With NASA now actively seeking astronauts to head to Mars, the next generation of planetary space explorers is preparing to explore the red planet over the next two weeks at Western University. In partnership with the Canadian Space Agency (CSA), Western is serving as...
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Western researcher and acclaimed Civil War historian wins major book award
The connection between war, society and medicine is and always will be an important and rich field of study for researchers like Shauna Devine. A Visiting Research Fellow at Western University's Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry and a Civil War and...
Windsor family physician is recognized for extraordinary commitment to community
Local Windsor family physician, Dr. Dale Ziter, is being recognized for his extraordinary commitment to his patients and community with the Regional Family Physician of the Year Award, presented by the Ontario College of Family Physicians (OCFP). Dr. Ziter is the...
London dentist, Dr. Kenneth Wright, receives Governor General’s Caring Canadian Award for forty years of community service
Dr. Kenneth Wright, founder of the Dental Outreach Community Service (DOCS) Program at Western University’s Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, received the Governor General’s Caring Canadian Award. His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor...
Western’s Fall Preview Day provides day of discovery
Western University is hosting its annual Fall Preview Day on Sunday, November 15, providing over 10,000 future students, their families and friends, an opportunity to meet faculty, staff and students and learn why Western offers the best student experience among...
Martin Short to tour cancer imaging facilities at Robarts Research Institute
Celebrated Canadian actor Martin Short has won fans and accolades in television, film and theatre since his breakout season on Saturday Night Live almost 30 years ago. On November 18, Western University’s Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry will welcome Martin...
New rapid-test for E. coli 0157 may prevent contaminated food from reaching grocery store shelves
Scientists at Western University have developed new technology that has the potential to drastically improve food safety. Dr. Michael Rieder and his team have created a new rapid-test system to detect E. coli 0157 – a food-borne bacteria most commonly found in ground...
New program aims to develop next generation of medical device leaders and innovators
Following a well-established blueprint for success, Western University has established the Western Medical Innovation Fellowship program – a new endeavour that immerses highly talented young scientists, engineers, and clinicians in a training and research heavy...
Western University among Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2016
For the third year in a row, Western University has been named one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers. Western employs more than 13,000 people and offers a huge array of career opportunities that encompass engineering, research, accounting, the trades, administration,...
Western law professor Richard McLaren to report on Investigation of Russian IAAF doping scandal Nov. 9 in Geneva
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA)'s Independent Commission (IC) will release its report regarding its ongoing investigations of International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) All Russian Athletics Federation officials and allegations of doping cover-ups,...
The beginning of the end for HIV
Western University’s Eric Arts, PhD, is leading the only North American site collaborating with the European AIDS Vaccine Initiative (EAVI2020) to accelerate the development of an HIV vaccine. Arts and his team of researchers at Western’s Schulich School of Medicine...
Engage Western brings together communities in conversation
Western students, staff, faculty, alumni and members of the London and Middlesex community, will gather at Western University on Friday, November 6 for discussions about the student experience in London and Middlesex and the role the University plays in promoting the...