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Nobel Prize winner Peter Howitt returns to Western
May 21, 2026
Economics Nobel laureate Peter Howitt, a graduate and past economics professor at Western returned to campus for a fireside chat and receptions ...
Tradwives want to ‘make patriarchy great again.’ A sociologist explains what they’re all about
May 18, 2026
In an article published by The Conversation, sociology PhD candidate Meaghan Furlano analyzes the popularity of “tradwives”, ...
May 15, 2026
Political science professor Zack Taylor is quoted in a Toronto Star story about a call to add the province’s Billy Bishop airport plan to ...
Historical groups come together to celebrate London 200 with unique Forest City tales
May 13, 2026
CTV London reports on the Forest City Facts initiative, a partnership between Western’s Public History program, the London Middlesex ...
May 13, 2026
Political science PhD candidate Noah Eliot Vanderhoeven writes an article in The Conversation about how Canada’s 2026 World Cup team ...
Political science professor discusses President Trump’s visit to China
May 12, 2026
Political science professor Matt Lebo was interviewed on eight CBC radio stations across the country, including CBC Airplay in Whitehorse about ...
May 11, 2026
The Toronto Star published a Q&A with Microsoft Canada president Matt Milton, BA’02, who positively mentioned his time studying ...
Sociology professor discusses the 2026 Canadian Census on CBC Radio
May 08, 2026
Sociology professor Michael Haan joined CBC Metro Morning in Toronto to discuss the 2026 Canadian Census.
Asian budget airline bets $14 billion on Canadian jets nobody else wants right now
May 07, 2026
Wealth Professional includes expert insight from DAN department of management and organizational studies professor Geraint Harvey about ...
Opinion | How green energy can diminish the power of dictators and enhance global safety
May 06, 2026
Gender, sexuality and women’s studies professor Bipasha Baruah writes an op-ed in The Toronto Star about how renewable clean energy can play ...
Fewer people are having babies in Canada and the U.S. and the government is out of ideas
May 05, 2026
The National Post quotes sociology professor Rachel Margolis about declining fertility rates in Canada and the U.S.
Louise Arbour named Canada’s next Governor-General
May 05, 2026
History and Indigenous studies professor Cody Groat provides expert commentary about former Governor General Mary Simon’s efforts on ...
Sociology professor discusses the upcoming 2026 census on CBC Radio
May 04, 2026
Sociology professor Michael Haan joined a number of CBC Radio morning shows including CBC Montreal Daybreak to discuss the upcoming 2026 census.
Meet the 2 political advocacy groups trying to sway your vote in the municipal election
May 01, 2026
CBC Toronto includes expert insight from political science professor Zack Taylor about political advocacy groups in Toronto running attack ads ...
A multistate lawsuit threatens disabled rights. Trump’s remarks don’t help
May 01, 2026
The Hill published an op-ed co-authored by anthropology professor Pamela Block about why disability rights in the U.S. are under threat.
April 30, 2026
Political science PhD candidate Noah Eliott Vanderhoeven was interviewed on several CBC radio programs across the country including CBC Halifax ...
Trump's controversial ballroom is getting a new push. How did we get here?
April 30, 2026
CBC News includes comment from political science professor Matt Lebo in a story on President Trump’s plans to replace the White House east ...
Political science professor discusses the King’s visit to Washington on CBC Radio
April 27, 2026
Political science professor Matt Lebo joins 13 CBC Radio programs, including CBC London Morning, to discuss the King’s visit to Washington.
Under pressure: How HR should push back on questionable hires
April 27, 2026
Online trade publication HR Reporter speaks with DAN management and organizational studies professor Samantha Hancock about how HR should push ...
April 23, 2026
Geography and environment adjunct research professor Alexander Wray joins CBC London Morning to discuss the need for improved bus infrastructure ...
Downtown Fort Worth cracks down on loud vehicles, perhaps with steeper fines
April 22, 2026
The Fort Worth Star-Telegram cites a 2024 paper by psychology professor Julie Aitken Schermer on modified vehicle exhausts and their link to ...
Canada 'limits' US defense ties
April 22, 2026
China Daily - Hong Kong includes comments from political science professor Erika Simpson about Canada limiting its ties to U.S. defence.
The government plans to reduce Ontario’s 36 conservation authorities to just nine
April 21, 2026
Cottage Life quotes geography and environment professor Dan Shrubsole in an article about the Ontario government’s plans to reduce ...
