Prem Watsa, known as the Warren Buffet of the North, will receive an honorary degree, Doctor of Laws, honoris causa (LLD), as Western University celebrates its annual Richard Ivey School of Business Master of Business Administration (MBA)/Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) convocation on Wednesday, April 4.
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Students at Western University develop a novel way to teach interdisciplinary care
A unique board game developed by a group of students at Western University will help bridge gaps between various health disciplines to better educate students about their roles in interdisciplinary health teams.
Cardiac MRI shown to improve diagnosis in patients withlife-threatening arrhythmias
New research from Western University has demonstrated the benefits of performing Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance (CMR) in cases where patients have been resuscitated after Sudden Cardiac Death or enter hospital suffering from ventricular arrhythmias (abnormal heartbeat rhythm).
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Western launches new mental health resource website
In an effort to assist students experiencing distress and better prepare faculty and staff encountering those feeling overwhelmed, Western has launched a new website, Mental Health @ Western.
Exploring space, reimagining Red Hiding Hood and understanding language without words
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Western professor explores possible “safe andeffective” anti-cancer therapy
New findings discovered by an international research team, which includes a professor from Western University, may lead to a safe and effective anti-cancer therapy.
UofT and Western sign agreement with Access Copyright
The University of Toronto and Western University today announced that they have each reached an agreement with Access Copyright to allow their communities to reproduce copyright-protected materials in both print and digital formats.
Western draws from rich history with new visual identity
World-renowned research, game-changing teaching methods and a renewed emphasis on internationalization have propelled The University of Western Ontario to adopt a new visual identity for the 134-year-old destination for higher learning.
Understanding the ties between music, the brain and how we move
A unique laboratory at The University of Western Ontario will help researchers study timing, rhythm and movement by understanding how the brain processes music.
Western announces record-breaking gift to United Way of London and Middlesex
The University of Western Ontario announced today a record-breaking gift of $716,632 on behalf of its faculty, staff, retirees and students, making it the largest donation ever to the United Way of London & Middlesex.
Western to unveil record-breaking campus-wide donation to UnitedWay
The University of Western Ontario will announce its record-breaking campus-wide donation to the United Way of London & Middlesex on Monday, January 23.