Recent measles outbreaks in North America, including the most recent case of an unvaccinated Niagara woman contracting the disease, have spurred debate in recent days surrounding vaccine non-compliance and the anti-vaccine movement. A Western University expert in the...
Stephen Ledgley
Western’s annual economic impact pegged at $11.3 billion
Western University released the results of a comprehensive study today, assessing the University’s total annual economic impact at $11.3 billion, of which $3.6 billion was realized in London, Ontario where the university is located. The study also found that 15,480...
Western’s United Way Campaign tops $10 Million mark for all-time contributions
Western University announced the grand total of its 2014 campus-wide fundraising campaign benefiting the United Way of London & Middlesex today. The campaign raised $745,014 this year, bringing Western’s total contribution since its first organized campaigns –...
New ‘big data’ study aims to unlock clues about neurodegeneration
Dementia is the single greatest cause of disability and debilitation in Canada’s senior population. It costs Canadians billions of dollars per year – a figure expected to grow tenfold over the next 20 years including a tenfold increase in demand for long-term care....
Classes Without Quizzes talks the walk on sedentary behaviour
Western University’s popular complimentary lecture series, Classes Without Quizzes, returns on January 15 to explore the question, “Sitting: How can something that feels so good be so bad?” Studies indicate adults spend most of their waking time being sedentary, which...
Researchers aim to use entrepreneurship in Kenya to make mental health the bottom line
Researchers at Western University and Lawson Health Research Institute have teamed up with colleagues at the University of Toronto, Queen’s University and the Africa Mental Health Foundation to develop a new model of recovery from mental illness in a low-income region of Kenya.
The Joyce Foundation donates $5 million to ignite students’ potential
A $5-million donation to Western University from The Joyce Foundation will offer students facing adversity hope for a promising future.
Western plans groundbreaking Master of Media in Journalism & Communication
Western University announced a new Master of Media in Journalism & Communication today, becoming the first university in Canada to offer a master’s program combining the two disciplines.
Western to host FIRST Lego League robotics tournament
Western University will host London’s engineers, scientists, and innovators of the future as local students ages 9-14 work together to design and build LEGO robots in the 2014 FIRST LEGO League London Qualifying Tournament.
Engage Western opens doors to campus-community collaboration
Western University will bring together campus representatives, the London community and special guests to talk campus-community collaboration.
New smartphone app helps users ‘Buy Local, Eat Smart, Get Healthy’
Western University researchers and partners released the SmartAPPetite app today, providing Southwestern Ontarians customized tips about local food, healthy eating, recipes, and information about local farmers and food providers.
Classes Without Quizzes explores how non-musicians understand music
Western University’s popular complimentary lecture series, Classes Without Quizzes, returns on November 20 as Jonathan De Souza from Western’s Don Wright Faculty of Music provides insight into our innate ability to understand music.