Bell’s AI Data Centre approved by council amidst chaotic protest
April 21, 2026
A Global News article about opposition to the development of an AI data centre in the regional municipality of Sherwood includes expert comment ...
Mark Carney would likely keep his majority if an election was held now, polls suggest
April 20, 2026
Political science professor Dave Armstrong provides expert comment in a Toronto Star article about whether the federal Liberal party will keep a ...
Vanessa Ambtman-Smith is challenging colonial systems in healthcare
April 20, 2026
The Western Gazette runs a profile about geography and environment professor Vanessa Ambtman-Smith and her advocacy in Canada’s health-care ...
Ghana’s Floods Are a Geography and Governance Failure
April 19, 2026
News Ghana publishes an opinion piece written by geography and environment PhD student Isaac Adutwum Osei about flooding in Ghana
Replaying the Second World War
April 17, 2026
History professor Oleksa Drachewych joins CBC Afternoon Drive to preview his new book, “Replaying the Second World War,” which ...
Opinion: Siblings are holding up a broken disability system
April 16, 2026
Social science professor Pamela Block analyzes Canada’s disability system and how it affects families and siblings in an opinion piece on ...
April 14, 2026
History professor and public history director Mike Dove and public history student Erin Case discuss their participation in the Forest City Facts ...
Mark Carney secures majority after ‘unwinnable’ 2025 election victory, building new momentum
April 14, 2026
Political science chair and professor Laura Stephenson coauthors a piece in The Conversation on the reversal of fortune for the Liberals as they ...
April 13, 2026
Argentina’s largest newspaper, Clarin, cites sociology professor Samantha Joel’s research in a story on why some people stay in ...
Carney clinches majority government in Canadian special elections
April 13, 2026
A Reuters story picked up by The Straits Times (Malaysia), The Print (India) and U.S. News and World Report features insights from political ...
Science behind: Playing down to your opponent
April 10, 2026
Western Gazette examines the science behind underperforming against a lower ranked competitor with insights from psychology professor M. Blair Evans.
What is the truth behind sibling stereotypes?
April 10, 2026
Several German news outlets including NTV reference research on parental favouritism from psychology grad student McKell Jorgensen-Wells about ...
April 09, 2026
Political science professor Matt Lebo joins 7 CBC afternoon radio shows, including Afternoon Drive, to discuss how the Iran war impacts American ...
April 08, 2026
Western Gazette includes insights from psychology professor Jose Espinoza about the science behind flow state.
Buy now, pay always: The effects of short-term debt financing
April 08, 2026
Economics professor Sergio Ocampo-Diaz is quoted in article about consumer risks associated with ‘buy now, pay later’ services in The ...
Western profs, students weigh in on AI-related job market uncertainty
April 07, 2026
History professor William Turkel provides insights in Western Gazette story about concerns with AI replacing jobs.
Challenging comedy’s oldest joke: “Women aren’t funny”
April 07, 2026
Western Gazette highlights new course, Women Aren’t Funny: Feminist Stand-Up Comedy, led by gender, sexuality, and women’s studies ...
Student-run powwow marks 20-year anniversary at Western
April 02, 2026
Fourth-year Indigenous studies student from Niibin Pitawanakwat discusses the significance of the Indigenous Students’ Association’s ...
London community protests Ford’s policies
April 02, 2026
The Western Gazette covers the ‘Fight Ford’ protest at Victoria Park, quoting DAN management and organizational studies professor ...
Opinion: Canada’s quiet crisis in sibling caregiving
April 02, 2026
Montreal Gazette opinion piece co-authored by anthropology professor Pamela Block highlighting the gaps in support for sibling caregivers in Canada.
Upcoming U.S midterms could have significant impact in Canada
April 01, 2026
Trending Now on CHCH Hamilton interviews political science professor Matt Lebo about the upcoming U.S midterm elections in November and potential ...
The new rules of peace in an uncertain world
March 27, 2026
Weekly Toronto-based Portuguese newspaper, Milenio Stadium, publishes Q & A with political science professor Blair Welsh examining whether ...
Western rises dramatically in QS World University Rankings by Subject
March 26, 2026
QS released its World University Rankings by Subject which show Western ranked among the world’s top 400 universities in 40 subject areas. ...
March 26, 2026
CTV London includes expert comment from political science professor emeritus Andrew Sancton on whether local councils should be able to remove ...
