Western U

• Universities, colleges should follow Ontario medical officer on COVID requirements: gov’t

  "Although post-secondary institutions are independent, our expectation is that they explore all available options to ensure all students can attend class in person where possible."

  Health

  Aug 25, 2022
  
• Western U booster mandate draws confusion, concern from students and expert

  Infectious diseases specialist Dr. Zain Chagla says the purpose of Western's three-dose policy is unclear.

  Canada

  Aug 23, 2022
  
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• Students, faculty question Western University’s new ID system

  The new system provides users with a lanyard and hard plastic card holder in an effort to "create a visual way of identifying who is on campus at any given time."

  Education

  Nov 8, 2021
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• Western University students grapple with COVID-19 outbreaks and final exams

  On Tuesday, the university announced additional safety measures amid a surge in COVID-19 cases in London, Ont., and the declaration of a new outbreak at a student residence.

  Health

  Mar 31, 2021
• How Western University’s largest COVID-19 cluster happened

  'Some of this contact is much more close than is necessary,' said Dr. Chris Mackie, 'and exactly the sort of thing that we believe is bound to spread the COVID-19 virus.'

  Health

  Sep 17, 2020
• Western University plans for 30% face-to-face experience for fall, increased financial aid

  University president Alan Shepard says he expects about 30 per cent of courses to have a face-to-face component, with the balance to be conducted online.

  Education

  Jun 4, 2020
• Western University’s board approves penalties for student misconduct during Fake Homecoming

  Western University students will start facing academic penalties for misconduct at unsanctioned events, like illegal street parties.

  Canada

  Apr 25, 2019
• Groundbreaking study provides blueprint to turn plants into medical drug manufacturers: Western University

  Researchers say the study is the first of its kind to show that IL-37 can be produced in plant cells.

  Science

  Feb 26, 2019
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• Regular season of play can cause brain changes similar to concussion: Western researchers

  Western University researchers found that a regular season of play caused changes in the brains of female rugby players similar to changes caused by concussion.

  Education

  Jan 17, 2018