Western researchers have shown that the first ‘real chance’ of Mars developing life started early, 4.48 billion years ago, when giant, life-inhibiting meteorites stopped striking the Red Planet. The findings not only clarify possibilities for Earth’s nearest neighbour, but may reset the timeline for life on our home planet, as well.
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June 25, 2019

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Research resets timeline for life on Mars

Western researchers have shown that the first ‘real chance’ of Mars developing life started early, 4.48 billion years ago, when giant, life-inhibiting meteorites stopped striking the Red Planet. The findings not only clarify possibilities for Earth’s nearest neighbour, but may reset the timeline for life on our home planet, as well.

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Campus smoking ban starts July 1

Western goes smoke-free on July 1 - the final step in an evolution that has seen a gradual shrinking of designated smoking areas and an increase in cessation supports.

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Western, city pedal hard for cycling survey

Western and the City of London are looking for the thoughts of all commuters as they relate to bicycling in order to understand behaviour and attitudes toward the transportation option in London.

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Researchers look to defuse cardiac ‘time bomb’

Ascending aortic aneurysms have been called the ‘time bomb’ of cardiology. Now, researchers are digging deeper into the cause of these aneurysms looking to unlock possible ways of preventing them and saving thousands of lives.

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QS

Western edges up in QS Rankings

Bucking a trend among its contemporaries, Western rose slightly year over year in the 2020 Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University rankings, mainly on the back of gains related to research output and internationalization that place them among the global elite.

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Working at Western

Wellness @ Western

Yoga by the river

Join us behind the WIRB building for outdoor Yoga this summer. Absolutely no experience required and all abilities are welcomed and encouraged to participate.

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Board of Governors

Meeting notice

Board of Governors meet on Thursday, June 27 at 1:00 pm in Stevenson Hall, Rm. 4155.

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Social Highlights

Instagram

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It appears our #WesternU wildlife have learned a few lessons watching our new @westernuAlumni posing for graduation pics over the past two weeks. Thanks to @justinclarkphotos

Twitter

Each day, faculty, staff and learners work collaboratively to bring our vision to life. From advocacy around the opioid crisis to creating inclusive spaces, our 2019 Achievements Report captures many success stories from the past year.

Commentary

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Who Do You Think You Are? with Nino Ricci

In this episode, Nino and guest Anabel Quan-Haase explore the social network as a safe haven for people to seek solace and understanding but also a bad place where negativity can fester. A Professor in Western’s Faculty of Information & Media Studies and the Faculty of Social Science, Anabel investigates the intersection of technology and society by analyzing digital designs, implementation and use.

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Endnotes

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Discover the nature of entertainment

Love and love and love these selections over and over again until you completely ruin them for yourself when McIntosh Gallery Curator Helen Gregory takes her turn on Read. Watch. Listen.

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