Ford government defends OSAP changes as students weigh strikes
March 25, 2026
Philosophy and sociology student Zayah Samad concerns about OSAP changes in London Free Press article on the Queen’s Park protest against ...
London immigration event salutes 200 years of newcomers, eyes ongoing barriers
March 25, 2026
The London Free Press recaps London’s “All Are Welcome Here” event which included findings from a 2025 Western-led survey by ...
March 25, 2026
Modern Ghana publishes an opinion piece by geography and environment PhD candidate Isaac Adutwum Osei about the implications of Colombia’s ...
March 23, 2026
DAN management and organizational studies professor Geraint Harvey provides insight into the collision at LaGuardia Airport that killed two Air ...
Geography and environment professor emeritus discusses the effects of El Niño on CBC Radio
March 23, 2026
Geography and environment professor emeritus Gordon McBean joins CBC London Morning to discuss the effects of El Niño, a natural climate ...
Canada reports first annual population decline on record
March 21, 2026
Global News interviews sociology professor Michael Haan about Statistics Canada’s report of the country’s first population decline ...
Teens and kids: When it comes to online harms, what happened to you?
March 20, 2026
Sociology postdoctoral fellow Christopher Dietzel joins CBC Ontario Morning to discuss online harms for teens and kids.
Political science PhD candidate discusses Ford’s policy announcements on CBC Radio
March 20, 2026
Following Premier Ford’s back-to-back policy announcements, CBC Toronto’s Here and Now interviews political science PhD candidate Sam ...
Social media is teaching Gen Z to hate the skin they’re in
March 17, 2026
Sociology professor Kaitlynn Mendes provides expert insight to The Globe & Mail about social media pressure on young people to have flawless skin.
City councillor Giorgio Mammoliti played to the TV cameras in Ford-era Toronto
March 17, 2026
The Globe & Mail quotes political science professor Zack Taylor remembering the life of the late Giorgio Mammoliti who won seven consecutive ...
Falling From The Sky: What Ghana’s Deadly Air Disasters Keep Telling Us
March 17, 2026
Geography and environment PhD candidate Isaac Adutwum Osei examines potential ways for Ghana to prevent air disasters in Modern Ghana article ...
Why pristine mountain lakes are suddenly turning green
March 17, 2026
Scientific American quotes geography and environment professor, Katrina Eyvindson, in examination of how pollution and climate change contribute ...
London-area jobless rate highest in decade outside pandemic years
March 13, 2026
Economics professor Audra Bowlus provides insight to The London Free Press on the city’s unemployment reaching its highest level in a decade.
USC elects VP university affairs, VP external affairs for 2026–27
March 12, 2026
The Western Gazette reports fourth-year psychology and criminology student Sabreen Kaur Sukhija and fourth-year political science student Stephen ...
Why them? The logic behind banning countries from sport
March 12, 2026
With insights from political science PhD candidate Noah Vanderhoeven, The Western Gazette explores why countries are banned from international sports.
Carney inches closer to majority, as fourth MP defects to Liberals
March 11, 2026
Political science chair and professor, Laura Stephenson provides expert insight to BBC about Nunavut MP Lori Idlout’s crossing the floor to ...
Bipasha Baruah explores the feminist paradox
March 09, 2026
To mark International Women’s Day, The Western Gazette covers gender, sexuality, and women’s studies Prof. Bipasha Baruah’s talk ...
As Mark Carney seeks out new trade partners, here is one partner that should not be ignored
March 09, 2026
Sociology professor Ted Hewitt explores why Canada should strengthen trade ties with the Mercosur bloc as the country looks to diversify global ...
Prime Minister Carney has announced three byelections for April 13
March 09, 2026
Three federal byelections have been called for April 13 in Ontario and Quebec. Political science professor and department chair Laura Stephenson ...
Science behind: Losing your game
March 06, 2026
Psychology professor Scott MacDougall-Shackleton provides insight into the psychological toll of competition on winners and losers, and the ...
Queen Elizabeth Scholars at Western build research skills, ‘lasting bridges’
March 06, 2026
Global research partnerships at Western University are building lasting bridges. Visiting scholars, including one hosted in the Department of ...
Homonationalism goes primetime on Heated Rivalry
March 05, 2026
Panel discussion by The Western Gazette about the TV series ‘Heated Rivalry’ includes insights from gender, sexuality and ...
