LATEST NEWS & RELEASES

An international conference in London will explore the latest research on ginseng, cumin and other medicinal herbs, and how they can be used to treat diseases such as diabetes, cancer, depression, and Parkinson’s.

In order to prepare Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut Jeremy Hansen for future international missions to the Moon or Mars, he joins Western University planetary geologist Gordon “Oz” Osinski and his research team to the Canadian Arctic July 1-12 to investigate a possible new meteorite impact crater.

Grace Wang and Gurleen Chahal have been named Western University’s recipients of inaugural Schulich Leader Scholarships.

Western University’s landmark 300th convocation features the installation of Joseph Rotman as the new chancellor as well as honorary degrees being bestowed upon four exceptional Canadians.

Dental graduate Kayleigh MacIntosh encourages total oral health in underserviced populations where access to care is limited.

Western University’s Arthur Labatt Family School of Nursing is taking an innovate approach to ensuring its student practitioners are prepared to provide patients with the help they need.

Findings from Western University have led researchers to ask questions about adolescent body image issues that are increasingly being traced to unhealthy behaviors and ultimately affecting adolescent male youth’s desire to participate or avoid exercise.

Western University has announced John Capone as its new Vice-President (Research).

Scientists from Western University’s Department of Physics and Astronomy are making best efforts to provide excellent viewing opportunities for media and the general public for a truly rare astronomical event.

Home to Canada’s only piano technology program, Western University plays host to an all-star cast this weekend for a master class in tickling, tuning and teaching the ivories.

In 2001, more than three quarters of immigrants to Canada settled in one of only three cities: Toronto, Vancouver or Montreal. A decade later, an ever-increasing number of newcomers are finding homes in smaller communities across the country.

More than 65 Girl Guides from across London will be participating in Western University’s first-ever Girl Guide Badge Day.