A series of free public lectures, launching this week, featuring faculty members from Western University's Psychology Department will examine the theme of 'Sex, Drugs and Rock n Roll' and why the mantra of the 60’s refers to much more than pop culture...
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Putting the fun into dental hygiene while breaking down barriers
Dentists and dental students from Western University’s Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry will be partnering with Community Living London and the organization ‘Oral Health, Total Health’ for the fifth annual Sharing Smiles Day on...
Philosophy of science giant to deliver two public lectures at Rotman Institute
Award winning philosopher of science Bas van Fraassen is visiting Western University this week to deliver two public lectures presented by the Rotman Institute of Philosophy. van Fraasen's contributions to the philosphy of science include coining the term...
Western students to be honoured at Indigenous graduation event
Western University will celebrate the success of its Indigenous students Tuesday (April 1) at a special ceremony featuring a traditional opening and closing, musical performances and a number of special guest appearances. The second annual Indigenous Graduation...
Annual Salary Disclosures from Western
In keeping with the Public Sector Disclosure Act, Western University is releasing an annual list of employees whose 2013 income met or exceeded $100,000, as reflected on their T4 slips. Also outlined on the list are taxable benefits for the year 2013....
Bringing space to life on Earth: Two planetary scientists among four new Chairs at Western
London, ON – Call it a new era in the space race. With Canadian interest in space at an all-time high following Chris Hadfield’s leadership of the International Space Station, Western University’s Centre for Planetary Science &...
Western President among finalists for RBC Top 25 immigrants in Canada honour
Western University President Amit Chakma has been chosen as a finalist for the RBC Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Award for 2014. The annual awards, given out by Canadian Immigrant Magazine in partnership with RBC Royal Bank since 2009, is the first Canadian national award...
Western’s TIES 2.0 symposium explores technology’s role in education
Western's Technology in Education Symposium (TIES 2.0) is back on March 27-28, bringing together faculty, staff and students to learn about the latest in instructional technology. TIES 2.0: Engaging the Community is open to faculty, librarians, staff, and graduate...
Trudeau Lecture at Western explores The Individualization of War
Jennifer Welsh, professor of international relations at the University of Oxford, will present a Trudeau Lecture titled, The Individualization of War: Protection, Liability and Accountability on March 25 at 5:00p.m. in Western University’s Conron Hall....
Western University astronomers seeking meteorites that may have crashed near St. Thomas, Ontario
Researchers from Western University have released footage of a basketball-sized meteor that was almost as bright as the full moon. The meteor lit up the skies of southwestern Ontario earlier this week and Western astronomers are now hoping to enlist the help of local...
Western hosts International Math Kangaroo Contest for students in grades 1-12
Western University’s Department of Statistical and Actuarial Sciences is hosting the London edition of the 2014 International Math Kangaroo Contest, a game-styled math contest for students from grade one to twelve on Sunday, March 23 at 11:00am. In 2013,...
Western to honour international players at 303rd convocation
Fourteen distinguished individuals will receive honorary degrees when Western University hosts its 303rd Convocation this June.The ceremonies, featuring convocation addresses by the honorary degree recipients, are scheduled for the following days:Shawn Atleo Tuesday,...