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Carrying Stories Forward: USRI Student Niibin Pitawanakwat’s Research Journey
October 07, 2025
Undergraduate researcher Niibin Pitawanakwat’s USRI journey with Dr. Cody Groat sheds light on the lives of Indigenous patients once ...
Y2K and Labubus: Inside the microtrend economy
October 07, 2025
The Gazette recently explored the rise of microtrends — from Y2K to “labubus” — and what they reveal about consumer ...
10 things to know about the Great Miramichi Fire of 1825
October 07, 2025
To mark the 200th anniversary of the Great Miramichi Fire, CBC News featured insight from History professor Alan MacEachern — author of The ...
More than a quarter of Canadian teens have experienced sexual violence online
October 07, 2025
Yahoo News reposted a Conversation article by Sociology PhD student Estefania Reyes & FIMS PhD candidate Charlotte Nau. Their research found ...
October 06, 2025
Political Science professor Martin Horak, chair of a task force reviewing how municipal politicians should be compensated, spoke with CTV London ...
UAE private sector more convinced by flexible hours than four-day week
October 06, 2025
Political Science professor Joseph Lyons, Director of Western’s Local Government Program, shared his expert insight with The National ...
Joseph McGill Jr. reclaims history, brings Slave Dwelling Project to Western
October 03, 2025
Public historian & Civil War reenactor Joseph McGill Jr. shared powerful insights on reclaiming history through the Slave Dwelling Project. ...
Amazon to add 800 seasonal jobs
October 03, 2025
Economics professor Audra Bowlus shared her expertise in a recent London Free Press article on Amazon’s addition of 800 seasonal jobs in the ...
Afternoon of allyship highlights guides, progress and initiatives
October 02, 2025
The Western Gazette recapped the Afternoon of Allyship, hosted by the Faculties of Social Science and Science. The event highlighted progress, ...
Is the border closed? What Canadians need to know about the U.S. government shutdown
October 02, 2025
Political Science professor Matt Lebo shared insights with the Toronto Star on how the U.S. government shutdown could impact borders and travel ...
Insights on the Fallout of a Possible U.S. Shutdown
October 02, 2025
Political Science professor Matt Lebo joined 15 CBC afternoon radio programs, including The Homestretch in Calgary, to unpack the implications and ...
Legacy of a Trailblazer in Science and Conservation
October 02, 2025
CBC News Network spoke with anthropology prof emeritus Ian Colquhoun about the legacy of Jane Goodall, DSc’18. Goodall, who was awarded an ...
October 02, 2025
CBC Business features expert insight from sociology professor Kaitlynn Mendes on Amazon’s refusal to remove retailers using the term ...
Afternoon of Allyship: Building Bridges Through Reflection and Action
October 01, 2025
On September 30, the Faculty of Social Science had the privilege of hosting the second annual Afternoon of Allyship. Faculty, staff, and students ...
Advance voting in Canada continues to rise—and it’s changing campaigning
September 30, 2025
Advance voting is reshaping the way federal election campaigns are run in Canada. The Hill Times highlights insights from Political Science ...
Trump says a U.S. government shutdown is 'likely', here's what could happen
September 30, 2025
A Canadian Press story on the U.S. government shutdown after President Trump & Congress failed to reach a deal features insight from Political ...
National Truth and Reconciliation
September 30, 2025
Chantelle Richmond, Professor of Geography & Environment and CRC in Indigenous Health & the Environment, joined The Dan MacDonald Show on ...
34 works of Canadian poetry coming out in fall 2025
September 30, 2025
A CBC Books list of Canadian poetry being published in 2025 highlights A Bow Forged from Ash by Indigenous education PhD student Melissa Powless ...
Exploring History Through Reenactment and Dialogue
September 30, 2025
Public historian & Civil War reenactor Joseph McGill Jr. joined London Live with Mike Stubbs on AM980 to share insights on his impactful ...
Mark Carney and a call for meaningful reconciliation
September 30, 2025
History & Indigenous studies professor Cody Groat, in The Hill Times, calls on the Prime Minister to commit to deeper, more meaningful ...
Expert explainer: Understanding the Truth and Reconciliation Commission
September 30, 2025
History & Indigenous Studies professor Cody Groat reflects on the legacy of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, the significance of the ...
Mayor Andrea Horwath steps down from police board citing ‘scheduling conflicts’
September 29, 2025
Political science professor emeritus Andrew Sancton was quoted in The Spec on Hamilton Mayor Andrea Horwath’s decision to step down from the ...
DeepDive: Decoding Canada’s Conservative coalition
September 29, 2025
A new deep dive in The Hub by Political Science PhD candidate Sam Routley unpacks the complexities of Canadian conservatism—its roots, ...
Fast-tracking past justice: why the Major Projects Office threatens real reconciliation
September 29, 2025
Canada’s new Major Projects Office risks undermining true reconciliation. In The Hill Times, Prof. Vanessa Ambtman-Smith (Geography, ...
Canada’s fertility rate has reached a new low
September 29, 2025
Canada’s fertility rate has dropped to a historic low, raising important questions about the country’s future. CTV News featured ...
Reflection on a Decade Since the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Report
September 29, 2025
Ten years after the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s final report, what progress has been made on its Calls to Action? History & ...
Exploring History, Memory, and Reconciliation
September 29, 2025
London Live on AM980 spoke with Western history professor Michelle Hamilton about McGill Jr.’s powerful talk and his book Sleeping with the ...
How do you explain the 3.2% global economic growth, according to the OECD?
September 29, 2025
Sergio Ocampo, Assistant Professor of Economics, joined FRANCE24 to discuss the OECD’s latest report on global economic growth. While growth ...
Western “All in” Campaign to raise $1B
September 26, 2025
Western has launched its boldest campaign yet: the “All In” Campaign to raise $1B in support of students, research, and community ...
Urban Heat and Air Pollution May Harm Developing Brains in the Womb, Study Suggests
September 26, 2025
Geography & Environment professor James Voogt shared his expertise with Inside Climate News on how urban heat and air pollution impact public ...
Checking the state of democracy
September 25, 2025
Democracy is under the spotlight this week at Western University. London Morning spoke with professors Martha S. Jones, Dennis M. Pilon & ...
Is political satire under attack in America?
September 25, 2025
CBC London spoke with Anmol Dutta, instructor in Western’s Department of Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies, about ABC’s ...
Strong mayor powers used in Windsor, Toronto most often compared to other big Ontario cities
September 24, 2025
CBC News featured insights from political science professor Joe Lyons in a story examining where “strong mayor powers” are being most ...
Western student leverages entrepreneurial education for future in agriculture
September 23, 2025
From the classroom to the fields: Social Science student Emma Ouellette (DAN Management & History) is applying her business skills to grow her ...
Kids in child care need healthy movement and guidelines can improve their health
September 23, 2025
Yahoo News republished a Conversation piece by sociology student Emily Sussex, OT professor Trish Tucker & postdoc Sophie Phillips. They call ...
Instagram using AI to detect Canadian teens signed up for adult accounts
September 23, 2025
Instagram is piloting AI tools to flag Canadian teens who registered for adult accounts. CTV News and others covered the Canadian Press story, ...
September 23, 2025
CBC London spoke with the 3 keynote speakers for the Dept. of History’s 50th Goodman Lecture Series (Sept. 23–25) on the state of ...
Hundreds gather for Take Back The Night
September 22, 2025
London locals gathered for the Take Back the Night rally, spotlighted by Western Gazette. Keynote speaker & PhD student in gender, sexuality ...
London’s $94,000 question: Do city councillors need a 33% pay raise next term?
September 22, 2025
An independent task force is weighing whether London city councillors deserve a 33% pay raise next term. CTV London notes the group includes ...
Hudson’s Bay seeks approval to auction off 1670 charter, court filings show
September 22, 2025
Hudson’s Bay has reverted to its original plan to auction its 1670 charter, sparking debate over history, heritage, and ownership. CityNews ...
Leaders of Canada and Mexico Talk Trade and Security Without U.S.
September 19, 2025
A Reuters piece featuring insights from Political Science professor Sebastian Vallejo Vera on Prime Minister Carney’s goals in Mexico was ...
Examining Censorship and Free Speech in U.S. Media
September 19, 2025
Anmol Dutta, instructor in Gender, Sexuality & Women’s Studies at Western, joined CBC London Morning to discuss ABC’s decision to ...
CUSMA negotiations begin, trade hints from Carney felt in London
September 19, 2025
Political Science professor Sebastian Vallejo Vera joined Fanshawe’s 106.9 The X to share insights on Prime Minister Carney’s visit to ...
Canada and Mexico agree to deepen ties amid Trump trade war
September 19, 2025
BBC included insights from political science professor Sebastian Vallejo Vera in an article about Prime Minister Carney’s goals during his ...
Friendship is an economic investment
September 18, 2025
Friendships aren’t just meaningful, they’re economic investments too. The Western Gazette explores the financial impact of our social ...
Carney seeks to warm up Canada Mexico ties in face of US tariff threat
September 18, 2025
A Reuters piece featuring insights from Political Science Professor Sebastian Vallejo Vera on Prime Minister Carney’s goals during his visit ...
Task Force poised to recommend big pay raise for full time city councillors, no raise for mayor
September 17, 2025
A CTV London story highlights a task force recommendation to raise pay for full-time city councillors. Western political science professor Martin ...
Exploring Canada Mexico Relations Ahead of Official Visit
September 17, 2025
The Morning Show on AM980 spoke with Political Science Professor Sebastian Vallejo Vera about Prime Minister Carney’s upcoming visit to ...
September 16, 2025
CTV London featured insights from Political Science Professor Emeritus Andrew Sancton on whether recordings should be allowed in a city ...
Discussing Leadership Changes in Ontario Politics
September 16, 2025
Political Science PhD candidate Sam Routley joined several CBC Ontario morning shows, including CBC London Morning, to share insights on Bonnie ...
Weekend Listen: before Terry Fox - the story of two war amputees who hiked across Canada
September 16, 2025
Before Terry Fox, there were George Hincks & Marshall McDougall—amputees who walked across Canada after losing limbs in the Great War. ...
Political science student finds path at Western
September 15, 2025
Political Science student Shelly Eh has found her path at Western! Through academics, extracurriculars, and volunteer work, she’s discovered ...
Expert explainer: Math education and the importance of memory and problem solving
September 15, 2025
Professor Daniel Ansari shares why arithmetic fluency & problem-solving aren’t competing but complementary in math education. A balanced ...
In photos: Around the world with Western
September 15, 2025
From Vienna to Belize, Social Science students explored global business + tropical marine environments this summer. From KPMG-Austria + UN Vienna ...
Western researchers honoured by Canadian Academy of Health Sciences
September 15, 2025
Honoured and inspired! David J. A. Dozois and Isaac Luginaah from Western’s Faculty of Social Science have been recognized by the Canadian ...
Expert insight: Sydney Sweeney’s American Eagle campaign reflects wider cultural backlash
September 15, 2025
Sydney Sweeney’s American Eagle ad is more than a style choice — it’s part of a cultural shift. Meaghan Furlano, PhD Student, ...
Seven Western professors honoured by Royal Society of Canada
September 15, 2025
Exciting news from Western! John Meyer and Julie Aitken Schermer from the Faculty of Social Science have been recognized by the Royal Society of ...
Should employers be able to force workers back into the office?
September 15, 2025
Johanna Weststar, Associate Professor at Western’s DAN Department of Management & Organizational Studies, joined CBC’s Cross ...
Before Terry Fox, we had Hincks and Mcdougall
September 15, 2025
History postdoc Eric Story shares the remarkable journey of George Hincks and Marshall McDougall—two amputees who walked across Canada after ...
September 11, 2025
Ontario universities have faced major financial challenges over the past decade, adapting with resilience and pragmatism. In a recent UA Magazine ...
Dr. Kaitlyn Mendes on "Unknown Number" and parenting teens today
September 11, 2025
Western Sociology professor Kaitlynn Mendes joined London Live on AM980 to discuss Unknown Number, a powerful documentary exposing the dangers of ...
September 11, 2025
Following news of the fatal shooting of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, CBC’s The National spoke with political science professor ...
London-area jobless rate dips again but growth remains flat
September 08, 2025
London’s job market is shifting: the local jobless rate dipped again, but overall growth remains flat. Economics professor Audra Bowlus ...
September 08, 2025
Ontario’s new police record checks are being called “security theatre” that won’t improve safety for kids. In a Toronto ...
Trump’s use of troops in D.C. is an alarming preview of militarized policing: experts
September 08, 2025
A Canadian Press story featuring insight from Western political science professor Matt Lebo examines Trump’s use of troops in D.C.—a ...
Debating Productivity: Home Office vs. Workplace
September 08, 2025
DAN Management & Organizational Studies professor Johanna Weststar joined CBC’s Cross Country Checkup to share insights on productivity ...
Science isn't just done in labs. Sometimes you need to get your hands dirty to learn
September 08, 2025
Western Anthropology professor Andrew Nelson is featured in CBC Quirks, highlighting the importance of doing science beyond the lab. Hands-on ...
September 08, 2025
As part of its Summer Science Spectacular, CBC’s Quirks & Quarks featured fascinating field research in Peru! Anthropology professor ...
Report offers glimpse into challenges of being a newcomer in London and Middlesex County
September 08, 2025
CBC London spotlighted a Western Network for Economic and Social Trends report examining challenges newcomers face in London. The findings support ...
Your first name could determine whether you get the job or not. Here’s how
September 05, 2025
New research featured in The Independent (U.K.)! Psychology professor & VP (Research) Penny Pexman co-authored a piece on how the sound of ...
How Has Industry Consolidation Changed the Way Americans Shop?
September 04, 2025
Western Economics Assistant Professor Sergio Ocampo’s research on retail concentration is featured in ProMarket, a publication of Chicago ...
Toronto Zoo gorilla undergoes surgery after part of toe bitten off by new silverback
September 02, 2025
A Toronto Star piece on an injured gorilla at the Toronto Zoo features insights from Western anthropology professor emeritus Ian Colquhoun. He ...
