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London's ward boundaries aren't keeping up with population growth. Here's what could change via
October 08, 2024CBC London
Political Science professor Martin Horak provided expert insight to CBC London (online and broadcast) about the City of London looking to redraw its ward boundaries to keep up with population growth.Our population's poised to pop via
October 05, 2024London Free Pres
Kerr was also quoted in a London Free Press (print, A1) story about projections from Queen’s Park that suggest the population in Southwestern Ontario is expected to increase by more than 50 per cent in the next 25 years.Canada's birth rate hits an all-time low second year in a row: StatCan via
October 04, 2024National Post
A National Post (online and print, A2) article about Canada’s declining birthrate with expert insight from Sociology professor emeritus Roderic Beaujot and King’s professor Don Kerr was republished online and in print in over 50 regional outlets.Return-to-office mandates may not be the solution to downtown struggles that Canadian cities are banking on via
October 04, 2024Yahoo News
Yahoo News and HR Law Canada republished a Conversation article written by Geography and Environment PhD candidate AJ Wray, Geography and Environment professor Jason Gilliland and Schulich Medicine & Dentistry professor Jamie Seabrook about factors to help Canada’s downtowns recover after the pandemic.Analysis of the U.S. vice-presidential debate via
October 04, 2024CBC Afternoon Drive
Political Science professor Matt Lebo joined eight CBC radio stations across the country including CBC Afternoon Drive to provide an analysis of the U.S. vice-presidential debate.JD Vance and Tim Walz face off during U.S. vice-presidential debate via
October 02, 2024Canadian Press
Political Science professor Matt Lebo provided expert insight in a Canadian Press article ahead of the U.S. vice-presidential debate that was picked up by more than 60 media outlets across the country including the Toronto Star and Global News .A 'weird' debate: vice-presidential hopefuls to face off ahead of razor-thin election via
October 01, 2024Canadian Press
Political Science professor Matt Lebo provided expert insight in a Canadian Press article ahead of today’s U.S. vice-presidential debate. The article was republished in over 50 regional outlets including the Toronto Star and City News Ottawa.National Truth and Reconciliation Day Chantelle Richmond, Associate Professor, Geography; Canada Research Chair in Indigenous Health and the Environment talks about the importance of this day via
October 01, 2024AM800 CKLW
Geography and Environment professor Chantelle Richmond joined AM800 CKLW in Windsor to discuss National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (NDTR).Canada's Fertility Has Hit a New Low: Why? via
September 30, 2024Newsweek
In an article about Canada’s declining fertility rate, Newsweek included comment from Sociology professor emeritus Roderic Beaujot.Studying at an English-Speaking University? In Quebec, that may cost extra via
September 30, 2024New York Times
History professor Jeffery Vacante provided expert insight in a New York Times article about Quebec’s policy to charge higher tuition to students from outside Quebec at the province’s English-language public universities.House prices seen as too high for longer mortgages to loosen tight rental market via
September 27, 2024London Free Press
Economics professor Stephen Williamson provided expert insight in a London Free Press (print, A3) article about the federal government’s move to allow first-time home buyers to extend mortgages to 30 years.How professional sports leagues that embrace social justice causes could influence politics via
September 27, 2024The Conversation
An article written by Political Science PhD candidate Noah Eliot Vanderhoeven about how professional sports contribute to political discussions was published in The Conversation.Open Letter to President Biden via
September 26, 2024Kyiv Post
Kyiv Post (Ukraine) published an open letter, endorsed by a number of experts including History and Political Science professor Marta Dyczok, calling on U.S. President Joe Biden to take specific action against Russian threats.The magic and mystery of dreams: Nighttime phenomenon’s purpose still up for debate via
September 25, 2024The Globe and Mail
The Globe and Mail (online and print, A13) referenced research from Psychology professor Blair Evans in an opinion piece about the meaning and purpose of dreams.Screening of the documentary An Unfinished Journey. via
September 24, 2024London Live with Mike Stubbs on AM980
Psychology professor Vicki Esses joined London Live with Mike Stubbs on AM980 (part 1, part 2, part 3) to discuss the screening of the documentary An Unfinished Journey, hosted by the Centre for Research on Migration and Ethnic Relations at Hyland Cinema tomorrow night.What if Harris wins the U.S election and Poilievre wins in Canada? How the ensuing tension could hurt Canada's economy via
September 24, 2024Toronto Star
Political Science professor Matt Lebo provided expert insight in a Toronto Star (online and print, B1) article about the potential economic repercussions of both the U.S. presidential election and a potential federal election in Canada.The dangers of online stunts via
September 23, 2024London Live with Mike Stubbs on AM980
Sociology professor Kaitlynn Mendes joined London Live with Mike Stubbs on AM980 (part 1, part 2) to discuss the dangers of online stunts.Decline in Canada's birth rate via
September 23, 2024The Morning Show on AM980
Sociology professor Kate Choi joined The Morning Show on AM980 (part 1, part 2) to discuss the decline in Canada's birthrate.Factors contributing to the morning mist and fog in London via
September 20, 2024CBC London Morning
Geography and Environment professor James Voogt joined CBC London Morning to explain the factors contributing to the morning mist and fog in London.What to do when a child is being bullied via
September 20, 2024CBC Afternoon Drive
Sociology professor Kaitlynn Mendes joined CBC Afternoon Drive to discuss how parents can address bullying with their children.Q+A | What would ranked ballots mean for Yukon elections? A politics professor weighs in via
September 20, 2024CBC North
CBC North published a Q&A with Political Science professor Laura Stephenson exploring what ranked ballots could mean for Yukon elections.London's downtown has been struggling and it is frustrating to see a lack of policy action from the city via
September 20, 2024London Free Press
A London Free Press (print, A2) article about downtown London being ranked eighth in Canada for its pandemic recovery rate included expert comment from Geography and Environment PhD candidate Alexander Wray. Wray also joined The Morning Show on AM980 to talk about his new research exploring factors that influenced the success of local eateries during the COVID-19 pandemic.How professional sports leagues that embrace social justice causes could influence politics via
September 20, 2024The Winnipeg Free Press
The Winnipeg Free Press republished a Conversation piece from Political Science PhD candidate Noah Eliot Vanderhoeven about how professional sports contribute to political discussions.What saved area eateries amid COVID? It wasn't location, location, location via
September 19, 2024The London Free Press
The London Free Press reported on new research from Geography and Environment PhD candidate Alexander Wray that looked at the factors that influenced the success of local eateries during the COVID-19 pandemic.Instagram launches teen accounts with private settings, limited capabilities via
September 18, 2024Canadian Press
Western experts provided insight to media about Instagram adding new privacy settings for teens. Education professor Emma Duerden was interviewed by CTV News Network and Global News Toronto (16:35). Social Sciences professor Kaitlynn Mendes was quoted in a Canadian Press article picked up by media outlets across the country including The Globe and Mail (online and print, A6) and CP24.Breaking Barriers: Chantelle Richmond’s Journey to Full Professorship
September 13, 2024
In the heart of Western University, Professor Dr. Chantelle Richmond stands as a beacon of progress and resilience. As a Canada Research Chair in the Department of Geography and Environment and the Indigenous Studies Program, and Co-chair of the Indigenous Faculty Advisory Council, she has dedicated her career to Indigenous Peoples health and their relationship with their local environments. Alongside Professor Dr. Lina Sunseri, Richmond has made history by becoming one of the first Indigenous full professors at Western University, a landmark achievement that took effect on July 1st. This moment not only marks a personal milestone for both scholars but also signifies a pivotal moment for the university and the wider community.Almost 25% of Millenials and Gen Z'ers say they won't be having kids. Prof. Amy Blackstone, Maine University, and Kate Choi, Western University via
September 12, 2024The Jim Toth Show on 680 CJOB
Sociology professor Kate Choi joined The Jim Toth Show on 680 CJOB in Winnipeg and Global News Winnipeg to discuss financial concerns for Gen Z and Millennials following a recent survey suggesting nearly 25 per cent don't plan to have children.Fewer Londoners working from home as employers change tune via
September 09, 2024London Free Press
DAN Management & Organizational Studies professor Harvey Geraint was quoted in a London Free Press article about the changing nature of work as more employees work from home.A look at claims the Nazis under Adolf Hitler were socialists via
September 09, 2024The Canadian Press
The Canadian Press published an article about claims that the Nazi regime were socialists under Adolf Hitler and quoted History professor Eli Nathans.Police in no-win situation at protests via
September 06, 2024Winnipeg Free Press
Sociology professor and chair Howard Ramos provided comment in a Winnipeg Free Press article about the increase in police services needed during public demonstrations.Routley: Why a Kamala Harris presidency may not be good news for Canada via
September 06, 2024The London Free Press
The London Free Press republished a Conversation article by Political Science PhD candidate Sam Routley about what a Kamala Harris presidency in the U.S. could mean for Canada.Bonni Simpson's Groundbreaking Research on the Psychology of Food Waste: Perceiving Less but Wasting More
September 05, 2024
Food waste is a global issue with widespread consequences, and while much research has explored the behaviours that contribute to it, Bonni Simpson’s latest study, Perceiving Less but Wasting More: The Relationship Between Perceived Resource Scarcity and Consumer Food Waste, takes a fresh and counterintuitive approach. Simpson delves into the psychological reasons behind why we waste food, proposing that our perceptions of scarcity, rather than abundance, may be driving this behavior.Highlighting the Immigrant Integration Course: An Interview with Professor Yoko Yoshida
August 24, 2024
In the dynamic landscape of immigration studies, Professor Yoko Yoshida's Immigrant Integration course stands out for its innovative approach to bridging academic theory with real-world application. We had the opportunity to speak with Professor Yoshida to learn more about what inspired the course, the practical benefits it offers students, and its impact on their future careers.Exploring Social Inequality Through the Lens of Geography: An Interview with Professor Patrick Denice on the Mapping Inequality Course
August 24, 2024
In the ever-evolving field of sociology, understanding the spatial dimensions of social phenomena has become increasingly important. Professor Patrick Denice’s Mapping Inequality course at Western University exemplifies this shift, offering students a unique blend of theoretical insights and practical skills. We chatted with Professor Denice to learn more about what inspired this innovative course and how it equips students for their future careers.Western student wins Terry Fox Humanitarian Award via
August 19, 2024Western News
Alexandra Elmslie used ADHD diagnosis to fuel change in her communityRape and murder of doctor sparks nationwide protests in India via
August 15, 2024The Conversation
An article written by Gender, Sexuality and Women’s Studies PhD candidate Deeplina Banerjee about nation-wide protests in India after the rape and murder of a trainee doctor in a Calcutta hospital.This rural Saskatchewan town is offering $30,000 to anyone who builds a home there via
August 15, 2024CBC News
Sociology professor Michael Haan was interviewed as part of an article about a small community in Saskatchewan bucking the national trend of population decline in rural municipalities.‘A global world:’ Western prof analyzes decades of international film data via
August 14, 2024Western News
Interactive platform highlights history of TIFF, geopolitical dynamics over last 50 yearsTwo Western alumni representing Canada at 2024 G20 Youth Summit via
August 14, 2024Western News
Eunice Oladejo from Social Science among five Canadians and 145 delegates meeting in BrazilOngoing neighbour dispute put cops in tough spot: prof via
August 14, 2024The Beacon Herald
Sociology professor Laura Huey provided expert comment for an article republished about the role of police in managing disputes between neighbours in light of a recent homicide in Stratford.Crashes and other safety concerns prompt calls for major Hamilton Road redesign via
August 12, 2024CBC News
An article featured expert comment from Alexander Wray, a PhD candidate in Geography and Environment, discussing traffic safety concerns on a stretch of Hamilton Road.Expect resistance and pushback as you try to change systemic racism in policing, experts warn via
August 09, 2024CBC News
An article on a 2021 report regarding racism within London Police Services included quote from Indigenous Studies and Geography and Environment professor Vanessa Ambtman-Smith regarding power mechanisms in policing.‘Extra hoops’: Parks Canada’s lease system, building rules could delay Jasper rebuild via
August 09, 2024Toronto Star
A story on leasing provisions in Jasper that could delay rebuilding efforts following last month’s wildfires quoted History professor Alan MacEachern.Tackling digital sexual violence in Canada requires updated policies and procedures via
August 07, 2024The Conversation
Sociology professor Kaitlynn Mendes co-authored a new article calling for Canada to update its policies to address technology-facilitated sexual violence.Kamala Harris's running mate, Tim Walz, hails from state with close ties to Canada via
August 07, 2024The Canadian Press
Following Kamala Harris naming Minnesota governor Tim Walz as her running mate, Political Science professor Matt Lebo provided expert insight in a story.Climate change helped enable this deadly heat wave — now, it has hit the Olympics via
August 01, 2024CBC
Geography and Environment professor Gordon McBean provided expert comment as part of an article exploring the link between climate change and the heat wave at the Olympic Games.Potter’s field project tells stories of forgotten community members via
August 01, 2024Western News
Western researchers search for information on unmarked gravesWorried about car theft? Ford government says five new helicopters will help — but experts say ‘they’re not the end all, be all’ via
July 30, 2024Toronto Star
Sociology professor Laura Huey and English provided expert insight in an article about the Ontario government’s plans to reduce car theft in Toronto with the purchase of three new police helicopters.New scans reveal mummified crocodile's last meal via
July 26, 2024National Geographic
Expert insight from Anthropology professor Andrew Nelson about new Manchester research that used 3D X-ray scans on a mummified Nile crocodile was included in an article.How a spot of coral cosplay helped put marine pollution on the map via
July 26, 2024NewScientist
In a roundup of science news, a paper by Psychology and DAN Management & Organizational Studies professor Julie Aitken-Schermer about ruminating was highlighted.Interview with Dr. Lina Sunseri: A Journey of Resilience and Achievement
July 26, 2024
Western University proudly celebrates a historic milestone with the promotion of Dr. Lina Sunseri to full professor. Dr. Sunseri, a distinguished scholar in Indigenous Studies and Sociology, has made significant contributions to the academic community and beyond. This achievement, effective from July 1st, marks a pivotal moment, especially as she joins Dr. Chantelle Richmond in becoming one of the first Indigenous full professors at Western.Canada has a record number of skilled tradespeople but not enough construction activity via
July 25, 2024Financial Post
Research led by Geography and Environment professor Michele Buzzelli on the construction sector in the late 1990s was referenced in an opinion article about a lack of construction projects versus skilled trades.Influx of names on byelection ballots shows ‘frustration’ with first-past-the-post system, say electoral reform advocates via
July 25, 2024Hill Times
Political Science professor Laura Stephenson was quoted about calls for changes to Canada’s electoral system to help diminish the uptick in harassment toward elected officials.‘Incredible progress:’ Western neuroscientists reveal thoughts of brain-injured patients via
July 23, 2024Western News
Adrian Owen and Karnig Kazazian use brain activity patterns to predict survival rates of ICU patientsExpert explainer: Biden is out; Harris is in. What’s next for the U.S. presidential race? via
July 23, 2024Western News
Western political science prof shares expertise on Kamala Harris' new pathMadagascar field course rooted in relationships, reciprocity via
July 23, 2024Western News
Western anthropology students pair with Malagasy peers, study ecotourism, climate changeExpert insight: June heat wave caused by climate change via
July 22, 2024Western News
More than 100 locations across Canada set new heat records on June 19Exploring Travel Patterns During the 2024 Solar Eclipse using De-identified Mobility Data
July 19, 2024
On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse captivated viewers worldwide, with the path of totality stretching across several Canadian provinces. A new study from Western University, led by PhD student Hui Jeong Ha and Associate Professor Dr. Jed Long, explores how this spectacular event influenced travel across Canada. Using de-identified mobility data through the TELUS Data for Good Program, researchers found that nearly 600,000 Canadians traveled to the path of totality. Ontario emerged as a top destination, especially near Lake Erie in areas like Niagara Falls and Burlington.I was given the Covid virus for £4,500: Meet the human guinea pigs deliberately infected with potentially fatal diseases - but is it only a matter of time before tragedy strikes? via
July 16, 2024The Daily Mail
An article included expert insight from Philosophy and Schulich Medicine & Dentistry professor Charles Weijer about human challenge studies for COVID-19 vaccines.Windsor Jewish Federation concerned over University agreement with protestors via
July 12, 2024CTV News
Sociology professor and chair Howard Ramos provided comment in a story about the Windsor Jewish Federation's concerns over agreements between the University of Windsor and pro-Palestinian protesters, stating the agreement is viewed as a victory for the protesters,Want a phone? Dumb and kid-friendly phones may address parents’ safety concerns via
July 11, 2024CBC Kids
Want a phone? Dumb and kid-friendly phones may address parents’ safety concernsProf. Taylor appointed as editor-in-chief, Territory, Politics, Governance journal
July 05, 2024
Prof. Zack Taylor, Dept. of Political Science, has been appointed to a five-year term as editor-in-chief of Territory, Politics, Governance, an international, interdisciplinary journal published by the Regional Studies Association.40 Canadian professors urge Trudeau government to abolish DEI mandates via
June 27, 2024Todayville
An online publication in Alberta, reported 40 Canadian professors signed a letter to Parliament calling for the abandonment of EDI initiatives in universities, with Psychology professor Stephen Lupker as one of the signatories.Biden and Trump conclude 1st 2024 debate via
June 27, 2024Global News
Political Science professor and chair Matt Lebo provided expert insight ahead of the first U.S. presidential debate.Can a wave of chief heat officers help cool a melting planet? via
June 26, 2024Corporate Knights
Political Science professor Zack Taylor was quoted in an article exploring the idea of ‘Chief Heat Officers,’ to help mitigate the effects of climate change.Council says yes to a massive new subdivision that will transform area near Cherryhill via
June 26, 2024CBC
Political Science professor Martin Horak was quoted in an article about a proposed development near the Cherryhill neighbourhood in London.Byelection shocker: Is this the end of the road for Justin Trudeau’s political career? via
June 26, 2024The Conversation
An opinion piece by Political Science PhD candidate Sam Routley about what Monday’s byelection could mean for the federal Liberals.Should he stay or should he go now? A look at Trudeau's options after byelection loss via
June 26, 2024CTV News
Political Science professor Laura Stephenson was interviewed about Monday’s byelection result.Task force eyed to set city councillor pay for 'full time task' via
June 25, 2024The London Free Press
Political Science professor Martin Horak was quoted in an article about a London City Hall task force exploring compensation for city councillors.There's a reason Quebec nationalists been have so quiet about the McGill encampment via
June 24, 2024National Post
