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December 20, 2024
The Toronto Star included expert insight from Political Science professor Matt Lebo in an article about U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s ...
Freeland Set Out to Topple Trudeau. Now What?
December 18, 2024
Political Science PhD candidate Sam Routley joined The Morning Show on AM980 to discuss finance minister Chrystia Freeland’s cabinet ...
How Trump’s tariff threat pushed Canada’s Trudeau to brink of resignation
December 18, 2024
Western experts provided comment to international media about U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s influence on political strife in Canada. ...
Trump is going after Canada now – but everyone else is next
December 18, 2024
Western experts provided comment to international media about U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s influence on political strife in Canada. ...
The Psychology of Holiday Shopping
December 18, 2024
DAN Department of Management & Organizational Studies professor Mark Cleveland joined CBC London Morning to discuss holiday shopping behaviour ...
As London city council weighs Stevenson reprimand, OEV comes to her defence
December 17, 2024
CBC London included a comment from Political Science professor emeritus Andrew Sancton in a story about an integrity commissioner's report ...
Chrystia Freeland’s resignation seems carefully aimed at removing a sitting prime minister
December 17, 2024
The Conversation published an article written by Political Science PhD candidate Sam Routley about what Freeland’s resignation could mean ...
Canadians bristle - or shrug - at Trump's trolling
December 17, 2024
Laura Stephenson was quoted in an Agence France-Presse article about U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s tariff threats, which was ...
Trudeau in peril after spat over Trump threat sparks crisis
December 17, 2024
Political Science professor Laura Stephenson provided comment in a BBC article republished in Yahoo News about finance minister Chrystia ...
Violence, and Coercion in American Football
December 16, 2024
The New Books in Political Science podcast interviewed King’s professor Derek Silva about an article he co-authored discussing the hypocrisy ...
A decade since Canada opened its doors, Syrians reflect on home away from home
December 16, 2024
BBC News published an article about how Canada will remain home for many Syrian refugees following the fall of the Bashar al-Assad regime and ...
How the city can push back on provincial control
December 16, 2024
Torontotoday.ca reported Toronto city councillors are debating a motion to study how the city can push back on provincial control and quoted ...
A decline in Canadians’ pride and emotional attachment to the country
December 16, 2024
Sociology professor Howard Ramos provided comment to the Toronto Star (online and print, A4) and The Jerry Agar show on Newstalk 1010 in Toronto ...
Federal government’s decision to order striking Canada Post employees back to work
December 16, 2024
DAN Department of Management and Organizational Studies professor Geraint Harvey was interviewed by CBC News Network.
Northwestern Ontario nuclear waste site selection raises concerns
December 13, 2024
The Hill Times published an opinion article written by Political Science professor Erika Simpson explaining concern with the Northwestern Ontario ...
Winnipeg’s increased investments in their police force
December 13, 2024
Sociology professor Laura Huey joined The Jim Toth Show on 680 CJOB in Winnipeg (part 1, part 2) to discuss Winnipeg’s increased investments ...
Want to Raise a Kid in Canada? That’ll Be $293,000
December 12, 2024
A Walrus story about the cost of raising a child in Canada which included expert insight from Sociology professor Kate Choi appeared on the cover ...
Trump's possible response to Doug Ford's comments on Fox News
December 12, 2024
Lebo also joined CBC Afternoon Drive (part 1, part 2) to discuss Trump's possible response to Doug Ford's comments on Fox News regarding ...
The great American brain drain: is Canada ready?
December 12, 2024
The Hill Times published an opinion piece written by Political Science professor Matt Lebo about a potential "American brain drain" ...
How Toronto’s army barracks became shelters almost 80 years ago
December 11, 2024
History professor Aldona Sendzikas and author of Stanley Barracks: Toronto’s Military Legacy provided expert insight for a TVO article about ...
Is this the end of English-language universities in Quebec?
December 10, 2024
History professor Jeffery Vacante published an opinion article in The Montreal Gazette about the future of English-language universities in Quebec.
Is the magic of a White Christmas in London melting away?
December 10, 2024
Fanshawe radio station 106.9 The X (online and broadcast) quoted Geography and Environment professor James Voogt and professor emeritus Gordon ...
Consumer impact of Trump's threatened tariffs
December 10, 2024
Economics professor Sergio Ocampo joined France 24 Espanol to analyze the consumer impact of Trump's threatened tariffs.
Canada Exports Fentanyl But Trump's Concerns 'Hyperbolic'
December 10, 2024
Global newswire Agence-France Presse featured Sociology professor Laura Huey's insights on U.S. president-elect Donald Trump's claim of ...
Australia's move to ban social media for those under 16.
December 10, 2024
Sociology professor Kaitlynn Mendes joined London Live with Mike Stubbs on AM980 to discuss Australia's move to ban social media for those ...
December 06, 2024
Economics professor Audra Bowlus provided expert comment to CBC Hamilton (online and broadcast) in an article about a pay equity case at Niagara ...
Online harms bill to be split in two after being stuck in Commons, held up by filibustering
December 06, 2024
The Globe and Mail included expert commentfrom Sociology professor Kaitlynn Mendes as part of an article about JusticeMinister Arif Virani ...
Workplaces need to do a better job at supporting menstruating workers
December 06, 2024
Yahoo News and The National Tribune republished a Conversation article written by Sociology PhD candidate Meaghan Furlano calling for employers to ...
Developers in driver's seat as city eyes major planning change: Critics
December 06, 2024
Political Science professor Martin Horak provided expert comment in a London Free Press (online and print, A1, A5) article about city ...
We need more public washrooms in London
December 04, 2024
London Live with Mike Stubbs on AM980 interviewed Geography and Environment PhD candidate Shawna Lewkowitz who is studying how Canadian cities ...
December 04, 2024
The Globe and Mail quoted Political Science professor and chair Laura Stephenson in an article about why young people may be shifting their ...
Gotta go? The case for year-round public washrooms in London parks
December 03, 2024
CBC London reported on a call for London city council to consider expanding public bathroom access from Geography and Environment PhD candidate ...
Dad Enters Toddler's Room To Wake Her, but There's a Problem
December 03, 2024
A Newsweek article about a bilingual toddler highlighted research led by Psychology professor Laura Batterink revealing children acquire language ...
ICYMI: Climate disasters have deep-reaching impacts, expert says
December 02, 2024
Stratford Today reported on a talk by Geography and Environment professor emeritus Gordon McBean as part of a series of climate conversations ...
'Anne of Green Gables' recognized as heritage document in UN agency's registry
December 02, 2024
History professor Alan MacEachern was quoted in a Canadian Press article about Anne of Green Gables being recognized as heritage document in the ...
How Black Friday shapes our shopping habits and value
November 29, 2024
DAN Management and Organizational Studies professor Mark Cleveland joined CBC London Morning to discuss the history of Black Friday and how it ...
Steep OPP cost increases add unexpected pressure to London-area municipal budgets
November 29, 2024
Sociology professor Laura Huey provided expert comment in a CBC London article about OPP cost increases adding pressure to London-area municipal ...
Haitian-born New Brunswicker says his home country has become chaotic
November 29, 2024
Insight from Anthropology professor Greg Beckett was included in a CBC New Brunswick article about the current situation in Haiti.
Lawyers, loyalists and Wall Street executives: a look at who's on Trump's tariff team
November 28, 2024
A Canadian Press article with insight from Political Science professor Matt Lebo was republished in over 50 outlets including The Victoria ...
Pathways to Prosperity National Conference
November 26, 2024
Psychology professor Victoria Esses joined Global News BC to discuss the Pathways to Prosperity National Conference (which she co-organized in ...
How repressive regimes are using international sporting events for nation-building
November 25, 2024
The Conversation published an article written by Political Science PhD candidate Noah Eliot Vanderhoeven about how some countries with repressive ...
How Trump’s NATO ambassador pick may bring ‘pressure tactics’ to alliance
November 25, 2024
Global News quoted Political Science professor Erika Simpson in an article about President-elect Donald Trump’s choice of his former acting ...
