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How to get control of your time via
January 29, 2025The Conversation
A Conversation article exploring ways to get control of your time co-authored by Sociology professor Kamila Kolpashnikova was republished by Yahoo U.K.Shoring Up Canada's Arctic Sovereignty via
January 29, 2025TVO's The Agenda
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 via
January 29, 2025CBC London
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 via
January 29, 2025The Conversation
Philippine Canadian Inquirer and The Brandon Sun republished a Conversation article written by Political Science PhD candidate Sam Routley about Mark Carney and other Liberal leader hopefuls’ chances of defeating the Conservatives in a federal election.Doug Ford is trying to catch his opponents off guard with a snap election. Just how ready are they? via
January 29, 2025Toronto Star
Political Science professor and chair Laura Stephenson provided expert insight for CBC Your World Tonight (13:55) and in the Toronto Star about Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s decision to call a snap election.Parents really do have a favourite child, new study suggests. And it's probably who you think it is via
January 29, 2025CBC News
CBC News reported on research co-led by Psychology PhD candidate McKell Wells exploring whether parents favour their children based on birth order, gender or personality.Why Mark Carney Might Have the Edge As Potential Liberal Leader via
January 28, 2025Hip Hop Canada
The Conversation published an article written by Political Science PhD candidate Sam Routley about Mark Carney and other Liberal leader hopefuls’ chances of defeating the Conservatives in an election. The article was republished by Yahoo News and Hip Hop Canada.ANALYSIS: Mayor Josh Morgan's tax pledge may not be easy to keep via
January 27, 2025London Free Press
The London Free Press (online and print, A3) included expert insight from Political Science professor Martin Horak in an article analyzing London Mayor Josh Morgan’s pledge to keep the next municipal tax hike below five percent.Trumped: What to know about Ontario's looming snap election via
January 27, 2025London Free Press
Insight from Political Science professor and chair Laura Stephenson was included in a London Free Press article about Trump’s role in triggering the provincial election.'Electoral urgency': Ford's imminent election call throws London preparations into overdrive via
January 27, 2025CBC London
Political Science professor Cameron Anderson shared his insights on CBC Afternoon Drive about Premier Doug Ford's decision to call a provincial election a year early. His expert commentary was also featured on CBC London!5 tips to help your child learn to love reading via
January 27, 2025CBC Radio
Psychology professor Marc Joannise was quoted in a CBC Just Asking article about encouraging a love for reading in kids.What Trump Can Do on Day One via
January 24, 2025CTV Your Morning
Political science professor Matt Lebo discusses Donald Trump's inauguration and his first moves as U.S. president.Accountability, efficiency, and honesty at the heart of London police body-worn cameras initiative: LPS via
January 24, 2025CTV News
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? via
January 24, 2025CBC Nova Scotia
Political Science professor emeritus Andrew Sancton joined Mainstreet NS with Jeff Douglas on CBC Nova Scotia to discuss concerns surrounding campaign contributions made to local politicians by developers.Curling and teen life collide at Canadian theatres with release of "Curl Power" via
January 23, 2025The Canadian Press
A Canadian Press article about the documentary Curl Power highlighted a teen curling team from Maple Ridge, B.C., and mentioned one of the curlers, Social Sciences student Ashley Dezura, is now on the Mustangs curling team. The article was republished in over 50 Postmedia outlets including the Toronto Star and Vancouver SunLondon councillors approve task force to reconsider how much they're paid via
January 22, 2025CBC
CBC London reported the City of London is appointing a five-person, independent panel to analyze city councillor pay and mentioned three of the panel members have ties to Western including Jennifer Slay, King’s director of diversity and inclusion; Dane Ferry, the USC’s manager of government services; and Martin Horak, Political Science professor and associate director of the local government program.What we learned on Day One about Trump via
January 22, 2025Global News Radio
Political Science professor Matt Lebo joined Conversations with Ben O'Hara-Byrne, broadcast on Global News Radio stations across the country, to discuss U.S. President Donald Trump’s first priorities in office.World University Rankings via
January 22, 2025The Times Higher Education
Exciting news! Western University ranks in the top 100 for Psychology (#92) & Business/Economics (#96) in The Times Higher Education World Rankings 2025! Notable improvements in Law, Life Sciences & Psychology!London's city councillors make about $65K per year. Is that enough? via
January 21, 2025London Free Press
The London Free Press reported the City of London is appointing a five-person, independent panel to analyze city councillor pay and mentioned three of the panel members have ties to Western including Jennifer Slay, King’s director of diversity and inclusion; Dane Ferry, the USC’s manager of government services; and Martin Horak, Political Science professor and associate director of the local government program.Dozens of London police officers will now wear body cams via
January 21, 2025CBC London
CBC London and CTV London (online and broadcast) included insight from Sociology professor Laura Huey in stories about London police officers starting to use body cameras this week.Inauguration 2025: How Trump plans to reshape America | About That via
