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2016
Margolis receives €160,000 grant to look at impact of aging populations
December 21, 2016
Rachel Margolis, an Assistant Professor of Sociology at Western University, is part of a team of researchers from five countries studying “Care, Retirement and Wellbeing of Older People across Different Welfare Regimes.”Intensive new MOS program gives graduates leg up
December 19, 2016
Following a successful first year, the Graduate Diploma in Accounting, offered by the Department of Management and Organizational Studies, is aiming to double enrollment.Western professor wants you to share your WorkStory
December 18, 2016
WorkStory is a website where young workers tell the story of their career and their path in the professional world.Perverse pricing, variable voting and criminal conspiracies
December 18, 2016
Al Slivinski, Professor in the Department of Economics, will explore these themes in a mini-lecture delivered during Fall Preview Day.When is a name more than just a name?
December 08, 2016
Karen Pennesi, Associate Professor in the Department of Anthropology, is researching how names impact our understanding of ourselves and others.History Professor helps tell the story of Dr. Oronhyatekha
December 05, 2016
Michelle Hamilton, Associate Professor in the Department of History, worked with First Nations researcher, writer and educator Keith Jamieson to publish Dr. Oronhyatekha: Security, Justice and Equality.Segregation and the Perpetuation of Poverty
December 02, 2016
Douglas Massey, Professor of Sociology at Princeton University, spoke about segregation and the impact is has on poverty, health and economic well being of people and communitiesExamining the impact of student loans on student success
December 02, 2016
Lance Lochner, Professor in the Department of Economics, has been named as the Tier 1 Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Human Capital and Inequality.Filling a gap in bird research
November 28, 2016
It looks like an old-fashion television antenna, but a new device installed on the roof of the Social Science Centre will fill a gap in a continent-wide network used to track bird behavior and movement.Social Science students step up to solve the world’s challenges
November 27, 2016
Robert Celik, a student in the Department of Geography, was a member of the first place team, along with Linta Mustafa and Anisha Khanna, students in the Faculty of Health Sciences. The team looked at addressing the sustainability of contemporary agricultural food systems.Creating a signature space for Social Science students
November 17, 2016
A new space, the Social Science Student Reading Room, will open in January, providing the faculty’s large student population a modern, dedicated and quiet space to call their own.Dyczok investigates media, memory and disinformation
November 14, 2016
Marta Dyczok, an Associate Professor cross-appointed in History and Political Science, is concerned with how people get their information and how this contributes to the development of memories.Mummies, money and medieval beads: high tech scanning in archaeology
November 09, 2016
Andrew Nelson, Professor in the Department of Anthropology, will explore these themes in a mini-lecture delivered during Fall Preview Day.True Histories: Zombies, Vampires and the End of Days
November 09, 2016
Jonathan Vance, Professor in the Department of History, will explore these themes in a mini-lecture delivered during Fall Preview Day.Anthropology students combines creative arts and studies to inspire
November 08, 2016
Aaron Bengall is an entrepreneur, an artist, an author and is dedicated to educating and uniting Type I diabetes communities in London. He does all this while also completing a Master’s degree in Anthropology.Chantelle Richmond featured in Maclean's Magazine
November 03, 2016
Professor in the Department of Geography featured in Maclean's Magazine for her research in the field of health geography, in particular the connection with Indigenous peoples.Department of Economics recognizes 50th anniversary
November 02, 2016
On October 28, and 29, the Department of Economics recognized its 50th Anniversary with a conference and speaker series featuring alumni and former faculty.Western University approves Centre for Urban Policy and Local Governance
October 25, 2016
The Centre will bring together faculty and researchers who conduct local and urban research with a focus on policy implications.Donation from Professor Emeritus creates Sociology speaker series
October 24, 2016
A generous donation provided by Professor Emeritus T.R. Balakrishnan and Lois F. Leatham will establish a speaker series bringing in well-known researchers in Sociology.The men who made the ‘Golden Era’; Western to honour David Laidler and Michael Parkin