Want to Raise a Kid in Canada? That’ll Be $293,000
November 25, 2024
The Walrus included expert insight from Sociology professor Kate Choi in an article about the cost of raising children in Canada.
November 24, 2024
Psychology professor Graham Reid wrote about the need for consistent sleep regulations in Canada’s licensed child-care facilities.
Time to make safe insomnia treatments available to all
November 22, 2024
A group of Canadian medical professionals including Psychology professor Graham Reid co-signed an opinion article published in The Montreal ...
Attorney general bid in the U.S
November 22, 2024
Political Science professor Matt Lebo joined CTV Your Morning to discuss the attorney general bid in the U.S.
November 22, 2024
Political Science experts provided insight on the federal government’s two-month GST break announcement yesterday. Professor and chair Laura ...
November 20, 2024
The Hill Times included expert comment from Political Science professor Erika Simpson in an article exploring the pressure on Canada to increase ...
Proposed changes to the Elections Act would crack down on deepfakes
November 20, 2024
Sociology professor Kaitlynn Mendes joined the Shaye Ganam Show on QR Calgary to discuss proposed election rule changes in Canada to address ...
Cracks deepen in Canada's pro-immigration 'consensus'
November 18, 2024
Psychology professor Victoria Esses was quoted in an Agence France-Press (European news wire) article about anti-immigration sentiment in Canada ...
On your dime: The quest for answers in pricey school board trips
November 18, 2024
Political Science professor Joseph Lyons provided comment in a London Free Press (online and print, A3) feature about backlash to travel-spending ...
Turns out London's a world-class city – for traffic congestion
November 18, 2024
A London Free Press article about a new traffic report from TomTom that ranked London as the 12th most congested city in North America included ...
New grants incentivize London-area farmers to fight Lake Erie algal blooms
November 18, 2024
CBC London reported on new grants to reduce algal-bloom-causing phosphorus and included comments from Geography & Environment professor ...
How Remembrance Day and politics collided — and what it means for the future
November 18, 2024
A CBC News article about the collision between Remembrance Day and politics included quotes from History professor Jonathan Vance.
Joly, Blinken push to get B.C. river treaty through Congress before Trump government
November 18, 2024
Political Science professor Matthew Lebo was quoted in a Canadian Press article about the need to finalize the updated Columbia River Treaty to ...
Urban areas are getting hotter. A startup from one of the world’s hottest cities wants to help
November 18, 2024
CNN included expert comment from Geography & Environment professor James Voogt about efforts to curb urban heat.
New press secretary for the Ministry of Housing
November 14, 2024
A Hill Times story about staffing changes within offices of the federal government mentioned Sofia Ouslis, BA’24, has been named press ...
Trump administration: Here are the 3 key members Canada will get to know
November 14, 2024
Political Science professor Matt Lebo was quoted in a Global News article about U.S. president-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet nominees who ...
The environmental and health impacts of car emissions
November 14, 2024
CBC’s What On Earth spoke with Jason Gilliland, Geography and Environment professor and director of the urban development program, as part ...
Benevolent sexism competed with hypermasculinity in high-stakes campaigns in the U.S. and Ireland
November 13, 2024
Yahoo News republished a Conversation article written by Political Science professor Amanda Friesen exploring gendered messaging and messages ...
Canada’s immigration strategy: How reduced targets can preserve positive attitudes
November 11, 2024
A Conversation article written by Psychology professor Victoria Esses explored why Canada’s immigration target reduction could help to ...
Horak: Time to get moving on rapid transit in London
November 11, 2024
The London Free Press (online and print, NP8) published an opinion piece by Political Science professor Martin Horak about the urgent need for a ...
Downtown London: Upward (especially) and onward, but to where?
November 11, 2024
The London Free Press (online and print, A8) included insight from Geography and Environment professor Jason Gilliland in a longform feature about ...
November 11, 2024
The Toronto Star (online and print, A1) quoted Geography and Environment researcher Alexander Wray in a story exploring whether new legislation to ...
Lack of sleep regulations in Canada’s licensed child-care facilities puts children’s health at risk
November 11, 2024
A Conversation article co-authored by Psychology and Schulich Medicine & Dentistry professor Graham Reid about a lack of regulations related ...
Exploring factors that may have led to Kamala Harris’ loss to Donald Trump
November 11, 2024
Global National News interviewed Political Science professor Matthew Lebo in a segment exploring factors that may have led to Kamala Harris’ ...
We do hope America will become stronger': Trump's win leaves question mark on support for Ukraine
November 11, 2024
CTV National News (broadcast and online) included insights from Political Science and History professor Marta Dyczok in reporting about whether ...
National commemorative ceremony for the late Murray Sinclair
November 11, 2024
CBC News Network and CTV News Channel interviewed History and Indigenous Studies professor Cody Groat as part of their coverage of the national ...
Impact of Donald Trump’s presidency on international economies.
November 11, 2024
Economics professor Sergio Ocampo joined France 24 Espanol (4:12) to discuss the impact of Donald Trump’s presidency on international economies.
Why Trump’s election puts future of U.S. support for Ukraine in doubt
November 08, 2024
History and King’s professor Oleksa Drachewych provided expert comment in a Global News article about what the U.S. election means for Ukraine.
Decarbonizing the transportation sector should leave no one behind
November 06, 2024
A Hill Times opinion article written by Huron professor and Geography and Environment PhD candidate Luis Patricio suggested decarbonizing the ...
US Election analysis with Matt Lebo
November 06, 2024
Political Science professor Matt Lebo provided expert analysis to the media both as Americans headed to the polls yesterday and again this morning ...
5 things to watch for as Americans head to the polls on election day
November 05, 2024
Political Science professor Matt Lebo provided expert comment in a Canadian Press article republished in over 50 media outlets including the ...
November 03, 2024
Political Science PhD candidate Sam Routley joined CBC Ideas with Nahlah Ayed for a segment on political conservatism and modern social problems.
When will we know the winner of the U.S. election? Likely not right away
November 03, 2024
Political Science professor Matt Lebo continued to provide expert insight to media ahead of the U.S. presidential election. He was quoted by DNews ...
‘Temporary immigrant’ is an oxymoron. Why the conversation about immigration has to change
November 03, 2024
The Toronto Star (online and print, A12) published an opinion article written by Sociology professor Howard Ramos calling for Canada’s ...
Some voters aren't crazy about Trump. But they're supporting him anyway
October 31, 2024
Political Science faculty members continued to provide insight to media ahead of the U.S. presidential election. CBC News included comments from ...
Alberta's neighbours saw their own stark rural-urban election splits in new political reality
October 30, 2024
CBC Calgary published a story looking back at the rural-urban divide in the 2023 Alberta provincial election and mentioned research by Political ...
Organizers for both parties mobilizing to get Americans in Canada to vote
October 30, 2024
Political Science PhD candidate Sam Routley was quoted in a CBC Windsor article about Americans and dual citizens living in Canada being urged to ...
Keys to the White House: A breakdown of the battleground states in the U.S. election
October 30, 2024
A Canadian Press (online and broadcast) analysis of U.S. presidential election battleground states featuring expert insight from Political Science ...
Federal government’s reduction of immigration targets
October 29, 2024
Psychology professor Vicki Esses was interviewed on Mornings with Sue and Andy on QR Calgary to discuss the federal government’s reduction ...
Jeffery Vacante: Mary Simon, Nick Suzuki and the burden of bilingualism
October 29, 2024
The National Post published an opinion piece written by History professor Jeffery Vacante suggesting new federal and Quebec laws are making ...
Climate change adds a surcharge to the cost of hurricane damage
October 25, 2024
Geography and Environment professor emeritus Gordon McBean provided expert comment in a CBC What on Earth article about putting a dollar amount on ...
U.S. infant mortality rose after Dobbs, study says
October 22, 2024
Global National included comment from Gender, Sexuality and Women’s Studies professor Miranda Green-Barteet about potential cascading health ...
