October 11, 2019

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Study targets ‘fingerprint’ of human consciousness

Western researchers have moved a step closer to identifying a ‘brain fingerprint’ for consciousness - a discovery that will unlock further understanding into why some patients, presumed to be vegetative, are still aware of the world them.

New director lights ‘beacon’ for Indigenous students

Amanda Myers sees the job as being all about relationships - building them, maintaining them and growing them.

Alumnus puzzles away on pages on NY Times

Will Nediger is a puzzling guy. Obsessed with solving crosswords at an early age, he created his first puzzle at 10. “I’m sure it was pretty terrible,” Nediger said, recalling the scores of graph paper ruined, as he erased away his penciling early on, honing his craft.

Governor General awards trio top PhD honours

For more than 125 years, the Governor General’s Academic Gold Medals have recognized the outstanding scholastic achievements of students in Canada. The prestigious medal is based solely on academic criteria. Three Western graduates are among recipients of the honour this year.

Facilities Management

Energy-efficient solutions pay off for Western

A decade of energy-efficiency projects is placing less strain on natural gas supplies and reducing greenhouse gases across campus - all while putting money back into Western’s budget, university officials recently announced.

Wellness @ Western

Zumba

Join Angelica and the rest of the Zumba family, as we move and shake our way to improved health and well-being. No experience is required.

Cycle the City - A Fall Ride from Campus

Transcending space and time

In celebration of World Space Week, Oct. 4-10, we sought out picks from our brightest minds with feet firmly planted on Earth but eyes boldly cast towards the stars. Today, Physics and Astronomy professor Jan Cami, Associate Director for Western’s Institute for Earth and Space Exploration, takes a turn on Read. Watch. Listen.