October 24, 2016
For the Department of Economics, the 1980s has been called the “Golden Era”. On Friday, October 28 two of the faculty members who played a prominent role in creating that era, David Laidler and Michael Parkin, will receive honorary degrees, as part of Western University’s 308th Convocation.Internship a great learning and working experience for 4th year Urban Development student
October 23, 2016
Dianne Ramos is a 4th-year student in the Urban Development program. She completed an internship with Jones Lang LaSalle, a leading financial and professional services firm specializing in commercial real estate services and investment management.Economics student inspired to impact world through One Young World Summit
October 23, 2016
Michelle Ampadu is a fourth-year student in the Honors Economics program. Committed to making the world a better place, Ampadu attended the One Young World Summit in OttawaGoodale's findings published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences via
October 19, 2016Media Relations
An international team of neuroscientists has shown that a person’s ability to see fine visual detail can be sharpened by simply staring for a few seconds at a rapidly flickering display.Melaine Stone receives a 2016 Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship via
October 17, 2016Western News
PhD candidate in the Department of Women’s Studies and Feminist Research recently named among 166 recipients of the 2016 Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship.Ryan Stevenson joins Department of Psychology
October 12, 2016
Stevenson’s research is in developmental psychology with a focus on how the brain combines sensory information from multiple senses to perceive it as one unified signal. He applies this specifically to people with different developmental delays, in particular children with autism.The first issue of the Social Newsletter is out via
October 10, 2016The Faculty of Social Science
The Social is the new newsletter for the Faculty of Social Science. Our goal is to keep you up to date on some of the biggest developments in the Faculty of Social Science. We plan to produce two issues a year, one in the fall and one in the winter.Officer-turned-researcher explores police culture via
October 06, 2016
It’s not enough to diversify police forces, stresses Lesley Bikos, a Sociology PhD student at Western. The culture within the forces themselves must change if working conditions are to improve for officers – particularly for women and visible minority officers.Economics Professor Emeritus receives Order of Canada for contribution to free trade debate
October 04, 2016
Ron Wonnacott was just a professor in a small economics department, but his research would trigger a debate that would change the Canadian economy.Craig Boydell named to the Alumni Sports Hall of Fame in the “Builder” category
October 03, 2016
During his 40 year career at Western Craig Boydell has been a leader in the classroom and on the basketball court, developing courses and programs in Social Science, and as a Varsity basketball coachDrought study sounds another ‘wake-up call’ via
September 28, 2016Western News
An unprecedented exploration of historical climate data strongly indicates increasing levels of greenhouse gases have the potential to lock California into drought conditions for centuries to come, according to research by Katrina Moser and partners.Social Science Undergraduates well represented in University Affairs awards
September 22, 2016
Western Social Science was well represented in the 2016 Undergraduate Awards, with three papers recognized as regional winners.Minister of Science Kirsty Duncan speaks at Faculty of Social Science
September 15, 2016
The Faculty of Social Science welcomed the Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science to announce the reinstatement of the Full-time University and College Academic Staff System (FT-UCASS) survey.Abelson shines a light on Canadian Think Tanks
September 14, 2016
Why do ideas developed by think tanks gain more traction than those that come from universities? That is one of the questions that Don Abelson, considers in his new book, Northern Lights: Exploring Canada’s Think Tank Landscape2015 Faculty of Social Science Research Highlight Report via
September 07, 2016The Faculty of Social Science
The Faculty of Social Science has released the 2015 Research Highlight Report, reflecting the wide-ranging research achievements of the Faculty.Sandra Kagango, winner of National Bank Women in Financial Markets Scholarship
September 06, 2016