Expert Weighs In on Protecting Kids from Online Harms as School Year Begins
September 02, 2025
As kids head back to school, how can we better protect them online? QR Calgary spoke with sociology professor Kaitlynn Mendes about strategies to ...
The sound of names can bias hiring decisions, researchers report | Opinion
September 02, 2025
The Miami Herald republished a Conversation article co-authored by Penny Pexman, VP (Research) & Psychology Professor, on her latest study ...
Can an enduring peace in Ukraine be brokered?
August 29, 2025
History professor Oleksa Drachewych joined The Big Story podcast on City News to discuss the state of Ukraine-Russia peace talks, the barriers to ...
How Parents Can Navigate Online Safety
August 29, 2025
How can parents keep their kids safe on social media? The Morning Brew on 770 QR in Calgary spoke with sociology professor Kaitlynn Mendes to ...
What’s in a name? How the sound of names can bias hiring decisions
August 29, 2025
New research alert! Yahoo News republished a Conversation piece co-authored by Penny Pexman, VP (Research) & Psychology Professor, exploring ...
Would more airline competition fix flying in Canada?
August 28, 2025
CBC The National spoke with DAN Management & Organizational Studies professor Geraint Harvey to weigh in on the future of Canadian skies and ...
Dubai's population hits four million – here's what lies ahead for the city that keeps on growing
August 28, 2025
Geography & environment researcher AJ Wray shared expert insights with The National (U.A.E.) on the infrastructure changes needed as ...
Dundas woman who serves ultra-wealthy shares stories of clients in viral videos
August 27, 2025
Western grad Olivia Ferney, BMOS’22, joined CBC’s Afternoon Drive to share her journey from student to luxury travel agent. Hear her ...
Q&A: Math education and the importance of memory and problem solving
August 27, 2025
Western Psychology professor Daniel Ansari shares insights on the different approaches to teaching math and why memory and problem-solving both ...
London’s first office-to-apartment conversion set to open in under a year
August 26, 2025
Exciting urban change in London! The city’s first office-to-apartment conversion is set to open in under a year. The London Free Press ...
Trouble at Toronto Zoo? Two gorillas injured during introduction to new silverback
August 22, 2025
Two gorillas at the Toronto Zoo were injured during physical introductions with a new silverback, raising questions about group dynamics and care. ...
August 22, 2025
Political Science professor & chair Laura Stephenson was featured in the Globe and Mail, offering insights on Prime Minister Mark ...
Pierre Poilievre wins Alberta byelection — but he’s got a long road ahead to broaden his base
August 20, 2025
Yahoo News republished a piece by Political Science PhD candidate Sam Routley in The Conversation examining the future of the Conservative Party ...
Scrapping remote work: What does that mean for you?
August 20, 2025
Geography and environment researcher AJ Wray joined CBC Ontario Today to explore how the shift away from remote work is reshaping downtown ...
Insights on Ukraine Peace Talks from Washington Summit
August 19, 2025
History professor Oleksa Drachewych joined CBC London Morning to share insights on the summit in Washington, where Ukraine's president met ...
Expert Weighs In on Ukraine Peace Talks at Washington Summit
August 19, 2025
Western’s History & Political Science professor Marta Dyczok joined The Deb Hutton Show on News Talk to share insights on the Washington ...
What did Trump accomplish in his summit with Putin? | Hanomansing Tonight
August 18, 2025
CBC’s Hanomansing Tonight featured Political Science and History professor Marta Dyczok, who shared her insights on the outcomes of the U.S. ...
The past and future of Canada's parks, as climate change changes them
August 18, 2025
Canada’s parks tell the story of our past while facing the challenges of our future. History professor Alan MacEachern joins CBC ...
‘Pray for rain’: wildfires in Canada are now burning where they never used to
August 18, 2025
Wildfires are shifting east: A Guardian story highlights how Canada’s Atlantic provinces are now facing greater risk. Paul Kovacs, executive ...
Canada Conservative Leader Mounts Comeback After Trump-linked Defeat
August 18, 2025
Barron’s featured an AFP piece quoting Political Science Professor Emeritus Don Abelson on how former U.S. President Trump’s influence ...
High-Stakes Meeting Explores Ukraine Ceasefire Deal
August 15, 2025
History professor Oleksa Drachewych joined CTV Your Morning to discuss U.S. President Trump’s meeting with Russian President Putin in ...
Green leadership’s predictors and outcomes
August 13, 2025
Professor Jennifer Robertson, Associate Professor in the DAN Department of Management & Organizational Studies and Adjunct Research Professor ...
August 13, 2025
The Goderich Signal Star reflects on the inspiring legacy of the late Beth Hundey, Geography and Environment professor, whose dedication to ...
Wildfires, Climate Change, and Building Resilience
August 13, 2025
Geography and Environment Professor Emeritus Gordon McBean joined AM980’s The Morning Show to share insights on wildfires, climate change, ...
Access restrictions on wooded areas in N.S., N.B., during heightened wildfire risk face opposition v
August 13, 2025
The Globe and Mail features insight from Geography and Environment Professor Emeritus Gordon McBean on restrictions to wooded areas in Nova Scotia ...
August 12, 2025
Pelham Today covers the federal Competition Bureau’s investigation into Pathways Alliance for a misleading ‘net-zero’ Super Bowl ...
What does it mean to like noisy cars
August 12, 2025
Why do some people love loud cars? El Heraldo de México featured a study led by Western’s Julie Aitken Schermer (Psychology and DAN ...
American Eagle Ad Featuring Sydney Sweeney Sparks Debate
August 11, 2025
Sociology PhD candidate Meaghan Furlano joined The Shaye Ganam Show on Global News Radio to discuss her Conversation article analyzing the ...
Exploring the Impact of Texas’ Redistricting Efforts
August 11, 2025
Political Science professor Matt Lebo joined Global’s Morning Show to break down Texas Republicans’ latest push to redraw ...
What Texas redistricting fight means as FBI joins hunt for absent Democrats
August 08, 2025
Political Science professor Matt Lebo shares expert insight with Global News on why Republican lawmakers in Texas are pushing to redraw the ...
Expert breaks down wildfire misinformation on CTV Your Morning
August 08, 2025
Geography and Environment professor Gordon McBean joined CTV Your Morning (part 1 and 2) to address misinformation about wildfires, offering ...
Etihad Rail set to connect Dubai and Abu Dhabi and transform UAE
August 08, 2025
The National (U.A.E.) features insights from Geography and Environment researcher AJ Wray on the U.A.E.’s high-speed rail project, exploring ...
Climate change major driver of surging algae levels in Canada’s lakes: study
August 08, 2025
Climate change is fueling algae growth in the Great Lakes, says Katrina Eyvindson, professor & chair of Geography & Environment. A ...
Exploring the History of Wildfires in Manitoba
August 07, 2025
History professor Alan MacEachern spoke with 680 CJOB in Winnipeg about Manitoba’s long history with wildfires, how they’ve shaped the ...
Why Sydney Sweeney’s American Eagle campaign is part of a wider cultural backlash
August 07, 2025
Sociology PhD candidate Meaghan Furlano unpacks the controversy around Sydney Sweeney’s American Eagle campaign in her latest piece for The ...
Air Canada Strike Vote Raises Questions About Labour Relations
August 07, 2025
Air Canada flight attendants have voted in favour of a strike. DAN Management professor Johanna Weststar spoke with Global News about what this ...
Why are Texas Republicans trying to redraw congressional maps?
August 07, 2025
Republican lawmakers in Texas are pushing to redraw the state’s congressional maps—a move that could have major political ...
What’s really behind all the wildfire smoke – and why it’ll be back
August 06, 2025
As wildfire smoke continued to blanket the skies, the London Free Press spoke with Gordon McBean, Geography and Environment professor emeritus at ...
Sprawling concerns: On London's edges, how many homes is too many?
August 05, 2025
Jason Gilliland, professor of Geography and Environment and director of Western’s Urban Development Program, was featured in a London Free ...
History at risk in Ontario’s Halton Region as heritage service shutters: historians
August 05, 2025
A Canadian Press story on Halton Regional Council’s decision to shut down its heritage services features insights from Western History ...
Weston family sought to avoid auction in bid for Hudson’s Bay charter
August 05, 2025
History and Indigenous Studies professor Cody Groat was featured in a Globe and Mail article discussing the Weston family’s efforts to buy ...
Ontario Debates Closure of Regional Heritage Department
August 01, 2025
Western's Public History professor Michelle Hamilton spoke with four CBC Morning shows across Ontario, including CBC London Morning, about ...
Weston family wants to buy Hudson's Bay charter and donate it, according to documents
July 31, 2025
CBC News covered a Canadian Press story on the Weston family’s plan to purchase and donate the Hudson's Bay charter to the Canadian ...
Do you have faith in democracy?
July 30, 2025
Valere Gaspard, research fellow with the Leadership and Democracy Lab, joined the Courtney Theriault Show on 880 CHED to talk about his ...
International Marketplace closures sparks ‘food desert’ concerns
July 30, 2025
The sudden closure of the International Marketplace on Hamilton Road could create a temporary “food desert” in the area, says Western ...
London Kellogg factory to add residential and offices
July 29, 2025
The Daily Commercial News covered 100 Kellogg Lane’s big plans to expand with new residential and office towers in London, Ontario. ...
July 28, 2025
Halton Region is discarding a 30,000-item heritage collection, raising concerns among historians and the public. Western's history professor ...
Fundy National Park celebrates 75 years
July 28, 2025
Fundy National Park turns 75! In a CBC News New Brunswick article, Western history prof Alan MacEachern shares insights on the park’s ...
Big Oil to greenwash the world's dirtiest industry: UN expert wants to criminalize misinformation
July 28, 2025
Political Science professor & chair Laura Stephenson shares insights on voter attitudes toward climate change in a feature by The Pointer. The ...
July 28, 2025
Political science professor Laura Stephenson shared insights with the Toronto Star on the unusually long ballot in Pierre Poilievre’s ...
A sign of the climate crisis? The danger of a heat dome
July 28, 2025
NTV Turkey featured insights from Geography professor emeritus Gordon McBean on the science behind heat domes—how they form and why they ...
In the age of the metro and air taxis, will we still be travelling on buses in Dubai years from now?
July 28, 2025
Geography and Environment research scientist Alexander Wray was featured in The National (UAE), highlighting the crucial role of public transit in ...
200th anniversary of Great Miramichi Fire inspires summer series at historical house
July 25, 2025
The Great Miramichi Fire, one of the largest in North American history, marks its 200th anniversary. CBC New Brunswick features History professor ...
Are two central bankers better than one? Canada will find out with Carney-Macklem duo
July 25, 2025
Economics professor Stephen Williamson shared insights with the Financial Post on how former central banker and now PM Mark Carney could shape the ...
From tree cover to green roofs, how are cities fighting extreme heat?
July 25, 2025
As cities face rising temperatures, how can they adapt to extreme heat? Global News explores solutions and features expert insight from Western ...
New findings connect biological and behavioral consequences of weight loss to binge-eating
July 25, 2025
A new study co-authored by Psychology professor Lindsay Bodell sheds light on how hormones may influence binge eating and the effects of weight ...
Not just yes or no: Experts explain consent following Hockey Canada trial
July 25, 2025
Sociology professor Kaitlynn Mendes was featured in a CBC Kids article breaking down the complexities of consent, especially in light of the ...
London is making big development moves. How are they doing?
July 24, 2025
CBC London sat down with Geography and Environment professor Jason Gilliland to discuss urban sprawl and how London is tackling population growth. ...
Crown seeks up to 8 years in prison for mischief for ‘Freedom Convoy’ organizers
July 24, 2025
Sociology professor Laura Huey shares expert insight in a Global News segment covering the sentencing hearing for “Freedom Convoy” ...
Windsor just unveiled its new civic esplanade — but some reaction is mixed
July 23, 2025
Windsor’s plan for a new civic esplanade sparks mixed reactions. Geography and Environment professor James Voogt shares insight with CBC ...
Urban Sprawl and Housing Development in London
July 23, 2025
Geography and Environment Professor Jason Gilliland joined CBC London News to discuss urban sprawl and the recent approval of a major housing ...
Rising Aviation Competition in Canada
July 22, 2025
DAN Department of Management & Organizational Studies professor Geraint Harvey joined six CBC morning shows across Ontario—including CBC ...
Why Mark Carney seems to keep caving to Donald Trump
July 22, 2025
Political science PhD candidate Sam Routley joined the Shaye Ganam Show on QR 770 and 880 CHED to discuss his Conversation piece on Prime Minister ...
Lowering the Voting Age to 16: What It Could Mean for Youth Engagement
July 22, 2025
Political Science professor and chair Laura Stephenson spoke with CBC Morning shows, including CBC St. John's and CBC London, about the ...
What Canada can learn from the Texas flash flood
July 21, 2025
What can Canada learn from the Texas flash flood? Professor Emeritus Gordon McBean from Geography & Environment shares key lessons on disaster ...
Ukrainian dancers skip London festival show, cite another act's 'Russian culture'
July 18, 2025
History professor Oleksa Drachewych spoke to the London Free Press about a Ukrainian dance group's decision to withdraw from the London ...
Elbows down? Why Mark Carney seems to keep caving to Donald Trump
July 18, 2025
Political science PhD candidate Sam Routley analyzes Prime Minister Carney’s strategic, elbows-down approach to U.S. trade talks in this ...
Consensus ‘going to be really hard to come by’: historian on PM’s summit with First Nations leaders
July 18, 2025
CTV News Channel spoke with history and Indigenous studies professor Cody Groat about Mark Carney’s summit with Indigenous leaders following ...
Scientists launch effort to resurrect extinct giant flightless bird
July 18, 2025
Scientists are working to bring back the extinct giant moa — a flightless bird that once roamed New Zealand. Psychology professor Scott ...
Family unearths ancient spearhead at their Paris, Ont., farm in 'freak' discovery
July 16, 2025
A family in Paris, Ont. made an incredible discovery on their farm—an ancient spearhead dating back to the Ice Age. Western Archaeology ...
U.S. Lawmakers Urge Canada to Act on Wildfires
July 16, 2025
Republican members of U.S. Congress have urged Canada to take action on wildfires. CHEK News at 5 in Vancouver spoke with Geography and ...
