Western University public history students, researchers and the City of London Culture Office are pleased to officially launch the community auditory tour, called ‘Hear, Here’ on Saturday. Three London neighbourhoods — South of Horton (SoHo), Great Talbot and The...
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Western’s Board approves changes to Code of Student Conduct to address illegal street party
Western University’s Board of Governors approved an amendment to the university’s Code of Student Conduct today in an effort to curb extreme behaviour at the Broughdale Avenue street party. Western’s Code now applies to conduct at unsanctioned events that become...
Annual salary disclosure from Western University
In keeping with the Public Sector Disclosure Act, Western University is releasing an annual list of employees whose 2018 income met or exceeded $100,000, as reflected on their T4 slips. Also outlined on the list are taxable benefits for the year 2018. Most of...
Statement regarding Western’s withdrawal from the London Medical Network
Western University has communicated to the London Medical Network (LMN) the university’s intention to withdraw from the network. Western continues to believe in and is committed to London’s aspiration to be a leader in medical innovation. The university will continue...
New BrainsCAN study suggests reciprocal relationship between obesity and self-control
In a review published today in the journal Trends in Cognitive Sciences, researchers explore the age-old chicken-or-the-egg conundrum but this time looking at whether obesity reduces self-control or if reduced self-control leads to obesity. The authors argue that the...
Western helps train post-secondary employees respond to disclosures of sexual violence
The Centre for Research & Education on Violence Against Women & Children (CREVAWC) co-developed a free and accessible online training program that helps employees in post-secondary institutions provide positive support to those who disclose they’re a sexual...
University Drive Bridge opening now scheduled for March 8
The opening of University Drive Bridge to motorists is now scheduled to take place on Friday, March 8. “Early February’s severe weather — including freezing rain, snow and extreme cold — slowed the pace of repairs and delayed the reopening by a week. Particularly...
Western University, City of London and London Police attend multi-city meeting on illegal street parties
Representatives from Western University, the City of London and London Police Service attended a meeting today of nine Ontario university communities focused on finding solutions to the growing problem of unsanctioned street parties. Hosted by Wilfrid Laurier...
Canada’s first groundhog was a bear
Move over Punxsutawney Phil, Wiarton Willie and Shubenacadie Sam – it turns out the earliest animal to predict the coming of spring in North America was not a groundhog, but a bear. Alan MacEachern, Canadian history professor at Western University, has dug deep into...
Board ratifies UWOFA collective agreement
Today, Western's Board of Governors ratified a new four-year collective agreement with the University’s Faculty Association (UWOFA) – which represents about 1,564 faculty members, of whom 1,001 are full-time probationary or tenured, 255 are full-time limited-term and...
Western’s 2018 International Week to highlight environment, global health and migration
MEDIA ADVISORY WESTERN UNIVERSITY NOVEMBER 12, 2018 Western’s 2018 International Week to highlight environment, global health and migration Western University’s annual International Week kicks off today, with a focus on celebrating diversity, highlighting...
Western University and faculty union reach tentative agreement
Western University and its Faculty Association (UWOFA) have reached a tentative agreement which the negotiating teams have jointly agreed to recommend to their respective parties. The tentative deal means there will be no strike and all services – including classes,...