January 21, 2025CBC
Political Science professor Matt Lebo joined CBC's About That with Andrew Chang and 17 CBC Radio stations across the country including CBC’s Afternoon Drive (part 1, part 2) to discuss U.S. President Donald Trump’s inauguration and his first priorities in office.Federal Liberal Leadership Race. via
January 20, 2025CHCH Trending Now
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 via
January 20, 2025Hartford Courant
An opinion article written by History professor Jeffrey Vacante about the impact of some U.S. CEOs talking openly about their wish to eliminate public sector jobs was published in the Hartford Courant.Donald Trump's inauguration and his potential first moves as U.S. president via
January 20, 2025CTV Your Morning
Political Science professor Matt Lebo joined CTV Your Morning (part 1, part 2) to discuss Donald Trump's inauguration and his potential first moves as U.S. president.2024 officially the warmest year on record via
January 17, 2025CBC Afternoon Drive
Geography and Environment professor emeritus Gordon McBean was interviewed on CBC Afternoon Drive about the latest global climate report that shows 2024 was the warmest year in recorded history.Sibling rivalry: parents favour older children and daughters, study finds via
January 17, 2025The Guardian
Research co-authored by Psychology graduate student McKell Wells exploring sibling rivalry and parents’ preferential treatment of their children was covered by dozens of international news outlets including The Guardian (U.K.) (online and print, 11), Newsweek, science magazine IFL Science, and was published in more than 50 German-language news outlets including Merkur and Berliner Zeitung through the German Press Agency (dpa).How do you feel about the state of politics? via
January 16, 2025CBC Radio
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 via
January 15, 2025CBC News
DAN Management & Organizational Studies professor Jamie Hyodo was quoted in a CBC London article about a rising trend of adult collectors buying children’s toys.When you think of green jobs, do you think of care work? via
January 15, 2025Policy Options
An opinion article written by Gender, Sexuality and Women’s Studies professor Bipasha Baruah about green jobs and broadening their definition to include care work was published by Policy Options.NASA is observing Chinese moon rover via
January 15, 2025Merkur.de
Geography and Environment professor emeritus Philip Stooke was featured in an article on China’s Yutu-2 lunar rover, originally published by the German news outlet Merkur.de and republished by over two dozen international media outlets.The influence of climate change and environmental factors on the destructiveness of the wildfires in L.A via
January 14, 2025iHeart Radio
Geography & Environment professor emeritus Gordon McBean joined The Vassy Kapelos Show, broadcast on iHeart Radio stations across the province, to discuss the influence of climate change and environmental factors on the destructiveness of the wildfires in L.A.Winter fun with dad via
January 14, 2025London Free Press
Geography & Environment professor emeritus Gordon McBean was quoted in a London Free Press (print, A2) story about a new climate study that found winters are getting shorter.Justin Trudeau’s resignation creates a progressive void in Canada, part of a long-established cycle via
January 14, 2025The Conversation
The Conversation published an article written by Political Science PhD candidate Noah Eliot Vanderhoeven about the impact Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s resignation has on political leadership in Canada.Just Asking with Saroja Coelho via
January 13, 2025CBC Listen
Psychology professor Marc Joanisse and assistant director of the Mary J. Wright Child and Youth Development Katelyn Bryant joined CBC’s Just Asking to discuss ways to boost kids’ reading skills8 Months, 0 Live Meetings via
January 13, 2025London Free Press
An article in The Sarnia Observer (print, A1) republished in The London Free Press (print, A4) about tension at Sarnia city council included quotes from Political Science professor Martin Horak.What caused London's jobless rate to jump significantly to 7%? via
January 13, 2025London Free Press
Economics professor Audra Bowlus provided expert comment in a London Free Press article (online and print, A1) about a jump in London’s jobless rate at the end of 2024.A peacekeeping force could be the innovation the Canada-U.S. border needs via
January 13, 2025The Globe and Mail
Political Science professor Erika Simpson authored an opinion article published in The Globe and Mail (online and print, A11) proposing a neutral peacekeeping presence at the U.S.-Canada border to enhance border management.How Canadians fell out of love with Justin Trudeau via
January 13, 2025The Times
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 via
January 13, 2025CTV News
Geography & Environment professor emeritus Gordon McBean was quoted in a CTV News article about the L.A. wildfires.The influence of climate change, warming temperatures and environmental factors on the destructiveness of the wildfires in L.A. via
January 13, 2025CBC Radio
Geography & Environment professor and chair Katrina Moser and professor emeritus Gordon McBean joined a total of more than 20 CBC radio programs, including The Morning Edition in Kitchener-Waterloo (McBean) and Information Morning in New Brunswick (part 1, part 2) (Moser), to discuss the influence of climate change, warming temperatures and environmental factors on the destructiveness of the wildfires in L.A.The Emergence of Generation Beta via
January 10, 2025CBC Here and Now
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 via
January 10, 2025CBC Here and Now
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 Jimmy Carter.Trump has threatened Canada in all sorts of ways. What does he really want? via
