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Western University to announce significant donation
June 13, 2013
Western University President and Vice-Chancellor Amit Chakma and Jack and Sharon Cowin will announce details of a significant donation to Western.
Western University receives Fire Safety Award
June 13, 2013
Western University was recognized by the Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council with a Fire Safety Award for outstanding contributions to fire protection and prevention, presented at a ceremony on June 12, 2013 in Toronto.
Western hosts national workshop to help boost oral health research
June 7, 2013
A two-day national student workshop at Western University’s Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry starts on Monday, June 10.
Western researcher to preview documentary chronicling threats to Indigenous health in Northern Ontario
June 7, 2013
A powerful new documentary by Western Indigenous health researcher Chantelle Richmond and Emmy Award-winning Ojibway filmmaker James M. Fortier detailing the consequences of industrial activity on indigenous communities in Northern Ontario will be pre-screened in London.
Cardiac surgeon named to new Chair in Surgical Innovation at Western University
June 7, 2013
Dr. Bob Kiaii has been appointed as the inaugural Raymond and Margaret Elliott Chair in Surgical Innovation, effective July 1, 2013.
Western University entrepreneur aims to commercialize new tremor treatment
June 6, 2013
The Ontario Centres of Excellence (OCE) and the Ontario Brain Institute (OBI) have awarded Jack Lee, who holds a Master of Science degree (Physiology and Pharmacology) from Western University, with an OCE-OBI Entrepreneurship Fellowship to help commercialize technology that will assist in the treatment of tremors, the most common of all movement disorders.
New laboratory highlights $1.4 million in new funding
June 5, 2013
Researchers at Western University have secured funding to establish a new laboratory to improve services for newcomers to Canada and to conduct gender analysis of international development policy and practice.
Students simulate Mars Rover mission at Canadian Space Agency
June 4, 2013
Media representatives are invited to attend a simulation of a robotic mission to Mars, conducted by a team of 30 university students and researchers in partnership with the Canadian Space Agency (CSA), on Thursday, June 6.
$3-million gift prepares Western Engineering students for future in leadership and innovation
June 3, 2013
Western University’s Faculty of Engineering and Ivey Business School will now offer engineering students an education like no other in Canada, thanks to a generous $3-million gift from John M. and Melinda Thompson.
Western University to announce extraordinary gift
May 31, 2013
Western University President and Vice-Chancellor Amit Chakma and Chancellor Emeritus John M. Thompson and Melinda Thompson will announce details of a significant gift to Western.
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