An opinion article written by History professor Jeffery Vacante arguing that the anger being directed at McGill for its failure to end the encampment should instead be directed at the Quebec government.A byelection to watch: What the Toronto-St. Paul’s vote means for Justin Trudeau via
June 24, 2024The Conversation
An article written by Political Science PhD candidate Sam Routley about what the Toronto byelection could mean for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.After electoral wipeout, Canadian Conservatives united the right — and it worked via
June 20, 2024The House Magazine
A U.K.-based political publication, published an opinion piece by Political Science professors Matt Lebo and Laura Stephenson about the similarities between the present-day British Conservatives and their 1993 Canadian counterparts.‘Becoming Green Gables:’ Western prof explores farm that inspired Canadian classic via
June 18, 2024Western News
Personal diary of Lucy Maud Montgomery’s cousin inspires new book and online exhibitA byelection to watch: What the Toronto-St. Paul’s vote means for Justin Trudeau via
June 18, 2024The Conversation
An opinion piece authored by Political Science PhD candidate Sam Routley about what to watch in the Toronto-St. Paul byelection was published.Returning cultural artifacts that belong to Indigenous Peoples discussed at G7 summit via
June 18, 2024APTN National News
History and Indigenous Studies professor Cody Groat, talking about the significance of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau urging the return of the Vatican’s collection of Indigenous artifacts to Indigenous people in Canada.London heritage properties marked for demolition digitally preserved by city via
June 13, 2024CBC London
Public History professor Michelle Hamilton provided comment about heritage buildings slated for demolition being virtually documented by the City of London with the help of 3D-laser and drone technology.Western University administration response to student encampments inconsistent with international law via
June 12, 2024NB Media Co-op
An independent volunteer-run media outlet based in New Brunswick, published an opinion article written by Neuroscience student Ince Husain exploring whether Western’s response to the encampment is in line with international law.McGill, Quebec clash with Mohawks in court over possible buried bodies via
June 12, 2024Montreal Gazette
The story mentioned Anthropology professor Lisa Hodgetts is part of a panel aiding in the search and the decision to continue the work is under appeal by McGill and Quebec’s infrastructure agency.Our reliable election forecast model predicts British Conservatives will lose big via
June 12, 2024The Conversation
Political Science professor and chair Matt Lebo wrote a new article explaining how an election forecast model is predicting the Conservative Party in Britain will lose the election this yearExpert insight: Election forecast model predicts British Conservatives will lose via
June 12, 2024Western News
The pendulum is swinging hard away from the Conservative PartyMcClenaghan: Limit tax hikes by supporting London Plan via
June 11, 2024The London Free Press
An article on the increase in property taxes for London homeowners quoted Political Science professor Martin Horak.Hands-on learning at London airport shows young girls the sky's the limit via
June 10, 2024CBC London
Jackie Book, director of Commercial Aviation Management at Western was quoted in an article about Girls in Aviation Day at the London International Airport aimed at sparking an interest in aviation for young girls.London jobless rate improves slightly, even amid Canada's economic slowdown via
June 10, 2024London Free Press
Economics professor Audra Bowlus provided expert insight in an article about the slight improvement in London’s jobless rate amid Canada’s economic slowdown.LETTER FROM NORMANDY: Honouring the fallen and recalling the light of liberation via
June 10, 2024Bay Today
A first-person account was published by History PhD candidate Rosemary Giles who attended the 80th anniversary D-Day ceremonies in Normandy .Defence workers strike as inflation drives unions to picket lines: Expert via
June 07, 2024London Free Press
Expert insight from DAN Management & Organizational Studies professor Johanna Weststar in an article about a strike by members of United Steelworkers Local 2918 working at IMT Defence.Earth hit with 12 straight months of record-breaking temperatures via
June 06, 2024CBC
The article quoted Geography and Environment professor emeritus Gordon McBean.UN chief warns of ‘highway to climate hell’ as global temperatures rack up 12th straight heat record via
June 06, 2024Toronto Star
The article included expert comment from Geography and Environment professor James Voogt.I Couldn't Be Bisexual Without Also Being Polyamorous via
June 05, 2024Men's Health
An article about polyamorous relationships mentioned research by Psychology PhD candidate Rhonda Balzarini analyzing the demographic backgrounds of polyamorous individualsIndigenous communities lose access to traditional food after SOAHAC pilot project ends via
June 03, 2024CBC London
Geography and Environment professor Chantelle Richmond was quoted about the discontinuation of a pilot project run by the Southwest Ontario Aboriginal Health Access Centre that served traditional foods to Indigenous communities.Ottawa calls development fees a housing tax, but without them, who pays for new infrastructure? via
June 03, 2024The Globe and Mail
Political Science professor emeritus Andrew Sancton was quoted in an article about development feesHow CERB kept the income gap between white and racialized workers from getting even wider via
May 31, 2024TVO
Gender Studies PhD candidate Andrea Burke was quoted in an article about a new analysis from Statistics Canada that showed how the Canadian Emergency Response Benefit kept the income gap between white and racialized workers from growing even wider.Awakening the brain through the power of music via
May 29, 2024
Western professor Jessica Grahn to give pre-concert talk on benefits of music for Alzheimer's diseaseCyberflashing is a form of gendered sexual violence that must be taken seriously via
May 28, 2024The Conversation
An article by Political Science PhD candidate Dianne Lalonde about the need to distinguish between consensual sexting and forms of sexual harassment like cyberflashing.Work-related health and safety issues must be paid for by employers, not the public via
May 28, 2024
The Conversation published an article co-authored by DAN Management & Organizational Studies professor Geraint Harvey about the role of workplace health initiatives in promoting healthy employee lifestyles.Western researchers receive Governor General’s Innovation Award via
May 24, 2024Western News
Lisa Hodgetts and Edward Eastaugh share knowledge with Indigenous communities searching for unmarked gravesRecord warming: How should Canada, its cities and citizens adapt? via
May 23, 2024Western News
Western professor emeritus Gordon McBean and professor James Voogt are working on the answersAre You A Bad Parent For Using Sarcasm Around Your Kids? Experts Have Thoughts. via
May 22, 2024
In an article about using sarcasm around your kids, Huff Post included expert insight from Penny Pexman, Psychology professor and vice-president (research).Will Conservatives Win the Youth Vote? via
May 16, 2024
Political Science PhD candidate Sam Routley joined a panel discussion on TVO’s The Agenda about whether conservatives will win the youth vote in the next election.Why is Canada having so many wildfires this season? via
May 15, 2024
A BBC article about the start of wildfire season in Canada quoted Gordon McBean, Geography and Environment professor, and Paul Kovacs, executive director of the Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction.How rallying around divestments helped unify Canada's pro-Palestinian movement via
May 10, 2024
CBC News quoted Sociology professor and chair Howard Ramos in an article about how divestment demands are unifying Canada's pro-Palestinian movement.Josh Morgan's plan to trim property tax hikes 'damage control': Expert via
May 07, 2024
A London Free Press article about a new working group to study costs proposed by the Mayor of London quoted Political Science professor Martin Horak.Confronting antisemitism on campus critical, Canadian student says via
May 06, 2024CTV News
CBC News interviewed Social Science student Daniel Brown about his experience with antisemitism on campus and why it's important to stand up to hate.Some video game workers aim to unionize to push for better working conditions via
May 06, 2024Knau NPR
NPR Arizona interviewed professor DAN Management & Organizational Studies and Psychology professor Johanna Weststar about a move by video game workers to unionizeFirst brain-wide map shows how rodents find love. What does it mean for humans? via
May 03, 2024Yahoo News
Yahoo News reported on a study out of the University of Texas exploring how rodents find love. The article mentioned the researcher Morgan Gustison is now at Western (Psychology).Ford’s Progressive Conservatives win both Ontario byelections via
May 03, 2024Global News
Global News republished a Canadian Press article about the Ontario byelections which included expert insight from Political Science professor Cameron Anderson.Do you love your really loud car? Chances are you’re a psychopath: study via
May 03, 2024New York Post
The New York Post published an article on research led by Psychology professor Julie Aitken Schermer exploring the psychological profile of those who modify their cars’ mufflers to be louder.Dresden dump could be the single issue causing a stink in Lambton-Kent-Middlesex by-election via
May 02, 2024CTV News
Political Science PhD candidate Sam Routley provided expert comment to CTV London in a story about the Dresden dump and the Lambton-Kent-Middlesex byelection.Politicians should let the Bank of Canada do its job. via
May 02, 2024The Hill Times
An opinion article written by Economics professor Stephen Williamson about conflict between government officials and the Bank of Canada regarding interest rate hikes, was published in The Hill Times.Can Pets Tell Time? via
April 29, 2024ABC News
In an article about whether pets can tell time, ABC News quoted Psychology professor emeritus William Roberts about his research exploring whether animals can place memories in time.Sociology professor Kaitlynn Mendes was quoted in a Buzzfeed article about far-right content targeting boys online. via
April 26, 2024Buzzfeed
Here's What Parents Need To Know About The "Manosphere" Of Far-Right Content Targeting Boys OnlineGrowth investing can get giddy, but veteran stars like Tony Genua try to stay focused on fundamentals via
April 25, 2024The Globe and Mail
A Globe and Mail Report on Business Magazine feature on Western grad and veteran AGF Management Limited portfolio manager Tony Genua, BA’76, mentioned he studied Economics at Western.No charges against Catholic high school students who made and shared deep-fake nudes of classmates via
April 25, 2024CBC
CBC London quoted Sociology professor Kaitlynn Mendes in their reporting about the consequences for teenagers at a London school who created AI-generated nude photos.Study connects loud car preferences to psychopathy as illegal rallies resume via
April 25, 2024National Post
The National Post (online and print, A2), The London Free Press (print, NP2) and a number of Postmedia outlets across the country, reported on research from Psychology and DAN Management & Organizational Studies professor Julie Aitken Schermer exploring the psychological profile of those who modify their cars’ mufflers to be louder.Own a cottage or investment property? Here’s how to navigate the new capital gains tax changes via
April 24, 2024The Globe and Mail
In an article about what new capital gains tax changes will mean for investment property owners, The Globe and Mail included comment from Diana Mok, DAN Management & Organizational Studies adjunct professor.B.C. puts social media harms bill on hold, will work with platforms to help young people stay safe online via
April 24, 2024The Globe and Mail
Sociology professor Kaitlynn Mendes provided expert comment to The Globe and Mail (online and print, A1) about the B.C. government’s decision to put its online harms bill on hold.‘We need everybody’: Mitigating climate change requires creativity, thinking differently via
April 23, 2024Western News
Turning desire for change into action is key, experts sayStop asking me if I’ve tried keto: Why weight stigma is more than just being mean to fat people via
April 23, 2024The Conversation
An article co-authored by Psychology professor Rachel Calogero and PhD candidate Megan Lindloff exploring weight stigma.Well-known local candidates shake up otherwise humdrum byelection in Lambton-Kent-Middlesex via
April 22, 2024CBC
Political Science professor Cameron Anderson provided expert insight for a CBC London article about the local byelection in Lambton-Kent-Middlesex.PhD candidate presents research at HIV conference that opens doors to treatment via
April 19, 2024Western News
Western researchers take leading role at conference on HIV/AIDS research, bringing top experts to London. Isaac Luginaah, a Western geography and environment professor, will deliver a plenary talk on epidemiology and public health at CAHR 2024, focused on equity, diversity and inclusion in HIV/AIDS research.Western honours excellence with 2023-24 teaching awards via
April 19, 2024Western News
Seven individuals and two groups recognized for contributions that enhance, support learning. John Paul Minda, Faculty of Social Science, department of psychology is one of them.Expert insight: Tips to improve your NYT Connections game via
April 17, 2024Western News
Why does this game spark so much delight and frustration among players?OCL to Celebrate Oxford Local History Day via
April 16, 2024Heart FM
Heart FM reported on Oxford County Library’s Local History Day and mentioned History and Indigenous Studies professor Cody Groat will deliver a lecture entitled, “Potter’s Field at Ingersoll Rural Cemetery: Sharing Lost Stories.”They’re just like us! 5 ways that baby animals learn via
April 16, 2024Cottage Life
Psychology professor Carrie Branch was quoted about how baby animals learn.The Power List 2024 100 Canadians Shaping the Country this year via
April 16, 2024Macleans
Faculty of Social Science Alumni Tiff Macklem, MA’84, PhD’89, governor, Bank of Canada and Lisa Melchior, BA’90, founder, VERTU Capital were included on Maclean’s 2024 Power List.Western team designs platform to illustrate census data since 1951 via
April 15, 2024Western News
Seventy years of changes across Canadian neighbourhoods uncovered with new mapping toolGlobal Connect program fosters cultural exchange via
April 15, 2024Western News
Indigenous students embark on a transformative journey in Costa RicaLondon researchers explore how anti-government protests target police via
April 15, 2024London Free Press
The London Free Press published an article about a new paper from Sociology professor Laura Huey and PhD candidate Lorna Ferguson that explored how anti-government protests are harmful to policing institutions as well as individual officers.Her family history is in the bricks of these London homes and she wants to explore them all via
April 12, 2024CBC London
A CBC London article about a London woman’s quest to learn more about historical buildings in the city built by her family mentioned she has connected with Public History professor Michelle Hamilton.What have we actually learned about foreign election interference? | The Big Story via
April 12, 2024City News
Political Science professor Laura Stephenson joined City News’ The Big Story podcast to discuss the foreign interference commission.Expert insight: Single mothers need more subsidized housing in Canada via
April 11, 2024Western News
Living in subsidized housing is associated with significant reductions in housing affordability issuesSam Routley: Canada’s hard-fought immigration consensus is crumbling before our eyes via
April 11, 2024The Hub
An opinion piece by Political Science PhD candidate Sam Routley about the changing views on immigration in Canada was published by The Hub.Stop asking me if I’ve tried keto: Why weight stigma is more than just being mean to fat people via
April 11, 2024The Conversation
The Conversation published an article co-authored by Psychology professor Rachel Calogero and PhD candidate Megan Lindloff exploring weight stigma.Here’s All the Research Showing Sarcasm Makes You Smarter and More Creative via
April 10, 2024Inc. Australia
Inc. Australia published an article about what science shows about how sarcasm can improve creative thinking and featured research from Penny Pexman, Psychology professor and vice-president (research).Could South Korea’s maternity retreats solve its population crisis? via
April 09, 2024The Telegraph
The Telegraph (U.K.) included quotes from Sociology professor Kate Choi in an article about how maternity retreats may help address South Korea’s declining birthrate.What experts think the government should do when it comes to kids and social media via
April 08, 2024The Globe and Mail
Research by Sociology professor Kaitlynn Mendes was highlighted in a Globe and Mail article (online and print, A12) outlining experts’ recommendations to curb social media harms.Housing pledges a step in the right direction via
April 05, 2024The Globe and Mail
The Globe and Mail (print, B4) published an opinion piece by DAN Management & Organizational Studies adjunct professor Diana Mok about recent federal government housing announcements.'Bodily autonomy is being invaded': Students appear nude in AI-altered photos at London, Ont. high school via
April 04, 2024CTV News London
Sociology professor Kaitlynn Mendes provided expert comment to CTV London (online and broadcast) in a story about London high school students’ photos being AI-altered in a sexually explicit way.Women in STEM: from an international student to a science academic via
April 03, 2024Times Higher Education
Gender, Sexuality and Women’s Studies professor Bipasha Baruah contributed a blog post about pursuing a career in academia in STEM for the Times Higher Education Student section.New study could reduce risk of social isolation for older people with hearing loss via
April 03, 2024Medical Xpress
In an article about social isolation among people with hearing loss, Medical Xpress mentioned Communication Sciences and Disorders professor and Psychology chair Ingrid Johnsrude is working on targeted interventions to mitigate the risk.Chickadees Use Brain-Cell ‘Barcodes’ to Remember Where They Stashed Their Snacks via
April 03, 2024Scientific American
A Scientific American article about how chickadees remember where they stashed their food for winter quoted Scott MacDougall-Shackleton, Psychology professor and director of Western’s Advanced Facility for Avian Research.The Pope supports restitution of Indigenous items to Canada. So why haven't they come home? via
April 01, 2024The Globe and Mail
The Globe and Mail (online and print, R1) included quotes from History and Indigenous Studies professor Cody Groat about the delay in restitution of Indigenous items held in the Vatican’s museums to Canada.You've Heard of Dyslexia. But Why Not Dyscalculia? via
April 01, 2024Scientific American
Psychology professor Daniel Ansari provided expert comment for an article in Scientific American about dyscalculia, the inability to process numeric information.TikTok, Snapchat respond to Ontario school boards' social media lawsuit via
April 01, 2024CBC
Four Ontario school boards are suing the makers of Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok for $4.5 billion, alleging the way they designed their apps has negatively rewired the way children think, behave and learn while disrupting their education.Western draws top number of Early Researcher Awards via
March 28, 2024Western News
10 faculty attract provincial funding for projects focused on health, homelessness and climate change. Western ERA recipients include Lindsay Bodell from Faculty of Social Science. Bodell's research aims to investigate the association between negative affect and binge eating in women, addressing the urgent need to understand the underlying causes of eating disorders, particularly in light of the substantial rise in cases since the COVID-19 pandemic, which affects over one million Canadians, with potential implications for enhancing mental health workforce and research presence in Ontario.Housing starts stable in 2023, but demand still outpaces growing supply of apartments via
March 28, 2024Yahoo Finance
Yahoo Finance picked up a Canadian Press article with quotes from Diana Mok, adjunct professor in the DAN Department of Management & Organizational Studies, about Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation’s biannual housing supply report.Burlington mayor Marianne Meed Ward asked to delegate some ‘strong mayor’ powers via
March 27, 2024Inside Halton
In an article about the Burlington mayor considering the use of strong mayor powers, Inside Halton included comment from Political Science professor Zack TaylorWill Londoners trade in car trips for bikes, buses, walking? City hall hopes so via
March 25, 2024London Free Press
Political Science professor Martin Horak was quoted in a London Free Press article (online and print, A2) about a report going before city council this week asking for endorsement of a transportation planning target to get more than a third of Londoners out of cars for trips in the city by 2050.London city council moves to regulate graphic anti-abortion imagery in public amid debates via
March 22, 2024Western Gazette
The Western Gazette reported on London City Council’s decision to regulate graphic anti-abortion imagery and included comments from fourth-year Psychology and Spanish student Sarah Handler and president of Western Lifeline, a USC-ratified pro-life clubGuelph student receives Ontario volunteer award for supporting students with ADHD via