Addressing online gender violence requires both culture and policy change
October 21, 2024
The Winnipeg Free Press republished a Conversation article co-authored by Sociology professor Kaitlynn Mendes exploring culture and policy changes ...
How will province's plan to restrict new bike lanes play out in London?
October 17, 2024
The London Free Press published an article about Ontario’s new restrictions on bike lanes and included insight from Geography and ...
Addressing online gender violence requires both culture and policy change
October 17, 2024
Yahoo News republished a Conversation article co-authored by Sociology professor Kaitlynn Mendes exploring culture and policy changes needed to ...
Growth mindset: As London's population swells, can its leaders think different?
October 11, 2024
A long-form London Free Press feature about London’s growing population included expert insight from Geography and Environment professor ...
RCMP, U.S. Border Patrol warn of 'false promises,' dangers of human smuggling as winter approaches
October 11, 2024
CBC Manitoba included expert comment from Political Science professor emeritus Donald Abelson in a segment about illegal U.S.-Canada border ...
Putting traditional Indigenous food back on the table
October 11, 2024
Geography and Environment professor Chantelle Richmond joined CBC Afternoon Drive to discuss a new Indigenous-led, community-based research ...
London's ward boundaries aren't keeping up with population growth. Here's what could change
October 08, 2024
Political Science professor Martin Horak provided expert insight to CBC London (online and broadcast) about the City of London looking to redraw ...
Our population's poised to pop
October 05, 2024
Kerr was also quoted in a London Free Press (print, A1) story about projections from Queen’s Park that suggest the population in ...
Canada's birth rate hits an all-time low second year in a row: StatCan
October 04, 2024
A National Post (online and print, A2) article about Canada’s declining birthrate with expert insight from Sociology professor emeritus ...
October 04, 2024
Yahoo News and HR Law Canada republished a Conversation article written by Geography and Environment PhD candidate AJ Wray, Geography and ...
Analysis of the U.S. vice-presidential debate
October 04, 2024
Political Science professor Matt Lebo joined eight CBC radio stations across the country including CBC Afternoon Drive to provide an analysis of ...
JD Vance and Tim Walz face off during U.S. vice-presidential debate
October 02, 2024
Political Science professor Matt Lebo provided expert insight in a Canadian Press article ahead of the U.S. vice-presidential debate that was ...
A 'weird' debate: vice-presidential hopefuls to face off ahead of razor-thin election
October 01, 2024
Political Science professor Matt Lebo provided expert insight in a Canadian Press article ahead of today’s U.S. vice-presidential debate. ...
October 01, 2024
Geography and Environment professor Chantelle Richmond joined AM800 CKLW in Windsor to discuss National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (NDTR).
Canada's Fertility Has Hit a New Low: Why?
September 30, 2024
In an article about Canada’s declining fertility rate, Newsweek included comment from Sociology professor emeritus Roderic Beaujot.
Studying at an English-Speaking University? In Quebec, that may cost extra
September 30, 2024
History professor Jeffery Vacante provided expert insight in a New York Times article about Quebec’s policy to charge higher tuition to ...
House prices seen as too high for longer mortgages to loosen tight rental market
September 27, 2024
Economics professor Stephen Williamson provided expert insight in a London Free Press (print, A3) article about the federal government’s ...
How professional sports leagues that embrace social justice causes could influence politics
September 27, 2024
An article written by Political Science PhD candidate Noah Eliot Vanderhoeven about how professional sports contribute to political discussions ...
Open Letter to President Biden
September 26, 2024
Kyiv Post (Ukraine) published an open letter, endorsed by a number of experts including History and Political Science professor Marta Dyczok, ...
The magic and mystery of dreams: Nighttime phenomenon’s purpose still up for debate
September 25, 2024
The Globe and Mail (online and print, A13) referenced research from Psychology professor Blair Evans in an opinion piece about the meaning and ...
Screening of the documentary An Unfinished Journey. v
September 24, 2024
Psychology professor Vicki Esses joined London Live with Mike Stubbs on AM980 (part 1, part 2, part 3) to discuss the screening of the documentary ...
September 24, 2024
Political Science professor Matt Lebo provided expert insight in a Toronto Star (online and print, B1) article about the potential economic ...
September 23, 2024
Sociology professor Kaitlynn Mendes joined London Live with Mike Stubbs on AM980 (part 1, part 2) to discuss the dangers of online stunts.
Decline in Canada's birth rate
September 23, 2024
Sociology professor Kate Choi joined The Morning Show on AM980 (part 1, part 2) to discuss the decline in Canada's birthrate.
Factors contributing to the morning mist and fog in London
September 20, 2024
Geography and Environment professor James Voogt joined CBC London Morning to explain the factors contributing to the morning mist and fog in London.
What to do when a child is being bullied
September 20, 2024
Sociology professor Kaitlynn Mendes joined CBC Afternoon Drive to discuss how parents can address bullying with their children.
Q+A | What would ranked ballots mean for Yukon elections? A politics professor weighs in
September 20, 2024
CBC North published a Q&A with Political Science professor Laura Stephenson exploring what ranked ballots could mean for Yukon elections.
September 20, 2024
A London Free Press (print, A2) article about downtown London being ranked eighth in Canada for its pandemic recovery rate included expert comment ...
How professional sports leagues that embrace social justice causes could influence politics
September 20, 2024
The Winnipeg Free Press republished a Conversation piece from Political Science PhD candidate Noah Eliot Vanderhoeven about how professional ...
What saved area eateries amid COVID? It wasn't location, location, location
September 19, 2024
The London Free Press reported on new research from Geography and Environment PhD candidate Alexander Wray that looked at the factors that ...
Instagram launches teen accounts with private settings, limited capabilities
September 18, 2024
Western experts provided insight to media about Instagram adding new privacy settings for teens. Education professor Emma Duerden was interviewed ...
Breaking Barriers: Chantelle Richmond’s Journey to Full Professorship
September 13, 2024
In the heart of Western University, Professor Dr. Chantelle Richmond stands as a beacon of progress and resilience. As a Canada Research Chair in ...
September 12, 2024
Sociology professor Kate Choi joined The Jim Toth Show on 680 CJOB in Winnipeg and Global News Winnipeg to discuss financial concerns for Gen Z ...
Fewer Londoners working from home as employers change tune
September 09, 2024
DAN Management & Organizational Studies professor Harvey Geraint was quoted in a London Free Press article about the changing nature of work ...
A look at claims the Nazis under Adolf Hitler were socialists
September 09, 2024
The Canadian Press published an article about claims that the Nazi regime were socialists under Adolf Hitler and quoted History professor Eli Nathans.
Police in no-win situation at protests
September 06, 2024
Sociology professor and chair Howard Ramos provided comment in a Winnipeg Free Press article about the increase in police services needed during ...
Routley: Why a Kamala Harris presidency may not be good news for Canada
September 06, 2024
The London Free Press republished a Conversation article by Political Science PhD candidate Sam Routley about what a Kamala Harris presidency in ...
September 05, 2024
Food waste is a global issue with widespread consequences, and while much research has explored the behaviours that contribute to it, Bonni ...
Highlighting the Immigrant Integration Course: An Interview with Professor Yoko Yoshida
August 24, 2024
In the dynamic landscape of immigration studies, Professor Yoko Yoshida's Immigrant Integration course stands out for its innovative approach ...
August 24, 2024
In the ever-evolving field of sociology, understanding the spatial dimensions of social phenomena has become increasingly important. Professor ...
Western student wins Terry Fox Humanitarian Award
August 19, 2024
Alexandra Elmslie used ADHD diagnosis to fuel change in her community
Rape and murder of doctor sparks nationwide protests in India
August 15, 2024
An article written by Gender, Sexuality and Women’s Studies PhD candidate Deeplina Banerjee about nation-wide protests in India after the ...
This rural Saskatchewan town is offering $30,000 to anyone who builds a home there
August 15, 2024
Sociology professor Michael Haan was interviewed as part of an article about a small community in Saskatchewan bucking the national trend of ...
