
Intimate partner violence (IPV) affects 1 in 3 Canadian women and is linked to increased risk of injury, physical and…
CSA contract giant leap towards launching Western into space
February 25, 2020
Western University’s Institute for Earth and Space Exploration (Western Space) has landed a major contract from the Canadian Space Agency…
Western names Baron new Vice-Provost and Associate Vice-President (International)
February 20, 2020
Britta Baron has been named Vice-Provost and Associate Vice-President (International), effective July 1, through June 30, 2025, Western University announced…
Western names Althea Blackburn-Evans Chief Communications Officer
February 19, 2020
Althea Blackburn-Evans has been named Western University’s first-ever Chief Communications Officer in a reorganized communications portfolio, President Alan Shepard announced…
Online tool aims to improve experiences of young people in the mental health care system
February 13, 2020
A new online project launching today aims to improve the experiences of young people entering the mental health care system….
Western to inspire next generation of ‘stars’ with Girls and Women in Space Night
February 10, 2020
As part of the United Nations’ International Day of Women and Girls in Science, Western University is hosting a very…
Western Shows Its Local Love with Contribution to United Way
February 5, 2020
Western University today announced a contribution of $619,475 from its 2019 campaign in support of United Way Elgin Middlesex. Western’s…
Schulich Medicine & Dentistry appoints Indigenous Leader in Residence
February 4, 2020
The Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry at Western University has appointed an Indigenous Leader in Residence with the aim…
Leading expert available to comment on American politics
February 3, 2020
While there’s never a dull moment in American politics, this is an exceptionally busy week with the Iowa caucuses, the…