From the Forks to the Future: London turns 200
March 05, 2026
London, Ont. marks 200 years of history. In a feature by The Western Gazette, Western University historians Mike Dove and Amber Lloydlangston ...
Sociology student discusses how OSAP changes will impact student on CBC Radio
March 03, 2026
Senator at-large and sociology student Brooklin Begg joined CBC London Morning to discuss how they see the OSAP changes impacting Western students ...
Ukrainian speakers reflect on 4th anniversary of Russian invasion
March 03, 2026
The Western Gazette recapped the “Ukraine: 4 Years After Russia’s Escalated War” conference led by Political Science and History ...
Analysis: Why London councillors are already turning up the election heat
March 03, 2026
City councillors in London are already turning up the election heat before the civic campaign even begins. What does early pre-campaigning mean ...
Access ‘Condo market not coming back’: Hamilton developers warn of continued job losses
March 02, 2026
Condo sales are sliding in the Hamilton region, and housing experts are weighing in. Political science professor emeritus Andrew Sancton offers ...
‘It was way too much’: Experts weigh in on Canada’s fluctuating population growth
March 02, 2026
Canada’s population growth has been fluctuating, and experts say it’s been “way too much” at times. Sociology professor ...
Who Should Be Responsible for Reporting Concerning AI Prompts?
March 02, 2026
On CBC Morning Live, sociology postdoctoral fellow Christopher Dietzel discusses accountability in reporting concerning AI prompts, following ...
'Polarized' world is fuelling a growing number of protests in Canada, police say
March 02, 2026
Canada is seeing a rise in demonstrations and protests, and deep global polarization is a key factor, says sociology professor Howard Ramos. ...
America Has Occupied Canada, in the Creative Mind of a Toronto Artist
March 02, 2026
The New York Times covers a speculative public art exhibit at Weldon Library by artist Dara Vandor, part of the “Pax Americana” series ...
Canadian officials grill OpenAI after it bans, but doesn’t report BC mass shooter
February 27, 2026
Sociology professor Laura Huey weighs in on the controversy around OpenAI’s handling of the Tumbler Ridge shooter’s banned ChatGPT ...
What Carney’s new grocery benefits mean for students
February 26, 2026
Canada’s new Groceries and Essentials Benefit could change how students manage rising costs. Economics expert Prof Stephen Williamson breaks ...
From Kyiv to Western University, Ukraine still under fire
February 26, 2026
“Ukraine: 4 Years After Russia’s Escalated War” was spotlighted by 106.9 The X at Weldon, featuring insightful comments from ...
Possible trace of Soviet probe found on the Moon
February 26, 2026
International broadcaster DW reports on two research teams that identified potential landing sites for the lost Soviet moon lander Luna 9, with ...
February 25, 2026
Noah Vanderhoeven, Political Science PhD candidate, joined Mornings with Simi on 730 CKNW (Vancouver) to discuss the likelihood of a boycott of ...
Four Years Later: Reflecting on Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine with Prof. Oleksa Drachewych
February 25, 2026
On London Live with Mike Stubbs on AM980 (Part 1 & 2), history professor Oleksa Drachewych reflects on the fourth anniversary of ...
Report card: How is Trump’s economy doing
February 25, 2026
CBC The National featured insights from political science professor Matt Lebo, who also joined 10 CBC morning radio shows, including CBC London ...
February 24, 2026
Political Science professor Matt Lebo joined 17 CBC afternoon radio shows, including CBC’s The Homestretch in Calgary (Part 1 & 2), to ...
February 24, 2026
Political science PhD candidate Noah Vanderhoeven joined TVO’s Big If True to unpack disinformation campaigns at the Winter Olympics and ...
February 24, 2026
On AM980’s The Morning Show with Devon Peacock (Part 1 & 2), Prof. Marta Dyczok reflects on the fourth anniversary of Russia’s ...
Trump raises the global tariff to 15% and again challenges the Supreme Court’s decision.
February 23, 2026
Trump raises the global tariff from 10% to 15%, challenging the Supreme Court’s recent ruling. The White House signals more legally ...
Carney one step closer to majority government as Jeneroux crosses floor to Liberals
February 20, 2026
Canadian Press coverage featuring insights from Political Science professor & chair Laura Stephenson on MP Matt Jeneroux crossing the floor ...
February 19, 2026
CTV London quotes political science professor Martin Horak’s criticisms of the parking minimums for high density developments in response to ...