What Canada could learn from the tragic consequences of the Texas flash flood v
July 16, 2025
Canada can learn from the tragic Texas floods, says Geography & Environment Prof. Emeritus Gordon McBean in a Conversation piece republished ...
Why this noisy City Hall protest was a glimpse of Mayor Olivia Chow's—and Toronto's—political future
July 16, 2025
Political science professor Zack Taylor shares expert insight with the Toronto Star on how citizen activism is shaping Toronto politics ahead of ...
The weather you will never forget
July 16, 2025
Over the past 15 years, Alberta has seen a surge in severe weather events causing billions in damage. Paul Kovacs, executive director of the ...
Trump's tariffs: U.S president is motivated by the spectacle of it all
July 15, 2025
Why is Trump so obsessed with tariffs? In The Toronto Star, Political Science professor Matt Lebo breaks down how spectacle—not ...
Minnesota Republicans in Congress send letter to Canada asking for more action on wildfires
July 15, 2025
Republican members of the U.S. House sent a letter urging Canada to take stronger action on wildfires to reduce smoke drifting into the U.S. KARE ...
LHSC alleges fraud cost hospital $60 million— expert suggests what might have gone wrong
July 14, 2025
Political science professor Martin Horak offered expert insight in a CTV London article on governance failures that may have enabled the alleged ...
2014 and Ukraine's relationship with Russia v
July 14, 2025
Professor Marta Dyczok, expert in political science and history, was featured on ABC’s Rear Vision discussing Ukraine’s 2014 political ...
“Bringing the Moa Back to Life,” Director Peter Jackson’s Dream to Rediscover the Lost Species
July 14, 2025
Psychology professor Scott MacDougall-Shackelton was quoted by Italian daily la Repubblica in a story about efforts to bring back the extinct ...
Coal, the Lone Survivor of Canada’s Parliamentary Cat Colony, Dies
July 11, 2025
History professor Alan MacEachern shares expert insight with The New York Times on the iconic cat colony that once called Parliament Hill home. ...
Why the Census Is Asking About Sexual Orientation and Homelessness
July 10, 2025
Why is Statistics Canada asking about sexual orientation and homelessness in the new long-form census? Sociology professor Michael Haan joined CBC ...
Giant, flightless bird is next target for de-extinction company Colossal Biosciences
July 09, 2025
Just a few hundred years ago, the giant moa bird still roamed Earth — now extinct, but not forgotten. Western Psychology professor Scott ...
What are the key points of Trump's tax cut law and what are its consequences?
July 07, 2025
Trump secures a double win: the $4.5T "big, beautiful" tax cut bill passes & he celebrates 250 years of US independence. A key ...
Tariff Labels at the Grocery Store: What Consumers Need to Know
July 07, 2025
Some grocery stores are starting to label items affected by tariffs — a move that could shape how consumers make choices. CP24 spoke with ...
Here’s how Canadian cities can prepare for hotter summers, according to urban planners
July 07, 2025
Urban heat is on the rise—and cities are feeling the pressure. CTV National News featured Geography & Environment professor James Voogt ...
Thousands of women who take maternity leave lose jobs despite legal protections, report says
July 07, 2025
A new survey by Moms at Work & sociology prof Rachel Margolis reveals a troubling stat: 15% of Canadian women are dismissed, laid off, or not ...
What Canada’s 2026 Census Changes Could Mean for the Future of Data v
July 03, 2025
CBC Radio Halifax interviewed Sociology professor Michael Haan about big changes coming to Canada’s long-form census in 2026. He shares why ...
Why More Young Cannabis Users Are Landing in the ER
July 03, 2025
Cannabis hyperemesis syndrome (CHS)—a severe condition linked to heavy cannabis use—is rising among teens. Geography professor Jason ...
China's Answer to Starbucks Launches First Stores in US
July 01, 2025
Economics professor Sergio Ocampo shared his insights with Newsweek on China's Luckin Coffee entering the U.S. market. He discusses how the ...
Iran’s uranium enrichment: myths, realities, and what Canada should understand v
July 01, 2025
Political science professor Erika Simpson breaks down the myths vs. realities of Iran’s uranium enrichment—and what Canada needs to know.
Changes Coming to Canada’s Long-Form Census
July 01, 2025
Sociology professor Michael Haan joined CBC Ottawa Morning to discuss major changes to Canada’s long-form census coming next year. The ...
July 01, 2025
PhD candidate Noah Elliot Vanderhoeven shares insight in Politico on how Canadians channel political views through sports. From hockey rivalries ...
Are Londoners willing to pay for $90K/year city councillors?
June 30, 2025
London Free Press covers a proposed pay raise for London City councillors — should they earn $90K/year? Political science professor Martin ...
Demand for 'elbows up' merchandise dips ahead of Canada Day, businesses say
June 30, 2025
Interest in ‘elbows up’ Canada Day merch is on the decline. Sociology professor Howard Ramos says the novelty is wearing off as ...
Your questions about NATO answered
June 30, 2025
History professor Oleksa Drachewych and political science professor Erika Simpson joined CBC’s Just Asking to tackle listeners’ ...
Extreme Heat Highlights Growing Impact of Climate Change
June 27, 2025
CBC London Morning spoke with Western’s Professor Emeritus Gordon McBean on how climate change is intensifying extreme heat. He breaks down ...
What on Earth Moved Adrienne Crowder to Act? A Climate Course Sparked a Movement
June 26, 2025
Adrienne Crowder took a free climate change course at Western—and it sparked something bigger. Hear how a community of ordinary Canadians ...
London summers getting hotter and more dangerous due to climate change
June 26, 2025
London summers are getting hotter—and more dangerous. Fanshawe’s 106.9 The X spoke with Western geography & environment professor ...
Final Climate Conversation event Thursday night
June 26, 2025
Tonight marks the final Climate Conversation at Stratford City Hall, featuring Katrina Eyvindson, professor of geography and environment and ...
NATO’s dangerous new trajectory of expensive targets
June 26, 2025
An op-ed by Western's political science professor Erika Simpson explores PM Carney’s pledge to meet NATO’s new spending ...
June 26, 2025
Yahoo News republished a Conversation article by DAN Management professor Geraint Harvey on the Competition Bureau’s push for more airline ...
June 26, 2025
Why do we hate? CBC Ideas featured a panel with Vicki Esses, psychology professor and director of the Network for Economic and Social Trends, ...
Episode 385: Get Used To These Heatwaves
June 25, 2025
Professor Gordon McBean, geography & environment professor emeritus, joined the Craig Needles Podcast to discuss climate change and its ...
The Impact of Ontario’s School Cell Phone Ban
June 25, 2025
Western sociology professor Kaitlynn Mendes joined The Morning Show on AM980 to talk about the effects of Ontario’s cell phone ban in ...
'Fear and gratitude': Iconic photo captures Canada's role in a forgotten war
June 25, 2025
An iconic photo capturing Canada's role in the Korean War is the focus of a National Post feature. The story includes insights from Western ...
June 25, 2025
Western anthropology professor Karen Pennesi shared expert insight with the Toronto Star on why correctly pronouncing names at graduation ...
Should Canada open domestic air travel to foreign airlines?
June 24, 2025
Should Canada open domestic air travel to foreign airlines? DAN Management professor Geraint Harvey shares his insights on Mornings with Simi on ...
Is Climate Change Making Heat Domes More Likely?
June 24, 2025
Time Magazine features insight from geography & environment professor emeritus Gordon McBean in a new article on the growing impact of climate ...
You've Got 'The Ick'. Is Your Relationship Doomed?
June 24, 2025
Psychology professor Samantha Joel shared her expert take in a recent The New York Times column on “the ick”—that sudden wave of ...
London city councillors could see big pay raise: Task force
June 23, 2025
London Free Press covers the city council’s resourcing review taskforce, which is exploring potential pay raises for councillors. The ...
'Bold ambition' needed to poach top U.S. scientists
June 23, 2025
explains how the country can attract top talent in this AFP piece featured in the National Post and other outlets.
How to stay cool in the heat wave hitting parts of the US - even without air conditioning
June 23, 2025
Extreme heat is gripping parts of the U.S., straining cities and spotlighting urban heat islands. Geography & environment professor James ...
National Indigenous Peoples Day
June 23, 2025
On CBC Your World Tonight, history and Indigenous studies professor Cody Groat shares why National Indigenous Peoples Day matters — ...
Watchdog recommends foreign ownership of domestic airlines amid low competition
June 20, 2025
DAN Management professor Geraint Harvey shared insights on Canada's airline industry after the competition watchdog urged Ottawa to allow ...
Thunder Bay administration wants to shake up the committee process
June 19, 2025
Thunder Bay is exploring a shift to smaller, more specialized standing committees to improve council efficiency. Political science professor Joe ...
Proposed Changes to Thunder Bay City Council Spark Governance Discussion
June 18, 2025
Proposed changes to Thunder Bay’s city council were covered in CBC Thunder Bay’s local news update, featuring insights from ...
Canada needs 'bold ambition' to poach top US researchers
June 18, 2025
Canada has a bold opportunity to recruit top U.S. researchers—and political science professor Matt Lebo shares his insights featured on ...
Western launches generative AI fellowship
June 18, 2025
Western's new Generative AI Teaching Fellows program was featured in Academica Group’s Top Ten! History Professor William Turkel is ...
City hall's really big question: Just how much will London's population grow?
June 17, 2025
Geography & environment researcher Alexander Wray was featured in the London Free Press, weighing in on the city’s decision to use its ...
Haiti on the brink: Gangs fill power vacuum as current solutions fail a nation in crisis
June 17, 2025
A compelling conversation piece by anthropology professor Greg Beckett on the rise of gang violence and power vacuums in Haiti was featured by ...
How Canadian employers can stop gender washing in its tracks
June 17, 2025
Sociology PhD candidate Meaghan Furlano shares expert insights in Canadian HR Reporter on how employers can move beyond performative allyship and ...
Political violence in the U.S.
June 17, 2025
Political science professor Matt Lebo joined 16 CBC Radio programs, including The 306 with Peter Mills in Saskatchewan, to discuss the troubling ...
Why more Canadians are landing in emergency departments with cannabis-induced vomiting
June 17, 2025
More Canadians are ending up in ERs due to a little-known condition linked to cannabis use—characterized by severe, repeated vomiting. ...
Seabrook: What's sending more young people who smoke pot to ERs?
June 16, 2025
More young cannabis users are ending up in ERs with cannabis hyperemesis syndrome—severe, repeated vomiting linked to frequent use. Western ...
Property tax rates being applied to homes in Moncton number in the thousands
June 16, 2025
A new CBC New Brunswick story reveals Moncton homeowners are being charged at over 3,000 different property tax rates. Political science professor ...
CLIMATE CONVERSATIONS: Connecting for climate change action
June 13, 2025
A recent Stratford Today piece coauthored by Geography & Environment Chair Katrina Eyvindson highlights a powerful Climate Momentum talk from ...
June 13, 2025
Researchers are working to recreate Egyptian Blue—the world’s oldest synthetic pigment—with insight from archaeological ...
‘Gratitude every day’: Young cancer survivor aims to leap to victory at world university games
June 13, 2025
Meet Arman Shahzadeh: a third-year psychology student, Mustangs track & field athlete, and cancer survivor. Now, he's set to represent ...
Study finds word recognition is shaped by spelling-to-meaning consistency in neighbors
June 13, 2025
New research co-led by Psychology Professor Emeritus Stephen Lupker dives into how spelling, phonology & meaning work together to help us ...
Claims Canadian wildfires are caused by arson and not climate change are misleading
June 12, 2025
Paul Kovacs, executive director of the Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction, was quoted in a Canadian Press article addressing misinformation ...
June 11, 2025
Vacante was quoted in the Montreal Gazette on Quebec's decision to move forward with tuition hikes for out-of-province students—despite ...
You can't rewrite history to suite a political agenda
June 11, 2025
History professor Jeffery Vacante argues in a Hartford Courant op-ed that the U.S. administration’s push to reinstate removed monuments and ...
Why more youth are landing in the ER with vomiting from cannabis use
June 11, 2025
Youth are increasingly landing in the ER with cannabis hyperemesis syndrome—a condition marked by relentless vomiting after cannabis use. ...
Quebec won’t appeal court ruling blocking 33% tuition hike for out-of-province students
June 10, 2025
Quebec won’t appeal the court ruling blocking its proposed tuition hike for out-of-province students. History professor Jeffery Vacante ...
Canada’s unemployment hits 7% in May – highest since 2016 outside pandemic years
June 09, 2025
Canada’s rising unemployment rate is making headlines. Fanshawe’s 106.9 The X spoke with Western economics professor Audra Bowlus, who ...
London's tax cut effort: A serious fix or 'a piece of political theatre'?
June 09, 2025
London Free Press featured expert insight from political science professor Martin Horak on London City Council’s push to limit next ...
Trump wants Biden’s autopen use and ‘cognitive decline’ investigated. Why?
June 09, 2025
Political science professor Matt Lebo shared expert insight with Global News on Trump’s call for an investigation into Biden’s ...
Canada for deeper ties with Europe in defense
June 09, 2025
Canada is weighing stronger defense ties with Europe amid global tensions. Political science professor Erika Simpson shares her insights in this ...
‘Gold standard for aviation training’: Western University partners with MFC
June 09, 2025
Western’s Commercial Aviation Management (CAM) program is reaching new heights! CTV London covers our exciting new partnership with MFC to ...
Potters Field monument to be unveiled in Ingersoll
June 09, 2025
A new monument at Ingersoll Rural Cemetery honours those buried in the unmarked Potter’s Field. CTV spoke with history and Indigenous ...
Music, "nostalgic" songs make you want to dance: the study
June 09, 2025
New research by Western’s Dr. Jessica Grahn and PhD student Riya Sidhu reveals how nostalgia boosts our urge to move to music. Featured by ...
Why are so many of Canada's wildfires burning 'out of control'?
June 06, 2025
Experts from Western are sharing insight on Canada’s wildfire crisis. Paul Kovacs, Exec. Director of the Institute for Catastrophic Loss ...