‘A global world:’ Western prof analyzes decades of international film data
August 14, 2024
Interactive platform highlights history of TIFF, geopolitical dynamics over last 50 years
Two Western alumni representing Canada at 2024 G20 Youth Summit
August 14, 2024
Eunice Oladejo from Social Science among five Canadians and 145 delegates meeting in Brazil
Ongoing neighbour dispute put cops in tough spot: prof
August 14, 2024
Sociology professor Laura Huey provided expert comment for an article republished about the role of police in managing disputes between neighbours ...
Crashes and other safety concerns prompt calls for major Hamilton Road redesign
August 12, 2024
An article featured expert comment from Alexander Wray, a PhD candidate in Geography and Environment, discussing traffic safety concerns on a ...
Expect resistance and pushback as you try to change systemic racism in policing, experts warn
August 09, 2024
An article on a 2021 report regarding racism within London Police Services included quote from Indigenous Studies and Geography and Environment ...
‘Extra hoops’: Parks Canada’s lease system, building rules could delay Jasper rebuild
August 09, 2024
A story on leasing provisions in Jasper that could delay rebuilding efforts following last month’s wildfires quoted History professor Alan ...
Tackling digital sexual violence in Canada requires updated policies and procedures
August 07, 2024
Sociology professor Kaitlynn Mendes co-authored a new article calling for Canada to update its policies to address technology-facilitated sexual ...
Kamala Harris's running mate, Tim Walz, hails from state with close ties to Canada
August 07, 2024
Following Kamala Harris naming Minnesota governor Tim Walz as her running mate, Political Science professor Matt Lebo provided expert insight in a ...
Climate change helped enable this deadly heat wave — now, it has hit the Olympics
August 01, 2024
Geography and Environment professor Gordon McBean provided expert comment as part of an article exploring the link between climate change and the ...
Potter’s field project tells stories of forgotten community members
August 01, 2024
Western researchers search for information on unmarked graves
July 30, 2024
Sociology professor Laura Huey and English provided expert insight in an article about the Ontario government’s plans to reduce car theft in ...
New scans reveal mummified crocodile's last meal
July 26, 2024
Expert insight from Anthropology professor Andrew Nelson about new Manchester research that used 3D X-ray scans on a mummified Nile crocodile was ...
How a spot of coral cosplay helped put marine pollution on the map
July 26, 2024
In a roundup of science news, a paper by Psychology and DAN Management & Organizational Studies professor Julie Aitken-Schermer about ...
Interview with Dr. Lina Sunseri: A Journey of Resilience and Achievement
July 26, 2024
Western University proudly celebrates a historic milestone with the promotion of Dr. Lina Sunseri to full professor. Dr. Sunseri, a distinguished ...
Canada has a record number of skilled tradespeople but not enough construction activity
July 25, 2024
Research led by Geography and Environment professor Michele Buzzelli on the construction sector in the late 1990s was referenced in an opinion ...
July 25, 2024
Political Science professor Laura Stephenson was quoted about calls for changes to Canada’s electoral system to help diminish the uptick in ...
‘Incredible progress:’ Western neuroscientists reveal thoughts of brain-injured patients
July 23, 2024
drian Owen and Karnig Kazazian use brain activity patterns to predict survival rates of ICU patients
Expert explainer: Biden is out; Harris is in. What’s next for the U.S. presidential race?
July 23, 2024
Western political science prof shares expertise on Kamala Harris' new path.
Madagascar field course rooted in relationships, reciprocity
July 23, 2024
Western anthropology students pair with Malagasy peers, study ecotourism, climate change
Expert insight: June heat wave caused by climate change
July 22, 2024
More than 100 locations across Canada set new heat records on June 19
Exploring Travel Patterns During the 2024 Solar Eclipse using De-identified Mobility Data
July 19, 2024
On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse captivated viewers worldwide, with the path of totality stretching across several Canadian provinces. A ...
July 16, 2024
An article included expert insight from Philosophy and Schulich Medicine & Dentistry professor Charles Weijer about human challenge studies ...
Windsor Jewish Federation concerned over University agreement with protestors
July 12, 2024
Sociology professor and chair Howard Ramos provided comment in a story about the Windsor Jewish Federation's concerns over agreements between ...
Want a phone? Dumb and kid-friendly phones may address parents’ safety concerns
July 11, 2024
Want a phone? Dumb and kid-friendly phones may address parents’ safety concerns
Prof. Taylor appointed as editor-in-chief, Territory, Politics, Governance journal
July 05, 2024
Prof. Zack Taylor, Dept. of Political Science, has been appointed to a five-year term as editor-in-chief of Territory, Politics, Governance, an ...
40 Canadian professors urge Trudeau government to abolish DEI mandates
June 27, 2024
An online publication in Alberta, reported 40 Canadian professors signed a letter to Parliament calling for the abandonment of EDI initiatives in ...
Biden and Trump conclude 1st 2024 debate
June 27, 2024
Political Science professor and chair Matt Lebo provided expert insight ahead of the first U.S. presidential debate.
Can a wave of chief heat officers help cool a melting planet?
June 26, 2024
Political Science professor Zack Taylor was quoted in an article exploring the idea of ‘Chief Heat Officers,’ to help mitigate the ...
Council says yes to a massive new subdivision that will transform area near Cherryhill
June 26, 2024
Political Science professor Martin Horak was quoted in an article about a proposed development near the Cherryhill neighbourhood in London.
Byelection shocker: Is this the end of the road for Justin Trudeau’s political career?
June 26, 2024
An opinion piece by Political Science PhD candidate Sam Routley about what Monday’s byelection could mean for the federal Liberals.
Should he stay or should he go now? A look at Trudeau's options after byelection loss
June 26, 2024
Political Science professor Laura Stephenson was interviewed about Monday’s byelection result.
Task force eyed to set city councillor pay for 'full time task'
June 25, 2024
Political Science professor Martin Horak was quoted in an article about a London City Hall task force exploring compensation for city councillors.
There's a reason Quebec nationalists been have so quiet about the McGill encampment
June 24, 2024
An opinion article written by History professor Jeffery Vacante arguing that the anger being directed at McGill for its failure to end the ...
After electoral wipeout, Canadian Conservatives united the right — and it worked
June 20, 2024
A U.K.-based political publication, published an opinion piece by Political Science professors Matt Lebo and Laura Stephenson about the ...
‘Becoming Green Gables:’ Western prof explores farm that inspired Canadian classic
June 18, 2024
Personal diary of Lucy Maud Montgomery’s cousin inspires new book and online exhibit
A byelection to watch: What the Toronto-St. Paul’s vote means for Justin Trudeau
June 18, 2024
An opinion piece authored by Political Science PhD candidate Sam Routley about what to watch in the Toronto-St. Paul byelection was published.
Returning cultural artifacts that belong to Indigenous Peoples discussed at G7 summit
June 18, 2024
History and Indigenous Studies professor Cody Groat, talking about the significance of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau urging the return of the ...
London heritage properties marked for demolition digitally preserved by city
June 13, 2024
Public History professor Michelle Hamilton provided comment about heritage buildings slated for demolition being virtually documented by the City ...
June 12, 2024
An independent volunteer-run media outlet based in New Brunswick, published an opinion article written by Neuroscience student Ince Husain ...
McGill, Quebec clash with Mohawks in court over possible buried bodies
June 12, 2024
The story mentioned Anthropology professor Lisa Hodgetts is part of a panel aiding in the search and the decision to continue the work is under ...
Our reliable election forecast model predicts British Conservatives will lose big
June 12, 2024
Political Science professor and chair Matt Lebo wrote a new article explaining how an election forecast model is predicting the Conservative Party ...
Expert insight: Election forecast model predicts British Conservatives will lose
June 12, 2024
The pendulum is swinging hard away from the Conservative Party
McClenaghan: Limit tax hikes by supporting London Plan
June 11, 2024
An article on the increase in property taxes for London homeowners quoted Political Science professor Martin Horak.