Afternoon of reflection marks MMIWG awareness day with call for action
February 19, 2026
Honouring MMIWG Awareness Day, Prof. Jennifer Komorowski’s talk “Embodying the Land: Radical love in times of colonial violence” ...
Seven Western alumni, one prof appointed to Order of Ontario
February 18, 2026
Western alumni and faculty continue to shape communities across Ontario and beyond. Congratulations to the latest Order of Ontario appointees, ...
Sabreen Kaur Sukhija runs unopposed for USC VP university affairs
February 17, 2026
Big congrats to Sabreen Kaur Sukhija, psychology & criminology student at Western, for running unopposed for USC Vice-President University ...
The familiar crisis in heterosexual relationships
February 17, 2026
Workplace culture, policy & family life are deeply connected. Unequal unpaid labour in heterosexual relationships highlights the need for ...
Graduate student highlights 85th anniversary of Canada’s golden age of comics
February 17, 2026
The Western Gazette highlights the first lecture at Weldon’s Scholars Lab, where history graduate student David Seston marked the 85th ...
Western study aims to provide guidance for couples dealing with depression
February 17, 2026
106.9 The X highlights new research led by Western psychology PhD candidate Gabriela Murphy examining relationship dynamics when one partner is ...
February 17, 2026
CTV London included a comment from a Western University sociology professor on the need for strong messaging after a local minor hockey team was ...
Most People Don’t Have a ‘Type’
February 17, 2026
Couples often say they “just clicked,” but do we actually choose partners based on specific traits? New Atlantic article dives into ...
Lost Soviet Moon Lander May Have Been Found
February 11, 2026
Two research teams may have found possible landing sites for the lost Soviet moon lander Luna 9, guided by expert insight from geography and ...
Politics, Sport and the Olympic Stag
February 10, 2026
Political science PhD candidate Noah Vanderhoeven joined CBC Saskatchewan’s Blue Sky radio to talk about how politics and sports intersect ...
Political Science Professor Matt Lebo Discusses Trump’s Election Reform Claims on CTV Your Morning
February 10, 2026
Political Science professor Matt Lebo joined CTV Your Morning to break down Donald Trump’s recent claim that he wants to change how some ...
How to keep Indigenous cultures alive.
February 08, 2026
How do we keep Indigenous cultures alive? Chantelle Richmond, Director of the Indigenous Health Lab at Western University, shows how land, ...
All the winners of the 2026 USC elections
February 06, 2026
The Western Gazette reports on the winners of the 2026 USC elections. See the new SSSC president and councillors, and learn who will represent ...
Why Frustration in Hetero Relationships Feels So Familiar
February 06, 2026
PhD candidate Meaghan Furlano joined The Last Show with David Cooper (31:45) on Corus radio to discuss her Conversation piece on the long history ...
François Bourguignon receives the 2026 Revue économique Prize
February 06, 2026
François Bourguignon has been awarded the 2026 Revue économique Prize for his outstanding contributions to research on inequality, ...
Political Science Professor Matt Lebo Discusses Voting and Democracy on CBC Radio
February 05, 2026
Political science professor Matt Lebo joined 12 CBC afternoon radio shows, including CBC Radio West, to break down President Trump’s ...
Minister rejects call for nuclear weapons
February 05, 2026
Canada’s Defence Minister has turned down calls for Canada to pursue nuclear weapons, emphasizing diplomacy and security cooperation ...
Geraint Harvey on CTV News: Tariff Threats and Canadian Aircraft
February 03, 2026
CTV News Channel spoke with DAN Management & Organizational Studies professor Geraint Harvey on President Trump’s latest tariff threat ...
Meet your candidate for SSSC president
February 02, 2026
Get to know the student running to lead the Social Science student council! The Western Gazette has the full profiles on each presidential ...
Heated Rivalry: the NHL and the queer dollar
February 02, 2026
Gender, Sexuality and Women’s Studies grad student Ella Brown shares insights on how the TV show Heated Rivalry helped boost NHL ticket ...
Frustration in hetero relationships has a long history — that’s why today’s crisis looks so familiar
February 02, 2026
Long-standing patterns of frustration in heterosexual relationships often reflect deeper historical inequalities, says sociology PhD candidate ...
16 Oscar nods for Sinners signals a broader appetite for imaginative Black cinema
February 02, 2026
A Conversation piece by Gender, Sexuality and Women’s Studies professor Cornel Grey digs into how the film Sinners — with its 16 Oscar ...
