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2026
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 ...