March 21, 2024Guelph Today
Guelph Today published a feature on second-year Psychology student Alexandra Elmslie who was awarded the Ontario Medal for Young Volunteers for her work creating programs and volunteering her time to support children with neurological disabilities.Drake Bell discusses sexual abuse while working for Nickelodeon via
March 20, 2024CHCH
CHHC Hamilton’s Trending Now (4:45) interviewed Sociology professor Kaitlynn Mendes about the docuseries Quiet on the Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV.Western cognitive neuroscientist awarded competitive fellowship via
March 19, 2024Western News
Ryan Stevenson studies how children's perception of the world impacts future brain developmentThe youngest of the baby boomer generation turn 60 this year. Here's why they are more like gen-Xers via
March 19, 2024Vancouver Sun
Sociology professor Rachel Margolis was quoted in a Vancouver Sun article about why the youngest of the baby boom generation are more akin to gen-Xers.Western students research local governments with London mayor’s office via
March 15, 2024Western News
Local Government Program partners with City as grad students examine civic powers, functionsPolice wrestle with emotional toll of new challenge: Cop-baiting via
March 14, 2024The London Free Press
Sociology professor Laura Huey provided comment in a London Free Press (online and print, A2) story about the rise of citizen videos of police encounters with the public being posted online.Should Canada intervene in Haiti? via
March 13, 2024CBC Canada Tonight
Anthropology professor Greg Beckett joined CBC Canada Tonight to discuss recent violence in Haiti.Expert explainer: Is Canada in for another extreme wildfire season? via
March 12, 2024Western News
Western expert explains the role a warming Earth has on wildfire season and what can be doneEast Elgin Secondary School students concerned about cyberbullying account via
March 12, 2024CTV News London
Sociology professor Kaitlynn Mendes provided comment to CTV London (online and broadcast) for a story about teens at a school in Aylmer being cyberbullied.After 5 years, Oneida still has no clean water. Why a class action settlement could be a 'relief' via
March 11, 2024CBC London
Political Science professor Christopher Alcantara was quoted in a CBC London article about what the federal drinking water settlement could mean for the Oneida community.Trump claims concern over possible TikTok ban, years after he tried to ban it himself via
March 11, 2024CBC
A CBC article about Donald Trump’s concerns about efforts by U.S. lawmakers to ban TikTok quoted Political Science chair and professor Matthew Lebo.A Russian missile exploded near Zelenskyy. Experts say the Ukrainian leader's still Putin's top target via
March 08, 2024CBC News
CBC News quoted Political Science and History professor Marta Dyczok in an article about the ongoing war in Ukraine and the personal threat against President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.Western grad, student elevate youth voices at UN Commission on the Status of Women via
March 07, 2024Western News
Ziyana Kotadia and Aisha Imana part of Canadian delegation at largest global body on gender equality, women empowermentTrial program adopts Western’s new learning management system via
March 07, 2024Western Gazette
The Western Gazette published a story about Western’s new learning management system, Brightspace, that will be fully implemented in the fall and included quotes from Susan Lewis, vice-provost (academic programs), Sergio Rodriguez, WTS client services director, and Anthropology professor Kim Clark.What's behind the violent power struggle in Haiti — and what experts say Canada should do about it via
March 07, 2024CBC News
In an article about what’s behind the recent violence in Haiti, CBC News quoted Anthropology professor Greg Beckett who has worked in the country since 2002.How does London's 8.7% tax hike compare to other local communities? via
March 05, 2024London Free Press
The London Free Press quoted Political Science professor Martin Horak in an article about how London’s 8.7 per cent tax hike compares to other local communities.McGill, Concordia lawsuits challenge assumptions about upholding language rights: Opinion via
March 04, 2024The Academica
Academica’s Top Ten newsletter highlighted an opinion piece written by History professor Jeffrey Vacante about recent lawsuits at McGill and ConcordiaMcBean: Canada warming faster than anywhere else on Earth via
March 04, 2024London Free Press
The London Free Press published an opinion piece by Geography and Environment professor emeritus Gordon McBean calling for urgent action to cut greenhouse gas emissions in Canada.Sam Routley: If Brian Mulroney was 'divisive,' its only because our standards are so low via
March 04, 2024The National Post
The National Post published an opinion article by Political Science PhD candidate Sam Routley about the late Brian Mulroney.When London school renamed, Indigenous outside city will have say via
March 04, 2024London Free Press
The London Free Press (print, A2) reported on the renaming process for Lord Roberts Elementary School and quoted History and Indigenous Studies professor Cody Groat about the new Indigenous focus.Couple that spent nearly $80,000 on IVF says new B.C. funding could have saved years of stress via
March 04, 2024The globe and Mail
The Globe and Mail (online and print, A6) included expert insight from Sociology professor Kate Choi in an article about the B.C. government covering the costs of fertility treatments in the province.Opinion: Anglo universities' legal challenge not just about tuition via
March 01, 2024Montreal Gazette
The Montreal Gazette published an opinion piece by History professor Jeffrey Vacante arguing Anglo universities’ legal challenges to tuition hikes are also about upholding Quebec’s own language laws.What is mewing? How to talk to your kids about the viral TikTok trend linked to incel culture via
March 01, 2024Toronto Star
A Toronto Star article about a viral TikTok trend linked to incel culture and and how parents can talk to their kids about online dangers quoted Sociology professor Kaitlynn Mendes. Mendes was also featured in a CHCH News report about the rise of conspiracy theories around the Princess of Wales Kate Middleton’s absence from the public eye.Canada's decision to reinstate visa requirement 'disappointing' for London's Mexican community via
March 01, 2024CBC London
A CBC London (online) story about Canada’s decision to reinstate visa requirements for many Mexican visitors to Canada included quotes from Victoria Esses, Psychology professor and director of the Centre for Research on Migration and Ethnic Relations.Financial concern a key reason Canadians are having fewer kids: poll via
February 29, 2024Global News
Sociology professor Kate Choi was quoted in a Global News story about a recent poll that found most Canadians are having fewer children than they would like due to the cost.Shift in Expectations Regarding Working While Sick in the Post-Pandemic Era via
February 28, 2024Yahoo News
A Yahoo News story on Kate Middleton facing criticism about her work ethic following abdominal surgery quoted Sociology professor Tracey Adams who referred to changing expectations of people to work when they're sick post-pandemic.Canada’s urban-rural economic divide is a threat to our country via
February 27, 2024Globe and Mail
A Globe and Mail opinion piece about Canada’s urban-rural economic divide referenced 2021 research from Faculty of Social Science.London increase seen as 'significant' but not 'unusual' via
February 27, 2024London Free Press
The London Free Press (print, A3) published a story comparing the municipal budgets of Southwestern Ontario cities and included quotes from Political Science professor Martin Horak.Slow Aid Response to Ukraine via
February 26, 2024CBC Here
History and Political Science professor Marta Dyczok spoke with CBC Here and Now (part 1, part 2) about the two-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.Is Toronto finally shaking off the sexual stigma of polyamory? 'People assume it's a horrible mess of jealousy and hatred' via
February 26, 2024Toronto Star
A Toronto Star article about the sexual stigma of polyamory included quotes from Psychology professor Samantha Joel about her 2020 research on the subject. The article was republished in over a dozen regional Metroland outlets.Millenials now outnumber boomers via
February 23, 2024CBC
Michael Haan, Sociology professor and director of the Statistics Canada Research Data Centre, joined 17 CBC radio shows across Canada, including CBC Afternoon Drive, to discuss recent data that shows millennials outnumber baby boomers for the first time in Canada.Ukraine's Ongoing Situation: Approaching the Two-Year Mark Since Russia's Invasion via
February 22, 2024London Live
King’s and History professor Oleksa Drachewych joined London Live with Mike Stubbs on AM980 (part 1) (part 2) to discuss the current situation in Ukraine as we approach the two-year anniversary of Russia's invasion.This Canadian influencer is child-free by choice: 'I most certainly never had that maternal instinct via
February 22, 2024Yahoo Life
Sociology professor Kate Choi provided expert comment in a Yahoo Canada article about why more Canadians are choosing to be child-free.Increasing incidences of online sextortion among teenagers and guidance for parents on providing assistance via
February 21, 2024CBC
Sociology professor Kaitlynn Mendes joined seven CBC Radio Morning shows across Ontario, including CBC Metro Morning (part 1 , part 2), to discuss a rise in online sextortion among teens and how parents can help.One love: Stephanie Marley’s mission to ‘Wake up Jamaica’ via
February 20, 2024Western News
Western grad working to educate, empower fellow citizens in country’s constitutional reformGreat Lakes’ ice coverage is at a record low. via
February 20, 2024Cottage Life
Katrina Moser, Geography and Environment professor and chair, provided expert insight in an article in Cottage Life Magazine about ice coverage on the Great Lakes hitting an historic low in 2024.This Valentine's Day, send some love to your friends and family members. via
February 14, 2024CBC
Psychology professor Lorne Campbell shared insight for a CBC London article on the different kinds of relationships that are important this Valentine’s Day. The story also included quotes from Western students about how they are marking the day.Western researchers examine intimate relationships. via
February 14, 2024Western News
Aided by insights from couples, these studies probe intricacies of romantic partnershipsHow climate change might contribute to the increasing warmth of winters. via
February 13, 2024The Morning Show with Devon Peacock
Geography professor Katrina Moser joined The Morning Show with Devon Peacock on AM980 to discuss how climate change may be leading to warmer winters.City budget (so far): Winners, losers and what it all tells us about this city council. via
February 12, 2024London Free Press
Political Science professor Martin Horak was quoted in The London Free Press (print, A3) about the City of London’s budget process.The video game industry is booming. Why are there so many layoffs? via
February 12, 2024The Conversation
The Conversation published an aricle that was focused on recent layoffs in the video game industry co-authored by DAN Department of Management & Organizational Studies professor Johanna Weststar.The impact of elevated seasonal temperatures on the environment. via
February 12, 2024CTV News
Geography professor Gordon McBean joined CTV News Channel to talk about the seasonally high temperatures and the effect on the environment.AI and sexual violence online: Why advocates are concerned amid N.B. rise in sextortion cases via
February 12, 2024Global News
Global News quoted Sociology professor Kaitlynn Mendes in an article about the rise in sextortion cases in New Brunswick, and how AI is contributing to online sexual violence.Canada's rural communities will continue long decline unless something's done, says researcher. via
February 12, 2024CBC
CBC London published a story about new research from Sociology PhD candidate Lindsay Finlay exploring where new Canadians choose to settle when immigrating to Canada and what it means for rural communities.‘Grey divorce’ getting more prevalent in Canada. Why it’s a concern? via
February 12, 2024Global News
Global News reported on recent research that suggests Canadian couples are more open to getting a divorce later in life and quoted Sociology professor Rachel Margolis.Black Aspiration Podcast: Key Initiative in SSHRC-Funded Research Project, Headed by Cornel Grey. via
February 12, 2024CBC
Students Ulrica Schweizer Samuels and Kaya Anderson joined CBC London Morning to discuss the Black Aspiration Podcast, part of a SSHRC-funded project led by Cornel Grey, professor in Gender, Sexuality and Women’s Studies.What was approval process? Board asks London, Ont. police about Dubai training competition. via
February 08, 2024Global News
Sociology professor Laura Huey provided expert comment in a Global News London story about London Police Service spending money to send a team to a training competition in Dubai.Gary Bettman insists hockey isn’t to blame for 2018 world juniors case. Experts disagree. via
February 08, 2024The Athletic
The Athletic (owned by The New York Times) included quote from Kaitlynn Mendes, Sociology professor, in a story about the onus on sport organizations to address sexual violence in light of the Hockey Canada case.Going on a diet to lose weight could have unintended consequences. via
February 08, 2024CBC
Psychology professor Lindsay Bodell and PhD candidate Samantha Withnell joined 24 CBC morning shows across the country, including CBC Ottawa Morning, to discuss how semaglutide drugs and weight suppression can put people at risk for eating disorders.The implications of the low birthrate in Canada. via
February 07, 2024Hamilton Today
Sociology professor Kate Choi joined Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson on AM900 about the implications of the low birthrate in Canada.Meet the team behind podcast on Black community and health care via
February 06, 2024Western News
Students lead Black Aspiration Podcast, part of project by Western professor Cornel GreyThe Journal of Rural Studies via
February 06, 2024CBC
CBC Afternoon Drive (Part 1) (Part 2) spoke with Sociology PhD candidate Lindsay Finlay about her Journal of Rural Studies paper that looks into why newcomers settle where they do.Ottawa extends ban on foreign homebuyers. via
February 06, 2024A Little More Conversation with Ben O’Hara-Byrne on AM640
Ben O’Hara-Byrne spoke with Diana Mok, DAN Department of Management & Organizational Studies adjunct professor, about the government's plan to extend a ban on foreign homebuyers. The interview aired on several other Global News radio stations.Without cops in Thames Valley schools, police seek new links to youth. via
February 05, 2024London Free Press
The London Free Press published a story about how police are looking for new ways to connect to youth and included quotes from Sociology professor Laura Huey.Ottawa to extend foreign homebuyers’ ban for two more years. via
February 05, 2024The Globe and Mail
The Globe and Mail included quotes from Diana Mok, DAN Department of Management & Organizational Studies adjunct professor, in an article about the government's plan to extend a ban on foreign homebuyers.Are people in a come actually awake? via
February 05, 2024Mornings with Simi
Schulich Medicine & Dentistry and Psychology professor Adrian Owen joined Mornings with Simi on 980 CKNW in Vancouver to discuss his research on conscious awareness in coma patients.Who lives in rural Canada and who’s most likely to move there via
February 05, 2024Western News
Western research shows newcomers, non-white immigrants more likely to settle in citiesHow dieting, weight suppression and even misuse of drugs like Ozempic can contribute to eating disorders. via
February 05, 2024Yahoo News
Yahoo! News republished a Conversation piece by Psychology PhD candidate Samantha Withnell and Psychology professor Lindsay Bodell explaining how Semaglutide drugs and weight suppression can put people at risk for eating disorders.Meet your 2024 faculty, association president candidates via
February 01, 2024Western Gazette
Chloe Vanderlugt: 2024 SSSC presidential candidate Chloe Vanderlugt, Third-year political science student (she/her)How falling fertility rate will impact Canada. via
February 01, 2024CTV News London
CTV News spoke with Sociology professor Kate Choi about Canada’s dropping fertility rate and what it means in the years ahead.Windsor's budget is well underway. Here's what some councillors, and an expert, think so far via
January 31, 2024CBC
CBC Windsor (online and broadcast) reported on Windsor’s budget process and included quotes from Political Science professor Martin Horak.International relations club event connects Western students to global challenges via
January 31, 2024Western Gazette
The Western Gazette published a story about how the events hosted by Western’s Association of International Relations help to connect students.The deepfake images of Taylor Swift that were shared online and tech-facilitated violence via
January 30, 2024CBC The Current
Sociology professor Kaitlynn Mendes joined CBC The Current to discuss the deepfake images of Taylor Swift that were shared online and tech-facilitated violence.London's empty offices are ripe to convert into housing, but not all buildings are created equal. via
January 30, 2024CBC London
CBC London ran a story about London’s empty office buildings and quoted Geography and Environment PhD candidate AJ Wray.Western to introduce Canada’s first multi-disciplinary climate risk graduate program via
January 29, 2024Western News
GDip in Climate Risk Assessment and Opportunity will prepare students to understand, mitigate climate uncertainties.Family Life in Rural and Urban Areas, More Similar Over Time via
January 29, 2024Psychology Today
Family life in rural and urban areas has been converging, article by Kate H. Choi, Ph.D., Associate Professor in the Sociology DepartmentFaculty of Social Science USC Presidential Candidates, Emilie Kalaydjian and Dorian Jones, Engage in Amicable Debate at Annual Media Event via
January 26, 2024Western Gazette
Presidential candidates Emilie Kalaydjian and Dorian Jones, representing the Faculty of Social Science at USC, participated in Thursday night's annual media debate held in the UCC atrium, where discussions remained largely amicable.PhD Candidate Sam Routley Analyzes Liberal Party Caucus Retreat on CHML 900: Insights and Highlights via
January 26, 2024Hamilton Today
Political Science PhD candidate Sam Routley joined Hamilton Today on CHML 900 (Part 1) (Part 2) to discuss the Liberal party caucus retreat.A bipartisan deal in the U.S. Senate that would pair immigration policy changes with Ukraine aid via
January 26, 2024Global News
A Global News story about a bipartisan deal in the U.S. Senate that would pair immigration policy changes with Ukraine aid included quotes from Political Science professor and chair Matt Lebo.Record highs and lows: Western prof explains El Niño winter via
January 25, 2024Western Gazette
Geography and Environment professor James Voogt provided expert commentary to The Western Gazette in a story exploring temperature fluctuations in Canada this winter.The Federal Court’s ruling on Ottawa’s use of the Emergencies Act via
January 25, 2024680 CJOB
The Jim Toth Show on 680CJOB (Part 1) (Part 2) in Winnipeg interviewed Sociology chair and professor Howard Ramos about the Federal Court’s ruling on Ottawa’s use of the Emergencies Act.Why Canada is warming faster than other parts of the world! via
January 25, 2024City News
Geography and Environment professor emeritus Gordon McBean joined The Mike Farwell Show on 570 CityNews Kitchener (1:12:20) to discuss why Canada is warming faster than other parts of the world.U.S. election primaries: Even more chaotic than usual? via
January 25, 2024CBC About That
Political Science chair and professor Matt Lebo joined CBC About That to discuss the current results of the U.S. election primaries.Local psychology professor advocating for increase in mental health services via
January 25, 2024CTV London
CTV London (online and broadcast) featured research by Psychology professor Elizabeth Hayden that explored depressive and anxious symptoms during the COVID-19 pandemic, and her calls for increased government funding for mental health care.“Sweet smell of gum”: Western prof collecting stories of the iconic O-Pee-Chee Company via
January 24, 2024Western News
Headquartered in London, it was best-known for licensed trading card setsThe court's determination that Ottawa's invocation of the Emergencies Act was not justified. via
January 24, 2024The Morning Show with Devon Peacock on AM980
Sociology professor Howard Ramos joined The Morning Show with Devon Peacock on AM980 (Part 1) (Part 2) to discuss the court’s finding that Ottawa’s use of the Emergencies Act was unjustified.The surge in technology-enabled violence! via
January 24, 2024CBC
Sociology professor Kaitlynn Mendes was interviewed about the rise in tech-facilitated violence as part of a segment by CBC tech columnist Manjula Selvarajah which was played on CBC Radio morning shows across the country including CBC Quebec AM.New Hampshire Primaries: Voters Set to Decide Presidential Nominees for Respective Parties via
January 24, 2024CBC
CBC Afternoon Drive interviewed Political Science chair and professor Matt Lebo about the results of the New Hampshire primaries.The cabinet is getting ready for the possibility of Donald Trump winning the U.S. presidential election. via
January 24, 2024CTV
