Community sport researcher receives international awards
Communications Staff
Thursday, May 17, 2012
In recognition of nearly 25 years of research in the field of sport management, Western Kinesiology professor Alison Doherty will receive two awards from the North American Society for Sport Management at its annual conference.
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McMullin named to top international post
Communications Staff
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Award-winning researcher Julie McMullin has been appointed to a five-year term as Western's first-ever vice-provost, international, commencing June 1.
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Research exchange between Canada, Brazil strengthened
Communications Staff
Friday, May 11, 2012
Five research projects have been chosen to receive joint funding under an innovative research exchange agreement between the Sao Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP), Western University and the University of Toronto.
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University statement on Feb. 1 trespass notices
Communications Staff
Friday, May 11, 2012
Following an incident that took place on Feb. 1 in the University Community Centre (UCC) Atrium, and in light of concerns raised, Western undertook a review of trespass notices issued to two non-university community members.
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Reid awarded Grand Challenge
Communications Staff
Friday, May 11, 2012
Western professor Dr. Gregor Reid and his Lawson Health Research Institute team have been named Grand Challenges Explorations winners, an initiative funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The researchers, one of only three Canadian recipients, are the first London, Ont.-based team ever to receive the award.
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Campus Digest, May 10
Communications Staff
Thursday, May 10, 2012
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Newalta gift keys environmental research
Adela Talbot
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Western's sustainability research efforts got a $1.125 million boost last week from Newalta Corp., North America's leading provider of resource recovery solutions.
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Students share love of books across borders
Paul Mayne
Thursday, May 10, 2012
When Shannon Marrinan and Monica Gagne first began the Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) program at Western last September, they understood there would be opportunities to apply their theoretical knowledge through experiential learning.
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Different time, same school spirit for alumnus
Paul Mayne
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Harold Bettger was just like any other student at Western. He excelled in school, joined a fraternity, ventured downtown and played on the soccer team. The only difference is there were three buildings on campus at the time. After all, it was the early 1930s.
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Redefining archaeological research
Paul Mayne
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Gently cradling a 5,000-year-old cuneiform clay tablet from Ur, Andrew Nelson wishes he could peel back the layers to find out what makes up this first-generation iPad. And thanks to a new microCT scanner at Western's Sustainable Archaeology Repository (SAR), the Anthropology professor has done just that.
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Oldest student celebrates lifelong learning
Next steps dominate thoughts following China trip
Western research into child codeine deaths drives treatment changes
Varga leaving Western Mustangs
Registration open for teaching conference
Suncor Chair in Energy Policy named
On the clock: Competition places graduate research centre stage
Emergency message testing today
Funeral services set for student
