Researchers from Western University's renowned Department of Psychology will present free public lectures over the next four weeks, each exploring a specific aspect of "being human" as it relates to controlling everything from biological clocks and the criminal mind...
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Robarts Clinical Trials Inc. moving to iconic Bell Building in downtown London
Robarts Clinical Trials Inc. – a global academic clinical research organization with offices in San Diego, California, Amsterdam N.L. and London, Ontario – announced a relocation to the Bell Canada Building in downtown London, effective January 1, 2016. The new...
New study examines economic benefits of tornado-related building codes
After suffering two violent tornadoes in May 2013, resulting in 27 fatalities and an estimated $3 billion in damages, the city of Moore, Oklahoma adopted enhanced building codes in early 2014, which were implemented to encourage and enforce better wind resistant...
Western’s Accounting Programs receive CPA accreditation
Western University’s new Graduate Diploma in Accounting, in combination with the prerequisite accounting streams in Western’s BMOS undergraduate program, has received CPA accreditation. The first cohort of eligible BMOS graduates is expected to enter the Graduate...
Western University Board of Governors and President issue statement regarding presidential compensation
The Western University Board of Governors today appointed former Justice of the Court of Appeal of Ontario to conduct an independent and impartial review of the university’s presidential compensation practices. Please find below a statement from the Board of...
New Western study reveals exercise further combats cigarette cravings
In a new Western study, participants that satisfied cravings using only nicotine lozenges reduced their cravings by 30 per cent while participants that combined nicotine lozenges with exercise reduced cravings by 45 per cent.
Annual salary disclosures from Western
In keeping with the Public Sector Salary Disclosure Act, Western University is releasing an annual list of employees whose 2014 income met or exceeded $100,000, as reflected on their T4 slips. Also outlined on the list are taxable benefits for the year 2014. The list...
Annual salary disclosure from Western University
In keeping with the Public Sector Disclosure Act, Western University is releasing an annual list of employees whose 2012 income met or exceeded $100,000, as reflected on their T4 slips. Also outlined on the list are taxable benefits for the year 2012. The list is now...
Western’s Exercise and Nutrition Symposium talks Lifestyle Choices and Health
Western University will host some of the foremost academics and professionals in the area of nutrition and exercise on Saturday, March 28 at the Annual Exercise Nutrition Symposium. Hosted by the Mustangs women’s softball program, the day-long symposium is open to the...
Western to honour renowned academic, artistic, community and business leaders at 305th convocation
Sixteen distinguished individuals will receive honorary degrees when Western University hosts its 305th Convocation this spring. The ceremonies, featuring addresses by the honorary degree recipients, are scheduled for the following days: Edward Byrne Schulich School...
More than 5,000 visitors coming to Western on Saturday for March Break Open House
Western University is hosting its annual March Break Open House this weekend, providing future students, their families and friends, an opportunity to meet with award-winning faculty, staff and students and learn why Western offers the best student experience among...
Researchers use imaging as a tool to predict outcomes for therapy in cerebral palsy
For some children with cerebral palsy, constraint therapy is an extremely effective way to regain movement in a spastic limb. For some children, however, the therapy which involves physically restraining their dominant limb, can be a particularly frustrating...