Western University’s Board of Governors today released its Report of the Governance Review Task Force. The Task Force was created by the Board in June 2015 in response to issues and concerns about governance that were triggered by decisions with respect to the...
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London researcher recognized for work in joint replacement
Matthew Teeter, PhD, assistant professor, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry and researcher at Lawson Health Research Institute, is a winner of the 2015 John Charles Polanyi Prize. The $20,000 award recognizes the excellence of Teeter’s research in joint...
Western researcher and acclaimed Civil War historian wins major book award
The connection between war, society and medicine is and always will be an important and rich field of study for researchers like Shauna Devine. A Visiting Research Fellow at Western University's Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry and a Civil War and...
Windsor family physician is recognized for extraordinary commitment to community
Local Windsor family physician, Dr. Dale Ziter, is being recognized for his extraordinary commitment to his patients and community with the Regional Family Physician of the Year Award, presented by the Ontario College of Family Physicians (OCFP). Dr. Ziter is the...
London dentist, Dr. Kenneth Wright, receives Governor General’s Caring Canadian Award for forty years of community service
Dr. Kenneth Wright, founder of the Dental Outreach Community Service (DOCS) Program at Western University’s Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, received the Governor General’s Caring Canadian Award. His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor...
Western’s Fall Preview Day provides day of discovery
Western University is hosting its annual Fall Preview Day on Sunday, November 15, providing over 10,000 future students, their families and friends, an opportunity to meet faculty, staff and students and learn why Western offers the best student experience among...
Martin Short to tour cancer imaging facilities at Robarts Research Institute
Celebrated Canadian actor Martin Short has won fans and accolades in television, film and theatre since his breakout season on Saturday Night Live almost 30 years ago. On November 18, Western University’s Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry will welcome Martin...
New program aims to develop next generation of medical device leaders and innovators
Following a well-established blueprint for success, Western University has established the Western Medical Innovation Fellowship program – a new endeavour that immerses highly talented young scientists, engineers, and clinicians in a training and research heavy...
Western University among Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2016
For the third year in a row, Western University has been named one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers. Western employs more than 13,000 people and offers a huge array of career opportunities that encompass engineering, research, accounting, the trades, administration,...
Final three weeks of Mini Medical School investigates the mysteries behind HIV, transplants and sleep apnea
Finding a way to treat more than 33 million strains of HIV. The behind-the-scenes story of a 35-year-old medication that made the first liver transplant possible. Investigating technology that can help 25 per cent of Canadians get a good night’s sleep. The final three...
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...