January 10, 2025CBC News
Political Science professor Matt Lebo provided expert comment in a CBC News article about what U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is hoping to achieve with recent threats directed toward Canada.Devastating wildfires in California via
January 10, 2025CTV Your Morning
Geography & Environment professor emeritus Gordon McBean joined CTV Your Morning and The Morning Show on AM980 (part 1, part 2) to discuss the devastating wildfires in California.Canadian family's multigenerational housing solution creates mini neighbourhood on one lot via
January 10, 2025Daily Hive
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 via
January 09, 2025CBC London Morning
Political Science PhD candidate Sam Routley discusses Trump’s assertion he would use economic force to take over Canada.London’s Transportation Master Plan. via
January 09, 2025The Morning Show
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 via
January 09, 2025Canadian Press
A Canadian Press article published online yesterday with quotes from Sociology professor Kaitlynn Mendes about Meta’s move to end fact-checking was republished in several Postmedia print editions this morning including The National Post (print, FP7).U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s claims that Canada would be better off if it became the 51st state. via
January 09, 2025CBC News
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 would be better off if it became the 51st state. Clips from his interview were also aired as part of the regional news on CBC Windsor and CBC LondonCanada's main opposition leader Poilievre rides wave of anti-Trudeau discontent via
January 09, 2025The Daily Mail
A Reuters article with quotes from Political Science professor Adam Harmes about what Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s resignation means for opposition leader Pierre Poilievre and the Conservative Party was republished in several international media outlets including The Daily Mail (U.K.), China Daily and Malaysia’s top English-language newspaper The Star.The Liberals could be crushed in the next election. Why would anyone want to lead them? via
January 08, 2025CBC News
A CBC News article about the challenges for anyone wishing to lead the Liberal Party into the next election included expert comment from Political Science professor and chair Laura Stephenson.Meta's move away from fact checking may allow wider spread of misinformation: experts via
January 08, 2025Canadian Press
The Canadian Press quoted Sociology professor Kaitlynn Mendes in an article about Meta’s move to end fact-checking, which was republished by Yahoo News, the Financial Post and the Toronto Star (print, B3).Trump’s escalating rhetoric against Canada via
January 08, 2025CBC National News
Political Science professor Matt Lebo provided expert comment about U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s claims that Canada would be better off if it became the 51st state to CBC National News, the Toronto Star, The Hill and in a Canadian Press article republished in several outlets including the Ottawa Sun.Everything you need to know about Generation Beta: babies born in 2025 via
January 07, 2025The Mirror
An article about Generation Beta in The Mirror U.S. included comments from Sociology professor Michael Haan.The Pros and Cons of Consuming Milk via
January 07, 2025Newsweek
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 via
January 07, 2025Newsweek
Political Science professor Don Abelson was quoted in a Newsweek article republished in several international news outlets.Trudeau quits ahead of likely election defeat via
January 07, 2025ABC Australia
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 via
January 07, 2025Bloomberg
Political Science professor and chair Laura Stephenson was quoted by CBC Radio’s Your World Tonight (part 1, part 2), Bloomberg News, German newspaper Der Tagesspiegel (print, A1) and was interviewed on CBC Afternoon Drive and 680 CJOB in Winnipeg.Older parents, climate change and AI: say hello to Generation Beta via
January 06, 2025CBC London
Choi and Sociology professor Michael Haan provided expert insight to CBC London in an article about ‘Generation Beta.’National strategy for fertility treatments like IVF could help would-be parents facing huge bills and wait-lists via
January 06, 2025The Globe and Mail
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? via
January 06, 2025The Conversation
Sociology professor Kaitlynn Mendes co-authored a Conversation article exploring Australia’s move to become the first country in the world to pass a nationwide ban of social media for teens and what similar measures have been enacted or considered in North America.A boy created AI-generated porn with the faces of girls he knew. Why Toronto police said he didn’t break the law via
January 06, 2025Toronto Star
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? via
January 06, 2025The Big Story
Political Science professor Matt Lebo was featured on The Big Story podcast to discuss what's at stake for the relationship between Canada and U.S. in 2025. Lebo was also quoted in a story in The Hill about assertions by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump about taking over the Panama Canal, calling for the U.S. to buy Greenland and suggesting Canada could become the 51st state.As provinces meddle more in municipal issues, cities raise concerns about political overreach via
January 06, 2025The Globe and Mail
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 which provincial governments are becoming involved in municipal issues.The Elephantine Memories of Food-Caching Birds via
January 06, 2025Newyorker
The New Yorker highlighted research led by Psychology professor Carrie Branch exploring how chickadees’ ability to remember where they stashed their food influences mating behaviours.
