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Western, RBC team up on data analytics, AI
The next generation of leaders will be better armed against unprecedented technical transformation thanks to a new partnership between Western and Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) that will establish a program focused on the ethical and social aspects of data analytics and artificial intelligence (AI), university officials announced yesterday.
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Brainstorm: Exploring concussion for non-athletes
The majority of brain injuries are not sport-related. How do we help individuals who are injured in car accidents, workplace incidents, assaults or falls? Health Sciences professor Laura Graham explores how we can translate what we’ve learned from sport and apply it more broadly to enhance patient care.
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University revises policy on sexual, gender violence
A newly revised Policy on Gender-based and Sexual Violence improves the process for disclosure and support at the university, while also shining a brighter spotlight on education and prevention, according to Western officials.
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Survey eyes costs of partner violence in workplace
Starting Nov. 25, Western community members will be able to participate in a university-led academic survey, 'Intimate partner violence and its financial costs,' that hopes to determine the extent to which intimate-partner violence impacts survivors, perpetrators and witnesses at the university workplace.
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Highly Cited Researchers
Researchers recognized for high citations
Four Western professors have been lauded for their multiple highly cited research papers, according to the Highly Cited Researchers 2019 list from the Web of Science Group, released this week.
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Parking Services
Parking Payroll Deduction
This year, as in years past, parking rates at Western increased slightly on September 1. This planned increase was not reflected in payroll deductions in September or October. As a result, permit holders were charged last year’s rates for these two months. Therefore, there will be a one-time adjustment added to the November pay cycle.
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Vice-President (Research) Selection Committee
Campus Community Consultation Session
You are invited to attend a Campus Community Consultation Session hosted by the Vice-President (Research) Selection Committee.
Join us Nov. 25, 2019 from 1:00-2:30 pm in the International and Graduate Affairs Building Atrium and Nov. 27,
from 12:00-1:30 pm in the Great Hall, Somerville House.
Refreshments will be provided at all sessions.
As space is limited, please register by emailing VPR.search@uwo.ca.
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Human Resources
Transition to Retirement
It's never too early to consider the future. This non-financial seminar will help you plan early to set retirement goals, explore resources, and identify ways to overcome obstacles in reaching your goals. Registration is not required for this session, however space is limited. Join us on Nov. 22, 2019 from 1:00 to 2:15 pm in the University Community Centre, Room 63.
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Commentary
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Reichelt: What science says about the brain and sugar
We love sweet treats. But too much sugar in our diets can lead to weight gain and obesity, Type 2 diabetes and dental decay. We know we shouldn’t be eating candy, ice cream, cookies, cakes and drinking sugary sodas, but sometimes they are so hard to resist.
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Do you have an opinion?
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London calling at the top of the dial
If you thought world-altering elections were behind you (Canada) or still a year away (United States), then guess again. Political Science Chair Matthew Lebo, along with Stephen Fisher from the University of Oxford, wade into the United Kingdom General Elections and offer their predictions on the Dec. 12 results that could, you know, only alter the face of European Union.
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