One unravels how young children learn math; the other has helped provide a solution to an impending isotope shortage that threatens medical diagnostics worldwide. Western University’s Daniel Ansari and Michael Kovacs both garnered high-profile national awards issued...
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Western University researchers earn national NSERC awards
One unravels how young children learn math; the other has helped provide a solution to an impending isotope shortage that threatens medical diagnostics worldwide. Western University’s Daniel Ansari and Michael Kovacs both garnered high-profile national awards issued...
Western’s Indigenous Services hosts 10th Annual Track and Field Day
With a goal of promoting exercise and recreation as a pathway to healthy living for local Indigenous youth, Western University will host its 10th annual Track and Field Day at Thompson Recreation Centre on February 20. The popular event is facilitated by Western's...
Faculty of Science students solve real-world problems at annual event
Western University is hosting Industry Problem Solving Week (IPSW) 2015, a four-day event that engages students from Western's Faculty of Science to collaborate with an interdisciplinary approach to crack a conundrum submitted by industry and government partners. The...
Hewitt appointed to lead SSHRC
Ted Hewitt, Western Sociology professor and former vice-president of research and international relations, has been named president of the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC), effective March 1, government officials announced Thursday....
Dr. Michael Strong re-appointed Dean of Western’s Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry
Dr. Michael Strong has been re-appointed to a second term as Dean of Western University’s Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, beginning July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2021. “Dean Strong provides extraordinary leadership and has invoked substantive positive change...
Medical expert available to comment on effective vaccine communication with patients
Recent measles outbreaks in North America, including the most recent case of an unvaccinated Niagara woman contracting the disease, have spurred debate in recent days surrounding vaccine non-compliance and the anti-vaccine movement. A Western University expert in the...
Luker appointed Western’s Associate Vice-President (Student Experience)
Jana Luker has been appointed to a five-year term as Western University’s Associate Vice-President (Student Experience), beginning June 1, 2015. Luker is currently Executive Director (Services for Students) at McGill University, a portfolio she has led since 2007....
Western Faculty of Education researcher appointed to Order of Ontario
Barb MacQuarrie, researcher with the Faculty of Education and community director for the Centre for Research & Education on Violence Against Women & Children, has joined an elite group of individuals by being appointed to the Order of Ontario. The appointment...
Dr. Mary Wright’s legacy to continue with community-based research initiative
The legacy of renowned child psychologist and early education pioneer Dr. Mary Wright will begin a new chapter next year. A lifelong advocate for children’s welfare, the late Dr. Wright founded the Mary J. Wright University Laboratory School at Western in 1973. Her...
Western scientists predict mass “heart attacks” for Canada’s Pacific salmon population
Pacific salmon feed millions of people around the world each year. With numbers already drastically on the decline, rising temperatures caused by climate change now further threaten the sustainability of this vitally important fish and it remains unknown how well...
Western and Fanshawe Team Up with Pillar to Support Training and Education for London’s Nonprofit Community
Pillar Nonprofit Network announced today its partnership with Western Continuing Studies and Fanshawe Continuing Education, both of which will co-sponsor Pillar's Professional Development program. London is home to over 1,200 charities and nonprofit organizations –...