A unique population of microbes in the female breast may lay the groundwork for understanding how this bacterial community contributes to health and disease, according to a new study out of Western University.  The study titled "Microbiota of human breast...
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Western students talk against the clock at Three Minute Thesis competition
Western University’s School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies hosts the third annual Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition on Thursday, April 10, as graduate students compete to present their research in less than three minutes to an audience of judges...
Western Psychology considers ‘Sex, Drugs and Rock n Roll’
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...
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...
New Western University research targets plastic blobs in Great Lakes
New research from Western University suggests that plastic pellets accumulating in Canada's Great Lakes, rivers and shorelines may be turning our pristine playgrounds into a toxic nightmare. An estimated 100 million tons of plastic debris is floating around the...
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...
Research provides new insight into rural versus urban causes of childhood concussion
Researchers at Western University have found youth living in rural areas are more likely to sustain concussions from injuries involving motorized vehicles such as all-terrain vehicles and dirt bikes, whereas youth living in urban areas suffer concussions mostly as a...
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...