Quebec maintains tuition hike for out-of-province students at English-language programs
February 02, 2026
Quebec is keeping higher tuition for out-of-province and English-language students. History professor and Quebec expert Jeffrey Vacante weighs in ...
Pierre Poilievre Needs to Win Over More Voters. What’s His Plan?
February 02, 2026
Political science PhD candidate Sam Routley is featured in a Q&A in The Walrus following Pierre Poilievre’s speech at the Conservative ...
Inside the Game Industry: Career Satisfaction & Well-Being
January 30, 2026
How do game developers feel about their careers? Professor Johanna Weststar (DAN) shares insights from IGDA surveys and her book Not All Fun and ...
Poilievre prepares for leadership review as Conservatives gather in Calgary
January 29, 2026
Canadian Press quotes Political Science Professor Laura Stephenson on what to expect from Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre’s speech at ...
Creative Destruction and Canada’s Strategic Imperative: Openness Over Isolation
January 29, 2026
Canada’s economic strategy examined by Nobel laureate & Western alum Peter Howitt, MA’69. His new memo explores “creative ...
Henry Srebrnik: How serious a danger to Canada is Trump?
January 28, 2026
The Telegraph Journal included expert insight from Political Science Chair and Professor Laura Stephenson on how Canadians are reacting to Prime ...
Skeleton scandal: U.S. racer says Canadian team blocked her 6th Olympic bid
January 28, 2026
Comments from Political Science PhD candidate Noah Vanderhoeven were featured in a Global News story exploring a U.S. skeleton athlete’s ...
2026 World Cup: Facing Donald Trump, Canada tries to assert itself as a host nation
January 27, 2026
French national paper Le Monde quoted political science PhD candidate Noah Eliot Vanderhoeven on the upcoming #FIFAWorldCup and tensions between ...
Western profs weigh in on Trump’s plan to move Venezuelan oil
January 26, 2026
The Western Gazette examines Trump’s plan to move Venezuelan oil, with expert insight from Western political science professors Adam Harmes, ...
January 26, 2026
Canada’s cost-of-living crisis is very real, not a mirage. A @TorontoStar business column highlights widening wealth disparities, citing a ...
1930s or the 19th century: Which other historical era do these Trump times resemble?
January 26, 2026
History offers lessons for today’s politics. Professor Emeritus Luz María Hernández-Sáenz explains why Donald Trump’s ...
How to build kids’ math skills
January 23, 2026
Early math struggles don’t have to last a lifetime. Western’s Daniel Ansari developed the free Numeracy Screener to support early ...
Are Trump’s threats making you anxious? Here are six ways to cope
January 23, 2026
Political science professor Amanda Friesen offers insight on coping with political anxiety tied to current U.S.–Canada relations. If recent ...
Is it time to 'sell America'? Why financial retribution comes with plenty of risk
January 23, 2026
Economics professor Juan Carlos Hatchondo Couture weighs in on the idea of countries uniting to sell U.S. holdings as a response to U.S. tariffs ...
Did Hollywood ruin the name Walter?
January 23, 2026
Anthropology professor Karen Pennesi breaks down why names like Walter and Karen are dropping in popularity in a fascinating new CBC documentary. ...
On the air: Exploring the history of O-Pee-Chee with Mike Dove
January 23, 2026
CBC London Morning spoke with history professor Mike Dove about his research and documentary on the founding of O-Pee-Chee, the iconic London, ...
AI, Innovation, and the Productivity Crisis in Canada Explained by a Nobel Prize–Winning Economist
January 23, 2026
The C.D. Howe Institute just released an interview with Nobel Prize–winning economist Peter Howitt on AI, U.S. tariffs and Canada’s ...
Martin Horak Discusses Rapid Transit on CBC London Morning
January 22, 2026
Political science professor Martin Horak joined CBC London Morning (part 1, part 2) to discuss why expanding rapid transit in London matters for ...
Yes, You Can Be Fired While on Maternity Leave
January 22, 2026
Canadian women who took maternity leave faced real job insecurity. A survey led by sociology professor Rachel Margolis found that 15% were ...
'New world order' brings politics out of textbooks for these university students
January 22, 2026
How are global events shaping the way students learn about politics? CBC London highlights @WesternU Political Science classes where real-world ...