This is how dog's 'internal clock' works: How can they tell what time it is
June 06, 2025
Can dogs tell time? Spanish news outlet 20 Minutos explores the topic and highlights research by Western psychology professor Krista Macpherson on ...
Honouring Forgotten Histories at Ingersoll Cemetery
June 06, 2025
History & Indigenous Studies prof Cody Groat joined CBC London Morning with Debbie Johnson to talk about this weekend’s memorial at ...
So you think you can dance? Researchers studied what makes you want to
June 06, 2025
New research from Western’s Dr. Jessica Grahn and PhD student Riya Sidhu explores how nostalgia fuels our urge to move and dance to music. ...
Western Partners with MFC to Elevate Flight Training Opportunities
June 06, 2025
Western’s Commercial Aviation Management students are cleared for takeoff! CTV London News covered our new partnership with MFC, bringing ...
Educational Attainment and Inequality
June 06, 2025
Western Economics professor Salvador Navarro joins The Inequality Podcast by UChicago’s Stone Center to discuss the barriers to college and ...
June 05, 2025
Western sociology professor Kaitlynn Mendes shared her expert insight with CTV London on the recent wave of suspected pellet gun shootings. She ...
Quebec law that helps victims of intimate image sharing remove photos now in effect
June 05, 2025
A new Quebec law takes effect today, making it easier for victims to get legal help when intimate images or videos are shared without consent. CTV ...
Moving the needle on aviation’s diversity gap
June 05, 2025
Western’s Commercial Aviation Management (CAM) program teamed up to host Girls in Aviation Day — an inspiring event aimed at closing ...
Nostalgic Tunes Trigger Stronger Urge to Dance Than Familiar Hits
June 05, 2025
New research from Western’s Jessica Grahn and PhD candidate Riya Sidhu reveals how nostalgia fuels our urge to dance. The study, featured in ...
Canceled, Moving to Canada: Science Conferences Shun the U.S.
June 04, 2025
Psychology professor Caroline Strang was quoted in Skift Meetings on why scientific groups are moving conferences outside the U.S. The piece ...
‘Inspiring the next generation’; Girls in Aviation Day take dreams to new altitudes
June 04, 2025
Girls in Aviation Day, held in collaboration with Western’s Commercial Aviation Management (CAM) program, was featured by CTV News London ...
How Strong Mayor Powers Still Leave Some Worried v
June 03, 2025
The front page of the Brockville Reporter & Times features a story on the implications of strong mayor powers for democracy, quoting political ...
Boosting Community Resilience to Floods and Wildfires in Winnipeg
June 03, 2025
Paul Kovacs, founder of ICLR at Western, spoke with CJOB Winnipeg about their new office and how residents can prepare for floods and wildfires.
Best universities for psychology in Canada 2025
June 03, 2025
Western has been recognized by Times Higher Education as one of the best universities in Canada for psychology degrees! Explore why our programs ...
How Doug Ford's strong mayor powers leave some worried about 'profoundly undemocratic' possibilities
June 02, 2025
Doug Ford's strong mayor powers spark concerns about democratic erosion. The Belleville Intelligencer explores the implications, featuring ...
CBC IDEAS explores the rise of hate and how to dismantle it, free conversation June 12
June 02, 2025
CBC’s Ideas and CIFAR are hosting a public conversation on June 12 exploring how to dismantle hate in society. Among the featured voices is ...
Wildfires are raging across Manitoba and Saskatchewan. Will Ontario be hit by smoke?
June 02, 2025
Wildfires are raging across Manitoba and Saskatchewan — but will the smoke drift into Ontario? Geography and environment professor emeritus ...
Understanding Canada's Wildfire Season: Risks, Climate Impact, and Community Preparedness
June 02, 2025
Wildfire season is underway across Canada. Geography & environment professor emeritus Gordon McBean joined CBC Fresh Air to discuss the risks, ...
June 02, 2025
Unrealistic beauty standards aren't just a women's issue. CBC’s The Current spoke with gender, sexuality & women's ...
Scientists hope a new storm lab will help us understand destructive weather
June 02, 2025
CBC’s Quirks & Quarks spotlighted Western’s new Canadian Severe Storms Laboratory (CSSL) and its leadership in severe weather ...
Social housing stock in need of help
May 30, 2025
Geography and environment research scientist Alexander Wray was quoted in The London Free Press on improving social housing in London. His ...
On the trail of the cocoa song
May 30, 2025
La Estrella de Panamá profiled anthropologist Yadixa Del Valle, who is set to complete a master’s in anthropology at Western University ...
The Retail Ripple Effect: What Store Closures Mean for Shopping Malls
May 29, 2025
As Hudson’s Bay Company stores close across Canada, what does it mean for shopping malls? DAN Management & Organizational Studies prof ...
May 29, 2025
Scientists at Western’s Centre for Brain and Mind, led by social science research tech Nima Zargarnezhad, are using the 3D AudioDome to ...
City of Windsor defends hiring mayor's wife for project manager role
May 28, 2025
Political science prof Joe Lyons shared insights with CBC Windsor on the controversy over hiring Mayor Drew Dilkens’ wife as a project ...
Last week for liquidation at Hudson’s Bay, with storied company set to lay off more than 8,000 v
May 28, 2025
Liquidation at Hudson’s Bay signals major shifts in Canadian retail. CTV London featured insights from DAN Management & Organizational ...
King Charles’ Meeting with Indigenous Leaders: Why It Matters
May 27, 2025
King Charles changed his itinerary to meet with 3 Indigenous leaders ahead of the throne speech—an important gesture. Prof. Cody Groat ...
King Charles III, Queen Camilla arrive in Ottawa for two-day visit
May 27, 2025
Sociology professor Howard Ramos joined CHCH’s Trending Now to discuss King Charles’ speech from the throne and how it reinforces ...
Why some Londoners want city hall to reverse course and rename Plantation Road
May 26, 2025
Some Londoners are urging City Hall to rename Plantation Rd., citing its painful historical ties. CBC London covers the story, featuring insights ...
The Symbolic Power of King Charles Opening Parliament
May 26, 2025
King Charles opens Parliament this week in a rare, symbolic act. On AM980's The Morning Show (Part 1), sociology professor Howard Ramos ...
May 26, 2025
A Slovak daily, Jeden Den Plus, spotlighted research by anthropology professor Andrew Nelson, who helped create a 3D reconstruction of what King ...
Scientific conferences are leaving the US amid border fears
May 23, 2025
For the first time in 33 years, the International Conference on Comparative Cognition will be held outside the U.S. Psychology professor Caroline ...
Laura Stephenson Talks Electoral Reform on The Evan Bray Show
May 23, 2025
Political Science professor and department chair Laura Stephenson joined The Evan Bray Show on 650 CKOM to discuss why electoral reform matters, ...
Is "no means no" still a good standard to judge consent?
May 22, 2025
CBC Afternoon Drive spoke with Nini Longoria, MSc’23 (Social Science), a Western grad and sexuality researcher in Texas, on navigating ...
May 22, 2025
History grad student and EDI project associate Neisa Long joined CBC Afternoon Drive to discuss her petition to rename Plantation Rd. in London. ...
Schreiber speech professional receives NOSM award
May 21, 2025
Western grad Karen Figliomeni, BA’92 (Social Science), has been recognized with the Northern Ambassador Award by NOSM University! The ...
Psychology professor weighs in on the myth of goldfish-level attention spans
May 21, 2025
Psychology professor Bruce Morton shared expert insights with Dutch outlet Welingelichte Kringen on the decline of our attention spans—now ...
Canada’s Hudson Bay Company moves a step closer to auctioning off its artifacts
May 21, 2025
History & Indigenous studies professor Cody Groat spoke with The World about Hudson’s Bay Company moving closer to auctioning off its ...
Insight on Russia–Ukraine Ceasefire Talks and Global Implications
May 20, 2025
CBC Metro Morning interviewed history & political science professor Marta Dyczok about ceasefire talks between Russia & ...
Notman Photographic Archives receives UNESCO Memory of the World Register distinction
May 20, 2025
The Notman Photographic Archives have been added to UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register—a major recognition of Canada’s visual ...
May 20, 2025
Why are we so focused on generational labels like Millennials and Gen Z? A Globe and Mail feature explores the growing obsession with generational ...
Perfect, different storms: Wildfire talk to draw on 200 years of forest history
May 15, 2025
History professor Alan MacEachern will present on the 1825 New Brunswick Miramichi wildfire, examining its legacy and how wildfire response and ...
Expert Weighs In on Developments in Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire Talks
May 15, 2025
Western history professor Oleksa Drachewych joined CBC London Morning to share expert analysis on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war and the latest ...
Three Indigenous MPs appointed to cabinet – what will this mean for Indigenous Peoples?
May 14, 2025
History and Indigenous Studies professor Cody Groat spoke with APTN National News about the appointment of three Indigenous MPs to cabinet. He ...
London MP Arielle Kayabaga dropped from Mark Carney's cabinet
May 14, 2025
Political science PhD candidate Sam Routley from Western was quoted in The London Free Press, offering insight into London MP Arielle Kayabaga ...
Southwestern Ontario shut out of federal cabinet, Western professor argues it ‘isn’t a slight’
May 14, 2025
In coverage of local MP Arielle Kayabaga being left out of Mark Carney’s cabinet, CTV London spoke with Western political science professor ...
Carney unveils cabinet aimed at urgently resetting US-Canada ties v
May 14, 2025
Western political science professor Cameron Anderson offers expert insight in a Reuters piece on Mark Carney’s newly unveiled cabinet and ...
Insightful Discussion on the Election of the New Pope
May 13, 2025
History professor Bill Acres joined Grapevine on 99.3 County FM to discuss the election of the new pope, offering historical insights and context ...
Official recounts are underway in close ridings. Here's how they work
May 13, 2025
Western political science professor and chair Laura Stephenson was featured in a CBC News article explaining how official recounts work in tight ...
English talking about Hudson Bay Company with Cody Groat
May 12, 2025
Cody Groat, professor of History and Indigenous Studies, spoke with CBC Nunavut's Qulliq about the auctioning of Hudson’s Bay Company ...
One gorilla. 100 men. Who would win?
May 12, 2025
Anthropology professor emeritus Ian Colquhoun weighs in on the viral debate: who would win in a hypothetical battle—one gorilla or 100 ...
Historical Perspective on the Appointment of the New Pope
May 09, 2025
History professor Bill Acres shares his thoughts on the new pope in a CP24 Dayside interview. His insights offer a deeper historical perspective ...
Ancient warfare historians rate 65 battles in movies and TV
May 09, 2025
History professor Michael Fulton joins other historians in a Business Insider video to rate the accuracy of 65 battle scenes from movies & TV. ...
May 09, 2025
History master’s student Kamila Costello is featured in Canada’s History for her work in the Nobleman Scholars program—an ...
Indigenous artifacts are set to be auctioned off
May 08, 2025
Professor Cody Groat (History & Indigenous Studies) joined CBC North’s The Trailbreaker to discuss the auction of Hudson’s Bay ...
What was the role of the USSR in World War II, which Putin uses politically today?
May 08, 2025
Western history professor Oleksa Drachewych shared expert insight with BBC Portuguese on the USSR’s role in World War II. His analysis helps ...
May 07, 2025
A groundbreaking Indigenous-led initiative is set to reshape the landscape of brain health research, and Western University’s Chantelle ...
May 07, 2025
PhD candidate Shawna Lewkowitz (Geography & Environment) shared expert insight with CTV London on how city council’s removal of public ...
Ontario's strong mayor powers: Who wants them – and who doesn't
May 07, 2025
Western political science professor Martin Horak shared insights with the London Free Press on why some Ontario municipalities oppose strong mayor ...
Votes For Libs And Cons Soared. But How Solid Is Each Party’s Support?
May 07, 2025
The Maple published an article analyzing support levels for Canada’s federal political parties, quoting Western political science chair ...
Why is talking about sexual consent so challenging?
May 07, 2025
As the sexual assault trial involving former Canadian world junior hockey players unfolds, CBC Ontario Today spoke with Western sociology ...
May 07, 2025
Western political science prof Matt Lebo joined 18 CBC afternoon radio shows, including CBC’s The 306 in Saskatchewan, to break down Prime ...
Opinion | What Canadians get wrong about the Hudson's Bay Company and our collective history
May 06, 2025
History professor Jeffrey Vacante wrote in the Toronto Star about how public discourse on Hudson’s Bay Company artifacts reveals the deep ...
Scientists discover 18th-century Austrian mummy was embalmed through the rectum
May 06, 2025
Western anthropology professor Andrew Nelson was featured in CBC Radio’s As It Happens, offering insight into how the body of an ...
Trump's shadow looms over world elections, with more failures than successes
May 06, 2025
A Swiss Info article on Trump’s global election impact features analysis from a Conversation piece by Western political science PhD ...
Routley: Disappointed Conservatives down but far from out
May 05, 2025
Routley’s analysis of the Conservative Party’s election results, originally published in The Conversation, has been republished in The ...
Former London NDP MP striking optimistic tone about party's future after election defeat
May 05, 2025
Political science PhD candidate Sam Routley shared insights with CBC London on the future of the NDP after it lost official party status in ...
One gorilla. 100 men. Who would win? We asked experts for the answer to this viral question
May 05, 2025
Who would win: 1 gorilla or 100 humans? Anthropology professor emeritus Ian Colquhoun weighed in on the viral debate in the Toronto Star, offering ...
May 05, 2025
Sociology professor Kaitlynn Mendes offered expert insight in a CBC News In-Depth article examining the role of 'consent videos' in the ...
Climate Change Linked to Rising Severity of Storms
May 02, 2025
CBC London featured insights from Western’s geography and environment professor emeritus Gordon McBean on how climate change is intensifying ...
Monument in London, Ont., honours Canadians who served in WW II's Battle of the Atlantic
May 02, 2025
History professor Jonathan Vance of Western University shared expert insight with CBC London on a new monument in London, Ont., honouring ...
Riding Pierre Poilievre lost in had highest voter turnout in Ontario, data shows
May 02, 2025
Western's political science professor and chair Laura Stephenson shared expert insights on voter turnout across Canadian ridings in a recent ...