Hands-on learning at London airport shows young girls the sky's the limit
June 10, 2024
Jackie Book, director of Commercial Aviation Management at Western was quoted in an article about Girls in Aviation Day at the London ...
London jobless rate improves slightly, even amid Canada's economic slowdown
June 10, 2024
Economics professor Audra Bowlus provided expert insight in an article about the slight improvement in London’s jobless rate amid ...
LETTER FROM NORMANDY: Honouring the fallen and recalling the light of liberation
June 10, 2024
A first-person account was published by History PhD candidate Rosemary Giles who attended the 80th anniversary D-Day ceremonies in Normandy.
Defence workers strike as inflation drives unions to picket lines: Expert
June 07, 2024
Expert insight from DAN Management & Organizational Studies professor Johanna Weststar in an article about a strike by members of United ...
Earth hit with 12 straight months of record-breaking temperatures
June 06, 2024
The article quoted Geography and Environment professor emeritus Gordon McBean.
UN chief warns of ‘highway to climate hell’ as global temperatures rack up 12th straight heat record
June 06, 2024
The article included expert comment from Geography and Environment professor James Voogt.
I Couldn't Be Bisexual Without Also Being Polyamorous
June 05, 2024
An article about polyamorous relationships mentioned research by Psychology PhD candidate Rhonda Balzarini analyzing the demographic backgrounds ...
Indigenous communities lose access to traditional food after SOAHAC pilot project ends
June 03, 2024
Geography and Environment professor Chantelle Richmond was quoted about the discontinuation of a pilot project run by the Southwest Ontario ...
Ottawa calls development fees a housing tax, but without them, who pays for new infrastructure?
June 03, 2024
Political Science professor emeritus Andrew Sancton was quoted in an article about development fees
How CERB kept the income gap between white and racialized workers from getting even wider
May 31, 2024
Gender Studies PhD candidate Andrea Burke was quoted in an article about a new analysis from Statistics Canada that showed how the Canadian ...
Awakening the brain through the power of music
May 29, 2024
Western professor Jessica Grahn to give pre-concert talk on benefits of music for Alzheimer's disease
Cyberflashing is a form of gendered sexual violence that must be taken seriously
May 28, 2024
An article by Political Science PhD candidate Dianne Lalonde about the need to distinguish between consensual sexting and forms of sexual ...
Work-related health and safety issues must be paid for by employers, not the public
May 28, 2024
The Conversation published an article co-authored by DAN Management & Organizational Studies professor Geraint Harvey about the role of ...
Western researchers receive Governor General’s Innovation Award
May 24, 2024
Lisa Hodgetts and Edward Eastaugh share knowledge with Indigenous communities searching for unmarked graves
Record warming: How should Canada, its cities and citizens adapt?
May 23, 2024
Western professor emeritus Gordon McBean and professor James Voogt are working on the answers
Are You A Bad Parent For Using Sarcasm Around Your Kids? Experts Have Thoughts
May 22, 2024
In an article about using sarcasm around your kids, Huff Post included expert insight from Penny Pexman, Psychology professor and vice-president ...
Will Conservatives Win the Youth Vote?
May 16, 2024
Political Science PhD candidate Sam Routley joined a panel discussion on TVO’s The Agenda about whether conservatives will win the youth ...
Why is Canada having so many wildfires this season?
May 15, 2024
A BBC article about the start of wildfire season in Canada quoted Gordon McBean, Geography and Environment professor, and Paul Kovacs, executive ...
How rallying around divestments helped unify Canada's pro-Palestinian movement
May 10, 2024
CBC News quoted Sociology professor and chair Howard Ramos in an article about how divestment demands are unifying Canada's pro-Palestinian ...
Josh Morgan's plan to trim property tax hikes 'damage control': Expert
May 07, 2024
A London Free Press article about a new working group to study costs proposed by the Mayor of London quoted Political Science professor Martin Horak.
Confronting antisemitism on campus critical, Canadian student says
May 06, 2024
CBC News interviewed Social Science student Daniel Brown about his experience with antisemitism on campus and why it's important to stand up ...
Some video game workers aim to unionize to push for better working conditions
May 06, 2024
NPR Arizona interviewed professor DAN Management & Organizational Studies and Psychology professor Johanna Weststar about a move by video game ...
First brain-wide map shows how rodents find love. What does it mean for humans?
May 03, 2024
Yahoo News reported on a study out of the University of Texas exploring how rodents find love. The article mentioned the researcher Morgan ...
Ford’s Progressive Conservatives win both Ontario byelections
May 03, 2024
Global News republished a Canadian Press article about the Ontario byelections which included expert insight from Political Science professor ...
Do you love your really loud car? Chances are you’re a psychopath: study
May 03, 2024
The New York Post published an article on research led by Psychology professor Julie Aitken Schermer exploring the psychological profile of those ...
Dresden dump could be the single issue causing a stink in Lambton-Kent-Middlesex by-election
May 02, 2024
Political Science PhD candidate Sam Routley provided expert comment to CTV London in a story about the Dresden dump and the Lambton-Kent-Middlesex ...
Politicians should let the Bank of Canada do its job
May 02, 2024
An opinion article written by Economics professor Stephen Williamson about conflict between government officials and the Bank of Canada regarding ...
April 29, 2024
In an article about whether pets can tell time, ABC News quoted Psychology professor emeritus William Roberts about his research exploring whether ...
April 26, 2024
Here's What Parents Need To Know About The "Manosphere" Of Far-Right Content Targeting Boys Online
April 25, 2024
A Globe and Mail Report on Business Magazine feature on Western grad and veteran AGF Management Limited portfolio manager Tony Genua, BA’76, ...
No charges against Catholic high school students who made and shared deep-fake nudes of classmates
April 25, 2024
CBC London quoted Sociology professor Kaitlynn Mendes in their reporting about the consequences for teenagers at a London school who created ...
Study connects loud car preferences to psychopathy as illegal rallies resume
April 25, 2024
The National Post (online and print, A2), The London Free Press (print, NP2) and a number of Postmedia outlets across the country, reported on ...
Own a cottage or investment property? Here’s how to navigate the new capital gains tax changes
April 24, 2024
In an article about what new capital gains tax changes will mean for investment property owners, The Globe and Mail included comment from Diana ...
April 24, 2024
Sociology professor Kaitlynn Mendes provided expert comment to The Globe and Mail (online and print, A1) about the B.C. government’s ...
‘We need everybody’: Mitigating climate change requires creativity, thinking differently
April 23, 2024
Turning desire for change into action is key, experts say
Stop asking me if I’ve tried keto: Why weight stigma is more than just being mean to fat people
April 23, 2024
An article co-authored by Psychology professor Rachel Calogero and PhD candidate Megan Lindloff exploring weight stigma.
Well-known local candidates shake up otherwise humdrum byelection in Lambton-Kent-Middlesex
April 22, 2024
Political Science professor Cameron Anderson provided expert insight for a CBC London article about the local byelection in Lambton-Kent-Middlesex.
PhD candidate presents research at HIV conference that opens doors to treatment
April 19, 2024
Western researchers take leading role at conference on HIV/AIDS research, bringing top experts to London. Isaac Luginaah, a Western geography and ...
Western honours excellence with 2023-24 teaching awards
April 19, 2024
Seven individuals and two groups recognized for contributions that enhance, support learning. John Paul Minda, Faculty of Social Science, ...
Expert insight: Tips to improve your NYT Connections game
April 17, 2024
Why does this game spark so much delight and frustration among players?
OCL to Celebrate Oxford Local History Day
April 16, 2024
Heart FM reported on Oxford County Library’s Local History Day and mentioned History and Indigenous Studies professor Cody Groat will ...
They’re just like us! 5 ways that baby animals learn
April 16, 2024
Psychology professor Carrie Branch was quoted about how baby animals learn.
