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WEBWestern News Interactive. Western professor Gordon “Oz” Osinski brought astronauts from the Canadian Space Agency and NASA to Kamestastin, also called Mistastin, in northern Labrador for planetary science and lunar geology training. It’s the perfect learning site because the crater and its rock formations – formed by the heat and impact ...
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WEBSep 27, 2024. A concussion might be considered a “mild” injury, but its effects can last a lifetime. Western celebrates opening of Ronald D. Schmeichel Building for Entrepreneurship and Innovation. New facility houses largest maker space in Canada available to all students in all faculties. Expert insight: Community engagement can improve ...
Western researchers discover potential treatment for ALS
WEBMay 13, 2024 · In a groundbreaking Canadian discovery powered by philanthropy, a team of Western University researchers led by Dr. Michael Strong has uncovered a potential path toward a cure for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The breakthrough, which illustrates how protein interactions can preserve or prevent the nerve cell death that is a hallmark of ...
New program fast-tracks pathway to nursing degree
WEBJan 14, 2022 · The new pathway is timely, with the pandemic having exacerbated Ontario’s nursing shortage, Smye said. “We are in a shortage crisis and I think this is one of the worst we’ve seen in a long time. We need nurses – all nurses – but in particular we’re concerned with the shortage of RNs,” she said. “Given the shortage and given ...
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WEBRiverfest2024 provides opportunities for the Western community to learn, enjoy and honour the Thames River flowing through campus. Western welcomes 10 recipients of prestigious Schulich Leader Scholarships. Receiving $120,000 award a “great honour” for incoming engineering student Reuben DeBoer. Royal Society of Canada honours three Western ...
Western delaying start of winter term, shifting to virtual classes
WEBDec 17, 2021 · By Western Communications, Western is delaying the start of the winter term and moving classes online as the university continues to take safety precautions in light of increasing concerns around COVID-19 and the Omicron variant. Following consultations with health experts and campus leaders, and with the approval of Western’s Senate, Western ...
Western announces phased approach to return-to-class
WEBJan 14, 2022 · By Western Communications, Western is adopting a phased approach to the return to in-person learning, a precautionary move to ensure the health and safety of the campus community. Beginning Jan. 31, all second-, third- and fourth-year undergraduate and graduate courses, as well as second-entry professional programs, will …
Western launches new creative arts and production program
WEBFeb 17, 2022 · A new interdisciplinary program at Western aims to broaden students’ awareness of the role creativity plays in the world, their communities, and as an essential job skill for the 21 st century.. Creative arts and production (CAP) is a four-year program centered on three Cs — creativity, collaboration and community — and offered across three faculties: arts and humanities, information and ...
Western joins North American climate change coalition
WEBOct 26, 2021 · Western has joined the University Climate Change Coalition (UC3), a group of leading North American research universities working to accelerate local and global solutions to climate change.. The coalition is committed to applying its strengths in teaching, research and building community resilience. “Climate change represents one of the grand challenges of our time and if we are going to ...
A bold future together - Western News
WEBJun 23, 2021 · Western’s new strategic plan was approved by the Board of Governors on June 17, 2021. Following months of consultation, Western has released its new strategic plan, Towards Western at 150. President Alan Shepard sat down with Western News to discuss the plan and what it means for the university. In …