CTV National interviewed Political Science professor Laura Stephenson about cabinet preparing for the potential of Donald Trump winning the U.S. presidential election.Western Award of Excellence winners help others succeed via
January 23, 2024Western News
Employees Recognized for Exemplifying Integrity, Respect, and Commitment to Service. Erika Hill, Laboratory Supervisor in the Department of Geography and Environment, and Heidi van Galen, Manager in the Department of History, emerged as recipients from the Faculty of Social Science.Five years that profoundly shaped the world! via
January 23, 2024CBC
History and King’s professor Oleksa Drachewych joined CBC Ideas (podcast and online), as part of a series of panel discussions recorded at the Stratford Festival looking at five specific years of great upheaval. Drachewych focused on how new borders and spheres of influence in the year 1919 shaped the world today.Reported eating disorders on the rise! via
January 23, 2024CTV News London
CTV London (online and broadcast) included insights from Psychology professor Lindsay Bodell about her research in a story about the rise in eating disorders among young men.Wray: We know COVID was tough on youth but how did their neighbourhoods help? via
January 22, 2024London Free Press
The London Free Press (online and print, A8) republished a Conversation piece exploring how neighbourhood amenities impacted mental health during the pandemic. The article was co-authored by AJ Wray, Geography and Environment PhD candidate; Jamie Seabrook, Brescia professor; Jason Gilliland, Geography and Environment and Schulich Medicine & Dentistry professor; and Kendra Ferguson, Geography and Environment postdoctoral research associate.Amplify: The unique joy of grandparent-grandchild relationships. via
January 22, 2024The Global and Mail
The Globe and Mail’s Amplify newsletter explored the bonds between grandparents and their grandchildren and highlighted research by Sociology professor Rachel Margolis.Police budget increases may not reduce crime rates in Canadian cities, research indicates. via
January 19, 2024CBC News
An X/Twitter post from Sociology professor Laura Huey was included in a CBC News article exploring the link between police budget increases and crime rates in Canadian cities.Expert insight: Canadian schools need to better address digital sexual violence. via
January 18, 2024Western News
Few provinces and territories' curricula recognize that sexual violence can occur online. Article by Sociology professor Kaitlynn Mendes, Canada Research Chair in Inequality and GenderAnalysis: What to make of mayor's push to give two lieutenants big raises. via
January 18, 2024London Free Press
A London Free Press story on London Mayor Josh Morgan’s use of strong mayor powers to increase the salaries of the deputy mayor and council’s budget chief included comments from Political Science professor Martin Horak.What do you wish people better understood about hidden homelessness? via
January 18, 2024CBC
Anthropology PhD candidate Alex Nelson, who is also the community engagement and research specialist with the National Right to Housing Network, joined CBC Ontario Today to discuss their personal experience with hidden homelessness.Implications of Donald Trump’s win in the Iowa caucuses. via
January 17, 2024London Live
Political Science chair and professor Matt Lebo joined London Live with Mike Stubbs on AM980 (Part 1) (Part 2) to discuss implications of Donald Trump’s win in the Iowa caucuses.Expert explainer: How primaries work in the U.S. presidential election via
January 15, 2024Western News
Western expert explains the pathway to securing party nominations to run for President. Interview with Professor Matthew Lebo, Chair of the Department of Political ScienceNew online study explores link between healthy brains and bodies. via
January 15, 2024Western News
Neuroscientist Adrian Owen partners with U.K. science museum in research driven by immersive video games.Expert insight: Don’t count Biden out because January polls are historically unreliable via
January 15, 2024Western News
With strong polarization between the parties, significant change from the 2020 results is unlikely. Article by Matthew Lebo, Professor and Chair, Department of Political Science, Western UniversityCanadian schools need to address digital sexual violence in their curricula and policies via
January 15, 2024The Conversation
Article by Sociology professor Kaitlynn Mendes, Canada Research Chair in Inequality and Gender, Western UniversityExploring ways schools can better prepare students to respond to and prevent tech-facilitated sexual violence via
January 11, 2024The Shaye Ganam Show
The Shaye Ganam Show on 770 CHQR and 630 CHED in Calgary and Edmonton interviewed Sociology professor Kaitlynn Mendes about a new report she co-authored exploring ways schools can better prepare students to respond to and prevent tech-facilitated sexual violenceClimate change course at Western University connects generations and perspectives to drive action. via
January 11, 2024CBC
12-week online course starts Jan. 15 and is open to the public.Time to rethink Canada’s international education strategy via
January 10, 2024University Affairs
University Affairs published an article about international students in Canada and quoted Nigmendra Narain, Political Science professor and OCUFA president who said universities are being stretched thin by a lack of government funding which leaves little for the additional support international students require. The story also mentioned about 14 per cent of 34,000 students at Western were international in 2021-2022.Expert insight: Did neighbourhood amenities impact youth mental health in the pandemic? via
January 08, 2024Western News
Youth in suburban neighbourhoods were more likely to report changes to their mental health and stress levels. The article, authored by Kendra Nelson Ferguson, a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Faculty of Social Sciences, and Alexander Wray, a PhD Candidate in Geography, features their valuable contributions.Hidden farm sprouts interest in microgreens in the heart of urban London via
January 05, 2024CBC London
CBC London ran a story about Forest City Microgreens, an indoor urban farm, and included comments from Geography and Environment professor Geneviève Metson.Calling for an End to War Is Not the Same as Calling for Peace via
January 05, 2024The Moscow Times
An opinion article by History and King’s professor Oleksa Drachewych exploring how calling for an end to the war in Ukraine is different than calling for peace was published in The Moscow Times.Western University researchers get clearer understanding of how to cope with pain via
January 04, 2024CTV News London
CTV London (online and broadcast) and Windsor News Today reported on research from Sociology professor Anna Zajacova that examined strategies North American adults use to manage day-to-day pain.From A to B: Amy Bi’s career path is anything but ordinary. via
November 14, 2023Western Alumni Magazine
A Faculty of Social Science alumni storyExploring Children's Socio-emotional Development and Cultural Influences
September 27, 2023
Western University's Department of Psychology is proud to welcome its newest faculty member, Raha Hassan, a developmental scientist with a background in clinical psychology and an interest in understanding the complexities of children's social and emotional development.Isaac Luginaah from the Department of Geography and Environment, and Alan MacEachern from the Department of History have received the honor of being elected as new Fellows of the Royal Society of Canada via
September 18, 2023
Six distinguished Western scholars have received the honor of being elected as new Fellows of the Royal Society of Canada (RSC), in acknowledgment of their exceptional accomplishments in scholarship, science, and the arts. Among them, two hail from the Faculty of Social Science: Isaac Luginaah from the Department of Geography and Environment, and Alan MacEachern from the Department of History.Amanda Friesen has been named as the Canada Research Chair in Political Psychology (Tier 2)
September 01, 2023
Amanda Friesen is bringing together the fields of political science and psychology, to better understand how people react to politics and political engagement, breaking down barriers of political entry for some people. Friesen is a professor in the department of political science, and cross-appointed with the department of Psychology. She has been named as the Canada Research Chair in Political Psychology (Tier 2) – a topic that unites the two disciplines.Bridging Indigenous Knowledge and Healthcare through Academia
August 25, 2023
Vanessa Ambtman-Smith has joined Western as an assistant professor, appointed in the department of Geography & Environment, and the Indigenous Studies program. She researches the impact of integrating traditional Indigenous practices into health care spaces.Understanding Barriers for Women in Politics: Analyzing Language through Quantitative Social Science and Machine Learning
August 18, 2023
Sebastián Vallejo Vera is joining the department of Political Science. Vallejo applies quantitative social science methods to understand the barriers faced by women and marginalized populations as they enter political institutions. He also applies machine learning models, to better understand the type of language used in legislatures and political arenas and how this can create or reinforce barriers.Decoding Animal Communication: Exploring Social Bonds in Small Mammals
August 03, 2023
Morgan Gustison is joining the department of Psychology. Gustison is a neuroethologist, studying the evolution of natural animal behaviour, and the underlying mechanistic control by the nervous system. She is particularly focused on the complex social and communication behaviours of small mammalsUnveiling Inequalities: Exploring Vulnerabilities in Community
July 27, 2023
Lora Phillips has joined the department of Sociology as an Assistant Professor. Phillips researches inequality – particularly inequality among vulnerable populations – and how the experiences of inequality matter for the health and well-being of individuals and communities as a whole. She has looked at inequality through the lens of ongoing crisis situations that impact communities. In one paper, she researched the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on food insecurity.In Memoriam: David Kanatawakhon-Maracle
July 06, 2023
Dr. Kanatawakhon passed away on Wednesday, June 29, 2023, at the age of 70.Balancing Urban Agriculture and Nutrient Management for Sustainable Resource Use
July 04, 2023
Geneviève Metson is joining the department of Geography and Environment as an Associate Professor. Metson researches the relationships between cities and farms, through the lens of resource management, balancing food security and water quality.Oleksa Drachewych, the 2023 recipient of the Faculty of Social Science Dean’s Award for Excellence in Teaching
June 19, 2023
Oleksa Drachewych is the 2023 recipient of the Faculty of Social Science Dean’s Award for Excellence in Teaching, an honour that recognizes his exceptional contributions to teaching and learning within the Faculty.Bird brains can flick switch to perceive Earth’s magnetic field
May 31, 2023
Research from the Department of Psychology on how animals move around the world helps determine the influence of human activity.Human communities must be part of protecting endangered species and ecosystems
May 19, 2023
Tamara Britton, an Anthropology PhD student, has shared this message as part of the SSHRC Storytellers Challenge.In Memoriam - David Sherry
May 03, 2023
David Francis Sherry, emeritus professor in the department of Psychology, passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at the age of 72.Andrea Waters-Rist named as a Western University Faculty Scholar for 2023
April 27, 2023
The Associate Professor in Anthropology is considered a world leader in the application of isotopic approaches to understanding diet, health, and disease in the past.Kaitlynn Mendes named as a Western University Faculty Scholar for 2023
April 27, 2023
Mendes is Canada Research Chair in Inequality and Gender. She researches online harassment, and how people use social media to challenge rape culture, sexual violence, sexism and misogyny.Western announces 2022-23 teaching award recipients
April 24, 2023
Course Development Team for Geography 2133: Connecting for Climate Change Action receive Vice-Provost (Academic Programs) Award for Excellence in Collaborative Teaching.Public history students honoured for work on Labatt Memorial Park
April 20, 2023
Students and faculty receive Local History Award from the London Heritage Foundation, for their work creating historical waking tours of Labatt Memorial Park.Encouraging interdisciplinary approach to the complex challenges created by climate change
April 18, 2023
Western Centre for Climate Change, Sustainable Livelihoods and Health launches student conference to encourage early-career interdisciplinary approaches.Carrie Branch receives early investigator award from American Ornithological Society
April 18, 2023
The Ned K. Johnson Early Investigator Award is presented annually to recognize outstanding and promising work by researchers early in their careers.These shoes are made for walking: Downtown field trip helps students connect to local politics
April 13, 2023
Tour highlights key London, Ont. landmarks, history and changes brought by pandemic.LGBTQ+ adults report higher rates of pain, study of U.S. survey data shows
April 13, 2023
Sociology professor Anna Zajacova says pain can be used as an overall holistic measure of physical and psychological well-being at the population level.Non-native accents may have different employment impacts for women and men
April 11, 2023
New research from Samantha Hancock and her colleagues suggest these effects may initially seem positive, but in actuality could result in longer-term issues for workers and industries, and can undermine gender equity.Public History project documents historic neighbourhood in heart of London, Ont.
April 11, 2023
Graduate students map immigrant experiences in SoHo, which is being transformed by housing project.Pathways to Prosperity Partnership releases toolkits to help communities welcome immigrants
April 06, 2023
Partnership aims to assess communities’ readiness to support immigrants in being successful.Celebrating the first 50 years of the Social Science Centre
April 03, 2023
On March 21, 1973, the Social Science Centre officially opened its doors. For the past 50 years, the building has been home to the largest faculty at Western.Canadian young adults who live alone are more likely to struggle with unaffordable housing, study finds
March 27, 2023
One in five young adults live in unaffordable housing and spend 30 per cent or more of their pre-tax income on housing costs, writes Kate Choi, in The Conversation.Religion, Politics and COVID-19 in the United States
March 27, 2023
A new book, co-edited by Amanda Friesen, examines how religion and religious expression correlate to different understandings of and responses to, the pandemic in the United States.Everyday life in Canada's resource-rich north
March 21, 2023
Lindsay Bell examines the way resource extraction has impacted demographics, economics and culture in Hay River, and the Northwest Territories more broadly.New U.S. data reveals significant disparities among groups, regions regarding prescription opioid use
March 21, 2023
Led by Anna Zajacova, one of the most comprehensive studies to date shows more than one in ten Americans used prescription opioids in the past 12 months.Taking to the skies: The novel approach reshaping how real estate economics is understood
March 17, 2023
How Western researchers from DAN Management, and Geography & Environment used remote sensing to better understand our cities.New study identifies how AI fails to reproduce human vision
March 17, 2023
Despite the power of deep learning, computers have yet to master human calculations when it comes to visual recognition, according to a study led by Psychology professor Marieke Mur.Western project finds VR gives viewers front-row seat experience
March 15, 2023
A 360-degree camera set-up and VR technology could revolutionize sports viewing suggests project led by Paul Frewen, professor in psychology, and Andrew Vincent, an undergraduate student in the department of psychology.To improve drinking water quality in First Nation communities, a collaborative approach is important
March 10, 2023
Writing in The Conversation, Political Science professor Christopher Alcantara and colleagues explore the potential of collaborative arrangements to improve drinking water quality outcomes in First Nations communities.Western prof finds backyard feeding could help chickadees survive
March 10, 2023
Decade-long research by Psychology professor Carrie Branch shows home feeders don't alter chickadee reproduction or behaviour.New Indigenous mural honours community voices on campus
February 24, 2023
Created by students, staff, faculty, the installation outside the Indigenous Studies office includes cultural motifs of three nations.Russia’s invasion of Ukraine: Reflecting on a year of war and atrocities
February 23, 2023
Western professors Marta Dyczok and Valerie Oosterveld to host international conference on the ongoing conflict.Challenging the grand myths of migration narratives
February 16, 2023
Drawing upon historical archaeology and mixed methods, Trish Markert studies how migrant communities create a sense of place across generations.Psychology students share knowledge about mental health in community lecture series
February 14, 2023
‘Finding Your Way’ program is being offered in partnership with London Public Library.Western study explores how beliefs about partners affect health of relationships
February 14, 2023
Clinical psychology professor David Dozois leads examination of how couples interpret each other’s daily behaviours.The pandemic played into ageist stereotypes, but there are ways to overcome them
February 13, 2023
Intergenerational contact and co-operation could play an integral part in overcoming ageist perceptions, write Social Science researchers, in The Conversation.Study shows education gaps between spouses, racial inequalities affect wives’ income trajectories
February 03, 2023
Research from Kate Choi and Patrick Denice examines decades of household earnings and married women’s labour force participation.Gordon McBean honoured by world’s largest scientific society for work on climate change
February 01, 2023
American Association for the Advancement of Science recognizes renowned professor and climatologist for international leadership, communicating climate change.Mapping the stories of formerly enslaved Black Londoners focus of new research
February 01, 2023
Interactive website to document histories of individuals who fled slavery in the U.S. and settled in the Forest City.Integrating Indigenous worldviews into impact assessments
January 23, 2023
Cortney Golkar-Dakin wants to build relationships and solidarity with people engaged globally in de-colonization struggles.Public space and sense of place
January 23, 2023
Roza Tchoukaleyska researches how public spaces contribute to the social life of cities, considering how changes to cities may alter a sense of community and sense of place.Milk consumption increased ancient human body size, finds study
January 17, 2023
Researchers, led by Western biological anthropology professor Jay Stock, compared skeletons from archaeological sites spread over 25,000 years.Understanding how to improve accessibility in university
January 16, 2023
A research team, including undergraduate students, asked students who self-identified as having a disability, about both their experiences in class and accessing services across the university.Canada’s ban on foreign homebuyers is unlikely to affect housing affordability
January 13, 2023
Writing in The Conversation, Diana Mok considers the impact of Canada's ban on non-citizens, non-permanent residents and foreign commercial enterprises from buying Canadian residential properties.AI tech exaggerates biases in facial age perception more than humans
January 06, 2023
Study finds AI overestimates age of smiling people, makes more errors for older adults.Political Science to offer new course on Russia’s war against Ukraine
December 21, 2022
Designed and taught by professor Marta Dyczok, the course launches in January 2023Chantelle Richmond inducted into the Royal Canadian Geographical Society
December 19, 2022
Richmond is director of Western’s Indigenous Health Lab, Canada Research Chair, Indigenous Health and the Environment and leader of the Indigenous Mentorship Network of Ontario.Links between brain and skeletal development offer new possibilities for understanding human evolution
December 16, 2022
Research closely connecting brain and skeletal development provides understanding of how human ancestors moved and developed.Should you believe your eyes? Not necessarily in virtual reality says new study
December 14, 2022
A new study by Western neuroscientists suggests that, unlike true reality, perception in virtual reality is more strongly influenced by our expectations than the visual information before our eyes.Considering history and memory through the concept of ‘deep time’
November 29, 2022
Ruramisai Charumbira joins department of History, with an approach grounded in the idea of Hunhu or Ubuntu, a sense of seeing ourselves as part of a larger human community and the planet.Social Science PhD students receive Vanier Canada graduate scholarships
November 28, 2022
Joseph Rovetti, in the Department of Psychology, Luis Meléndez Guerrero in the Department of Anthropology, and Sohini Chatterjee in the Department of Gender, Sexuality and Women’s Studies receive prestigious graduate studies award.Study provides a new understanding of pain disparities among racial groups in U.S.
