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...
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Western to honour global academic, science and financial leaders at 313th Convocation
Nineteen distinguished individuals will receive honorary degrees when Western University hosts its 313th Convocation this spring. The ceremonies, featuring addresses by the honorary degree recipients, are scheduled for the following days: Maggie MacDonnell Monday,...
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...
Partnership with Canon Medical means faster translation of imaging research from bench to bedside
Building on established excellence in medical imaging, Western University and London’s academic teaching hospitals, London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC), and St. Joseph’s Health Care London announced today a unique partnership with Canon Medical Systems Canada in...
Hodgson named Ivey Business School Dean
Former IBM executive Sharon Hodgson has been named the next Dean of the Ivey Business School, Andrew Hrymak, Western University’s Provost and Vice-President (Academic), announced today. For more than three decades, Hodgson has led change within large organizations in...
London Brain Bee 2019 encourages next generation of neuroscientists
For more than 40 years, some of Western University’s most internationally recognized research has come from the field of neuroscience research. A special event, later this spring, aims to encourage and foster the next generation of neuroscientists as Western hosts the...
Western Education to launch major training program on sexual violence disclosure
The Centre for Research & Education on Violence Against Women & Children (CREVAWC) at Western University’s Faculty of Education has co-developed a free and accessible online training program that helps employees in post-secondary institutions provide positive...
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...
Study shows London’s vulnerable populations live near primary care, but language remains a challenge
Researchers at Western University are using geography to better understand access to primary care in London, Ontario, and have shown that accessibility for vulnerable populations is quite good in the city, while access along linguistic lines is less certain. The team...
Interstellar stars to inspire future scientists at Girls and Women in Astronomy Night
Stats don’t lie. Canada – and the world – needs more women in STEM, specifically those exploring the heavens. At Canadian universities, only 21 per cent of astronomy professors are female. Western University’s Department of Physics and Astronomy has the most...
Western Education spotlights inclusive education with film screening and Q&A
Every day 40,000 children spend most or all of their day outside the traditional classroom in Ontario. The reason – their intellectual ability. February is Inclusive Education Month in Canada. Western University’s Canadian Research Centre on Inclusive Education is...