Western University

• Shrunken head in Chatham-Kent Museum collection authentic, Western researchers confirm

  The research team, which included members from Universidad San Francisco de Quito in Ecuador, were able to verify the tsantsa's authenticity using CT and micro-CT scans.

  Canada

  Aug 8
  
• Western University touts first international, two-way ‘holographic teleportation’

  As part of the demonstration, a special camera creates a holographic image of the subject, which is then sent via the internet to the HoloLens headset of a participant.

  Tech

  Aug 4
  
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• Record-breaking hailstone found in central Alberta

  While Alberta is known for its hail, the size is typically smaller than a baseball.

  Weather

  Aug 4
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• EF0 tornado touched down in Wyoming, Ont. last week, Northern Tornadoes Project confirms

  The EF0-rated tornado, the lowest severity on the EF scale, touched down around 6:35 p.m. on July 19 near the intersection of Confederation Line and Minelly Road, researchers said.

  Weather

  Jul 26
• New MiniCAT scanner slashes diagnostic time, radiation exposure for otology patients, LHSC says

  With the new device, called a MiniCAT or cone-beam CT unit, otology patients can receive their scan in roughly 20 minutes, something that would have taken two months previously.

  Health

  Jul 14
• Western University OWeek will have better training for sophs, no ‘sexually charged’ nicknames

  Orientation week (OWeek) at Western University in London, Ont., will look a bit different this fall, with the university taking steps to address gender-based violence on campus.

  Education

  Jul 13
• Western student to use ‘Head and Heart’ fellowship to research Indigenous youth homelessness

  Rachel Radyk, a master's student in nursing at Western University, is working to reduce Indigenous youth homelessness after receiving a Head and Heart research fellowship.

  Canada

  Jul 11
• Sexual assault reported at Western University double over previous year

  In the 2021-2022 school year, 164 cases of gender-based violence was reported to the survivor support case manager. That number is up from 74 cases reported the previous year.

  Canada

  Jun 30
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• London, Ont. to host 2022 Vanier Cup at Western Alumni Stadium

  Thursday's announcement gives the reigning Western Mustangs their first chance ever to defend their Vanier Cup crown in front of a home crowd.

  Sports

  Jun 23
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• Zelenskyy calls for more Ukraine support in virtual address to Canadian students

  Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland attended the event, which was hosted by the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy.

  Canada

  Jun 22