Sandra Kagango is an incoming student in Western University’s Master of Financial Economics (MFE) program. She was recently selected for the prestigious National Bank Women in Financial Markets Scholarship.Craig Logan, winner of The Montreal Exchange Canadian Derivatives Exchange Scholarship
September 06, 2016
Craig Logan is a student in the Master of Financial Economics (MFE) program, with plans to graduate in December 2016. He received The Montreal Exchange Canadian Derivatives Exchange Scholarship. The scholarship is a $10,000 research grant for a master’s student pursing research on derivatives.Strength in numbers – Department of Sociology celebrates 50 years as leader in demography
September 05, 2016
The Department of Sociology at Western developed around demography and quantitative analysis, a strength it carries to this day. During the 2016/17 academic year, the Department of Sociology is celebrating its 50th anniversary.A tradition of excellence, a future of success – Western Economics celebrates its 50th anniversary
September 05, 2016
The Department of Economics is celebrating its 50th anniversary during the 2016/17 academic year. During those 50 years, the Department has had a strong international reputation of academic excellence, a path it continues on to this day.Reuber planted the seeds of success for Economics and Sociology
September 05, 2016
The Departments of Economics and Sociology are each celebrating their 50th anniversary this year. The separate development of these departments owe much to the focus and work of Grant Reuber.Department of Psychology strengthens Social Psychology focus
August 29, 2016
The Department of Psychology at Western University is bringing together professors to strengthen the areas of psychology focused on human social behaviour.MOS announces new research clusters
August 29, 2016
The Department of Management and Organizational Studies has organized its faculty into two new research clusters to build on their award winning research and provide guidance for further growth.Helping refugees find the information they need
August 25, 2016
Victoria Esses, Professor in the Department of Psychology at Western University, and three co-investigators have received a SSHRC-Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) grant to research refugee information needs and how refugees receive and use information.Understanding the toll of war on children
August 24, 2016
Mazel El-Baba is bringing together his passion for social justice, and his study of neuroscience, to better both and better his community.Western doctoral student makes mummified mice to better understand ancient diseases
August 18, 2016
Jennifer Willoughby, a doctoral student in bioarchaeology at Western University studies cancer in mummified remains. To help her better identify what a mummified tumor looks like, Willoughby created her own mummies.Community partnership works to revitalize an endangered language
August 11, 2016
Students in the Anthropology course, Language Revitalization in Practice, partnered with the Oneida Language and Cultural Centre to support the Centre’s work in encouraging use of the Oneida language.Pier 21 partnership puts Public History program on the national stage
July 25, 2016
Through the 2015-2016 academic year, students from the MA in Public History program worked with the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 to tell stories of US immigration to Canada.Visiting students help improve cross-cultural understanding
July 25, 2016
What is the value of cultural exchange? That was one of the questions addressed by a group of Anthropology students, working with visiting students from the University of Antsiranana in Madagascar.MOS Professor won the 2016 Hans B. Thorelli award for research on marketing
July 07, 2016
Mark Cleveland won the Hans B. Thorelli award for research on marketing in globalized societies, looking at what factors - ethnic, demographic or psychographic - affect the way people make decisions.Asteroid named after Western's first Geography professor, Edward Pleva
June 30, 2016
The International Astronomical Union accepted a submission by Robert and Peter Jedicke to rename asteroid number 21367 Edwardpleva, in honour of the long-serving Western University professor.Anders Holm joins Department of Sociology
June 29, 2016
Anders Holm has joined Western's Department of Sociology, specializing in quantitative methodology, and contributing to the methodological development of quantitative sociology.Study uses GPS to determine how exposure to junk food outlets influences youth
June 28, 2016
Jason Gilliand, professor in the Department of Geography and Director of the Human Environments Analysis Laboratory (HEAL), used GPS technology to determine when children passed near a junk food outlet, and whether they made a buy, or had food purchased for them.Social Science mourns the passing of Allan Urho Paivio
