Media Releases Archives: 2022

Expert explainer: How the spotted lanternfly could wreak havoc on Canadian farmers  

November 15, 2022

Prof. Amanda Roe answers questions on how the invasive species could affect agriculture and how the public can help 

Western planetary geologist to lead science for Canada’s lunar rover

November 14, 2022

Canadensys Aerospace will design and build Canada’s first lunar rover and Western planetary geologist Gordon “Oz” Osinski will serve as principal investigator and scientific lead.

New program provides leadership opportunities for Black students in the community

November 14, 2022

It’s a program that will empower and support Black students at Western to gain valuable leadership experience in the community…

Remembrance Day: Western University experts available

November 9, 2022

On November 11, Canadians will gather to remember those who served our country during times of war, conflict and peace….

Western opens Wampum Learning Lodge

November 8, 2022

Space to serve as touchstone for Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities to gather, learn in spirit of Truth and Reconciliation

Western research shows traffic-related air pollution linked to increased risk of dementia

November 3, 2022

Researchers examined 17 studies that included more than 91 million people worldwide

Official opening of the Indigenous Learning Space at Western University

November 3, 2022

Media are invited to attend the opening of the new Indigenous Learning Space at Western University on Monday, Nov. 7….

Western experts available to speak on climate change during COP27 conference

November 2, 2022

With the goal of implementing collective climate goals outlined under the Paris Agreement delegates and climate experts will gather at…

U.S. midterm elections: Expert available to comment on what’s at stake

November 1, 2022

On Nov. 8, Americans head to the polls for the midterm elections to decide which party controls the House of…

Western hosts national conference to tap space as asset

October 31, 2022

When former Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry Navdeep Bains launched the new Canadian space strategy in 2019, a core…