Since 1881, Western has been educating medical professions who have used their training to support the Canadian military - serving their country in times of war, conflict and peace.
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In Service for Humanity

Since 1881, Western has been educating medical professions who have used their training to support the Canadian military - serving their country in times of war, conflict and peace.

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Alumna’s memoir explores race, city and self

Next spring, Eternity Martis will release her debut memoir, ‘They Said This Would Be Fun.’ While the much-anticipated release will open eyes to the difficulty women of colour have navigating white spaces, its journey to the page revealed just as much to Martis about herself as a person and a writer.

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Research takes brewing technology to new high

With Lars Rehmann’s research on biofuels, there are different problems he can run into - but flavour has never been one of them.

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Scientists explore origins of interstellar visitors

Since 2017, not one but two interstellar asteroids have been detected entering our solar system - each one offering more clues as to their origins and unlocking further secrets of the universe.

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Study links popular muscle relaxant to confusion

A popular muscle relaxant may be at the root of patients with low-kidney function being admitted to hospital with severe confusion and other cognitive-related symptoms only days after being prescribed the drug.

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GIS Day

You’re invited!

Celebrate Geographic Information Systems Day on Nov. 13 alongside community leaders at this free, drop-in, interactive event.

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Western Heads East

Online Auction

Bid on items to support Western Heads East, a non-profit collaboration program between Western staff students, faculty and East African partners.

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Good game, good season, GREAT team. Our @WesternMustangs have ended their run for the cup, but we know they already have next year in their sights.

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Do you know a notable #WesternU grad? Consider nominating them for an Alumni Award of Merit! Nominations due November 29.

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The Forest City Killer: An interview with author Vanessa Brown

This week, the podcast Mind on Crime interviews London-based author Vanessa Brown on her new true crime book, 'The Forest City Killer: A serial murderer, a cold case sleuth, and a search for justice.'

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Takes of long ago, far away

Although World Space Week has come and gone, we’re still celebrating by seeking out picks from our brightest minds with feet firmly planted on Earth but eyes boldly cast towards the stars. Today, Earth Sciences PhD candidate Gavin Tolometti, a member of the Institute for Earth and Space Exploration, takes a turn on Read. Watch. Listen.

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