November 23, 2022
Researchers say pain can be used as a barometer of mental and physical health of a population.Western Social Science hosts Giueseppe Veltri
November 22, 2022
Visit part of first steps to establish collaborative relationships between Western and Italy’s top ranked department of Sociology.Seeking biological roots of eating disorders
November 21, 2022
Lindsay Bodell receives funding to study possible links between biological processes and response to social pressures.How accessibility for disabled university students can benefit all students
November 14, 2022
Writing in The Conversation, Kim Clark - Professor of Anthropology & Assistant Dean (Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Decolonization), Faculty of Social Science - discusses how instructors' everyday practices impact - positively and negatively - students who self-identify as disabled.Ontario introducing Holocaust education in elementary schools to counter rising antisemitism
November 11, 2022
Study conducted by Western Political Science post doctoral fellow Alexis Lerner major impetus for change.Millions at risk as drylands degrade, finds study co-authored by Western prof
November 10, 2022
Climate change, population pressures hit earth’s largest biome.Western undergraduate students take all top prizes in anthropology story project
November 07, 2022
Students in ANTH 1025F, taught by Kelly Linton, took all 20 of the top story prizes in the Centre for Public Anthropology’s Community Action Project.In Memoriam: David Flaherty
November 04, 2022
David Flaherty, professor emeritus in the Department of History and the Faculty of Law, passed away on October 11, 2022.Study underscores need for food literacy, national school food program
October 31, 2022
Western’s HEAL survey shows kids with higher food knowledge likely to eat more fruit, vegetables.Chloe Lau, PhD, Psychology, receives Governor General’s Gold Medal
October 24, 2022
Lau was one of three Western graduates to receive a Governor General’s Academic Medal. Since 1873, the awards have recognized outstanding students across Canada.Climate change and deforestation may drive tree-dwelling primates to the ground
October 14, 2022
Western primatologist, Ian Colquhoun, part of massive collaboration of 118 scientists across 3 continents, that studied behaviour change in 47 species of monkeys and lemurs.Psychology undergraduate research receives global recognition
October 11, 2022
Justin Zhou’s research on neural network models of vision has been recognized as a Highly Commended paper in the Global Undergraduate Awards. Zhou submitted work he completed during his bachelor’s degree in psychology.Announcing the winners of the Faculty of Social Science Postdoctoral Award
October 07, 2022
Manfred Asuman (Nelson Mandela University) and Bruno Bonfa Aruaujo (Universidade São Francisco) are the inaugural recipients of the postdoctoral awards.Researchers set to break new ground on ‘untapped’, alternative brain imaging technique
October 06, 2022
Western officially launches new Optical Neuroimaging Research GroupExamining the role of violence in the history of settler-colonialism
October 03, 2022
Ned Blackhawk (Western Shoshone), Professor of History and American Studies at Yale, will deliver the 2022 Joanne Goodman Lecture Series at Western University.Indigenous studies course focuses on “resilience and resistance”
September 26, 2022
First-year introductory course challenges narratives of victimization, trauma.Chantelle Richmond awarded 2022 Fulbright Canada Research Chair in Social Sciences
September 21, 2022
Richmond will travel to the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa, to deepen her understanding of Kānaka Maoli (native Hawaiian) relationships with land, and to generate new research relationships.Christopher Alcantara receives Royal Society of Canada Yvan Allaire Medal
September 13, 2022
The award recognizes a distinguished contribution in the area of governance. Alcantara researches multi-level governance, with a particular focus on Indigenous communities, and Indigenous-settler relations.Western offers new minor in Black Studies
September 13, 2022
Offered through the department of gender, sexuality and women’s studies, the courses provide a variety of perspectives on Black history, culture and heritageWilliam Fisher, Adrian Owen named as Royal Society of Canada Fellows
September 13, 2022
Fellows of the RSC are distinguished Canadians from all branches of learning who have made remarkable contributions in the arts, the humanities and the sciences, as well as in Canadian public life.Turning DIY fails into a positive for consumers
August 26, 2022
Do it yourself fails can lead to frustration, thrown tools, increased stress, and a few choice words. New research shows that DIY fails can also lead to positive opportunities for some consumers and businesses.Multigenerational living: A strategy to cope with unaffordable housing?
August 19, 2022
Writing in The Conversation, Kate Choi, from the Department of Sociology and Sagi Ramaj of the University of Toronto, explore the impact of housing prices on the share of multi-generational households.Building integrated climate models to improve future projections
August 19, 2022
Natasha MacBean has joined Western University as an Assistant Professor, cross-appointed in the departments of Geography and Environment and Biology.Western tests minds of The Amazing Race Canada teams during neuroscience challenge
August 17, 2022
The meditation challenge was adapted from research conducted in Dr. John Paul Minda’s lab at Western. Minda explains science behind Western’s meditation challenge.Examining the expectations of women in leadership
July 25, 2022
Samantha Hancock has joined the DAN Department of Management & Organizational Studies as an Assistant Professor. Hancock is completing her PhD at Wilfrid Laurier University in Organizational Behaviour and Human Resources Management.Risk factors in addiction, and the impact of culture on treatment efforts
July 25, 2022
Jesus Chavarria wants to understand the causes of addiction, and how treatment efforts can better reflect cultural needs. Chavarria is joining the Department of Psychology as an Assistant Professor.Supporting mutual care relationships
July 25, 2022
Pamela Block, professor in Anthropology, partners with Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence (CCCE) and Siblings Canada to understand resources available in mutual care relationships of disabled and non-disabled siblings.Carrie Branch joins Department of Psychology
July 08, 2022
Carrie Branch wants to understand why animals do what they do. She researches animal behaviour and cognition, with a focus on the interplay between cognitive abilities and communication systems.Jamie Hyodo joins DAN Management
July 08, 2022
Jamie Hyodo is interested in moral and persuasive forces, and how they influence consumer behaviour. Hyodo has joined the DAN Department of Management & Organizational Studies as an Assistant Professor.Ethno-racial minorities in Canada have less access to affordable housing than whites
June 27, 2022
In The Conversation, Kate Choi, and co-author Sagi Ramaj write about their new study on Canada’s affordability crisis that found visible minorities have less access to affordable housing than whites in Canada.Discrimination can make smaller communities unappealing to immigrants, racialized and Indigenous people
June 27, 2022
Writing for The Conversation, Mamta Vaswani, Alina Sutter and Victoria Esses say local targeted strategies are sorely needed in smaller communities to combat the virulent discrimination.Katrina Moser new chair in the Department of Geography & Environment
June 27, 2022
Moser hopes department can foster a change of perspective for student and increasing in understanding of interconnectedness with the environment.Teaching students to live Aazhawigamig, as a path to reconciliation
June 27, 2022
Dr. Renée Mazinegiizhigoo-kwe Bédard is joining the Department of Gender, Sexuality and Women’s Studies and the Indigenous Studies program.Examining the role of group identity in divided societies
June 27, 2022
Evelyne Brie is joining the Department of Political Science at Western University. Brie uses a quantitative approach to understand how group-level identities impact political resentment and voting behaviour.Navigating the COVID-19 Crisis
June 22, 2022
An international research team, including Professor Geraint Harvey, DAN Department of Management & Organizational Studies, spent the past 2 years researching the impact of COVID-19 on Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs).Pilot study finds intimate partner violence victims lose 1 month of productivity per year
June 20, 2022
Researchers from Western Social Science and the Centre for Research & Education on Violence Against Women & Children (CREVAWC) conducted the first survey in North America to measure the economic costs of IPV to a workplace.Jason Gilliland receives Award for Scholarly Distinction in Geography
June 20, 2022
The award recognizes a member of the CAG for outstanding scholarly work in geography either in the form of sustained contributions over many years or as a single major research contribution.Music training promotes better beat perception in Parkinson’s patients: study
June 14, 2022
Western neuro researcher Jessica Grahn says findings could help inform early-stage interventionNew federal funding supports research on teen online harassment
June 03, 2022
Kaitlynn Mendes, professor in Sociology, has been named the new Canada Research Chair in Inequality and Gender.Using the digital to create a connection to the natural world
May 27, 2022
Aranya Iyer is the face of the Animalogic’s ‘World of Birds’ on YouTube, bringing interesting bird facts to people around the world. But her real passion is fostering a deep connection to nature, particularly for marginalized communities.Podcast looks to unearth the career opportunities in Anthropology
May 27, 2022
Isabelle Rutherford and Sydney Holland want to let Anthropology students know about the many diverse career paths available to them, within and beyond academia.Highlighting the living history of museums
May 27, 2022
Behind every museum display, there is a story. Erin Isaac wants to highlight those stories through her YouTube channel, Historia Nostra.How rural Canada can attract and retain international health-care providers: Address discrimination, provide support
May 11, 2022
Common approaches used to encourage internationally educated health-care professionals to work in smaller communities often focus primarily on attraction, but do not address the reasons why they tend to leave.New project brings Social Science research to the community
May 10, 2022
The Social Science Community Research Consultancy has received funding from Western’s Strategic Priorities Fund will give community organizations access to high-quality research, and provide research experience for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows outside of academia.Companies are mitigating labour shortages with automation — and this could drastically impact workers
April 25, 2022
Writing in The Conversation, DAN Management professor Geraint Harvey examines how companies are responding to labour shortages.Students get lesson on environmental stewardship close to home
April 20, 2022
Students in combined Indigenous Studies, Geography and Environment class to learn ‘land healing, responsibility’ through new land-use agreement with Facilities Management.Western Political Science PhD accepts tenure-track position at top-tier American university
April 14, 2022
Tyler Girard's appointment is a major accomplishment for a Canadian-trained Political Science PhD, and reflective of changes in the Department of Political Science at Western University.Busy mothers breastfed less in 19th century Netherlands: study
April 14, 2022
Research by Andrea Waters-Rist examining infant bones from rural Dutch village found little to no evidence of breastfeeding.Maria Ferraro receives 2022 Edward G. Pleva Award for Excellence in Teaching
April 08, 2022
Maria Ferraro, Lecturer in the DAN Department of Management & Organizational Studies has been recognized for excellence in teaching, with the 2022 Edward G. Pleva Award for Excellence in Teaching.Powerful CEOs and Dividend Policy
March 29, 2022
Powerful CEOs are considered risky in capital markets - hard to control and more likely to waste resources – but these same CEOs can burnish their reputation by paying out dividends to stockholders when the net value of the reputation is positive. That is the finding in Shahbaz Sheikh’s latest article.‘Jaw-dropping’ housing market challenging next generation of buyers, Western experts say
March 25, 2022
Social Science professors Diana Mok and Michael Haan provide insight into rising house prices, and what an increase in interest rates might mean for home-owners and home-buyers.Partners willing to bend with relationship ‘dealbreakers’: study
March 24, 2022
A new study, inventively designed by Western psychologists Nicolyn Charlot and Samantha Joel as a ‘choose-your-own-adventure’ revealed one romantic relationship problem may not be enough to call it quits but problems add up over time, eventually turning dealbenders into a dealbreaker.Gig workers aren’t self-employed – they’re modern-day feudal serfs
March 24, 2022
Writing in The Conversation, DAN Management professor Geraint Harvey says workers who are dependent on online platforms, like Uber or SkipTheDishes, benefit far less than the organizations they work for.Fostering Multi-Generational Resilience in the face of the Climate Crisis
March 18, 2022
Lewis Williams, professor in geography & environment, and the Indigenous Studies program, is part of the organizing team of a Climate Crisis & Multi-Generational Resilience Wisdom Council, bringing together voices from Turtle Island and Alba.Ryan Stevenson named as Western University Faculty Scholar
March 17, 2022
Stevenson is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology and a core member of the Brain and Mind Institute.Kate Choi named as Western University Faculty Scholar
March 17, 2022
Kate Choi is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology, and Director of the Centre for Research on Social Inequality (CRSI).Isaac Luginaah named as Distinguished University Professor
March 17, 2022
Luginaah is a professor in the department of Geography & Environment, and is co-director of Western’s Centre for Climate Change, Sustainable Livelihoods and Health.Russia’s war on Ukraine highlights need for energy security
March 02, 2022
While there is no telling at this point what the potential consequences of the crisis in Europe to Canada’s global trade will be, Geoffrey Wood, a professor in the DAN Department of Management & Organizational Studies, said the impacts are likely going to be significant in two Canadian sectors: aerospace and automotive.Reconciliation can help address global problems, but first we need to deal with white supremacy
February 25, 2022
Writing in The Conversation, Lewis Williams says mainstream Canadian society is not committed to true change to support reconciliation.Replacing Erin O'Toole exposes the Conservative Party’s ever-deepening divides
February 16, 2022
In a piece written for The Conversation, Cristine de Clercy and Sam Routley examine how the different groups within contemporary conservatism can co-exist and collaborate.Improving international migration measurements
February 14, 2022
Tracking and comparing migrations statistics across jurisdictions and international boundaries can be very difficult, and Jasmine Ha, Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology, is working to fix that.In UK, close political connections result in more covid relief funds
February 14, 2022
A paper co-authored by Geoffrey Wood and Zulfiquer Haider of DAN Management examined which UK firms received COVID-19 relief funds, and what factors impacted the successful applications.Researchers face increased levels of harassment
February 08, 2022
A new Royal Society of Canada policy briefing, co-authored by Howard Ramos, examines increasing levels of harassment faced by researchers, and what universities, funding bodies, and the government can do to address the issue.Western researchers zero in on math anxiety
February 08, 2022
Teacher competence, parental support influence students’ stress level.Oral history project aims to tell stories from London’s Black community
February 08, 2022
Western history professor calls for community contribution to build historical data.Western faculty take part in restoring piece of Black history
February 01, 2022
Fanshawe Pioneer Village future home of historic Fugitive Slave Chapel.COVID-19 shutdown allows researchers to better measure urban heat islands
January 24, 2022
Cities create and capture heat, and new research with connections to Western sheds light on how much of that is related directly to human activity.NEST study highlights need for better access to justice for immigrants
January 20, 2022
Study from NEST and Pathways and Prosperity finds immigrants in London and Toronto experience serious legal problems that adversely impact their lives in Canada, highlighting their need for better access to justice.Wartime Canada given new life through Strategic Priorities Fund grant
January 12, 2022
Wartime Canada was originally launched in 2012, to highlight the experience of Canadians during the first and second world war, by digitizing documents related to daily life.Inclusion, walkability will be key to rebuilding cities after the COVID-19 pandemic
January 11, 2022
Writing for The Conversation, sociologists Kate Choi and Patrick Denice, look at how city planning effected the impact of COVID-19, and how sustainable and inclusive city planning can help address many societal issues.Western University and the NGO Alagoas Ateliê Ambrosina launch gallery and podcast channel
December 17, 2021
Exhibition Portraits Defiças, a Brazilian reference project in the field of Art Disability, premieres on December 20th, 2021.Workers welcome shortened work week, research study finds
December 17, 2021
Zorra Township cites flexibility, work/life balance as key benefits in study led by Western University’s Joseph Lyons and York University’s Zachary Spicer.Crime statistics often reflect political and managerial choices, rather than reality
December 03, 2021
The public does not understand how crime statistics are gathered, and this has many operational implications for police services, and political and social implications for the public, based on research from Laura Huey.New loneliness numbers ‘not a fluke’
December 03, 2021
A Statistics Canada survey shows more than 1 in 10 Canadians reports being lonely often or all the time. Julie Aitken Schermer, professor in DAN Management, says StatsCan numbers reflect pervasive feelings of isolation across countryStudy shows smiling makes you look older, unless you’re old already
December 03, 2021
New research from Mel Goodale, professor in the Department of Psychology, follows up on earlier correlation between facial wrinkles and age perception.New survey reveals pandemic impact on Canadian youth
December 03, 2021
New research from Western University’s Human Environments Analysis Laboratory shows how positive coping strategies saved teens during COVID-19 first waveNEST recognized for work in support of diversity, inclusivity and human rights
November 30, 2021
The Network for Economics and Social Trends (NEST) has received the 2021 City of London Diversity, Race Relations and Inclusivity Award in recognition for its work towards positive policy impact and social change.New study suggests improvement to region-based pandemic lockdowns
November 24, 2021
The study, led by Jed Long in the Department of Geography and Environment, used network mobility data to offer insight on people’s travel trends during COVID-19 restrictions.Mapping ‘the magic’ of music, movement and the brain
November 17, 2021
Psychology professor and neuroscientist Jessica Grahn awarded prestigious NSERC research fellowship providing more opportunities to investigate the link between music and movement, and potential interventions to help Parkinson’s disease patients.New study makes sense of sensory processing in autistic children
November 15, 2021
Results of a recent study on sensory abilities in autistic childrenm, conducted by psychology professor Ryan Stevenson and BrainsCAN postdoctoral fellow Nichole Scheerer, may have positive consequences to the way supports are provided to them, helping increase their quality of life.COVID-19 an accelerator of digitalization
November 04, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the digitalization of many workplaces, and it is not a pattern that is likely to be reversed, although the form it takes is likely to continue to change, said Geoffrey Wood, professor and chair of the DAN Department of Management & Organization Studies.The Goodman Lectures: Telling the story of Almighty Voice
November 03, 2021
Almighty Voice, a member of the One Arrow Willow Cree, was killed by the North West Mounted Police in 1897. His story, says Waiser, is a way to explore the history and state of Indigenous/non-Indigenous relations and reconciliation. On November 16 to 18, Waiser will examine the life and death of Almighty Voice, for the 2021 Joanne Goodman Lectures in the Department of History.Solving the world’s problems through Indigenous connections
November 02, 2021
New book by Lewis Williams, professor in Department of Geography and Environment, and Indigenous Studies, examines intergenerational resilience as path to progress.Holding increased inside debt makes CEOs more risk averse
October 28, 2021
How an organization decides to provide compensation for its CEO will impact its risk and dividend policy says Shahbaz Sheikh, Professor of Finance in the DAN Department of Management & Organizational Studies.Giving SoHo’s history new life
October 28, 2021
Public History students are researching the diverse history of the SoHo neighbourhood and the Old Victoria Hospital grounds, in support of a mixed-income housing project led by Vision SoHo Alliance.Why Facebook and other social media companies need to be reined in
October 18, 2021
In a piece originally published in The Conversation, Kaitlynn Mendes, associate professor in the Department of Sociology, and colleagues, examine what should be done to protect children's rights from Facebook and other social media companies.Canada’s worrisome urban-rural political divide has never been greater
October 13, 2021
In a piece originally published in The Conversation, Zack Taylor, associate professor in the Department of Political Science, and Jack Lucas, Associate Professor of Political Science, University of Calgary, examine the growing urban/rural divide among support for the Liberals and Conservatives in Canada.Telling the untold story of Indigenous athletes
October 01, 2021
Sociology professor and director of Indigenous studies Janice Forsyth co-authored a book on Indigenous athletes as a direct response to the Truth and Reconciliation Call to Action 87.Exploring cutting edge problems in education
September 28, 2021
Western graduate students will have more opportunities to be part of an international, interdisciplinary research group focused on developing digital learning technologies for children through a five-year, nearly $11-million grant from the Jacobs Foundation.Bilingual advantage is a bust, study says
September 23, 2021