The Power List 2024 100 Canadians Shaping the Country this year
April 16, 2024
Faculty of Social Science Alumni Tiff Macklem, MA’84, PhD’89, governor, Bank of Canada and Lisa Melchior, BA’90, founder, VERTU ...
Western team designs platform to illustrate census data since 1951
April 15, 2024
Seventy years of changes across Canadian neighbourhoods uncovered with new mapping tool.
Global Connect program fosters cultural exchange
April 15, 2024
Indigenous students embark on a transformative journey in Costa Rica.
London researchers explore how anti-government protests target police
April 15, 2024
The London Free Press published an article about a new paper from Sociology professor Laura Huey and PhD candidate Lorna Ferguson that explored ...
Her family history is in the bricks of these London homes and she wants to explore them all
April 12, 2024
A CBC London article about a London woman’s quest to learn more about historical buildings in the city built by her family mentioned she has ...
What have we actually learned about foreign election interference?
April 12, 2024
Political Science professor Laura Stephenson joined City News’ The Big Story podcast to discuss the foreign interference commission.
Expert insight: Single mothers need more subsidized housing in Canada
April 11, 2024
Living in subsidized housing is associated with significant reductions in housing affordability issues.
Sam Routley: Canada’s hard-fought immigration consensus is crumbling before our eyes
April 11, 2024
An opinion piece by Political Science PhD candidate Sam Routley about the changing views on immigration in Canada was published by The Hub.
Stop asking me if I’ve tried keto: Why weight stigma is more than just being mean to fat people
April 11, 2024
The Conversation published an article co-authored by Psychology professor Rachel Calogero and PhD candidate Megan Lindloff exploring weight stigma.
Here’s All the Research Showing Sarcasm Makes You Smarter and More Creative
April 10, 2024
Inc. Australia published an article about what science shows about how sarcasm can improve creative thinking and featured research from Penny ...
Could South Korea’s maternity retreats solve its population crisis?
April 09, 2024
The Telegraph (U.K.) included quotes from Sociology professor Kate Choi in an article about how maternity retreats may help address South ...
What experts think the government should do when it comes to kids and social media
April 08, 2024
Research by Sociology professor Kaitlynn Mendes was highlighted in a Globe and Mail article (online and print, A12) outlining experts’ ...
Housing pledges a step in the right direction
April 05, 2024
The Globe and Mail (print, B4) published an opinion piece by DAN Management & Organizational Studies adjunct professor Diana Mok about recent ...
April 04, 2024
Sociology professor Kaitlynn Mendes provided expert comment to CTV London (online and broadcast) in a story about London high school ...
Women in STEM: from an international student to a science academic
April 03, 2024
Gender, Sexuality and Women’s Studies professor Bipasha Baruah contributed a blog post about pursuing a career in academia in STEM for the ...
New study could reduce risk of social isolation for older people with hearing loss
April 03, 2024
In an article about social isolation among people with hearing loss, Medical Xpress mentioned Communication Sciences and Disorders professor and ...
Chickadees Use Brain-Cell ‘Barcodes’ to Remember Where They Stashed Their Snacks
April 03, 2024
A Scientific American article about how chickadees remember where they stashed their food for winter quoted Scott MacDougall-Shackleton, ...
The Pope supports restitution of Indigenous items to Canada. So why haven't they come home?
April 01, 2024
The Globe and Mail (online and print, R1) included quotes from History and Indigenous Studies professor Cody Groat about the delay in restitution ...
TikTok, Snapchat respond to Ontario school boards' social media lawsuit
April 01, 2024
Four Ontario school boards are suing the makers of Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok for $4.5 billion, alleging the way they designed their ...
Housing starts stable in 2023, but demand still outpaces growing supply of apartments
March 28, 2024
Yahoo Finance picked up a Canadian Press article with quotes from Diana Mok, adjunct professor in the DAN Department of Management & ...
Burlington mayor Marianne Meed Ward asked to delegate some ‘strong mayor’ powers
March 27, 2024
In an article about the Burlington mayor considering the use of strong mayor powers, Inside Halton included comment from Political Science ...
Will Londoners trade in car trips for bikes, buses, walking? City hall hopes so
March 25, 2024
Political Science professor Martin Horak was quoted in a London Free Press article (online and print, A2) about a report going before city council ...
London city council moves to regulate graphic anti-abortion imagery in public amid debates
March 22, 2024
The Western Gazette reported on London City Council’s decision to regulate graphic anti-abortion imagery and included comments from ...
Guelph student receives Ontario volunteer award for supporting students with ADHD
March 21, 2024
Guelph Today published a feature on second-year Psychology student Alexandra Elmslie who was awarded the Ontario Medal for Young Volunteers for ...
Guelph student receives Ontario volunteer award for supporting students with ADHD
March 21, 2024
Guelph Today published a feature on second-year Psychology student Alexandra Elmslie who was awarded the Ontario Medal for Young Volunteers for ...
Drake Bell discusses sexual abuse while working for Nickelodeon
March 20, 2024
CHHC Hamilton’s Trending Now (4:45) interviewed Sociology professor Kaitlynn Mendes about the docuseries Quiet on the Set: The Dark Side of ...
Western cognitive neuroscientist awarded competitive fellowship
March 19, 2024
Ryan Stevenson studies how children's perception of the world impacts future brain development.
The youngest of the baby boomer generation turn 60 this year. Here's why they are more like gen-Xers
March 19, 2024
Sociology professor Rachel Margolis was quoted in a Vancouver Sun article about why the youngest of the baby boom generation are more akin to ...
Western students research local governments with London mayor’s office
March 15, 2024
Local Government Program partners with City as grad students examine civic powers, functions.
Police wrestle with emotional toll of new challenge: Cop-baiting
March 14, 2024
Sociology professor Laura Huey provided comment in a London Free Press (online and print, A2) story about the rise of citizen videos of police ...
Should Canada intervene in Haiti?
March 13, 2024
Anthropology professor Greg Beckett joined CBC Canada Tonight to discuss recent violence in Haiti.
Expert explainer: Is Canada in for another extreme wildfire season?
March 12, 2024
Western expert explains the role a warming Earth has on wildfire season and what can be done.
East Elgin Secondary School students concerned about cyberbullying account
March 12, 2024
Sociology professor Kaitlynn Mendes provided comment to CTV London (online and broadcast) for a story about teens at a school in Aylmer being ...
After 5 years, Oneida still has no clean water. Why a class action settlement could be a 'relief'
March 11, 2024
Political Science professor Christopher Alcantara was quoted in a CBC London article about what the federal drinking water settlement could mean ...
Trump claims concern over possible TikTok ban, years after he tried to ban it himself
March 11, 2024
A CBC article about Donald Trump’s concerns about efforts by U.S. lawmakers to ban TikTok quoted Political Science chair and professor ...
March 08, 2024
CBC News quoted Political Science and History professor Marta Dyczok in an article about the ongoing war in Ukraine and the personal threat ...
Western grad, student elevate youth voices at UN Commission on the Status of Women
March 07, 2024
Ziyana Kotadia and Aisha Imana part of Canadian delegation at largest global body on gender equality, women empowerment.
Trial program adopts Western’s new learning management system
March 07, 2024
The Western Gazette published a story about Western’s new learning management system, Brightspace, that will be fully implemented in the ...
How does London's 8.7% tax hike compare to other local communities?
March 07, 2024
In an article about what’s behind the recent violence in Haiti, CBC News quoted Anthropology professor Greg Beckett who has worked in the ...
McGill, Concordia lawsuits challenge assumptions about upholding language rights
March 04, 2024
Academica’s Top Ten newsletter highlighted an opinion piece written by History professor Jeffrey Vacante about recent lawsuits at McGill and ...
McBean: Canada warming faster than anywhere else on Earth
March 04, 2024
The London Free Press published an opinion piece by Geography and Environment professor emeritus Gordon McBean calling for urgent action to cut ...
Sam Routley: If Brian Mulroney was 'divisive,' its only because our standards are so low
March 04, 2024
The National Post published an opinion article by Political Science PhD candidate Sam Routley about the late Brian Mulroney.