Q+A: Ex-radio host Andrew Lawton's priorities as new Conservative MP
May 01, 2025
Andrew Lawton, BA’23 (Social Science), newly elected Conservative MP for Elgin-St. Thomas-London South, highlights his Western roots in a ...
Indigenous Leaders Urge HBC Not to Sell Sacred Artifacts
May 01, 2025
Western’s Cody Groat, professor of History and Indigenous Studies, shared insights in Alberta Native News on Indigenous leaders urging the ...
Storm Science and Climate Change: Exploring the Forces Behind Extreme Weather
May 01, 2025
Western Geography & Environment professor emeritus Gordon McBean joined CBC London Morning to break down the science behind Tuesday's ...
RECAP | NHL player testifies about group chat learning of investigation into world junior teammates
May 01, 2025
Sociology professor Kaitlynn Mendes offered expert commentary in CBC’s live coverage of the sexual assault trial involving five former world ...
Federal election: How London-area voter turnout compares to national figures
May 01, 2025
Western’s political science professor and chair Laura Stephenson shared insights with The London Free Press on how local voter turnout in ...
How the Liberals came up short in Ontario — and lost their majority bid
May 01, 2025
Western political science professor and chair Laura Stephenson shared expert insight in a CBC News piece analyzing Liberal losses in Ontario ...
Why young voters flocked to Canada's Conservatives
May 01, 2025
Political science professor and chair Laura Stephenson continues to offer expert post-election analysis. She was featured in a BBC article ...
Analysis of Local Riding Results Following Federal Election
April 30, 2025
Western political science PhD candidate Sam Routley shared expert analysis on CBC London Morning, breaking down the results in local ridings ...
Canada’s Conservatives, with an assist from Donald Trump, are down — but they’re far from out
April 30, 2025
Political science PhD candidate Sam Routley analyzes the Conservatives' election results and what the future holds for the party in a piece ...
Will reconciliation continue with the new Liberal government?
April 30, 2025
Western’s Cody Groat, professor of History and Indigenous Studies, joined APTN to discuss the federal election results and what they mean ...
Breaking Down Trump’s First 100 Days and Implications for Canada
April 30, 2025
Western political science professor Matthew Lebo appeared on 8 CBC Radio shows nationwide, including CBC Up North, to break down Trump’s ...
Global populists once emulated Trump. Now they’re running from him
April 30, 2025
Western political science professor Matthew Lebo was quoted in a CNN article analyzing how Trump’s political influence is shaping the ...
Key southwestern Ontario ridings flip this election
April 30, 2025
Significant political shifts hit key ridings in southwestern Ontario during the election. Laura Stephenson, chair of political science at Western ...
Canadian PM vows to fight US after election victory
April 30, 2025
Western’s Laura Stephenson was quoted on voter turnout and shared expert insight with ABC’s The World Today (Australia) on ...
Canada's Carney likely to 'hold the line' with Trump, says analyst
April 30, 2025
Western's political science chair Laura Stephenson appears in a Reuters video analyzing if PM Carney will stand firm in dealings with U.S. ...
Opinion | Court victory for McGill and Concordia not as sweeping at it might appear
April 29, 2025
History professor Jeffery Vacante explains in a Toronto Star op-ed why the Quebec court ruling against tuition hikes and French proficiency rules ...
Strong mayor powers given to several area heads of council
April 29, 2025
Political science professor Zack Taylor offered expert analysis in the Hamilton Spectator on Ontario's move to expand strong mayor powers to ...
Breaking Down the Federal Election Results: Local Insights and Analysis
April 29, 2025
Geography & environment PhD candidate and former NDP candidate Shawna Lewkowitz joined a panel on CBC London Morning to break down the federal ...
April 29, 2025
Western professor Adam Harmes was quoted in a Vox article analyzing how Donald Trump's influence is shaping voter behaviour in Canada’s ...
Federal election results show Liberal-Tory split in Ontario
April 29, 2025
Professor Cameron Anderson shared expert analysis in a Canadian Press piece featured in the Toronto Star, breaking down the federal election ...
Voter turnout expected to be high in "one of the most consequential elections" in Canada: Experts
April 29, 2025
Political science professor Laura Stephenson shared insights with the Toronto Star on why voter turnout is expected to be high in one of ...
How Donald Trump's tariffs handed Mark Carney and the Liberals an upper-hand in Canada polls
April 29, 2025
Western’s Laura Stephenson offered expert insight to ABC Australia on PM Mark Carney’s election win. Commentators say Trump’s ...
After one-year hiatus, London TikToker with 18M likes is back online sharing takeaways
April 28, 2025
CBC London featured insights from Western sociology prof Kaitlynn Mendes on the impact of social media use in a story about London TikToker Jacob ...
Equity and transparency: how to even the playing field in infrastructure spending
April 28, 2025
Political science PhD candidate Farah Rana outlines how increasing transparency and access to funding information across government institutions ...
Hudson’s Bay liquidates final 6 stores, including Toronto flagship
April 28, 2025
CBC The National featured insights from Western history and Indigenous studies professor Cody Groat on the closure of Hudson’s Bay’s ...
Entering the final stretch of the federal election campaign
April 28, 2025
Political science PhD candidate Sam Routley shared insights on key local races as Canada’s federal election campaign enters the final stretch.
Decoding our election lexicon, from writs to ridings
April 28, 2025
Western experts shared insights on the federal election. CBC Radio’s The Sunday Magazine rebroadcasted an interview with Western political ...
Government Oversight and Local Control: TVDSB, LHSC, and LTC Changes
April 25, 2025
Western political science professor Joe Lyons spoke with CBC London Morning about the Ontario government's move to supervise TVDSB and LHSC, ...
April 25, 2025
Why are more young voters in Toronto leaning Conservative? Laura Stephenson, political science professor and chair at Western, shares insights in ...
Why are Indigenous issues not being discussed much in this federal election?
April 25, 2025
APTN National News spoke with Groat about the lack of meaningful dialogue and what that means for Indigenous communities across Canada.
Grand chief requests halt to auction of Hudson’s Bay items linked to First Nations
April 25, 2025
The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs is calling for a halt to the auction of Hudson’s Bay artifacts, citing cultural significance. ...
Hudson’s Bay to liquidate remaining stores as hope of finding a buyer fades
April 24, 2025
Hudson’s Bay is set to liquidate its six remaining stores, marking the end of an era for Canada’s oldest retailer. History and ...
Canada election is Carney’s to lose in contest turned on its head by Trump
April 24, 2025
Political science professor and chair Laura Stephenson offers key insights in The Guardian (U.K.) on how U.S. politics may be influencing the ...
Public access to Hudson Bay Company artifacts 'absolutely crucial,' Manitoba history prof says
April 23, 2025
History and Indigenous Studies professor Cody Groat spoke with CBC Manitoba about why public access to Hudson’s Bay Company artifacts is ...
Record-breaking early voting in Canada election; no clue who benefits
April 23, 2025
Political Science professor Laura Stephenson shared insights with The Economic Times (India) on what high turnout at advanced polls might signal. ...
Pickard a pioneer for women’s sports at Laurentian
April 22, 2025
The Sudbury Star profiled Laurentian professor emerita and Western alum Patricia Pickard, MA’74 (Social Science), celebrating her legacy as ...
Trump ha fracasado en su objetivo de terminar la guerra de Ucrania
April 22, 2025
La Razón (Spain) published a Q&A with History and Political Science professor Marta Dyczok on current ceasefire negotiations in Ukraine. ...
Hudson’s Bay artifacts won’t be an easy buy for cash-strapped institutions: experts
April 22, 2025
Media across Canada—CTV News, CP24, BNN Bloomberg, Financial Post, Toronto Star, CityNews & more—quoted professor Groat on why ...
Indigenous leaders in Canada react to the Pope’s death with a mix of gratitude and unresolved pain
April 22, 2025
Following the passing of Pope Francis, Western experts shared reflections on his legacy. The Globe and Mail featured comments from history and ...
April 21, 2025
CBC Cross Country Checkup featured a message from History master’s student Benjamin Buchanan, who shared thoughtful reflections on the final ...
April 21, 2025
Geography & Environment research scientist AJ Wray joined The Morning Show on AM980 to discuss London’s ongoing ring road debate. Hear ...
How does government work in Canada—and who’s responsible for health care?
April 21, 2025
Political Science professor Cameron Anderson shares his expertise in a CBC News TikTok video breaking down the levels of government and their roles.
April 21, 2025
“We’re creating a society that builds extraordinary technology—but lacks the wisdom to use it.” Political Science ...
Reckoning and resistance: The future of Black hiring commitments on campus
April 21, 2025
Yahoo Canada republished an article co-authored by Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies professor Cornel Grey on the rising backlash ...
Could your microphone be affecting your job prospects?
April 21, 2025
How much does microphone quality matter in a virtual job interview? A lot more than you think. Psychology professor Jessica Grahn shared expert ...
Hudson’s Bay looks to auction 1670 royal charter
April 21, 2025
History and Indigenous Studies professor Cody Groat shared expert insight on the significance of Hudson's Bay Company auctioning off its ...
Western University students cast federal election votes on campus
April 17, 2025
Western students are making their voices heard! CBC Afternoon Drive host Matt Allen spoke with students casting their votes in advance polls on ...
Western expert breaks down leaders’ debate on CBC London Morning
April 17, 2025
Western Political Science PhD candidate and former NDP candidate Shawna Lewkowitz joined a CBC London Morning panel to break down the ...
Why cost of living is still the top ballot box issue for gen Z voters
April 17, 2025
Western Political Science experts continue to offer key insights on the federal election. In a Financial Post story syndicated by Postmedia, ...
What to know about the snap federal election
April 17, 2025
Western Political Science experts continue to share insights on the federal election. Professor Laura Stephenson was featured in the Western ...
Canada’s Gen Z Voters Turn to Conservative Poilievre in Race Against Carney
April 17, 2025
Western Political Science professor Laura Stephenson offered expert insight in a Bloomberg article, republished by the Financial Post, on why Gen ...
Steve Cordes ending 37-year run at helm of Youth Opportunities Unlimited
April 16, 2025
Western grad Steve Cordes, BA’84, is retiring after 37 years as executive director of Youth Opportunities Unlimited. His leadership helped ...
Strong mayor powers questioned after Ontario mayor makes last-minute hiring reversal
April 16, 2025
CTV Kitchener reported on concerns over Orillia’s use of strong mayor powers to hire a deputy CAO—only to reverse the decision days ...
What impact could a debate have on the federal election?
April 16, 2025
Political Science prof & department chair Laura Stephenson shared expert insights on electoral reform and candidate debates across multiple ...
Canada party leaders hold high-stakes debate two weeks from vote
April 16, 2025
Political Science professor and chair Laura Stephenson shared expert insight on the impact of leaders’ debates in Canada’s federal ...
April 14, 2025
Layoffs at U.S. government agencies that monitor extreme weather events could have serious consequences. Geography & Environment professor ...
Cost of living, housing the top priority for young voters, not Trump
April 14, 2025
Cost of living and housing are key issues driving young voters in the next federal election. Political Science professor and department chair ...
Amid trade turmoil, Ontario government mulls sweeping overhaul of permits
April 14, 2025
Political Science professor and department chair Laura Stephenson shared expert insight in a CBC Toronto article examining a provincial ...
What you need to know about London's BRT 'contraflow' lane
April 11, 2025
The London Free Press spoke with Geography and Environment research associate Alexander Wray to break down what riders and drivers need to know ...
As candidate no-shows grow this election, do in-person debates still matter?
April 11, 2025
The London Chamber of Commerce is replacing traditional debates with meet-and-greets to tackle growing candidate no-shows. CBC London spoke with ...
When Do Voters Make Up Their Minds?
April 10, 2025
When do voters actually decide who they'll support in an election? Political Science professor & chair Laura Stephenson joined Ottawa Now ...
What Makes Love Last? CHOK 103.9 Highlights Key Study on Relationship Success
April 09, 2025
CHOK 103.9 Sarnia (Part 1 & 2) spotlighted a 2020 study by Psychology prof Samantha Joel on what truly makes relationships last. Eye-opening ...
Canadians in Great Lakes city bristle at Trump water threats
April 09, 2025
Several major outlets—France 24, Daily Mail (UK), WTNX Fox, Dubai Telegraph—covered an AFP story on U.S.-Canada water treaties, ...
Real chance of global recession due to U.S. trade war, say economists
April 08, 2025
Could a tariff-fuelled global recession be on the horizon? Economics professor Stephen Williamson shares his perspective in a recent Hill Times ...
'London First': How messaging feeds into ideas for a better city
April 07, 2025
“London First” or something more? Political Science professor Martin Horak shares insight in a London Free Press article exploring how ...
London jobless rate improves, but U.S. tariffs toll hasn't yet hit
April 07, 2025
Economics professor Audra Bowlus shared expert insights with the London Free Press on the city’s improving jobless rate—just ahead of ...
The real reason for the demise of the Hudson's Bay Company
April 07, 2025
History professor Jeffery Vacante penned two op-eds over the weekend—one in the Toronto Star on the demise of Hudson’s Bay Company, ...
April 07, 2025
Why are the working conditions of personal trainers being compared to medieval serfs? Professor Geraint Harvey from the DAN Department of ...
Upside down weather sees the arctic warm up while Toronto gets a chill: Weather Network
April 07, 2025
Why is Toronto feeling the chill while the Arctic warms up? Geography and Environment professor emeritus Gordon McBean shares expert insight on ...
Trump administration fires staff of program that helps low-income households pay for heat
April 07, 2025
An Associated Press article on staff layoffs at a program aiding millions of low-income Americans with heating costs referenced research by ...
¿Qué consecuencias tendría una nueva ola de aranceles de Trump en EE. UU.?
April 02, 2025
Sergio Ocampo, Assistant Professor of Economics, shares his expert insights in an interview with France 24 in Spanish. Watch the full interview
Should Canada Build Nuclear Weapons?
April 02, 2025
Is Canada spending enough on its military? Political Science professor Erika Simpson joined Mornings with Simi on CKNW 730 to break it down. Tune ...