Research from Bruce Morton and Casandra Lowe refutes popular notion on language proficiency in childrenUnderstanding discrimination in London
September 20, 2021
Based on responses to a representative survey, four out of 10 immigrants and visible minorities faced discrimination in London and Middlesex in the last three years, and six out of 10 Indigenous respondents experienced discrimination.Considering the Educational Gender Gap
September 16, 2021
In developed countries around the world, young men have lower levels of educational attainment, which leads to negative employment and social outcomes. This is a pattern Shelly Lundberg will examine further in the upcoming Department of Economics Distinguished Lecture, titled “Educational Gender Gaps.”Western welcomes first National Indigenous Scholarship recipients
September 09, 2021
Recognized for academic excellence, commitment to community, two Indigenous students in Social Science part of first cohort.From Cholera to COVID: New course melds past with present
September 09, 2021
Studying outbreaks of previous centuries, students gain context around uncertainty and change, in a new History course taught by Shelly McKellar.Activision Blizzard’s sexual harassment scandal is not a one-off for the gaming industry
September 09, 2021
A growing number of major digital gaming studios face allegations over their “frat boy” cultures. These aren’t isolated accusations. They reflect a culture of sexism and discrimination that senior management and human resources departments perpetuate and allow, says Johanna Weststar, Associate Professor in DAN Management.Indigenous environmental health research secures $1.3M grant
August 09, 2021
Funds to support professor Diana Lewis’ work measuring impact of industrial development on Indigenous communitiesBreaking up is hard to do
August 05, 2021
Bias towards ‘being in a relationship’ is the norm for most, study from Psychology professor Samantha Joel shows.Amanda Friesen joins Department of Political Science
August 04, 2021
Friesen is a political psychologist, interested in social and political behaviour, using psychological and life sciences approaches in investigating these areas.In Memoriam - Sasha Doxtator
July 26, 2021
The Western community is mourning the passing of Sasha Doxtator, a recent graduate of the Indigenous Studies program in the Faculty of Social Science, and an incoming student in the Master of Professional Education (MPEd) program in the Faculty of Education. She passed away on Sunday, July 18, 2021, and will be missed by all those who knew her at Western.Labatt Park historical tours swing for the fences
July 22, 2021
Western public history students lead first-ever guided tours of legendary ballparkExpert insights: Equal vaccination rates do not mean same infection trend
July 22, 2021
Examining COVID-19 disparities that remain in Toronto neighbourhoodsTwo PhD students in the Faculty of Social Science receive Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships
July 15, 2021
Elmond Bandauko, in the Department of Geography, and Lorna Ferguson, in the Department of Sociology recognized for unique leadership skills and a high standard of scholarly achievement.Kaitlynn Mendes joins Department of Sociology
July 15, 2021
Mendes researches online harassment, and how people use social media to challenge rape culture, sexual violence, sexism and misogyny.Lisa Tarquinio joins Department of Economics
July 15, 2021
Tarquinio researches development economics, drawing in information and research related to climate change, political economy, and migration.Expert insights: Helping children by treating specific symptoms of autism or ADHD
July 15, 2021
The benefits of providing treatments to children with autism or ADHD, even without a diagnosis, write Ryan Stevenson and Kaitlyn ParksBody of evidence
July 08, 2021
New international research applies revised statistical approaches to offer insight on climate change impact on early humans’ sizeClimate resilience key in pandemic recovery
July 08, 2021
New report highlights next steps for Canadian communities post COVID-19Study sheds light on current level of representation in leadership roles
June 22, 2021
A study led by researchers Alina Sutter and Victoria Esses at NEST on representation in the public and nonprofit sectors locally and across Ontario offers useful information to organizations and sector leaders aiming to diversify their senior leadership teams.Funding will bring new perspectives and audiences to climate change course
June 17, 2021
Katrina Moser, Sara Mai Chitty and Beth Hundey are re-designing Connecting for Climate Change Action, to share both Indigenous and Western perspectives on climate change, in hopes of creating an educated, informed and engaged population.Cody Groat joining Department of History and Indigenous Studies program
June 15, 2021
Groat is interested in the approach of provincial, federal, and international bodies toward Indigenous cultural heritage and 'historic sites'Jody Culham named Canada Research Chair for immersive neuroscience methods
June 15, 2021
Culham’s research in immersive neuroscience aims to understand brain functions in realistic environments and compelling virtual simulations.Training the brain to recognize voices
June 07, 2021
New research from Brain and Mind Institute and UCL suggests people may need to concentrate on the art of conversation more than ever following pandemic lockdowns.‘Sounding it out’ not so easy for children with dyslexia
May 25, 2021
Western cognitive neuroscientists using MRI discovered a biological deficit for some early readers that impairs the ability to sound words out.PhD student develops method to measure the growth of international norms
May 17, 2021
Tyler Girard’s paper, published in the top journal in his field, reflects the growing strength of methods training in the department of Political ScienceDavid Goldblum joins department of Geography and Environment
May 17, 2021
Goldblum researches natural and anthropogenic disturbances on forest, grassland and woodland plant communitiesThe COVID-19 crisis is about physical infrastructure too
May 07, 2021
The role of infrastructure ownership and the ability for governments to respond quickly has been missing from the pandemic analysis. Originally published on Policy OptionsPandemic may usher in major social changes
May 05, 2021
Life expectancy, birth rates and immigration are all significantly impacted say Sociology professors Kate Choi and Patrick DeniceUkraine Calling acts as a primary source on the Russo-Ukrainian War
May 05, 2021
In 2014, as Russia invaded Ukraine, annexing Crimea, people kept asking Dyczok about the state of affairs. Unable to find a good English-language source, she created her own.New book asks people to consider how to think
April 30, 2021
John Paul Minda’s book is a popular science, non-academic approach to explaining cognitive-psychology, -science, and –neuroscience, and how it affects your everyday life.NEST Team Recognized in Templeton World Charity Foundation’s $60 Million Commitment for Innovations in Human Flourishing
April 29, 2021
Based at Western University, a team led by Dr. Jordan Mansell, NEST post-doctoral researcher, and co-investigators Victoria Esses and Mathieu Turgeon at Western University, is one of 11 teams selected in the Foundation’s Grand Challenges for Human Flourishing request for ideas.A new strategy to strengthen transitional justice
April 28, 2021
Joanna Quinn, Associate Professor in Political Science, feels the transitional justice efforts would benefit from the development of a basic understanding in society, a ‘Thin Sympathy’Three Social Science members named as Western University Faculty Scholars
April 27, 2021
Juan Carlos Hatchondo, Professor in Economics, Lisa Hodgetts, Associate Professor in Anthropology and Anna Zajacova, Associate Professor in Sociology, recognized for significant scholarly achievements in teaching and research.Multiracial children born to cohabiting vs. married parents more likely to experience family instability
April 21, 2021
While multiracial children born to cohabiting parents are more likely than their single-race counterparts to experience family instability, that increased risk does not exist for multiracial children born to married parents, according to new research.New Geography and Environment program examines the climate crisis
April 20, 2021
Climate Change and Society will integrate perspectives from science, social science and the humanitiesCould COVID help identify teens at risk for mental health problems?
April 20, 2021
Pre- and post-pandemic fMRI brain scans may drive early detection and interventions for vulnerable adolescentsWilliam Turkel recognized for excellence in teaching
April 20, 2021
History professor receives Western Award For Innovations In Technology-Enhanced TeachingNearly 40,000 kids in the U.S. who lost a parent to COVID-19 need immediate support
April 05, 2021
New international study reveals one in every 13 COVID-related deaths results in a child under 18 years of age losing a parent.Student launches missing persons research hub
March 31, 2021
New research from Lorna Ferguson, PhD student in the Department of Sociology, is helping understand how many Canadians go missing, and why.Global study shows income inequality, not poverty, tied to higher COVID-19 mortality rates
March 31, 2021
Research from Jim Davies, professor emeritus in the Department of Economics, drew from data across 144 countries, associating poverty with fewer deaths.Pandemic reveals strengths and ‘fault lines’ in Canada’s immigration system
March 25, 2021
Victoria Esses and her collaborators examine Canada’s immigration system prior to the pandemic, and suggest changes for success moving forward.Western partners with London Economic Development Corp to help new grads launch careers
March 15, 2021
New Western graduates will receive more local career opportunities, and London will retain more skilled talent, through the Social Science Career ApprenticeshipSupport from retired professor turned history student opens door to experiential learning in history
March 15, 2021
Students in the Public History Minor at Western will have more hands-on learning opportunities, through the Betty Bartlett Public History Experiential Learning Fund for Local History.Brands, give consumers some distance, says new research
February 23, 2021
Marketing managers want consumers to feel closely connected to brands but new research from Scott Connors and co-authors shows that brands may be better served accepting a level of distance between themselves and consumers and communicating accordingly.Pay secrecy policies contribute to lower wages for women and racialized people
February 17, 2021
Patrick Denice, along with Shengwei Sun of the Institute for Women’s Policy Research and Jake Rosenfeld of Washington University in St Louis, surveyed workers to determine how prevalent these polices were, and what impact they had on workers’ actions.Rory McGee joins Department of Economics.
February 03, 2021
McGee focuses much of his research on retirement, how people finance their old age, and financial planning in retirement. McGee’s work was recently recognized with a Netspar Thesis award.Expansion of parental benefits saved marriages
January 13, 2021
Using Statistics Canada data, professor Rachel Margolis found a policy change to parental benefits in Quebec led to a 6-per-cent decrease in separation and divorce among heterosexual couples.Harvey researches the impact of changing employment trends
January 04, 2021
Geraint Harvey researches changing employment trends, with particular attention to how they impact employment in the aviation industry. Harvey is joining DAN Management as the inaugural DANCAP Private Equity Chair in Human Organization.Report tells stories of Indigenous resilience through COVID-19
January 04, 2021
Narratives of strength and hope during COVID-19 are the focus of a new report on Indigenous health.Ken McRae named as a Fellow of the Cognitive Science Society
December 18, 2020
Through his research on language comprehension, McRae has focused on how people understand sentences, people’s knowledge of common events in the world, and how the components of language comprehension interact with each other.Kam Abado honoured with 2020 Western Award of Excellence.
December 11, 2020
Kam Abado, Network Administrator in the Faculty of Social Science is a recipient of a 2020 Western Award of Excellence.Mark Cleveland has been named as the DANCAP Private Equity Chair in Consumer Behaviour
December 01, 2020
Much of Cleveland’s work has focused on how globalization and ethnic identities affect consumer behaviour.New centre launches to understand the politics behind it all
November 30, 2020
The Centre for the Study of Political Behaviour (CSPB) brings together researchers from across the Faculty of Social Science, as well as King’s University College and the Ivey School of Business, to study political behaviour.Esses: We should not be complacent about Canadians’ welcoming attitudes toward immigrants
November 27, 2020
Victoria Esses and colleagues Leah Hamilton from Mount Royal University and Aurelie Lacassagne from Laurentian University published an opinion piece in the Globe and Mail, outlining some reasons why Canadians should not be complacent about Canadians’ welcoming attitudes toward immigrantsData on race and COVID could help design a better pandemic response
November 19, 2020
As COVID-19 rates rise across Canada, data shows that racialized Canadians are disproportionately affected by COVID-19. Variances in how provinces collect race-based data may affect how they can respond to these impacts, say researchers in the Department of Sociology.For Professor Martin Petrin, the future is now.
November 16, 2020
MArtin Petrin has joined Western as the inaugural Dancap Private Equity Chair in Corporate Governance, jointly appointed to Western’s DAN Department of Management & Organizational Studies and the Faculty of Law.Nick Harney to become new dean of Western’s Faculty of Social Science
November 10, 2020
Harney will serve a five-year term beginning Aug. 1, 2021.Anonymous gift opens door to experiential learning in history
October 23, 2020
Students in the Public History Minor at Western will have more hands-on learning opportunities, through the Public History Experiential Learning Fund for Local History, thanks to an anonymous donor.Teaching the decision-making behind finance
October 23, 2020
Feng Zhan wants his finance students to think outside the box. Zhan has joined the DAN Department of Management & Organizational Studies as an Associate Professor.Indigenous resurgence and socio-ecological resilience
October 13, 2020
Lewis Williams has joined the Department of Geography and Environment, cross-appointed with the Indigenous Studies program. Williams researches Indigenous resurgence and socio-ecological resilience.Hear, Here receives ACO Public Education and Engagement Award
October 06, 2020
Hear, Here London, a project of the Public History program, is the recipient of the 2020 ACO Public Education and Engagement AwardGroup norms and personal well-being
September 30, 2020
How is your health shaped by your memberships in social groups? This is one of the big questions Blair Evans researches. Evans has joined the Department of Psychology as an Assistant Professor.Defining the meaning in relationships
September 30, 2020
It’s complicated. That’s what John Sakaluk’s research tell us about relationships. Sakaluk has joined the Department of Psychology as an Assistant ProfessorCatherine Li, undergraduate student in Psychology, among top winners in global competition
September 22, 2020
Social Science students named as global winners, regional winners and highly commended in the 2020 Global Undergraduate Awards.Trish Regier named new Manager of Undergraduate Student Services for the Faculty of Social Science
September 22, 2020
Regier to lead counselling staff in supporting students through changing times.Yini Liu joins DAN Department of Management & Organizational Studies
September 22, 2020
Yini Liu has joined the DAN Department of Management & Organizational Studies as an Assistant Professor. Liu researches non-traditional methods of financing, such as private investment in public equities (PIPEs) and reverse mortgages.Jessica Grahn named to College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists
September 09, 2020
Jessica Grahn has been named a member of the Royal Society of Canada’s College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists. Grahn is a world leader in the area of cognitive neuroscience of music. She investigates why we move to rhythm and how movement and rhythm may be connected in the brain.MRPE has now received final approval from the Ontario Universities Council on Quality Assurance
September 08, 2020
New MA in Research for Policy and Evaluation (MRPE) Will Prepare Students for Careers in Government, Not-for-Profit, and Private SectorsSamantha Joel's landmark study on what makes a successful relationship featured on CNN!
July 29, 2020
Samantha Joel's (Department of Psychology) landmark study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences explored what makes relationships successful.Ansari named as CRC in Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience and Learning
July 28, 2020
Ansari, a Professor in the Department of Psychology, will hold the chair in the Faculty of Social Science and the Faculty of Education.Coming soon: The Canadian Communities Policy Observatory
July 19, 2020
Western’s Network for Economic and Social Trends (NEST) is pleased to announce the Canadian Communities Policy Observatory, a new web-based platform that will make it easier for policy makers, non-profit organizations, academics, journalists, and businesses to access data on Canadian urban centres, neighbourhoods, and regions.City-builder John Fleming joins Western’s Centre for Urban Policy and Local Governance
June 15, 2020
Western’s Centre for Urban Policy and Local Governance is excited to welcome nationally recognized urban planner John M. Fleming as a Distinguished Practitioner Research Fellow. Over the next two years, John will build on his significant professional experience to carry out research on local governance, civic engagement, and policy making in the field of city building and design. He will also collaborate with faculty and mentor students.Future Governor of the Bank of Canada
May 07, 2020
Tiff Macklem (Western Economics Ph.D. 1989) has been named the new Bank of Canada Governor by Finance, continuing the tradition of Western alumni in leadership roles at the central bank.Pandemic making economic future uncertain
April 17, 2020
With reports of six million people applying for Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB), Economics professor Audra Bowlus estimates the unemployment rate in April could approach 30 per cent. That number surpasses even the highest unemployment rate recorded during the Great Depression.Allies and Obstacles examines how allies may be part of the problem
April 16, 2020
A new book, co-authored by Pamela Block, Professor in the Department of Anthropology, examines how allies can be part of the problem in the realm of disability activism. Allies and Obstacles looks at the history of parent activism, comparing approaches of parents in different impairment groups.No universal stress response to COVID-19
April 14, 2020
As the world responds to the COVID-19, many people are feeling more stress than they normally would. How deeply this affects them and how they respond to this stress will depend on many factors says Elizabeth Hayden, professor in the Department of Psychology.Pandemic offers pause, not end, to globalization
April 14, 2020
Mark Cleveland, Associate Professor in DAN Management, says Covid-19 pandemic is not likely to stop the process of globalization.Erin Heerey named as a Western University Faculty Scholar for 2020
April 09, 2020
Heerey, Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology, has an international reputation for her research determining how people use social cues in decision-making contexts.Julie Schermer named as a Western University Faculty Scholar for 2020.
April 09, 2020
Schermer, professor in the DAN Department of Management & Organizational Studies, researches personality psychology, specializing in broadening the understanding of individual differences at the observed, genetic and environmental levels.Faculty collects PPE for London Health Sciences
April 08, 2020
As health care services respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been an increased need for personal protective equipment. Ed Eastaugh, Lab Manager in the Department of Anthropology saw an opportunity to help with the efforts. Eastaugh put out a call for any extra PPE from labs and offices, and the faculty responded.Yoshida focuses on Creating Dialogues between the Community and the Academic
April 02, 2020
Yoko Yoshida is joining the Department of Sociology as an Associate Professor. Her research focuses on immigration and immigrant integration, race and ethnic relations, as well as social inequality. She has also worked on issues of health inequality.Ramos translates Social Science to Help Communities
April 02, 2020
Howard Ramos is joining Department of Sociology as professor and Department Chair. A common thread through Ramos’ research is a focus on social justice and translating social science to help communities and facilitate public engagement of pressing issues.Jason Gilliland receives Children’s Health Foundation CHRI Scientist of the Year Award
March 13, 2020
Jason Gilliland, professor in the Department of Geography, has received the Children’s Health Foundation CHRI Scientist of the Year Award. The purpose of this award is to recognize the Scientist or Associate Scientist of the CHRI (Children’s Health Research Institute) who has made a significant contribution to the field of children’s health research from 2017-2019.Students, classes team up for climate change action
February 27, 2020
Beth Hundey, an eLearning and Curriculum Specialist with the Centre for Teaching and Learning, and Political Science professor Radoslav Dimitrov combined their classes as ‘diplomats’ and ‘scientists’ to confront the challenges of global climate change.Self-policing not working in Canadian sport
February 25, 2020
Sport Canada’s new suite of Safe Sport for All policies should be seen as a positive step towards addressing public concerns about harassment, abuse and discrimination in sport. Yet, recent signs suggest the system is failing its victims say Janice Forsyth and Taylor McKeeSexual orientation plays part in pay gap
February 24, 2020
A recent study by Western Sociology professor Sean Waite showed that lesbian, gay and bisexual community members continue to find themselves on the lower end of the pay scale compared to their heterosexual men counterparts.Canada cannot dust off gender roles in home
February 20, 2020
Canadian couples still divide most household chores along traditional lines – even though women and men, overall, share more home duties more than ever, a new Statistics Canada study of opposite-sex couples shows.Divorce data revealing – and still murky
February 13, 2020
Sociology professor Rachel Margolis’ research around divorce shows that more Canadian couples are staying married – but garnering such important information has become much harder since Statistics Canada stopped collecting vital statistics on divorce in 2008.DAN Management Distinguished Lecture in Consumer Behavior, “Global Consumer Culture: Evolution and Impact on Business.”
