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Western supports Ontario government’s action plan to eradicate sexual violence and harassment
Western University supports the action plan of the Ontario government, introduced today, to eradicate sexual violence and harassment in all its forms, particularly on university campuses. "Western applauds the action Premier Wynne is taking to create a culture in...
Western University’s Undergraduate Medical Education program receives full accreditation status for eight years
The Undergraduate Medical Education (UME) program at Western University’s Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry has received full accreditation status for eight years. Accreditation is a mandatory external process that assures the UME program meets the needs of...
Western University to announce innovative research centre for early childhood development and intervention
Members of the media are invited to attend as Western University announces the formation of a unique research Centre that will help enable the University to become a global leader in the field of early childhood development research and intervention. This Centre will...
Western University issues notice of weekend bridge closure
The London community is advised that from October 31 – November 1, 2015, Western University will close the University Drive bridge across the Thames River to accommodate inspection and assessment of the bridge. No vehicular traffic will be permitted during this...
Western looks ‘back to the future’ at Cronyn Observatory 75th anniversary events
As Doc Brown looks back to the future, Western University is preparing for this weekend's 75th Anniversary celebrations of the Hume Cronyn Memorial Observatory. Named for the late Hume Blake Cronyn (a prominent lawyer and politician in London, Ont. at the turn of the...
Can homelessness be solved? Classes Without Quizzes explores why it’s possible
Western University’s popular complimentary lecture series, Classes Without Quizzes, returns for a new season on October 26, as Abe Oudshoorn, professor of nursing and psychiatry, presents, “Homelessness: A Solvable Problem”. Complicated health and social...
Western hosts hands-on engineering workshop for girls this weekend
Western University is hosting Go ENG Girl, a free event that encourages girls in grades 7 though 10 to have fun as they learn about current programs of study and careers in engineering. Hands-on workshops allow participants to experience the creativity,...
Western University to develop its first ever, multi-year Indigenous Strategic Plan
With the release of its new Strategic Plan, Achieving Excellence on the World Stage, in 2014, Western University proudly renewed its longstanding commitment to "improving the accessibility and success in higher education for Indigenous peoples." As part of this...
New Director announced by Rotman Institute of Philosophy at Western University
Christopher Smeenk, is the new Director for Western University’s Rotman Institute of Philosophy. “The Rotman Institute of Philosophy is extremely fortunate to have Professor Chris Smeenk as its new Director,” says Michael Milde, Dean of the Faculty of Arts &...
A dirty secret that could save lives and six more health issues featured at this year’s Mini Medical School
Do fecal transplants really save lives? How does the brain decide what to focus on and what to ignore? How far are researchers in the international search for therapies for HIV-1 and other global infectious diseases? These three topics are only part of the seven-week,...
Western’s Board of Governors releases review of presidential compensation
Western University’s Board of Governors today released an independent review of President Amit Chakma’s employment contract that was conducted by former Ontario Court of Appeals Judge, the Honourable Stephen Goudge. The 20-page document examines the circumstances...