Evelyn Walsh’s last dance with Western figure skating
April 01, 2025
Fourth-year Psychology student Evelyn Walsh takes her final bow with Western figure skating. From national competitions to leading the team, her ...
Ring road redux? London to revisit an old fix to new traffic congestion
April 01, 2025
Geography & Environment research scientist AJ Wray discusses traffic concerns in London and the pros and cons of a proposed ring road in a CBC ...
Western expert weighs in on the federal election on CBC London Morning
April 01, 2025
Western experts continue to share insights on the federal election. Political Science professor and chair Laura Stephenson joined CBC London ...
'Generational' election: U.S. threats could drive higher voter turnout, experts say
April 01, 2025
Western experts continue to offer insights on the federal election. Political Science professor Cameron Anderson spoke to CBC Windsor about how ...
Thanks to social media platforms, election interference is more insidious and pervasive than ever
April 01, 2025
How are social media platforms shaping election interference? Philosophy postdoctoral fellow Andrew Buzzell explores this critical issue in The ...
Los padres tienen hijos favoritos?
April 01, 2025
Do parents have a favourite child? Clarin, Argentina’s largest daily newspaper, covered research co-authored by Psychology grad student ...
Social media fuels toxic fan behaviour
March 31, 2025
How does social media fuel toxic fan behavior? The Western Gazette explores the issue with insights from Sociology professor Steven Kleinknecht.
Western University researchers worry about gutting of American grant programs
March 31, 2025
Western researchers are concerned about the impact of U.S. funding cuts on their work. CBC London reports on how these changes could affect ...
Is Canada experiencing a U.S. destabillization campaign?
March 31, 2025
Is Canada the target of a U.S. destabilization campaign? Political Science professor Don Abelson shares his insights with Sarnia News Today.
Wray: Why risk-averse London needs a ring road (and the region, too)
March 31, 2025
London’s transportation planning has been stuck in a cycle of hesitation. Geography & Environment researcher AJ Wray examines why a ring ...
Politics in Sports: Noah Vanderhoeven on the Blue Jays Controversy
March 31, 2025
CBC Toronto’s Here and Now spoke with PoliSci PhD candidate Noah Vanderhoeven on the role of politics in sports after a fan was asked to ...
Can London's NDP family dynasty survive the party's national slide?
March 31, 2025
The London Free Press featured insight from Political Science professor Laura Stephenson on the federal election race in London-Fanshawe, the ...
Personal trainers work unpaid 'like medieval serfs,' research says
March 31, 2025
New research co-authored by DAN Department of Management & Organizational Studies professor Geraint Harvey explores how competition among ...
March 28, 2025
Mark Cleveland, Dancap Private Equity Chair in Consumer Behavior at the Faculty of Social Science, Western University, has been named the ...
Students say federal government’s tax holiday had little impact on spending
March 28, 2025
How much did the federal government’s tax holiday impact student spending? The Western Gazette explores student reactions with insights from ...
Is Municipal Amalgamation in Metro Vancouver’s Future?
March 28, 2025
Could municipal amalgamation be in Metro Vancouver’s future? Political Science professor emeritus Andrew Sancton shared his insights on the ...
Can you guess how crime rates changed under Harper and Trudeau?
March 28, 2025
How have crime rates shifted under different federal leadership over the past two decades? Sociology professor Laura Huey shares expert insight in ...
Debating London's Ring Road: AJ Wray Weighs In
March 27, 2025
Is a ring road in London back on the table? Geography and Environment research associate AJ Wray joined The Morning Show on AM980 to discuss the ...
Immigration to Canada from the U.S. has been shifting. Here’s how
March 27, 2025
Sociology professor Howard Ramos shares insights in The Toronto Star (online & print, A9) on a new Statistics Canada report tracking shifts in ...
How Canadian Defence Policy Could Shape the Election
March 26, 2025
How will Canadian Defence Policy shape the upcoming election? Political Science professor Erika Simpson shared her insights on CBC London Morning, ...
As Canadian politicians talk more military spending, how could that benefit London, Ont.?
March 26, 2025
How could campaign promises of military spending affect London-based General Dynamics Land Systems? Political Science professor Erika Simpson ...
Sociology Professor Howard Ramos on the “Tesla Takedown” in Canada
March 26, 2025
Sociology professor Howard Ramos shares insights on the “Tesla Takedown movement” in Canada, discussing the social and economic ...
Is the Mamba Mentality a psychological fatality?
March 25, 2025
The Western Gazette explores the ‘Mamba Mentality’—a mindset of relentless hard work and self-improvement in sports. Psychology ...
Municipal statements on trade war must come with action: expert
March 25, 2025
Municipalities are responding to the trade war, but what actions should follow? Sociology professor Howard Ramos shares insights in The Stratford ...
Is city council seriously about to start pushing again for a ring road?
March 25, 2025
Could a ring road be in London’s future? Political Science professor Martin Horak shares insights in the London Free Press on city ...
Bus battle: City politicians push to take control of London Transit
March 25, 2025
Political Science professor Martin Horak shares insights on the growing tensions between city council members and the London Transit Commission. ...
Young Londoners are getting ready to vote, but say candidates need to meet them online
March 25, 2025
Engaging young voters means meeting them where they are—online. Political Science PhD candidate Sam Routley shares insights in a CBC London ...
March 25, 2025
How will London’s newly redrawn federal ridings impact voters? Political Science PhD candidate Sam Routley shares insights in a CTV London ...
What holds London back? We gave it a personality test to find out
March 24, 2025
What are London’s biggest strengths and weaknesses? The London Free Press explores this in Postmedia’s How Canada Wins series, ...
Professor Kaitlynn Mendes on Privacy Concerns in Viral TikTok Videos
March 24, 2025
Sociology professor Kaitlynn Mendes shares insights on the troubling trend of women being secretly filmed for viral TikTok videos. Featured in CBC ...
March 24, 2025
Media outlets across Canada, including CTV News, Toronto Star, Financial Post, CP24, and BNN Bloomberg, picked up a Canadian Press article on the ...
Political Science Expert Weighs in on Federal Election
March 24, 2025
Political Science professor Cameron Anderson joined CBC London Morning to discuss the upcoming federal election, answering listener questions on ...
Canadian PM Carney calls snap election, says Trump wants to break Canada
March 24, 2025
Political Science professor Laura Stephenson shared insights on PM Mark Carney’s election call in a Reuters article featured worldwide, ...
Latest Transit Plan Ends Ring Road Hopes
March 21, 2025
London’s new 25-year transportation plan lacks a ring road—but what does that mean for the city’s future? Political Science ...
18-year-old says she was secretly filmed in Ontario mall for viral TikTok video deemed as anti-woman
March 21, 2025
Sociology professor Kaitlynn Mendes shares expert insight on the troubling trend of women being secretly filmed for viral TikTok videos. Read more ...
Fate of Hudson's Bay still up in the air as extension on liquidation plan granted until Friday
March 20, 2025
CBC featured insights from DAN Department of Management & Organizational Studies faculty on Hudson’s Bay’s future, with lecturer ...
Expert Insights on Hudson’s Bay’s Future
March 20, 2025
CBC featured insights from DAN Department of Management & Organizational Studies faculty on the fate of Hudson’s Bay. Professor Jamie ...
Decoding the Trump-Putin Phone Call on Ukraine
March 20, 2025
Can the U.S. help negotiate peace between Russia and Ukraine? Political Science and History professor Marta Dyczok joined a panel on TVO’s ...
Exploring the History of Hudson’s Bay Company with Michael Dove
March 19, 2025
Michael Dove joined The Morning Show with Devon Peacock on AM980 to discuss the rich history of the Hudson’s Bay Company.
March 19, 2025
How will Hudson’s Bay’s liquidation impact local malls? DAN Department of Management & Organizational Studies professor Jamie ...
¿Por qué los hombres ricos han perdido dinero con la llegada de Donald Trump?
March 18, 2025
Why have wealthy men lost money with Donald Trump's arrival? Sergio Ocampo, Assistant Professor of Economics, shares insights in an interview ...
March 18, 2025
CBC Windsor Morning aired a segment on climate change impacts from school pick-up and drop-off zones, featuring insights from Geography & ...
'Very discouraging': London customers mourn Hudson's Bay move toward liquidation
March 18, 2025
DAN Department of Management & Organizational Studies professor Jamie Hyodo weighs in on Hudson’s Bay’s decision to begin ...
America has a very conflicted relationship with wealth
March 17, 2025
The U.S. has a complicated relationship with the idea of wealth. History professor Jeffrey Vacante explores this tension in his opinion piece for ...
What Canadian voters can learn from U.S.
March 17, 2025
What can Canada learn from the U.S. to protect its democracy? Political Science professor Matt Lebo explores key lessons in The Conversation, ...
March 17, 2025
What will Justin Trudeau be remembered for? Political Science professor and chair Laura Stephenson discusses his legacy on London Live with Mike ...
London MP appointed to House Carney cabinet
March 17, 2025
Political Science professor and chair Laura Stephenson joined CBC Afternoon Drive to discuss London West MP Arielle Kayabaga’s appointment ...
Why Mark Carney is dropping both his Irish and U.K. passports
March 17, 2025
Political Science professor and chair Laura Stephenson shares insights with CBC News on Prime Minister Carney’s decision to renounce his ...
The Push for Electoral Reform in Ontario
March 14, 2025
Ontario’s electoral system needs reform to address disproportionality in election outcomes. Political Science professor Christopher ...
Political Stress in Uncertain Times
March 13, 2025
Feeling overwhelmed by political uncertainty? CBC Windsor Morning featured Political Science professor Amanda Friesen, who shared insights on ...
Tackling Deepfakes in Elections: Expert Insights from Kaitlynn Mendes
March 13, 2025
Sociology professor Kaitlynn Mendes spoke with 680 CJOB Winnipeg about a Manitoba bill aiming to ban "deepfakes" and curb election ...
Expert calls for review of new CBN ATM withdrawal fees amid public outcry
March 13, 2025
Economics professor Augustine Kutu urges the Central Bank of Nigeria to review new ATM withdrawal fees, citing public concerns. Reported by ...
London grassroots movement looks to go national with call to boycott U.S. products
March 12, 2025
Check out this CBC London story on a grassroots campaign to ‘buy Canadian’ in response to tariff threats. Sociology professor Howard ...
Agencies Seen as Best Source of Tax Savings
March 12, 2025
Check out this insightful article in London Free Press featuring Political Science professor Zack Taylor, who shares his expertise on the process ...
March 12, 2025
A recent Peterborough Examiner opinion article on leadership at city hall featured insights from a 2022 Policy Options article by Political ...
March 12, 2025
Political Science professor Matt Lebo joined Conversations with Ben O'Hara-Byrne on Global Radio stations across Canada to discuss U.S. ...
Laute Autos und Psychopathie: Studie offenbart verstörende Zusammenhänge
March 12, 2025
CHIP, Germany’s largest computer magazine, featured a study by Western’s Prof. Julie Aitken Schermer (Psychology & DAN Management) ...
March 11, 2025
Political Science professor Joe Lyons shares his insights in a Simcoe article on Simcoe County's decision to reduce the number of councillors ...
Women in London pass on traditional Palestinian art of tatreez
March 11, 2025
CBC Afternoon Drive visited a tatreez workshop in London & spoke with Anthropology grad student Rojah Hajimirzakhani, who's researching ...
Thames Valley trustees stay silent as top officials exit amid turmoil
March 11, 2025
Concerns over transparency within the Thames Valley District School Board have been raised. Political Science professor Martin Horak weighs in on ...
Zelenskyy sees post-Trump polling bump. What about other world leaders?
March 11, 2025
Why do world leaders see a boost in approval ratings after attacks from former U.S. President Trump? Political Science professor Matt Lebo shares ...
Canada’s incoming prime minister promises quick transition after meeting Trudeau
March 11, 2025
Political Science professor Cameron Anderson was quoted in a Reuters article on Mark Carney’s transition, republished by La Nacion ...
There’s only one thing in Mark Carney’s in-tray: Trump
March 11, 2025
Political Science professor Cameron Anderson was quoted in The Guardian (U.K.), CNN Brasil, and The Journal (Ireland) on Mark Carney’s ...
DAN Management Prof. Geraint Harvey on CBC: U.S. Tariff Threats
March 10, 2025
Comments from DAN Management and Organizational Studies professor Geraint Harvey were included in a CBC Radio’s The World This Hour segment ...
Laura Stephenson Talks Politics on AM980’s The Morning Show
March 10, 2025
Laura Stephenson, Chair of Political Science, joined The Morning Show with Devon Peacock on AM980 to discuss key political insights.
Mark Carney wins vote to replace Trudeau as Canada PM
March 10, 2025
Western experts shared insights on the Liberal Leadership Convention & Mark Carney’s election as Canada’s next PM. Poli Sci ...
Canada's Carney faces Trump, tariffs and looming election
March 10, 2025
Western experts shared insights on the Liberal Leadership Convention & Mark Carney’s election as Canada’s next PM. Prof. Cameron ...
Frustrations on all sides at Canada’s immigration system
March 07, 2025
Psychology professor Victoria Esses was quoted in Rabble discussing the shift in Canadians’ attitudes toward immigration.
March 07, 2025
Are goods passing through the U.S. on their way to Canada subject to tariffs? Economics professor Ananth Ramanarayanan shares insights in a ...
March 07, 2025
Canadians are feeling anxious about U.S. policies under President Trump. Political Science professor Amanda Friesen shares insights in this CBC ...
Liberals face challenge of securing the vote while keeping leadership race accessible
March 06, 2025
Political Science professor Chris Alcantara spoke to CBC News about the challenges of online voting in the Liberal Party leadership race. His ...
Homeless voters struggled with ‘taxing’ Ontario ID requirements
March 06, 2025
Political Science professor and chair Laura Stephenson spoke with the Toronto Star about the challenges homeless Ontarians face when trying to ...
Why sizzling cities are mapping hot spots street by street
March 06, 2025
Knowable Magazine featured research by Geography & Environment professor James Voogt in a story on curbing urban heat. His work helps map city ...
London’s roads rank 9th busiest in Canada and the U.S.
March 05, 2025
London's roads rank 9th busiest in North America! Political Science professor Martin Horak shares insights on what this means for the ...