June 24, 2016
The Faculty of Social Science mourns the passing of Allan Urho Paivio, emeritus professor of psychology.Faculty of Social Science thanks friend and supporter Cecilia Yau
June 23, 2016
Cecilia Yau has been an ongoing supporter of the Faculty, and in particular, the Department of Geography.MOS professors receive Emerald Citations of Excellence
June 17, 2016
Jennifer Robertson and Bonnie Simpson, professors in the Department of Management and Organizational Studies received Emerald Citations of Excellence for 2016.Michael Haan discusses economic and social situation facing Millennials
May 30, 2016
Michael Haan, Professor in the Department of Sociology and Canada Research Chair in Migration and Ethnic Relations was part of a panel on The Agenda on TVO, "Measuring Generation Millennial."$2-million gift puts Western at the forefront of Central Banking Teaching and Research
May 30, 2016
The Faculty of Social Science has received a $2-million donation to establish the Stephen A. Jarislowsky Chair in Central Banking in the Department of Economics.Archaeology field school teaches students the art of not digging
May 26, 2016
You could call it a non-field school. This spring, students in Anthropology 3396A - Site Management and Service are taking a different approach to standard archaeology, learning how not to dig up a site.Kevin Lynch, former top public servant, receives honorary doctorate
May 25, 2016
Kevin Lynch, a Canadian economist, served as Clerk of the Privy Council and Secretary to the Cabinet, Canada’s most senior civil servant, and is an Officer of the Order of Canada. He can now add Doctor of Laws, honoris causa (LLD) to his list of accomplishments, as he received an honorary doctorate as part of the 307th Western University Convocation ceremony.World-renowned political scientist Janice Stein presented with honorary doctorate
May 25, 2016
Janice Stein, a world-renowned political scientist and international relations expert, is the Belzberg Professor of Conflict Management in the Department of Political Science and was the founding Director of the Munk School of Global Affairs at the University of Toronto received an honorary doctorate from the Western University as part of the Social Science convocation in June 2016.Internationally renowned Social Science alumni receives honorary doctorate
May 25, 2016
Yue-Man Yeung completed his MA at Western University in 1966. He continued his studies and received his PhD from the University of Chicago in 1972. Yeung was recently recognized for his achievements, with an honorary degree of Doctor of Laws, at Western University's Hong Kong convocation ceremony.Robert MacDougall wins international award for latest book
May 25, 2016
Professor Robert MacDougall received the 2016 Albert B. Corey Prize for his latest book The People's Network: The Political Economy of the Telephone in the Gilded Age.Western Professor Jason Gilliland Speaks at Parliament Hill
May 19, 2016
Western Geography Professor and Human Environments Analysis Lab (HEAL) Director Jason Gilliland was at Parliament Hill speaking on "Pediatric Research and Child Health in Canada".Student art projects on display at Museum of Ontario Archaeology
April 22, 2016
Students in their first year of the First Nations Studies program at Western are showcasing what they learned, with an art display at the Museum of Ontario Archaeology.Western University’s Sustainable Archeology project contributes to AGO exhibit
April 22, 2016
A member of the Faculty of Social Science has contributed to an international investigation into the construction of miniature art, led by the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO), The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.Alcantara wins Petro-Canada Young Innovator Western award to study political myths and assumptions in Canada
April 21, 2016
Christopher Alcantara is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science. He recently received the Petro-Canada Young Innovator Western award.Faculty of Social Science awarded more than 15 SSHRC & NSERC grants.
April 15, 2016
The Faculty of Social Science has been awarded nine SSHRC Insight grants totaling more than $1.6 million and eight NSERC Discovery grants, totaling more than $370,000.Grahn and Richmond named as 2016 Faculty Scholars
April 15, 2016
Congratulations to Jessica Grahn, Department of Psychology and Chantelle Richmond, Department of Geography, two of the recipients of this year’s Faculty Scholar awards.First winners of the Social Science Dean’s Excellence Award for Teaching
April 15, 2016
We are pleased to announce the inaugural winners of the Social Science Dean’s Award for Excellence in Teaching: Andrew Sancton, Jeff Hopkins, and David Sherry.
