Western University joins planetary partners from around the globe this Saturday (September 6) in celebrating International Observe the Moon Night. An annual event, led by NASA, the Solar System Exploration Research Virtual Institute (SSERVI) and their international...
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New Western neuroscientist explores “touchy” subject
When you reach into your pocket, you can easily tell a button from a coin. Solving this seemingly simple problem is actually amazingly complicated. The long-held scientific explanation is that neurons in the cerebral cortex, which is the part of the brain reserved for...
Western University’s class of 2018 its largest ever
In addition to students from across Canada, Western will welcome 554 full-time, first-year international students from 42 countries to engage academically on campus as well as culturally with the London community. The number of international students choosing Western...
Back to school traffic update
A new entrance to Springett Parking Lot from Western Rd., one of Western’s largest parking areas, opens Friday, August 28 at 7am. Disruptions can be expected along Western Road as a new stoplight and turning lanes are instituted. A reminder to commuters that...
Western’s new mobile app puts purple in your pocket
Developed by London-based DivergentSoft Technolgy Group Inc.,  a firm owned by three Western Engineering graduates, the new WesternU Mobile app features up-to-date transit information, improved maps, detailed locations of all eateries on campus, and...
Schulich Medicine & Dentistry welcomes 171 new medical students
Donning of the traditional white coat and the recitation of the Hippocratic Oath symbolize the students’ understanding of the professional, social and ethical responsibilities of becoming physicians. It is a moment of immense pride for both the students and...
Western-led study says anorexia nervosa should be considered a ‘passion’
New findings from Western University suggest that characterizing anorexia, or anorexia nervosa, as a 'passion' will yield immediate and practical results in terms of treatment and therapy. The study, led by Louis C. Charland of Western's Rotman Institute of...
Thinking about your romantic partner generates “good stress” and boosts energy and mood
New research from Western University says pausing to think about your romantic partner generates "good stress" and adds an energy boost to your day. The findings were published recently in the journal, Psychophysiology. The research team, led by Sarah Stanton from...
Victor Garber comes home to London to headline the 2014 Leaders in Innovation Dinner
Victor Garber will serve as the keynote speaker for the 2014 Leaders in Innovation Dinner celebrating research excellence at Western University’s Robarts Research Institute. This year’s dinner shines a spotlight on research into the molecular basis...
Western students operate Mars rover in partnership with Canadian Space Agency
In partnership with the Canadian Space Agency (CSA), students from Western University are leading a simulated Mars Rover mission, boldly training the next-generation of space scientists and engineers through an integrated learning experience. For the next two weeks,...
New partnership sets a new standard for concussion research and education
A new partnership announced today aims to help understand and mitigate the long-term effects of concussion. The partnership makes Western University’s Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry the new home for the Canadian chapter of the Sports Legacy...
Western receives $5-million donation to advance diagnosis and treatment of neurodegenerative diseases
A $5-million gift to Western University will empower researchers in their quest to unlock secrets of neurodegenerative diseases impacting our world’s aging population. Western University’s Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry announced today...