Did the pandemic destroy good manners? Five years since COVID, bad behaviour is everywhere
March 05, 2025
Did the pandemic erode good manners? Sociology professor Howard Ramos shares his insights in this @TorontoStar article, republished across ...
March 05, 2025
Western expert Political Science professor Matt Lebo shared insights on Trump’s tariffs with media nationwide. He joined 15 CBC radio shows ...
Justice for Ukraine must be priority of peace negotiations
March 04, 2025
The London Free Press republished an article by History professor Oleksa Drachewych, emphasizing that justice for Russian war crimes must be a ...
Why'd the PC Party threat to London's 3 NDP MPPs fizzle out?
March 04, 2025
Political Science PhD candidate Sam Routley shared insights with the London Free Press on the provincial election results in London-area ridings.
U.S. President Trump’s leadership
March 04, 2025
Political Science professor Matt Lebo shared insights on U.S. President Trump’s leadership during his appearance on Moore in the Morning on ...
3 years of war: Experts weigh in on the challenges of finding peace in Ukraine
March 04, 2025
CBC Kids dives into the ongoing war between Ukraine & Russia, featuring insights from Political Science & History professor Marta Dyczok ...
March 03, 2025
Yahoo News republished a Conversation article written by Geography and Environment professor Tony Weis about the factors leading to the soaring ...
Three companies withdraw as sponsors of Toronto’s Pride festival amid DEI backlash
March 03, 2025
Sociology Profesor Sean Waite offers expert insight in @globeandmail on the withdrawal of three companies as sponsors of Toronto’s Pride ...
It was risky for Ontario Premier Doug Ford to call an early election — but it paid off
March 03, 2025
The Conversation published an article written by Political Science PhD candidate Sam Routley about Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s re-election.
March 03, 2025
Political Science professor & chair Laura Stephenson shared insights on the Ontario election with CTV News & the National Post and spoke ...
U.S. President Trump’s tariff threats
March 03, 2025
Political Science professor Matt Lebo shared insights on U.S. President Trump’s tariff threats in a Global News Radio update aired nationwide
Expert says Trump wants a 'win' as it remains unclear whether Canada thwarted tariffs
March 03, 2025
A Canadian Press article featuring Political Science professor Matt Lebo on U.S. President Trump’s tariff threats was published in 50+ ...
March 03, 2025
In the Faculty of Social Science at Western University, students are not just learning about tourism theory—they are applying it in ways ...
Married men are doing more cleaning and laundry than in the past
February 28, 2025
Science News reported on a U of T study examining the shift in household gender roles, featuring insights from Sociology professor Mila ...
More than just a game: How sports are reflecting Canada-U.S. tensions
February 28, 2025
Political Science PhD candidate Noah Vanderhoeven joined The Shaye Ganam Show & London Live with Mike Stubbs to discuss his piece on how ...
February 28, 2025
Western experts shared insights with media on yesterday’s provincial election. PhD candidate Sam Routley joined CTV London News at Six ...
February 28, 2025
Why is voter turnout so low? Political Science professor Cameron Anderson joined CBC News Network to break it down.
Londoners cast ballots as tariffs eclipse all other major issues
February 28, 2025
Political Science professor & chair Laura Stephenson shared insights with CTV London on how tariffs have dominated voter concerns at the polls.
Doug Ford wins Ontario election on back of tariff rallying cry
February 28, 2025
Political Science professor & chair Laura Stephenson shared her expertise in major media, including The Guardian (UK), National Post, Reuters, ...
Morning Update: Election day in Ontario
February 27, 2025
Political Science chair Laura Stephenson was featured in Globe and Mail’s Morning Update, offering insights on Ontario’s election day.
Ontario holds election as Canada, US spar over proposed tariffs
February 27, 2025
Political Science chair Laura Stephenson shared insights with @Reuters on key voter concerns in Ontario’s election, including U.S. tariff ...
More London-made armoured vehicles bound for Ukraine as Canada stands firm
February 26, 2025
Political Science professor Erika Simpson was featured in London Free Press in a story about Canada's commitment to sending additional ...
Confessions of a Textbook Author
February 26, 2025
This insightful article by History Prof. Alan MacEachern was featured on The Good Men Project! He discusses revising Origins and Destinies and the ...
How to take control of your time
February 26, 2025
A conversation piece by Sociology professor Mila Kolpashnikova on gaining control of your time has been republished by RTÉ, Ireland’s ...
More than just a game: How sports are reflecting Canada-U.S. tensions
February 26, 2025
Political Science PhD candidate Noah Vanderhoeven's insightful piece, republished by Yahoo News, delves into how sports reflect political ...
A boring Ontario election night? Maybe not in London's 3 urban ridings
February 26, 2025
Political Science PhD candidate Sam Routley weighs in on the races in London’s three urban ridings in @LFPress. A timely analysis ahead of ...
Low turnout expected in Ontario election as experts warn of declining voting trends
February 26, 2025
Western experts weighed in on this week's Ontario election. Political Science professor & chair Laura Stephenson shared insights on low ...
History Comes to Life at High School History Day 2025
February 25, 2025
On February 20, 2025, the History Department at Western University welcomed local high school students for an unforgettable day of learning, ...
Ontario campaign does little to solve financial crisis among cities
February 25, 2025
Geography and Environment researcher Alexander Wray shared expert insight with CBC Ottawa on how the Ontario election affects municipal financial ...
February 25, 2025
Political Science professor Matt Lebo shared insights with CTV London on the three-year mark of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Read more in ...
Russia's crimes must be punished
February 25, 2025
History professor Oleksa Drachewych’s Toronto Star op-ed on holding Russia accountable for war crimes was printed today in several Metroland ...
Why justice for Ukraine must be at forefront of peace talks
February 25, 2025
The Brandon Sun republished a Conversation piece by History professor Oleksa Drachewych about prioritizing justice in peace negotiations between ...
How Policy Changes Can Help Communities Brace for Severe Weather
February 25, 2025
Paul Kovacs, Economics professor and executive director of the Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction joined Connect with Sarah Crosbie on QR ...
The federal government commits to faster, stronger disaster recovery
February 25, 2025
The Financial Post published an opinion piece by Paul Kovacs, Economics professor and executive director of the Institute for Catastrophic Loss ...
What you need to know about the Ontario election
February 24, 2025
The Western Gazette published an article about what students need to know about the Ontario election including expert insight from Political ...
Memory for Survival: 10-Year Study Links Chickadee Food Caching to Longevity
February 24, 2025
CBC Windsor Morning included a pre-taped interview with Psychology professor Carrie Branch about her 10-year study looking at how chickadees who ...
How to disaster-proof your home, lower premiums
February 24, 2025
A National Post article about disaster-proofing homes included insights from Paul Kovacs, Economics professor and executive director of the ...
Russia must be held accountable for war crimes if there is be ‘enduring peace’ with Ukraine
February 24, 2025
To mark three years since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the Toronto Star (online and print, A9) published an opinion piece by History ...
Canada Liberals Show Signs Of Comeback Amid Trump Taunts
February 24, 2025
An Agence France-Presse article with insight from Political Science professor and chair Laura Stephenson about the federal Liberal party gaining ...
Why your most attractive qualities can give your partner 'the ick'
February 24, 2025
Research led by Psychology professor Samantha Joel was highlighted in a BBC article about why traits once seen as attractive in a relationship can ...
Canada-Ukraine humanitarian leaders outline 2025 support plans, mark 3 years of war
February 21, 2025
History and Political Science professor Marta Dyczok provided expert insight to CBC News Toronto about U.S. President Trump's recent comments ...
How one Chicago woman’s genealogical search led her to a potter’s field in Canada
February 21, 2025
A Chicago Tribune story about Chicago resident Robin Moore’s genealogical project which led her to potter’s field in Ingersoll, Ont. ...
February 21, 2025
In a groundbreaking achievement, Professors Jason Gilliland and Jamie Seabrook from Western University’s Faculty of Social Science and ...
February 20, 2025
The Local published an article looking at Premier Ford’s involvement in Toronto’s city-building projects and quoted Political Science ...
London professor reacts to Trump's exclusion of Ukraine in peace talks
February 20, 2025
CBC Afternoon Drive interviewed History professor Oleksa Drachewych about the implications of U.S. President Trump’s remarks at the ...
Trump’s Tough Talk Boosts Ontario Premier in Election Fight
February 20, 2025
Bloomberg quoted Political Science chair and professor Laura Stephenson in an article about the effectiveness of Premier Ford’s campaign ...
Unequal love: Inside the world of family favouritism
February 19, 2025
The Star (Malaysia) reported on research led by Psychology PhD candidate McKell Jorgensen-Wells that examined parental favouritism and its impact ...
Analyzing the Russia-U.S. Summit with Dr. Oleksa Drachewych
February 19, 2025
History professor Oleksa Drachewych joined The Morning Show on AM980 to discuss the Russia-U.S. summit and what to expect as we approach the third ...
Ontario election: PC Party candidates face heat for skipping London debates
February 18, 2025
The London Free Press included insight from Political Science professor Martin Horak in a story about PC candidates skipping all-candidates ...
CTV National News: Trump kickstarts peace talks between Russian and Ukraine
February 18, 2025
CTV National News included insights from History and Political Science professor Marta Dyczok about U.S. President Trump's recent comments ...
Western experts provided insight to media on the Ontario leaders’ debate
February 18, 2025
Ottawa Now on CFRA interviewed Political Science PhD candidate Sam Routley about the Ontario leaders’ debate
How to disaster-proof your home and lower your insurance rate
February 14, 2025
Toronto Star picked up a Canadian Press story about ways people can protect their homes from severe weather and included insights from Paul ...
February 14, 2025
CBC regional news update included comments from Political Science chair and professor Laura Stephenson in a segment about whether bad weather will ...
February 14, 2025
Political Science professor Amanda Friesen joined 18 CBC afternoon radio shows, including CBC Homestretch in Calgary (part 1) (part 2), to discuss ...
Canada’s premiers and federal finance minister meeting at the White House
February 13, 2025
Political Science chair and professor Laura Stephenson joined The News on 680 CJOB (part 1) (part 2) to discuss Canada’s premiers and ...
February 12, 2025
The Washington Times included insight from Political Science professor Matt Lebo in an article about U.S. President Trump’s calls to turn ...
The 51st state? Canadians say no, thanks. They don’t want U.S. products either
February 12, 2025
The LA Times published a story about rising tensions between Canada and the U.S. following the tariff threat, and included quotes from Sociology ...
Trade War-sparked consumer boycotts: Short-lived or sign of a shift?
February 11, 2025
The Strategy quoted DAN Department of Management & Organizational Studies professor Mark Cleveland in an article about the current trade war.
ANALYSIS: In a Trump tariff trade war, even Canadian 'winners' will end up losing
February 11, 2025
The London Free Press quoted Economics professor Ananth Ramanarayanan on the potential local impacts of a trade war.
Cornies: Canadian ire over U.S. tariff threats not easily assuaged
February 10, 2025
DAN Management and Organizational Studies professor Mark Cleveland was quoted in a London Free Press column on the difficulty of finding Canadian ...
February 10, 2025
The Morning Show on AM980 interviewed Political Science professor Amanda Friesen about ‘political stress’.
Ontario Election 2025: Candidates talk up jobs, healthcare, affordability via
February 10, 2025
The Windsor Star quoted Political Science professor Martin Horak in an article about municipal issues in the Ontario election.
February 10, 2025
The Toronto Star included expert insight from Political Science professor Zachary Taylor on Premier Ford’s plan to end gridlock and congestion.
What does it mean to be Canadian
February 07, 2025
Canadian pride has been on display in the wake of the threat of U.S. tariffs and Donald Trump's talk about making Canada the 51st U.S. State. ...
If you're happy and you know it . . . you likely don't live in London
February 07, 2025
The London Free Press included insight from Jason Gilliland, Geography & Environment professor, in a story about a new Statistics Canada ...
Ontario election: Cities have big problems. They may get little attention
February 07, 2025
Insights from Political Science professor Martin Horak were included in a London Free Press article outlining the three main provincial ...
Managing the stress of news overload in a time of political unrest and global conflict
February 07, 2025
Political Science professor Amanda Friesen joined CBC London Morning to discuss ‘political stress’ and how we can mitigate it.
Why Egypt Is United in Opposing Trump’s Gaza Plan
February 07, 2025
Foreign Policy featured an opinion article written by History PhD candidate Sara Khorshid about why people in Egypt are united in opposing U.S. ...
New models of shared rule can secure better infrastructure in Indigenous communities
February 07, 2025
Policy Options published an opinion piece co-authored by Political Science professor Chris Alcantara exploring ways the federal government can ...
Parental favouritism can impact a child’s development
February 07, 2025
Psychology PhD candidate McKell Jorgensen-Wells joined several CBC radio shows, including CBC Up North, to discuss her study that found parental ...
Heard of bin shopping? It's catching on with the most committed of bargain hunters
February 06, 2025
A CBC London story about an increase in bin shopping stores in the city included quotes from DAN Department of Management & Organizational ...
Ontario election: Is the NDP's London fortress facing a Tory threat?
February 06, 2025
Political Science professor Martin Horak was quoted in a London Free Press article about early aggregate polling results indicating a tight ...
Local experts weigh in on possible trade war looming with U.S.
February 06, 2025
CTV London included insights from Economics professors Stephen Williamson and Ananth Ramanarayanan in a story about the potential trade war ...
‘We want our vote to count’: Snowbirds worry over voting process for upcoming Ontario election
February 05, 2025
Political Science chair and professor Laura Stephenson was quoted in a CTV London story about the provincial voting process for residents living ...
With Trump's tariffs now on hold, will Ontario's election campaign shift gears?
February 05, 2025
CBC Toronto included insight from Political Science chair and professor Laura Stephenson in a story about provincial political parties shifting ...
London-area home sales plummet. Donald Trump may be to blame
February 05, 2025
The London Free Press quoted DAN Department of Management & Organizational Studies adjunct professor Diana Mok in an article about the impact ...
Reflecting on what it means to be Canadian
February 05, 2025
CBC News London Morning spoke with sociologist Howard Ramos about Canadian identity.