Trump's turbulent day in Davos ends with hope of "forever" deal on Greenland
January 22, 2026
Political science professor Matt Lebo shared expert insight on Trump’s Davos address on 17 CBC Radio afternoon shows, including CBC ...
Trump's Rhetoric Rallies Canadian Support for Prime Minister Mark Carney
January 22, 2026
International media outlets including The Straits Times (Singapore), The Print (India) and U.S. News & World Report highlighted a Reuters ...
January 22, 2026
History professor Mike Dove’s research and new documentary on the founding of the O-Pee-Chee candy and trading card company dives into ...
World University Rankings by Subject 2026: results announced
January 21, 2026
Western University is celebrating big wins in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2026! Top 100 spots for Business ...
Voted down when it was funded, city now wants money for north-end transit upgrade
January 21, 2026
City of London is pursuing provincial funding for a new bus rapid transit route into North London that would extend service to Western University, ...
How the U.S. withdrawal from WHO could affect global health powers and disease threats
January 21, 2026
History professor Mitchell Hammond digs into the WHO’s role and what the U.S.’s planned withdrawal could mean for global public ...
Use of Emergencies Act ruled unjustified, but got the job done
January 20, 2026
Opinion in Sault This Week says the Emergencies Act was “unjustified but got the job done,” citing Laura Stephenson on the ...
Canada's pension plan invested $416 million in Musk's deepfake porn-generating AI
January 20, 2026
Sociology professor Kaitlynn Mendes was quoted in a @NatObserver article on the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board’s investments in Elon ...
Locals around London react as Prime Minister Carney strikes deal with China
January 19, 2026
Londoners are weighing in on PM Carney’s China trade deal, including insights from Political Science PhD candidate Sam Routley. Hear what ...
Maritimers Turn to Old Technology to Push Back Against the Digital World
January 19, 2026
CBC Maritime Connection spoke with sociology professor Howard Ramos on why Maritimers are turning back to older technologies to push back against ...
What does this 'gamble' mean for Canada-U.S. relationship?
January 19, 2026
Canada’s new trade deal with China is sparking debate at home. Political science expert and professor Laura Stephenson breaks down what the ...
January 19, 2026
Research by anthropology professor Pamela Block highlights the emotional and practical challenges siblings face when caring for brothers and ...
Drink milk because it’s healthy, or avoid it because it’s harmful? Scientists have found the answer.
January 19, 2026
Newsweek Poland highlights research by anthropology professor Jay Stock on what ancient skeletons reveal about the benefits of milk consumption. ...
Geography degree offers wide-ranging opportunities to learn by doing
January 16, 2026
Sophia Slabon maps new path with experiential learning across different faculties for a customized degree
History of Canada–China Relations on AM980
January 16, 2026
On The Morning Show with Devon Peacock on AM980, history professor James Flath shares insights on the long and complex history of ...
Matt Lebo on CBC: Greenland, U.S. Strategy, and Implications for NATO and Canada
January 15, 2026
Political science professor Matt Lebo joined nine CBC afternoon radio shows, including CBC Here and Now (part 1, part 2) in Toronto, to discuss ...
Melinda Xia is turning pearls into a profitable passion project
January 14, 2026
Western Social Science student Melinda Xia is turning her passion for pearls into profit with her jewelry business Pearlspoop — and the ...
More Hudson’s Bay Company pieces head to auction
January 14, 2026
History and Indigenous Studies professor Cody Groat offers crucial insight in a @GlobalNews story on the ongoing auction of Hudson’s Bay ...
Canadian Nobel Prize laureate Peter Howitt unpacks the theory of "creative destruction"
January 13, 2026
Former economics professor and MA’69 grad Peter Howitt, Nobel Prize winner, joined CBC’s The Sunday Magazine to discuss his research ...
How to combat reconciliatory backsliding
January 13, 2026
Policy Options published an op-ed by @ChrisAlcantara & Philip Zuidema highlighting risks of reconciliatory backsliding and why we must guard ...
CBC Morning Live: Christopher Dietzel on Malaysia and Indonesia’s Move to Ban Grok
January 13, 2026
CBC Morning Live (pts 1 & 2) talks with sociologist C. Dietzel on Malaysia & Indonesia banning Grok.
Canada won't ban X. But experts say it has few other options to deal with its 'nudification' problem
January 13, 2026
Sociology professor Kaitlynn Mendes weighs in on Canada’s choice not to ban X or its AI chatbot Grok despite concerns about ...
