A cosmic drama unfolded over southern Ontario on the night of Friday, Nov. 18, triggering an international collaboration and a meteorite hunt.
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Western’s ImPaKT facility gets $16M from feds for pandemic research
Funds will help Schulich Medicine & Dentistry expand biocontainment infrastructure to research virus spread, expand COVID-19 research
Western experts available to speak on the FIFA World Cup 2022
One of the biggest global sporting events, the FIFA World Cup 2022 begins Nov. 20, and expectations are high for Canada’s national men’s team after their historic qualification. The following experts are available to comment on a wide range of topics related to the...
Expert explainer: How the spotted lanternfly could wreak havoc on Canadian farmers
Prof. Amanda Roe answers questions on how the invasive species could affect agriculture and how the public can help
Western planetary geologist to lead science for Canada’s lunar rover
Canadensys Aerospace will design and build Canada’s first lunar rover and Western planetary geologist Gordon “Oz” Osinski will serve as principal investigator and scientific lead.
New program provides leadership opportunities for Black students in the community
It’s a program that will empower and support Black students at Western to gain valuable leadership experience in the community as they prepare for future careers.
Remembrance Day: Western University experts available
On November 11, Canadians will gather to remember those who served our country during times of war, conflict and peace. Western has the following experts available for interviews about Remembrance Day: Michael Dove Assistant Professor, Department of History Areas of...
Western opens Wampum Learning Lodge
Space to serve as touchstone for Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities to gather, learn in spirit of Truth and Reconciliation
Western research shows traffic-related air pollution linked to increased risk of dementia
Researchers examined 17 studies that included more than 91 million people worldwide
Official opening of the Indigenous Learning Space at Western University
Media are invited to attend the opening of the new Indigenous Learning Space at Western University on Monday, Nov. 7. Dedicated to Indigenous teaching and learning, the space will be a home-place for Indigenous students and Indigenous initiatives at Western and will...
Western experts available to speak on climate change during COP27 conference
With the goal of implementing collective climate goals outlined under the Paris Agreement delegates and climate experts will gather at the 27th annual Conference of the Parties on Climate Change (COP27). The summit is taking place in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt from Nov. 6...
U.S. midterm elections: Expert available to comment on what’s at stake
On Nov. 8, Americans head to the polls for the midterm elections to decide which party controls the House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate, which together form the legislative branch of the U.S. government. Matthew Lebo, a Western University expert in American...