Pioneering solar technology tracks sun's movement
Heather Travis
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Solar farms are sprouting up across the country at an exponential pace and this push for harvesting greener energy has prompted a Western Engineering researcher to figure out a way capitalize on daylight hours.
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Western alumnus debuts new TV show
Marcia Steyaert
Monday, January 16, 2012
Personal fitness and nutrition expert Harley Pasternak has written two best-selling books, produced a series of workout DVDs, launched a line of snack chips, and counts celebrities like Lady Gaga and Robert Downey Jr. as clients. As if that’s not enough, he’s taking on the television world, co-hosting The Revolution, a new ABC TV/CityTV daytime talk show that debuts 2 p.m. today, Jan. 16.
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Grant targets surgical learning
Communications Staff
Friday, January 13, 2012
University of Western Ontario researchers Gavin Buckingham and Melvyn A. Goodale, both of the Western's Brain and Mind Institute, recently received a one-year $48,000 Health Research Grant from the Physicians' Services Incorporated Foundation.
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Going 'rogue': Western professor warns Kyoto pullout could have dire consequences for Canada
Jason Winders
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Radoslav Dimitrov was there the day Canada became a "rogue state" in the eyes of the world.
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Senior-driving study eyes safer roadways
Adela Talbot
Thursday, January 12, 2012
For some, a GPS is an invaluable part of a lengthy commute, helping drivers navigate unfamiliar cities. For others - and seniors, in particular - a GPS, along with a number of other automotive gadgets, often proves a distraction, doing more harm than good.
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Helping students cast a long ‘shadow’ on job market
Leslie Kostal
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Although some students rely on ‘best guesses’ concerning choices of study at university, research indicates many select academics based on interests and skill sets. Interest, however, is related to experience and exposure.
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Western trio brings lessons of war home
Paul Mayne
Thursday, January 12, 2012
University of Western Ontario faculty members Brian Church, Ray Kao and Vivian McAlister have made almost 15 trips to Afghanistan over the last five years as members of the Canadian Forces Health Services (CFHS).
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Continuing her quest for clean campus air
Paul Mayne
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Stephanie Kwolek is looking to bring a breath of fresh air to Western’s campus.
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Libraries, archives take centrestage in copyright debate
Adela Talbot
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Libraries and archives need to have a special role in the copyright environment, according to a committee of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).
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Mayor sees opportunity everywhere
Adela Talbot
Thursday, January 12, 2012
London is a city of opportunity, said Mayor Joe Fontana at his annual State of the City address Wednesday morning.
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Sustainability workshop targets faculty, PhD students
Suncor CEO named Ivey Business Leader
Funding supports HIV/AIDS vaccine trials
United Way continues climb into the New Year
HIV vaccine heads to human clinical trials
Professor’s donation reaches ‘East’ to help