January 13, 2026
Spanish digital paper El Diario reports on the longest-running Dungeons & Dragons game — ongoing since 1982, led by history professor ...
January 12, 2026
Canada’s changing demographics are reshaping how we understand national identity. A National Post multi-page print feature explores what the ...
January 12, 2026
History Prof. Emerita María Hernández-Sáenz is quoted in @elperiodico on Trump’s foreign policy: “La política ...
‘Three bully fears’: Trump’s new world order
January 12, 2026
Australian newspaper The Daily Telegraph featured expert insight from political science professor Matt Lebo on what might follow the U.S.’s ...
January 08, 2026
The National Post featured insight from political science professor and chair Laura Stephenson in an article on Nunavut NDP MP Lori Idlout being ...
Older, 70 percent white, plunging fertility and lost faith: Who Canada is now
January 08, 2026
Canada’s population numbers tell a deeper story about who we are and where we’re headed. A National Post feature includes expert ...
Canada’s population drop in 2025
January 08, 2026
Sociology professor Michael Haan joined 14 CBC Radio afternoon shows, including CBC Here and Now, to discuss Canada’s population drop in ...
The body at the end of the hall: Western Mummy’s afterlife
January 07, 2026
The Western Gazette explores the story of Lady Hudson’s tomb, housed in Western’s Social Science Building and cared for by ...
Local young entrepreneurs looking to expand business
January 07, 2026
Local young entrepreneurs are scaling their business. Lakeshore Advance profiled BMOS student Malaya Misch and Health Sciences student Bria ...
Is your child not listening. Western researchers are hoping to learn why
January 07, 2026
CBC London highlights new research from Western University psychology professor Blake Butler and PhD candidate Rafaela Platkin, exploring how ...
Expanding Skies: What More Middle Eastern Flights Mean for Canada
January 06, 2026
CBC Afternoon Drive (Part 1 & 2) spoke with DAN Management and Organizational Studies professor Geraint Harvey on the implications of allowing ...
Political Insight on U.S.–Venezuela Relations
January 06, 2026
Political Science professor Matt Lebo joined London Live with Mike Stubbs on AM980 to discuss U.S. President Trump’s intentions for ...
How to build community, one ‘hi, neighbour’ at a time
January 06, 2026
Globe and Mail featured DAN MOS professor Julie Aitken Schermer, quoted on practical ways to build a sense of community. The story appeared online ...
Political Science Expert Matt Lebo Analyzes U.S. Military Action in Venezuela on CBC Radio
January 05, 2026
Political Science professor Matt Lebo shared his insights on the U.S. military action in Venezuela across 12 CBC radio morning shows, including ...
Canada must acknowledge the implications of selling uranium to India
January 03, 2026
Canada’s uranium exports to India raise serious questions about non-proliferation and global security. Political Science Prof. Erika Simpson ...
Who is Cilia Flores, Maduro’s wife and ‘first combatant’ of Venezuelan socialism
January 03, 2026
Social Science PhD candidate Estefanía Reyes provides expert insight on CNN on the capture of Cilia Flores, wife of Venezuelan President ...
'Lasting impact': Nine Londoners saluted on mayor's New Year's list
January 02, 2026
Honouring a legacy: Geography & Environment adjunct research professor Beth Hundey was posthumously recognized on the 2026 Mayor’s New ...
Toronto’s Suburbs Could See Downtown-Style Zoning: Insights from Prof. Zachary Taylor
January 01, 2026
Political Science professor Zachary Taylor weighs in on extending downtown-style zoning to Toronto’s suburbs and what it means for the ...
Smooth sailing or turbulence ahead. A look at the airline labour talks on the horizon
January 01, 2026
Will 2026 bring smooth skies or more airline disruptions? DAN Management & Organizational Studies professor Geraint Harvey shares insights on ...
January 01, 2026
How does Taylor Swift capture the psychology of romance? Psychology grad student McKell Jorgensen-Wells dives in on The Last Show with David ...
After years on their back foot, here's why Democrats are feeling good about 2026
January 01, 2026
Political Science professor Matt Lebo shares his insights on U.S. politics and Canada-U.S. relations. Featured by CBC News, CityNews Toronto, CTV, ...
January 01, 2026
Discover your humour style! The Daily Mail explores 4 key humour types and highlights the Humour Styles Questionnaire by psychology expert Rod ...