February 11, 2020
What it means to be a global brand has changed, and how people see themselves in relation to global brands has also changed, said Atilla Yaprak, Professor of Marketing and International Business, in the Mike Ilitch School of Business at Wayne State UniversityGetting at underlying factors of eating disorders
February 10, 2020
Western Psychology professor Lindsay Bodell, director of the the Psychobiology of Eating And Related Disorders lab, is focusing her research on identifying the biological and psychological causes that lead to eating disorder behaviours.New book eyes rethink of transitional justice
February 05, 2020
Political Science professor Joanna Quinn has co-edited the recently released Transitional Justice in Comparative Perspective: Preconditions for Success, a book “underpinned by an inherent sense of optimism,” as one reviewer put it, that goes beyond simply identifying obstacles to transitional justice but additionally offers ideas on how those obstacles might be overcome.Mosaic X-rays reveal Peruvian mummy mysteries
February 04, 2020
Western researchers, including two undergraduate students, have become pivotal players in developing a mobile X-ray protocol that could transform how mummies are examined in the field. Anthropology professor Andrew Nelson and his team have pioneered a process to digitize and stitch together X-ray images so that they can non-destructively ‘view’ Peruvian mummy bundles in their entirety. The process will enable other anthropologists to conduct valuable work without damaging the objects.Celebrating "Womxn in Leadership"
February 03, 2020
“Empowered Womxn Empower Womxn”; this statement served as inspiration for members of the Social Science Students Council as they organized the first ever “Womxn in Leadership” breakfast. The event brought together nearly 100 female-identifying students and faculty in the Faculty of Social Science to celebrate women in leadership roles.Moving the needle on active transportation
February 03, 2020
With the support of a $1-million grant, the Human Environments Analysis Laboratory (HEAL) will investigate the effectiveness of methods to change people’s attitudes and promote more active and sustainable models of transportation to and from school.Policing partnership puts big data on patrol
January 16, 2020
Sociology PhD student Jacek Koziarski is working with Barrie Police Service to provide evidence-based research to help police become more effective in addressing specific crimes in the community. Koziarski is a graduate student of Sociology professor Laura Huey, Director of the Canadian Society of Evidence-Based Policing.Haiti ‘still in crisis’ 10 years after earthquake
January 13, 2020
“Everyone I know in Haiti says it’s the worst it’s ever been. The earthquake isn’t even a touchpoint now for them of how bad it’s been,” said Anthropology professor Greg Beckett, author of There Is No More Haiti: Between Life and Death in Port-au-Prince.Investigating the patterns of language learning
December 18, 2019
Funded by a NSERC grant, Laura Batterink will research the neural mechanisms underlying statistical learning, and which mechanisms are engaged at different stages of the language learning process.Andersen reflects on success of shift in Social Science as he moves to new position
December 18, 2019
“It is remarkable this worked,” said Andersen, as he looks back at his tenure as the Dean of the Faculty of Social Science. As of January 1, 2020, Andersen ends his term, and will be taking a position as Associate Dean, Faculty Development, at the Ivey Business School.Understanding our changing abilities to learn
December 16, 2019
As we age, our ability to learn new things changes. Paul Minda, Professor in the Department of Psychology and a core member of the Brain and Mind Institute, wants to understand the fundamental cognitive mechanisms that underlie these changes.Millman scholarship to honour a legacy of service
December 03, 2019
Alumni and faculty in the Department of History coming together to honour the memory of Brock MillmanHonouring exemplary contributions to geography
November 25, 2019
On Thursday November 21st, Dan Shrubsole, Professor in the Department of Geography, was awarded the prestigious honour of becoming a Fellow of The Royal Canadian Geographical Society (RCGS)Spence Lecture to discuss role of body farms in forensics
November 11, 2019
On November 15, Shari Forbes will present the 2019/20 Spence Lecture in the Department of Anthropology, entitled “What happens AFTER death?: Taphonomy of human decomposition and the role of ‘body farms.’”Jerry White earns Atlohsa Peace Award
November 05, 2019
Sociology professor emeritus Jerry White was named one of seven individuals to be presented with an Atlohsa Peace Award for their social contributions in the spirit of truth and reconciliation in the areas of media, arts, education and advocacy.Considering the Social Construction of Risks and Hazards
November 04, 2019
Not acts of God, but acts of people; not natural disasters, but disasters as they involve intersections of natural systems and human systems. That is how Susan Cutter suggests society should view floods, forest fires and other natural events that destroys homes and buildings, and displace people.DAN Management alumna receives global recognition for research into attitudes toward globalization
November 04, 2019
Georgia McCutcheon, a graduate from the DAN Management Consumer Behaviour program was the Regional Winner in the field of Business for North America, for the Global Undergraduate Awards.Social Science staff celebrate their commitment to continued education
October 22, 2019
This fall, five staff from the Faculty of Social Science will be among the graduates celebrating their Convocation. The graduands completed degrees while balancing work, family and social commitments, and are examples of hard work and a dedication to education, in diverse fields.Young Adult Cohabitation: Redefining Relationships
October 17, 2019
Wendy Manning will deliver the Balakrishnan Distinguished Lecture in Population Dynamics and Inequality at Western University, entitled “Young Adult Cohabitation: Redefining Relationships.”Rebecca Northcott honoured with Western Award of Excellence
October 11, 2019
Rebecca Northcott, Undergraduate Program Advisor in the Department of History is a recipient of a 2019 Western Award of Excellence.Angela Lucaci honoured with Western Award of Excellence
October 11, 2019
Angela Lucaci, Undergraduate Assistant and Program Advisor in the Department of Geography is a recipient of a 2019 Western Award of ExcellenceThe Lucky Bench
October 01, 2019
A Western professor has been honoured with the naming of a bench in Jasper National Park that provides a view of Angel Glacier and Mount Edith Cavell, where he has carried out research for over 50 years.Re-evaluating the innovation impact of public-to-private buyouts
September 30, 2019
Conventional wisdom in the business world states that private equity investors risk institutional investor capital to add value to business, and bring innovation in the economy. Douglas Cumming thinks this conventional wisdom should be re-evaluated, particularly in the case of private equity public-to-private buyout transitions where a public company is delisted from a stock exchange.Understanding Abusive Supervision through Attachment Bonds
September 26, 2019
Jennifer Robertson has investigated whether the roots of abusive supervision may lie in supervisors’ perceptions of themselves, others and relationships that are developed during infancy.Recognizing a year of incubating new ideas with NEST
September 24, 2019
In September 2018, the Network for Economic and Social Trends (NEST) launched as a dynamic opportunity to incubate new ideas in social science research and policy. In the year since, NEST has hosted a very successful speaker series, issued calls for graduate and post-doctoral fellowships, developed a new Master’s program, and laid the groundwork for exciting cross-disciplinary research.Economics alumnus named as Deputy Governor of the Bank of Canada
September 20, 2019
Toni Gravelle joins three other Western alumni in leadership positions in country’s central bank.Janice Forsyth named to College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists
September 18, 2019
Janice Forsyth has been named a member of the Royal Society of Canada’s College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists. Her research focuses on the way sports have been used as tools for colonization and how Indigenous people have used those same activities for cultural regeneration and survival.The Politics of Nakedness & the Dilemma of British Morality
September 16, 2019
Nakedness is a natural state. We are born naked, many creation stories start with naked humans, and yet, nakedness is treated as obscene and something that must be protected against. Philippa Levine will explore the societal approach to nakedness in the 2019 Joanne Goodman LecturesHealth of multiracial children is more than just black and white
September 16, 2019
Over the past five decades, North American countries have seen the unprecedented rise in numbers of interracial unions and mixed-race individuals. Kate Choi, Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology, has investigated how this demographic change will affect racial inequality.Lefty, righty brains count on same area for numbers
August 29, 2019
Celia Goffin, a Western PhD student in Developmental Psychology, found the brains of left-handed and right-handed people process numbers in the same way.HEAL recognized for community impact
August 29, 2019
The HEAL Lab in Western’s Department of Geography has been named as a finalist for the Pillar Nonprofit Network's Community Innovation Award. The award recognizes people and groups in London and area that invest in positive community impact.First Nations Studies Program officially renamed to Indigenous Studies program
July 30, 2019
Change to Indigenous Studies intended to be reflective of a more inclusive understanding of Indigenous issues in Canada and abroad, and reflects the inclusion of all Indigenous people - Inuit, Métis, First Nation, urban, non-status.Social Science faculty receive nearly $4-million in SSHRC funds
July 22, 2019
Researchers in the Faculty of Social Science have received nearly $4-million in grant funding from the Social Science Humanities Research Council, from 11 grants.Building partnerships to strengthen Canadian democracy
July 22, 2019
Decreasing voter turnout, increased cynicism and threats from outside sources are beginning to undermine the strength of Canadian democracy. A new project, funded by a SSHRC Partnership Grant valued at $2,500,000, aims to take on this challenge.Are happy relationships discovered or built?
July 22, 2019
Samantha Joel, Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology has received a 5-year SSHRC grant, valued at $228,442, to investigate “Are happy romantic relationships discovered or built? The role of early investment regulation in shaping relationship quality.”For Nelson, the mummy is a microcosm of a society
July 22, 2019
Andrew Nelson, Professor in the Department of Anthropology, has received a 3-year, $253,435 grant to examine mummy bundles to determine the impact of the takeover on the peoples of the central coast of Peru.Luginaah investigates a traditional response to our modern problems
July 22, 2019
Can a traditional farming practice help farmers mitigate the challenges created by climate change? Isaac Luginaah, Professor in the Department of Geography, has received a 4-year, $175,265 SSHRC grant to understand how seed security and social connections may help farmers in Malawi deal with the effects of climate change.Hayden receives SSHRC funding to investigate impact of youth stress
July 22, 2019
Stressful life events are a robust predictor of negative mental health outcomes, particularly depression. Elizabeth Hayden, professor in the Department of Psychology, wants to know why some youth develop greater vulnerability to stressors than others.Wolfgang Lehmann on education and the working class
July 17, 2019
Wolfgang Lehmann spoke with Maclean's reporter Shannon Proudfoot on how Canadian's view class, and how students from working-class backgrounds carry their class forward through life.Developing organized labour in the game industry
July 16, 2019
Precarious employment, long work hours, digitization of labour, these are some of the challenges facing people working in the video game industry. Johanna Weststar has been studying the working conditions in the video game industry for 10 years.Lifelong Learning an exciting adventure for double degree holder
July 05, 2019
Greg Lee graduated with a dual degree in Economics and Business Administration, During his time as a student, he served two years in the Korean military.Erin Kaufman joining Department of Psychology
July 02, 2019
Kaufman researches the mechanisms underlying borderline personal disorder (BPD), and self-injurious behaviour.Aubrey Dan has been named as a member of the Order of Canada
June 28, 2019
Dan, Western alumnus, who donated $10-million in support of the DAN Management program, receives national honour.Building the future of Indigenous hockey
June 18, 2019
Janice Forsyth, Director of the First Nations Studies program, and four Western students recently traveled to Whitehorse to conduct research at the National Aboriginal Hockey ChampionshipsIncreased tariffs mean increased risks
June 18, 2019
Increased tariffs risk manufacturing jobs, and risk tearing apart the world order that has existed since the Second World War. These are some of the conclusions John Whalley has come to.Award winner's education a long path to new experiences and perspectives
June 07, 2019
Anita Rooke’s completed her undergraduate degree as a part-time student. The 12-year journey to her degree was an interesting path that opened her eyes to new experiences and new perspectives.Our obligations to future generations
June 04, 2019
Elizabeth Finneron-Burns is joining the Department of Political Science as an Assistant Professor, researching obligations to future generations, and how we make decisions related to these concerns.Understanding firm responses
June 04, 2019
Daniel Chaves is joining the Department of Economics as an Assistant Professor, researching industrial organization and applied microeconomics.Focusing on the differences
June 04, 2019
Sergio Ocampo-Diaz is joining the Department of Economics as an Assistant Professor, focusing on macroeconomic theory and heterogeneous agent macroeconomics.Vicki Esses named a Fellow of CIFAR program in Boundaries, Membership and Belonging
May 29, 2019
The Boundaries, Membership and Belonging group brings together social scientists and political and legal theorists to consider why membership matters in a globalizing world.Ambtman-Smith and Vanloffeld named as Trudeau Foundation Scholars
May 27, 2019
Two PhD students in the Department of Geography have been invited to be part of a national leadership and mentorship network.Two decades of visionary leadership
May 10, 2019
Celebrating Mel Goodale’s twenty-year tenure as Director of the Brain and Mind InstituteTracey Adams receives John Porter Tradition of Excellence Book Award.
May 08, 2019
Adam’s book Regulating Professions: The Emergence of Professional Self- Regulation in Four Canadian Provinces was named winner by the Canadian Sociological Association.“It’s hitting everyone where they are.”
May 06, 2019
Pamela Block will be joining the Department of Anthropology as a Professor, researching the history and experiences of disability activists and scholars, with comparative work in the US and Brazil.A great opportunity to advance the Department of Political Science: Lebo
May 06, 2019
Matthew Lebo joining Department of Political Science as Professor and new Department chair.Co-creation increases employee corporate social responsibility for many, but not all, employees
April 29, 2019
Engaging consumers and constituents in design efforts can strengthen connections with an organization. New research featuring Western employees as the study sample provides further insight into this relationship.Local history is only a phone call away.
April 12, 2019
On April 27th, a new portal for recognizing and celebrating local history will officially launch.Green Awards laud sustainability efforts of Political Science professor
April 03, 2019
Radoslav Dimitrov, Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science is a recipient of a 2019 Western Green Award.Is technological progress a thing of the past?
March 26, 2019
On April 16, Mokyr, the Robert H. Strotz Professor of Arts and Sciences and Professor of Economics and History, Northwestern University, will deliver the Department of Economics Distinguished Lecture. Drawing on the past experience from technological progress in the last 300 years, Mokyr will shed some like on this debate.Laura Stephenson named as Faculty Scholar
March 19, 2019
Stephenson has been at the forefront in pushing the field on comparative political behaviour and institutions in new and substantial directions. Her research investigates how individuals behave politically in response to the institutional structures in their lives.Shelley McKellar named as Faculty Scholar
March 19, 2019
McKellar is known internationally as one of Canada’s leading experts in the history of medicine and is a specialist in the history of surgery, medical technologies, and the material culture of medicine. She is also a prominent public historian and the co-director of the Medical Artifact Collection at Western University.Godwin Arku named as Faculty Scholar
March 19, 2019
Arku has made exceptional contributions to research, public policy, and student training in the area of Urban and Economic Geography, with a focus on three substantive areas of research: housing, urban development, and economic development.David Sherry named as a Western University Distinguished University Professor
March 19, 2019
Sherry is widely acknowledged as the international research leader in his field. His research, teaching and service activities have helped shape Western’s global reputation as an internationally leader in the fields of neuroscience as well as avian research, and for being an international destination for students.Preparing firms to face the challenges of the future
March 08, 2019
Geoffrey Wood will be the new chair of the DAN Department of Management & Organizational Studies. Wood will also be the inaugural holder of the Dancap Private Equity Chair in Change and Innovation.Seeing the meaning of visual signals
March 01, 2019
Marieke Mur has joined the Department of Psychology. Mur researches how the brain extracts meaning from incoming visual signals.Western Social Science ranked 84 in the QS University Rankings, an increase of 64 spots in five years
February 28, 2019
The reputation of Social Science at Western University is once again ranked as one of the top 100 in the world. Social Science at Western is ranked number 84 in the 2019 QS University Rankings, surpassing 64 other institutions since 2015.Porn habits may fuel partner eating disorders
February 25, 2019
Psychology professor Rachel Calogero co-authored a study showing that when a woman is aware her partner is sexually objectifying women through porn use, this could prompt negative outcomes – even if women do not report concern about it.Shifting your consumer behaviour
February 21, 2019
Katherine White has developed a framework of five factors for changing consumer behaviour. On March 8th, White will be delivering a lecture entitled “SHIFT: A Framework for Changing Sustainable Consumer Behaviours for Good” as part of the DAN Management Distinguished Lecture series.Amanda Michaud has joined the Department of Economics
February 11, 2019
Michaud researches labour force participationJuan Carlos Hatchondo joins Department of Economics
February 11, 2019
Juan Carlos Hatchondo researches international finance and sovereign debtMeet your new digital colleague
February 04, 2019
Siri, Alexa and Cortana. Artificial Intelligence is making its way into our homes and smartphones, and is increasingly finding its place in the workforce. A group of researchers from Western’s Department of Psychology has partnered with an AI start-up company to study how companies can most effectively integrate AI into their operations.Understanding the impact of misinformation
January 31, 2019
Mathieu Turgeon has joined the Department of Political Science, as an Associate Professor. His research on political behaviour, studying how citizens form and develop political opinions and process political information."Looking for life" in Haiti, surrounded by crisis
January 31, 2019
“Haiti is dead, there is no more Haiti.” This idea, repeated to Greg Beckett many times while he was in Haiti, is reflective of how Haitians live their lives, while surrounded by crisis.Canada’s first groundhog was a bear
January 30, 2019
Alan MacEachern, Professor in the Department of History, has dug deep into Canadian newspapers from the late 1800s to discover how close we actually came to celebrating ‘Bear Day’ on Feb. 2.Populism in the City
January 21, 2019
What does the success of Ford Nation say about populism? Zack Taylor has researched the growth of populism in Ontario, and the success of Ford Nation, in two recent publications.Understanding the roots of loneliness
January 15, 2019
Julie Aitken Schermer, Professor in the DAN Department of Management & Organizational Studies, is concerned with what she sees as a growing level of isolation, especially among her students.Use of parental leave unequal, despite policy objectives
January 11, 2019
New research from Western Sociologists shows that while many governments try to encourage more equal sharing of parental leave not everyone has equal ability to access these benefits or chooses to use them, and policy changes often affect some subgroups more than others.DAN Management ‘gave confidence to go forward and not feel restricted in business’
December 18, 2018
Keshav Gupta let his passion guide his education, and it has allowed him to find business success well outside his field of study.In Memoriam: Rajulton Fernando
December 17, 2018
The Faculty of Social Science mourns the passing of Rajulton Fernando, professor emeritus from the Department of Sociology.Q&A with Marc Joanisse: Understanding Reading Disorders in Children via
December 14, 2018BrainsCAN Communications
On October 22, Professor Marc Joanisse from the Department of Psychology at Western spoke at the London Central Library on the topic of reading development and reading disorders in children. His work in this area, supported by BrainsCAN, focuses on language acquisition, language processing, computational models and how language is represented in the brain. In this Q&A, Dr. Joanisse discusses the underlying problems of reading disorders and how they are identified in children.Labour unions benefit all workers, new research shows
December 13, 2018
Across the US and Canada, the share of workers belonging to a labour union has dropped dramatically, and this has resulted in significant loss of wages for non-unionized workers, according to new research.Calculating the costs of movie piracy
December 11, 2018
Movie piracy may be siphoning less money from the box office than some analysts suggest, a paper by a Western PhD student says.New centre considers the challenges of the modern city
December 07, 2018
On November 23, 2018, Western’s Centre for Urban Policy and Local Governance hosted its first official event: a public roundtable on The Intentional City: Shaping London’s Urban FutureIn Memoriam: Brock Millman
December 05, 2018
The Faculty of Social Science mourns the passing of Brock Millman, professor of History.Encouraging smart appetite in youth
November 21, 2018
How do you change how youth think about food and health? Jason Gilliland thinks the answer may be in the palm of our hands.Isaac Luginaah named as a Fellow of the African Academy of Sciences
November 20, 2018
The AAS recognizes individuals who have excelled in their fields of expertise, and who have contributed to developing their fields in Africa.A new network aims to connect and support Indigenous scholars
November 16, 2018
Maclean's magazine spoke with Vanessa Ambtman-Smith and Chantelle Richmond about their involvement in the Indigenous Mentorship NetworkWorking paper examines employment, marriage prospects and financial security
November 05, 2018
The marriage gap between white and black women in the US is growing, and this may have long-lasting impacts.What does Conservation Look Like in the Anthropocene?