When London school renamed, Indigenous outside city will have say
March 04, 2024
The London Free Press (print, A2) reported on the renaming process for Lord Roberts Elementary School and quoted History and Indigenous Studies ...
Couple that spent nearly $80,000 on IVF says new B.C. funding could have saved years of stress
March 04, 2024
The Globe and Mail (online and print, A6) included expert insight from Sociology professor Kate Choi in an article about the B.C. government ...
Opinion: Anglo universities' legal challenge not just about tuition
March 01, 2024
The Montreal Gazette published an opinion piece by History professor Jeffrey Vacante arguing Anglo universities’ legal challenges to tuition ...
What is mewing? How to talk to your kids about the viral TikTok trend linked to incel culture
March 01, 2024
A Toronto Star article about a viral TikTok trend linked to incel culture and and how parents can talk to their kids about online dangers quoted ...
Canada's decision to reinstate visa requirement 'disappointing' for London's Mexican community
March 01, 2024
A CBC London (online) story about Canada’s decision to reinstate visa requirements for many Mexican visitors to Canada included quotes from ...
Financial concern a key reason Canadians are having fewer kids: poll
February 29, 2024
Sociology professor Kate Choi was quoted in a Global News story about a recent poll that found most Canadians are having fewer children than they ...
Shift in Expectations Regarding Working While Sick in the Post-Pandemic Era
February 28, 2024
A Yahoo News story on Kate Middleton facing criticism about her work ethic following abdominal surgery quoted Sociology professor Tracey Adams who ...
Canada’s urban-rural economic divide is a threat to our country
February 27, 2024
A Globe and Mail opinion piece about Canada’s urban-rural economic divide referenced 2021 research from Faculty of Social Science.
London increase seen as 'significant' but not 'unusual'
February 27, 2024
The London Free Press (print, A3) published a story comparing the municipal budgets of Southwestern Ontario cities and included quotes from ...
February 26, 2024
History and Political Science professor Marta Dyczok spoke with CBC Here and Now (part 1, part 2) about the two-year anniversary of Russia’s ...
February 26, 2024
A Toronto Star article about the sexual stigma of polyamory included quotes from Psychology professor Samantha Joel about her 2020 research on the ...
Millenials now outnumber boomers
February 23, 2024
Michael Haan, Sociology professor and director of the Statistics Canada Research Data Centre, joined 17 CBC radio shows across Canada, including ...
Ukraine's Ongoing Situation: Approaching the Two-Year Mark Since Russia's Invasion
February 22, 2024
King’s and History professor Oleksa Drachewych joined London Live with Mike Stubbs on AM980 (part 1) (part 2) to discuss the current ...
This Canadian influencer is child-free by choice: 'I most certainly never had that maternal instinct
February 22, 2024
Sociology professor Kate Choi provided expert comment in a Yahoo Canada article about why more Canadians are choosing to be child-free.
February 21, 2024
Sociology professor Kaitlynn Mendes joined seven CBC Radio Morning shows across Ontario, including CBC Metro Morning (part 1 , part 2), to discuss ...
One love: Stephanie Marley’s mission to ‘Wake up Jamaica’
February 20, 2024
Western grad working to educate, empower fellow citizens in country’s constitutional reform
Great Lakes’ ice coverage is at a record low
February 20, 2024
Katrina Moser, Geography and Environment professor and chair, provided expert insight in an article in Cottage Life Magazine about ice coverage on ...
This Valentine's Day, send some love to your friends and family members
February 14, 2024
Psychology professor Lorne Campbell shared insight for a CBC London article on the different kinds of relationships that are important this ...
Western researchers examine intimate relationships
February 14, 2024
Aided by insights from couples, these studies probe intricacies of romantic partnerships.
How climate change might contribute to the increasing warmth of winters
February 13, 2024
Geography professor Katrina Moser joined The Morning Show with Devon Peacock on AM980 to discuss how climate change may be leading to warmer winters.
City budget (so far): Winners, losers and what it all tells us about this city council
February 12, 2024
Political Science professor Martin Horak was quoted in The London Free Press (print, A3) about the City of London’s budget process.
The video game industry is booming. Why are there so many layoffs?
February 12, 2024
The Conversation published an aricle that was focused on recent layoffs in the video game industry co-authored by DAN Department of Management ...
The impact of elevated seasonal temperatures on the environment
February 12, 2024
Geography professor Gordon McBean joined CTV News Channel to talk about the seasonally high temperatures and the effect on the environment.
AI and sexual violence online: Why advocates are concerned amid N.B. rise in sextortion cases
February 12, 2024
Global News quoted Sociology professor Kaitlynn Mendes in an article about the rise in sextortion cases in New Brunswick, and how AI is ...
Canada's rural communities will continue long decline unless something's done, says researcher
February 12, 2024
CBC London published a story about new research from Sociology PhD candidate Lindsay Finlay exploring where new Canadians choose to settle when ...
‘Grey divorce’ getting more prevalent in Canada. Why it’s a concern?
February 12, 2024
Global News reported on recent research that suggests Canadian couples are more open to getting a divorce later in life and quoted Sociology ...
Black Aspiration Podcast: Key Initiative in SSHRC-Funded Research Project, Headed by Cornel Grey
February 12, 2024
Students Ulrica Schweizer Samuels and Kaya Anderson joined CBC London Morning to discuss the Black Aspiration Podcast, part of a SSHRC-funded ...
What was approval process? Board asks London, Ont. police about Dubai training competition
February 08, 2024
Sociology professor Laura Huey provided expert comment in a Global News London story about London Police Service spending money to send a team to ...
Gary Bettman insists hockey isn’t to blame for 2018 world juniors case. Experts disagree
February 08, 2024
The Athletic (owned by The New York Times) included quote from Kaitlynn Mendes, Sociology professor, in a story about the onus on sport ...
Going on a diet to lose weight could have unintended consequences
February 08, 2024
Psychology professor Lindsay Bodell and PhD candidate Samantha Withnell joined 24 CBC morning shows across the country, including CBC Ottawa ...
The implications of the low birthrate in Canada
February 07, 2024
Sociology professor Kate Choi joined Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson on AM900 about the implications of the low birthrate in Canada.
Meet the team behind podcast on Black community and health care
February 06, 2024
Students lead Black Aspiration Podcast, part of project by Western professor Cornel Grey
February 06, 2024
CBC Afternoon Drive (Part 1) (Part 2) spoke with Sociology PhD candidate Lindsay Finlay about her Journal of Rural Studies paper that looks into ...
Ottawa extends ban on foreign homebuyers
February 06, 2024
Ben O’Hara-Byrne spoke with Diana Mok, DAN Department of Management & Organizational Studies adjunct professor, about the ...
Without cops in Thames Valley schools, police seek new links to youth
February 05, 2024
The London Free Press published a story about how police are looking for new ways to connect to youth and included quotes from Sociology professor ...
Ottawa to extend foreign homebuyers’ ban for two more years
February 05, 2024
The Globe and Mail included quotes from Diana Mok, DAN Department of Management & Organizational Studies adjunct professor, in an article ...
Are people in a come actually awake?
February 05, 2024
Schulich Medicine & Dentistry and Psychology professor Adrian Owen joined Mornings with Simi on 980 CKNW in Vancouver to discuss his research ...
Who lives in rural Canada and who’s most likely to move there
February 05, 2024
Western research shows newcomers, non-white immigrants more likely to settle in cities
February 05, 2024
Yahoo! News republished a Conversation piece by Psychology PhD candidate Samantha Withnell and Psychology professor Lindsay Bodell explaining how ...
Meet your 2024 faculty, association president candidates
February 01, 2024
Chloe Vanderlugt: 2024 SSSC presidential candidate Chloe Vanderlugt, Third-year political science student (she/her)
How falling fertility rate will impact Canada
February 01, 2024
CTV News spoke with Sociology professor Kate Choi about Canada’s dropping fertility rate and what it means in the years ahead.