Trump steps back on his tariffs
February 04, 2025
Paul Kovacs, Economics professor and executive director of the Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction, joined BBC’s Business Matters ...
How scientists labour on love and loss
February 04, 2025
In other news, a feature in Nature on relationship researchers from around the globe highlighted research led by Sociology professor Samantha Joel ...
Rekindling Canadian national pride
February 04, 2025
Sociology professor Howard Ramos joined CBC London Morning to discuss Canadian identity in the wake of the ongoing tariff wars.
Is that made in Canada? Londoners take steps to buy Canadian amid tariff threat
February 04, 2025
CBC London included quotes from DAN Management and Organizational Studies professor Mark Cleveland in a story about Londoners making a concerted ...
February 03, 2025
History professor Alan MacEachern joined CBC Calgary Daybreak to discuss the origins of Groundhog Day.
Ford's $17.8 billion pre-election power play
January 31, 2025
An article in the National Observer and republished in The Hamilton Spectator quoted Political Science professor Adam Harmes on Ford’s ...
Mark Carney’s Liberal leadership bid
January 31, 2025
Political Science PhD candidate Sam Routley joined the Mike Farwell Show on CityNews Kitchener to discuss Mark Carney’s Liberal leadership bid.
January 31, 2025
Political Science PhD candidate Sam Routley joined London Live with Mike Stubbs on AM980 (part 1, part 2) to discuss the provincial election.
Ontario votes: Will snap election call help or hurt Doug Ford’s bid to stay in power?
January 31, 2025
Political Science professor and chair Laura Stephenson was quoted in a Global News article about whether calling an early election could help or ...
How Easy is it to Buy only Canadian?
January 30, 2025
DAN Management and Organizational Studies professor Mark Cleveland joined CBC London Morning to discuss what it means to buy Canadian.
London councillor takes leave to run for PCs in London North Centre
January 30, 2025
The London Free Press included insight from Political Science professor Martin Horak about the process to fill a municipal seat after Ward 5 ...
Technological innovations in mental health
January 30, 2025
Psychology professor Paul Frewen was interviewed as part of a report that aired on CBC North about technological innovations in mental health.
How to get control of your time
January 29, 2025
A Conversation article exploring ways to get control of your time co-authored by Sociology professor Kamila Kolpashnikova was republished by Yahoo ...
Shoring Up Canada's Arctic Sovereignty
January 29, 2025
Political Science professor emeritus Elizabeth Riddell-Dixon joined a panel on TVO’s The Agenda to discuss Canada’s arctic sovereignty.
Here's who's running in London-area ridings as snap election campaign gets rolling
January 29, 2025
Political Science PhD candidate Sam Routley was quoted in a CBC London article about the provincial election.
Mark Carney might have the edge as potential Liberal leader, but still faces major obstacles
January 29, 2025
Philippine Canadian Inquirer and The Brandon Sun republished a Conversation article written by Political Science PhD candidate Sam Routley about ...
Doug Ford is trying to catch his opponents off guard with a snap election. Just how ready are they?
January 29, 2025
Political Science professor and chair Laura Stephenson provided expert insight for CBC Your World Tonight (13:55) and in the Toronto Star about ...
Parents really do have a favourite child, new study suggests. And it's probably who you think it is
January 29, 2025
CBC News reported on research co-led by Psychology PhD candidate McKell Wells exploring whether parents favour their children based on birth ...
Why Mark Carney Might Have the Edge As Potential Liberal Leader
January 28, 2025
The Conversation published an article written by Political Science PhD candidate Sam Routley about Mark Carney and other Liberal leader ...
ANALYSIS: Mayor Josh Morgan's tax pledge may not be easy to keep
January 27, 2025
The London Free Press (online and print, A3) included expert insight from Political Science professor Martin Horak in an article analyzing London ...
Trumped: What to know about Ontario's looming snap election
January 27, 2025
Insight from Political Science professor and chair Laura Stephenson was included in a London Free Press article about Trump’s role in ...
'Electoral urgency': Ford's imminent election call throws London preparations into overdrive
January 27, 2025
Political Science professor Cameron Anderson shared his insights on CBC Afternoon Drive about Premier Doug Ford's decision to call a ...
5 tips to help your child learn to love reading
January 27, 2025
Psychology professor Marc Joannise was quoted in a CBC Just Asking article about encouraging a love for reading in kids.
January 24, 2025
Political science professor Matt Lebo discusses Donald Trump's inauguration and his first moves as U.S. president.
January 24, 2025
Sociology professor Laura Huey provides expert comment in an article about London police officers starting to use body cameras this week.
Should you be concerned about campaign contributions made to local politicians by developers?
January 24, 2025
Political Science professor emeritus Andrew Sancton joined Mainstreet NS with Jeff Douglas on CBC Nova Scotia to discuss concerns surrounding ...
Curling and teen life collide at Canadian theatres with release of "Curl Power"
January 23, 2025
A Canadian Press article about the documentary Curl Power highlighted a teen curling team from Maple Ridge, B.C., and mentioned one of the ...
London councillors approve task force to reconsider how much they're paid
January 22, 2025
CBC London reported the City of London is appointing a five-person, independent panel to analyze city councillor pay and mentioned three of the ...
What we learned on Day One about Trump
January 22, 2025
Political Science professor Matt Lebo joined Conversations with Ben O'Hara-Byrne, broadcast on Global News Radio stations across the country, ...
January 22, 2025
Exciting news! Western University ranks in the top 100 for Psychology (#92) & Business/Economics (#96) in The Times Higher Education World ...
London's city councillors make about $65K per year. Is that enough?
January 21, 2025
The London Free Press reported the City of London is appointing a five-person, independent panel to analyze city councillor pay and mentioned ...
Dozens of London police officers will now wear body cams
January 21, 2025
CBC London and CTV London (online and broadcast) included insight from Sociology professor Laura Huey in stories about London police officers ...
Inauguration 2025: How Trump plans to reshape America | About That
January 21, 2025
Political Science professor Matt Lebo joined CBC's About That with Andrew Chang and 17 CBC Radio stations across the country including ...
Federal Liberal Leadership Race
January 20, 2025
CHCH Trending Now (2:40) interviewed Political Science professor and chair Laura Stephenson about the federal Liberal leadership race.
Billionaires, bureaucrats, and the dignity of work
January 20, 2025
An opinion article written by History professor Jeffrey Vacante about the impact of some U.S. CEOs talking openly about their wish to eliminate ...
Donald Trump's inauguration and his potential first moves as U.S. president
January 20, 2025
Political Science professor Matt Lebo joined CTV Your Morning (part 1, part 2) to discuss Donald Trump's inauguration and his potential first ...
2024 officially the warmest year on record
January 17, 2025
Geography and Environment professor emeritus Gordon McBean was interviewed on CBC Afternoon Drive about the latest global climate report that ...
Sibling rivalry: parents favour older children and daughters, study finds
January 17, 2025
Research co-authored by Psychology graduate student McKell Wells exploring sibling rivalry and parents’ preferential treatment of their ...
How do you feel about the state of politics?
January 16, 2025
Political Science professor Cameron Anderson responds to listeners’ questions about the state of Canadian and U.S. politics.
'Little trinkets' are the latest trend in adults buying children's toys
January 15, 2025
DAN Management & Organizational Studies professor Jamie Hyodo was quoted in a CBC London article about a rising trend of adult collectors ...
When you think of green jobs, do you think of care work?
January 15, 2025
An opinion article written by Gender, Sexuality and Women’s Studies professor Bipasha Baruah about green jobs and broadening their ...
NASA is observing Chinese moon rover
January 15, 2025
Geography and Environment professor emeritus Philip Stooke was featured in an article on China’s Yutu-2 lunar rover, originally published by ...
January 14, 2025
Geography & Environment professor emeritus Gordon McBean joined The Vassy Kapelos Show, broadcast on iHeart Radio stations across the ...
January 14, 2025
Geography & Environment professor emeritus Gordon McBean was quoted in a London Free Press (print, A2) story about a new climate study that ...
Justin Trudeau’s resignation creates a progressive void in Canada, part of a long-established cycle
January 14, 2025
The Conversation published an article written by Political Science PhD candidate Noah Eliot Vanderhoeven about the impact Prime Minister Justin ...
Just Asking with Saroja Coelho
January 13, 2025
Psychology professor Marc Joanisse and assistant director of the Mary J. Wright Child and Youth Development Katelyn Bryant joined CBC’s Just ...
January 13, 2025
An article in The Sarnia Observer (print, A1) republished in The London Free Press (print, A4) about tension at Sarnia city council included ...
What caused London's jobless rate to jump significantly to 7%?
January 13, 2025
Economics professor Audra Bowlus provided expert comment in a London Free Press article (online and print, A1) about a jump in London’s ...
A peacekeeping force could be the innovation the Canada-U.S. border needs
January 13, 2025
Political Science professor Erika Simpson authored an opinion article published in The Globe and Mail (online and print, A11) proposing a neutral ...
How Canadians fell out of love with Justin Trudeau
January 13, 2025
Political Science professor Matt Lebo was quoted in The Times (U.K.) in an article about how Canadians feel about Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
Here's what to know about why wildfires are getting worse
January 13, 2025
Geography & Environment professor emeritus Gordon McBean was quoted in a CTV News article about the L.A. wildfires.
January 13, 2025
Geography & Environment professor and chair Katrina Moser and professor emeritus Gordon McBean joined a total of more than 20 CBC radio ...
The Emergence of Generation Beta
January 10, 2025
Sociology professor Michael Haan joined CBC Here and Now (part 1, part 2) in Toronto to talk about the emergence of generation Beta.
Life and Legacy of Jimmy Carter
January 10, 2025
Political Science professor Matt Lebo joined 16 CBC Radio programs across the country including CBC Here and Now to discuss the life and legacy of ...
Trump has threatened Canada in all sorts of ways. What does he really want?
January 10, 2025
Political Science professor Matt Lebo provided expert comment in a CBC News article about what U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is hoping to ...
Devastating wildfires in California
January 10, 2025
Geography & Environment professor emeritus Gordon McBean joined CTV Your Morning and The Morning Show on AM980 (part 1, part 2) to discuss the ...
Canadian family's multigenerational housing solution creates mini neighbourhood on one lot
January 10, 2025
An article in Daily Hive Vancouver about multigenerational housing referenced a 2023 study led by Sociology professor Kate Choi.
Trump’s assertion he would use economic force to take over Canada
January 09, 2025
Political Science PhD candidate Sam Routley discusses Trump’s assertion he would use economic force to take over Canada.
London’s Transportation Master Plan
January 09, 2025
The Morning Show on AM980: Geography & Environment PhD candidate AJ Wray discusses London’s Transportation Master Plan.
Meta's move away from fact checking may allow wider spread of misinformation: experts
January 09, 2025
A Canadian Press article published online yesterday with quotes from Sociology professor Kaitlynn Mendes about Meta’s move to end ...
January 09, 2025
Political Science professor Matt Lebo joined CBC News Network (part 1, part 2) to discuss U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s claims that ...
Canada's main opposition leader Poilievre rides wave of anti-Trudeau discontent
January 09, 2025
A Reuters article with quotes from Political Science professor Adam Harmes about what Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s resignation means for ...
The Liberals could be crushed in the next election. Why would anyone want to lead them?
January 08, 2025
A CBC News article about the challenges for anyone wishing to lead the Liberal Party into the next election included expert comment from Political ...
Meta's move away from fact checking may allow wider spread of misinformation: experts
January 08, 2025
The Canadian Press quoted Sociology professor Kaitlynn Mendes in an article about Meta’s move to end fact-checking, which was republished by ...
Trump’s escalating rhetoric against Canada
January 08, 2025
Political Science professor Matt Lebo provided expert comment about U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s claims that Canada would be better ...
Everything you need to know about Generation Beta: babies born in 2025
January 07, 2025
An article about Generation Beta in The Mirror U.S. included comments from Sociology professor Michael Haan.
The Pros and Cons of Consuming Milk
January 07, 2025
A Newsweek Poland article about the pros and cons of consuming milk referenced research led by Anthropology professor Jay Stock.
Justin Trudeau is Gone. Trump's Tariffs on Canada Are Likely Here to Stay
January 07, 2025
Political Science professor Don Abelson was quoted in a Newsweek article republished in several international news outlets.
Trudeau quits ahead of likely election defeat
January 07, 2025
Political Science PhD candidate Sam Routley was interviewed by ABC Australia (1:40), MyFM and London Live with Mike Stubbs on AM980 (part 1, part 2).
Canada Tilts Right: Inflation Claims Trudeau as Its Latest Victim
January 07, 2025
Political Science professor and chair Laura Stephenson was quoted by CBC Radio’s Your World Tonight (part 1, part 2), Bloomberg News, German ...
Older parents, climate change and AI: say hello to Generation Beta
January 06, 2025
Choi and Sociology professor Michael Haan provided expert insight to CBC London in an article about ‘Generation Beta.’
January 06, 2025
The Globe and Mail included expert insight from Sociology professor Kate Choi in an article about calls for a national fertility treatment strategy.
Australia is banning social media for teens. Should Canada do the same?
January 06, 2025
Sociology professor Kaitlynn Mendes co-authored a Conversation article exploring Australia’s move to become the first country in the world ...
January 06, 2025
A Toronto Star (online and print, A1) story about AI-generated pornography included expert comment from Sociology professor Kaitlynn Mendes.
What’s at stake for the Canada-US relationship in 2025?
January 06, 2025
Political Science professor Matt Lebo was featured on The Big Story podcast to discuss what's at stake for the relationship between Canada ...
As provinces meddle more in municipal issues, cities raise concerns about political overreach
January 06, 2025
Political Science professor Martin Horak was quoted in The Globe and Mail (online and print, A6) as part of an article exploring the extent to ...
The Elephantine Memories of Food-Caching Birds
January 06, 2025
The New Yorker highlighted research led by Psychology professor Carrie Branch exploring how chickadees’ ability to remember where they ...
You've Heard of Dyslexia. But Why Not Dyscalculia?
April 01, 2024
Psychology professor Daniel Ansari provided expert comment for an article in Scientific American about dyscalculia, the inability to process ...