Research exchange between Canada, Brazil strengthened
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. (Read more)
University statement on Feb. 1 trespass notices
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. (Read more)
Reid awarded Grand Challenge
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. (Read more)
Redefining archaeological research
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. (Read more)