Windsor's budget is well underway. Here's what some councillors, and an expert, think so far
January 31, 2024
CBC Windsor (online and broadcast) reported on Windsor’s budget process and included quotes from Political Science professor Martin Horak.
International relations club event connects Western students to global challenges
January 31, 2024
The Western Gazette published a story about how the events hosted by Western’s Association of International Relations help to connect students.
The deepfake images of Taylor Swift that were shared online and tech-facilitated violence
January 30, 2024
Sociology professor Kaitlynn Mendes joined CBC The Current to discuss the deepfake images of Taylor Swift that were shared online and ...
London's empty offices are ripe to convert into housing, but not all buildings are created equal.
January 30, 2024
CBC London ran a story about London’s empty office buildings and quoted Geography and Environment PhD candidate AJ Wray.
Western to introduce Canada’s first multi-disciplinary climate risk graduate program
January 29, 2024
GDip in Climate Risk Assessment and Opportunity will prepare students to understand, mitigate climate uncertainties.
Family Life in Rural and Urban Areas, More Similar Over Time
January 29, 2024
Family life in rural and urban areas has been converging, article by Kate H. Choi, Ph.D., Associate Professor in the Sociology Department
January 26, 2024
Presidential candidates Emilie Kalaydjian and Dorian Jones, representing the Faculty of Social Science at USC, participated in Thursday ...
PhD Candidate Sam Routley Analyzes Liberal Party Caucus Retreat on CHML 900: Insights and Highlights
January 26, 2024
Political Science PhD candidate Sam Routley joined Hamilton Today on CHML 900 (Part 1) (Part 2) to discuss the Liberal party caucus retreat.
A bipartisan deal in the U.S. Senate that would pair immigration policy changes with Ukraine aid
January 26, 2024
A Global News story about a bipartisan deal in the U.S. Senate that would pair immigration policy changes with Ukraine aid included quotes from ...
Record highs and lows: Western prof explains El Niño winter
January 25, 2024
Geography and Environment professor James Voogt provided expert commentary to The Western Gazette in a story exploring temperature fluctuations in ...
The Federal Court’s ruling on Ottawa’s use of the Emergencies Act
January 25, 2024
The Jim Toth Show on 680CJOB (Part 1) (Part 2) in Winnipeg interviewed Sociology chair and professor Howard Ramos about the Federal Court’s ...
Why Canada is warming faster than other parts of the world!
January 25, 2024
Geography and Environment professor emeritus Gordon McBean joined The Mike Farwell Show on 570 CityNews Kitchener (1:12:20) to discuss why Canada ...
U.S. election primaries: Even more chaotic than usual?
January 25, 2024
Political Science chair and professor Matt Lebo joined CBC About That to discuss the current results of the U.S. election primaries.
Local psychology professor advocating for increase in mental health services
January 25, 2024
CTV London (online and broadcast) featured research by Psychology professor Elizabeth Hayden that explored depressive and anxious symptoms during ...
“Sweet smell of gum”: Western prof collecting stories of the iconic O-Pee-Chee Company
January 24, 2024
Headquartered in London, it was best-known for licensed trading card sets
The court's determination that Ottawa's invocation of the Emergencies Act was not justified.
January 24, 2024
Sociology professor Howard Ramos joined The Morning Show with Devon Peacock on AM980 (Part 1) (Part 2) to discuss the court’s finding that ...
The surge in technology-enabled violence!
January 24, 2024
Sociology professor Kaitlynn Mendes was interviewed about the rise in tech-facilitated violence as part of a segment by CBC tech columnist Manjula ...
New Hampshire Primaries: Voters Set to Decide Presidential Nominees for Respective Parties
January 24, 2024
CBC Afternoon Drive interviewed Political Science chair and professor Matt Lebo about the results of the New Hampshire primaries.
January 24, 2024
CTV National interviewed Political Science professor Laura Stephenson about cabinet preparing for the potential of Donald Trump winning the U.S. ...
Western Award of Excellence winners help others succeed
January 23, 2024
Employees Recognized for Exemplifying Integrity, Respect, and Commitment to Service. Erika Hill, Laboratory Supervisor in the Department of ...
Five years that profoundly shaped the world!
January 23, 2024
History and King’s professor Oleksa Drachewych joined CBC Ideas (podcast and online), as part of a series of panel discussions recorded at ...
Reported eating disorders on the rise!
January 23, 2024
CTV London (online and broadcast) included insights from Psychology professor Lindsay Bodell about her research in a story about the rise in ...
Wray: We know COVID was tough on youth but how did their neighbourhoods help?
January 22, 2024
The London Free Press (online and print, A8) republished a Conversation piece exploring how neighbourhood amenities impacted mental health during ...
Amplify: The unique joy of grandparent-grandchild relationships.
January 22, 2024
The Globe and Mail’s Amplify newsletter explored the bonds between grandparents and their grandchildren and highlighted research by ...
Police budget increases may not reduce crime rates in Canadian cities, research indicates.
January 19, 2024
An X/Twitter post from Sociology professor Laura Huey was included in a CBC News article exploring the link between police budget increases and ...
Expert insight: Canadian schools need to better address digital sexual violence.
January 18, 2024
Few provinces and territories' curricula recognize that sexual violence can occur online. Article by Sociology professor Kaitlynn Mendes, ...
Analysis: What to make of mayor's push to give two lieutenants big raises.
January 18, 2024
A London Free Press story on London Mayor Josh Morgan’s use of strong mayor powers to increase the salaries of the deputy mayor and ...
What do you wish people better understood about hidden homelessness?
January 18, 2024
Anthropology PhD candidate Alex Nelson, who is also the community engagement and research specialist with the National Right to Housing Network, ...
Implications of Donald Trump’s win in the Iowa caucuses.
January 17, 2024
Political Science chair and professor Matt Lebo joined London Live with Mike Stubbs on AM980 (Part 1) (Part 2) to discuss implications of Donald ...
Expert explainer: How primaries work in the U.S. presidential election
January 15, 2024
Western expert explains the pathway to securing party nominations to run for President. Interview with Professor Matthew Lebo, Chair of the ...
New online study explores link between healthy brains and bodies
January 15, 2024
Neuroscientist Adrian Owen partners with U.K. science museum in research driven by immersive video games.
Expert insight: Don’t count Biden out because January polls are historically unreliable
January 15, 2024
With strong polarization between the parties, significant change from the 2020 results is unlikely. Article by Matthew Lebo, Professor and Chair, ...
Canadian schools need to address digital sexual violence in their curricula and policies
January 15, 2024
Article by Sociology professor Kaitlynn Mendes, Canada Research Chair in Inequality and Gender, Western University
January 11, 2024
The Shaye Ganam Show on 770 CHQR and 630 CHED in Calgary and Edmonton interviewed Sociology professor Kaitlynn Mendes about a new report she ...
Climate change course at Western University connects generations and perspectives to drive action
January 11, 2024
12-week online course starts Jan. 15 and is open to the public.
Time to rethink Canada’s international education strategy
January 10, 2024
University Affairs published an article about international students in Canada and quoted Nigmendra Narain, Political Science professor and OCUFA ...
Expert insight: Did neighbourhood amenities impact youth mental health in the pandemic?
January 08, 2024
Youth in suburban neighbourhoods were more likely to report changes to their mental health and stress levels. The article, authored by Kendra ...
Hidden farm sprouts interest in microgreens in the heart of urban London
January 05, 2024
CBC London ran a story about Forest City Microgreens, an indoor urban farm, and included comments from Geography and Environment professor ...
Calling for an End to War Is Not the Same as Calling for Peace
January 05, 2024
An opinion article by History and King’s professor Oleksa Drachewych exploring how calling for an end to the war in Ukraine is different ...
Western University researchers get clearer understanding of how to cope with pain
January 04, 2024
CTV London (online and broadcast) and Windsor News Today reported on research from Sociology professor Anna Zajacova that examined strategies ...