October 30, 2018
Does human activity always lead to less bio-diversity? Not necessarily, says Paul Robbins, Director of the Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies, University of Wisconsin-Madison. On November 12, Robbins will present the Western University Department of Geography Distinguished Lecture, entitled “What does Conservation Look Like in the Anthropocene: Coffee, Frogs, and Workers in the Indian Aravalli.”Aubrey Dan receives honorary degree
October 26, 2018
Alumni, donor, and now honorary degree holder. On October 26, 2018 Aubrey Dan received a Doctor of Laws, honoris causa (LLD) from Western University, as part of the Fall 2018 Convocation ceremonies.Public History students have new opportunity to know history
October 23, 2018
Through support from a historical services firm, MA students in the Public History will be eligible for the Know History Scholarship, which includes an annual internship of $20,000.The Wide World of Cheating
October 03, 2018
“Cheating,” said Richard Pound, “is endemic in almost every area of life.” And Pound has a lot of experience dealing with cheating.Where does the gender revolution stand?
October 03, 2018
Relying on US data from the last 50 years, Paula England will investigate what the trends are in the gender gap in pay, women’s employment, and segregation in employment fields.Inter-disciplinary researchers work to decolonize hockey
October 02, 2018
Hockey; for many people, hockey is a defining aspect of Canadian culture. But what is being represented by that idea, and who is not represented in the standard vision and idea of Canadian hockey?NEST opens doors to incubate new ideas in social science research and policy
October 01, 2018
On September 28, the Faculty of Social Science celebrated the opening of the Network for Economic and Social Trends (NEST), the umbrella organization for all six Western Research Centres in the Faculty of Social Science.Bringing wrongful convictions out of the shadows
September 24, 2018
Every year, thousands of Canadians are affected by wrongful conviction, blamed and punished for a crime that they did not commit, and in some cases, which did not even happen.Linda Brock honoured with Award of Excellence
September 18, 2018
Brock, Director of Administration for the Faculty of Social Science is described by colleagues as the “heart and soul of the dean’s office.”States of Fear: How the Quest for Security has Eroded Democracy
September 17, 2018
How does fear impact the health of a democracy? Can the belief in a common good exist and thrive when a population is focused on fear? These are some of the questions to be examined through this year’s Joanne Goodman Lecture series in the Department of History.William Turkel named to College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists
September 12, 2018
Turkel is internationally recognized for his innovative work in digital history, using machine learning, text mining and computational techniques.Study questions role of lead in Franklin Expedition deaths
August 28, 2018
A team of investigators from across Canada, including Andrew Nelson, Professor in the Department of Anthropology, have raised serious doubt about the popular belief that lead poisoning played a role in the death of members of the famed Franklin Expedition.Donald Abelson named as Director, Mulroney Institute of Government at St. Francis Xavier University
August 23, 2018
A specialist in Canadian-American relations, U.S. politics and U.S. foreign policy, Abelson has been with Western for the past 25 years, and severed as professor and chair, Department of Political Science, Director of the Centre for American Studies and Director of the Canada-US Institute.Research details education’s role in independence fight
August 14, 2018
For nearly 15 years, Anthropology professor Randa Farah has tracked the Sahrawi people of the Western Sahara, often living among them for months at a time to better understand their lives and struggle for independence.In Memoriam: Rick Burjaw
August 10, 2018
Rick Burjaw, former instructor in the DAN Department of Management & Organizational Studies, passed away on August 7, 2018In Memoriam: Roger Hatton King
August 08, 2018
Roger Hatton King, Emeritus Professor and former Chair of the Department of Geography, passed away in Penicuik, Scotland on August 5th, 2018 at the age of 76.Western economist MacGee joins Bank of Canada
August 02, 2018
Western economist Jim MacGee has been appointed the Bank of Canada’s new Managing Director of Economic and Financial Research for a two-year term, beginning Jan. 2, 2019.Research looking for love in all the right data
July 30, 2018
Psychology professor Lorne Campbell’s work about human connections comes at a time when loneliness and aloneness, a lack of meaningful relationship with others, is on the rise in Canada.Joint project targets Indigenous water crisis
July 20, 2018
Political Science professor Chris Alcantara, together with a team of researchers from Guelph University, recently received grant funding to study collaborative relationships between First Nations and municipalities in Ontario towards the goal of creating water-sharing agreements.New evidence leads to an evolving understanding of human origins
July 20, 2018
In human evolution studies, it had long been accepted that modern humans evolved from a single region and population in Africa. Jay Stock, Professor of in the Department of Anthropology is part of a group challenging that idea.Toward a new understanding of Indigenous Health
July 16, 2018
“Academics can’t just do research on Indigenous communities; they have to do research with Indigenous communities.” For Chantelle Richmond and Diana Lewis, it is time for Indigenous health research to fundamentally change.In Memoriam – Grant Reuber
July 10, 2018
Grant Reuber, former Professor and the first Dean of the Faculty of Social Science at Western University, passed away on July 7, 2018. He was in his 91st year.Value and Pitfalls of Clique Membership in Adolescence
July 06, 2018
Psychology professor Lynne Zarbatany has watched hundreds of hours of video of children interacting on playgrounds, giving new insight into bullying and the development of cliques.DAN Management courses plant seeds of success for food delivery business
July 03, 2018
Alysaa Co and Divyansh Ojha recently completed their 2nd year in the Consumer Behaviour module of DAN Management, while also launching their business, Food Fund, a food delivery service focused on reducing food wasteSociology professor and student trace the lasting impact of experiences
June 21, 2018
Andrea Willson, and her PhD student Loanna Heidinger, study the long-term effects of early life disadvantages and whether improvements through someone’s life would change the impact of the earlier factorsA new option to study education options
June 21, 2018
Nirav Mehta, Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics, is interested in studying the effectiveness of different approaches to education, but ran into difficulty with the standard approach to studying the topic.Kasey Stanton joining Department of Psychology
June 21, 2018
Stanton researches potential negative effects of positive moods, specifically looking at excessive levels of positive moods.Scott Connors joining DAN Management
June 18, 2018
Connors researches in the areas of branding, self-identity and implicit cognition, exploring “both the light and dark sides of consumers’ interactions with brands"School tackles ‘big job’ of Indigenous health
June 13, 2018
Vanessa Ambtman-Smith, a Western graduate student in Geography, plans to explore an in-hospital medicine lodge on her way to join other scholars at the inaugural Indigenous Mentorship Network Summer School.A warm welcome from the Western community
June 12, 2018
Wareeth Hilalih and Wazeera Khaddour and their two children are settling into their new home, thanks to the support of the Western University Community, the culmination in of a two-year process to help bring the Syrian refugee family to Canada.Unique patient offers insights into the brain’s quest to see
June 11, 2018
Jody Culham and her team are unlocking new understanding into the plasticity of the human brain, and how visual pathways can adapt even to catastrophic injury.‘Hear, Here’ dials up history around city
June 05, 2018
Hear, Here will collect stories of London’s past and deliver them in bite-size audio clips associated with historical and cultural sites around the cityDiana Lewis joining Department of Geography, will teach in First Nations Studies program
June 05, 2018
Lewis researches resource development, and the impacts of resource development on the health of Indigenous peoples, using a methodology that combines both Indigenous and western-based sciencesEsses paper among most downloaded in 2017
June 01, 2018
Journal article on improving public attitudes and facilitating refugee resettlement downloaded more than 6,000 timesBuilding a more flexible model for firm productivity
May 31, 2018
It was 11 years in the making, challenged long-held assumptions in the study of economics and has resulted in interest from governments and agencies around the world.Samantha Joel joining the Department of Psychology
May 31, 2018
Joel’s research focuses on romantic relationships and the decision making processes in relationships.Outreach event introduces the future to history
May 17, 2018
More than 260 high schoolers and their teachers were treated Wednesday, May 16 to an eclectic sampler of some of human history’s unheralded tales and learned why these stories are important.Greg Beckett joining Department of Anthropology
May 17, 2018
Beckett studies crises, disaster and trauma, from the standpoint of moral experience.Funny bone offers serious insight into personality
May 15, 2018
DAN Management professor Julie Aitken Schermer’s research linking psychology and humour has serious implications. “It’s the self-deprecating humour style that I am particularly worried about,” she said."Without passion, teaching is like a body without a soul," - Shahbaz Sheikh
May 09, 2018
Shahbaz Sheikh, Associate Professor of Finance in the DAN Management is the 2018 recipient of the Dean’s Award for Excellence in Teaching in the Faculty of Social Science.Laura Batterink joining Department of Psychology
May 09, 2018
Batterink’s research focuses on the neural basis of language processing and language acquisition, and implicit learning and implicit memory.Building relational accountability with Indigenous communities
May 03, 2018
For Chantelle Richmond, Associate Professor in the Department of Geography, it is time for Indigenous health research to fundamentally change. Richmond is the newly named Canada Research Chair in Indigenous Health and the Environment.CRC to bring new tools to change social science research
May 03, 2018
Dave Armstrong has been named as Canada Research Chair in Political Methodology, with a focus on how to bring new research tools into social science.Lindsay Bell joining the Department of Anthropology
May 03, 2018
Bell researches the ethics and culture of mining industries and corporate-community relationships around resource development projects.HEAL helps Huron County understand food needs
May 01, 2018
A team led by Geography professor Jason Gilliland and HEAL helped interpret the degree of food insecurity in Huron County, and its reasons.Maya Shatzmiller receives Hellmuth Prize, celebrating elite research
May 01, 2018
History professor Maya Shatzmiller, a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada since 2003, is the world’s leading economic historian of the pre-modern Middle East.Sociology student receives Vanier Scholarship to help find Allies on Campus
April 25, 2018
Leona Bruijns, a PhD Student in the Department of Sociology, wants male varsity athletes to be leaders in preventing sexual violence on campus. Bruijns has been named as recipient of the Vanier Scholarship.Sean Hingston joining DAN Department of Management & Organizational Studies
April 25, 2018
Hingston researches consumer behaviour, looking at the psychological basis of the aversion to genetically modified foods.Understanding the brain’s hidden superpowers
April 18, 2018
Researchers Blake Butler, PhD, and Stephen Lomber, PhD, are looking at the anatomy underlying sensory enhancements to better understand how the deaf brain transforms and reorganizes itself. Their latest study shows changes in the outputs from auditory regions of the brain are dramatically altered following hearing loss.Lindsay Bodell joining Department of Psychology
April 17, 2018
Bodell’s research is broadly focused on identifying psychological and biological processes that contribute to the development and maintenance of eating disorders.A Noble gift in support of Public History
April 11, 2018
Thanks to a gift from a Western alumna, and a bit of serendipity, students in Western’s Masters in Public History program will have a funded internship opportunity with Canada’s History Society.Patrick Denice joining Department of Sociology
April 10, 2018
Denice’s research focuses on how institutions contribute to inequality across the life-course, particularly investigating how education options impact later opportunities for people.Live crowds find their groove together
April 09, 2018
Neuroscientist Jessica Grahn, a Western Psychology professor in the Brain and Mind Institute, co-led a study that shows the brain waves of concertgoers synchronize at the event, indicating they enjoy music more when it is live and experienced as part of a group.Social Science Faculty receive more than $400,000 in Insight Development Grants
April 02, 2018
Researchers from the Faculty of Social Science have received six Insight Development Grants in the 2017 grant competition, worth more than $400,000.Margolis and Navarro named as 2018 Faculty Scholars
March 27, 2018
Congratulations to Rachel Margolis, Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology, and Salvador Navarro, Associate Professor in the Department of Economics.Undergraduate Teaching Success
March 27, 2018
Social Science Faculty members have been recognized for the innovative and collaborative approach to teaching.Turning the paper into policy
March 26, 2018
For students, the policy implications of their research may often seem distant. Awish Aslam, PhD student in the Department of Sociology, was one of three people who was recently recognized for the policy potential of their work.Stephen D. Williamson named 2018 recipient of The Bank of Canada's Fellowship Award
March 23, 2018
Stephen D. Williamson, professor in the Department of Economics, has been named a 2018 recipient of The Bank of Canada's Fellowship Award.Michael Dove and Michelle Hamilton receive Award for Excellence in Collaborative Teaching
March 15, 2018
Friends for more than two decades, colleagues for one decade, Michelle Hamilton and Mike Dove have been recognized for their commitment to collaboration.Lisa Hodgetts receives 2018 Edward G. Pleva Award for Excellence in Teaching
March 15, 2018
Lisa Hodgetts, Associate Professor in the Department of Anthropology has been recognized for excellence in teaching.Assistance to the Poor in the United States: Growing or Falling?
March 14, 2018
Robert Moffitt is the Krieger-Eisenhower Professor of Economics at Johns Hopkins University. On Thursday, March 22, Moffitt will present the Western University Department of Economics Distinguished Lecture, entitled “Assistance to the Poor in the United States: Growing or Falling?”Award to help build research team in Autism-focused lab
March 12, 2018
Ryan Stevenson, Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology and the Brain & Mind Institute, has received an Early Researcher Award from the Government of Ontario.A little bit of Mars, here on Earth
March 06, 2018
Natalie Allen has set her sights on Mars or, at least, a suitable Earth-based stand in. Allen, Professor in the Department of Psychology at Western, is taking part in AMADEE-18, a Mars analogue mission organized by the Austrian Space Forum.Attack ads become a double negative
March 02, 2018
Western Political Science professor Chris Alcantara said going negative in an election has no effect in winning over voters and, in fact, has a negative effect on the attacker’s own campaign.Political Science alumna embraces new ‘Power’ player role
February 22, 2018
Political Science alumna Vassy Kapelos will be taking the helm of the CBC's flagship daily political program, Power & Politics, starting in March.Cross-border love a complex affair
February 16, 2018
Kate Choi is researching how international migration alters marriage choices in both origin and destination countries – pioneering ways of studying the consequences of international migration.In Memoriam – Professor Emeritus Ron Wonnacott
February 01, 2018
Ron Wonnacott, Professor Emeritus in the Department of Economics, passed away on Monday, January 29, 2018. He was in his 88th year.CIHR grant supports research of motor learning by observing
January 31, 2018
Can you learn by watching? Paul Gribble thinks so. He has received a CIHR grant to research sensory motor neuroplasticity and motor learning by observing.New book gets to the heart of the matter
January 30, 2018
The heart is physically and symbolically one of the most important organs in the human body. As such, efforts to repair or replace hearts are celebrated among the highest achievements in modern medicine. Shelley McKellar examined the history of these efforts in two recent works.Prehistoric women more powerful than today’s top female athletes
January 25, 2018
Prehistoric women had stronger arms than even today’s top female athletes, according to the first study to compare their relative bone strength, conducted by Jay Stock and colleagues.Research project is a sound collaboration
January 25, 2018
A new collaboration is bringing together researchers from across Western, with the goal of changing how people hear the world around them.Sabin examines the role of religion in Canadian politics
January 24, 2018
Does religion play a role in Canadian politics? For many, this question may seem out of place in Canadian political discourse. But Jerald Sabin, along with his colleagues found that religion does have an impact on Canadian politics.Helping the EU tell its climate story
January 23, 2018
Radoslav Dimitrov, Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science, is playing an important role in reworking how the European Union is communicating its climate policies.Geography student provides Indigenous leadership on police board
January 18, 2018
Vanessa Ambtman-Smith knows the grim statistics: Indigenous women are more likely to be victims of violence than any other group in Canada. This is something she hopes to address as the first Indigenous person to sit on London’s Police Services Board.Richmond to lead Ontario hub for community-based Indigenous health training
January 12, 2018
Western University has become the hub of a provincial network of Indigenous health training that is both culturally relevant and scientifically rigorous.Canada’s unemployment rate reached its lowest point in over 40 years
January 08, 2018
Audra Bowlus, Chair of the Department of Economics, spoke with Global News, providing a province-by-province breakdown of Canada’s record-low unemployment rates.Understanding numbers, around the world
January 02, 2018
A new fellowship award will help give Daniel Ansari’s research a global scope. Ansari has been awarded a Jacobs Foundation Advanced Research Fellowship, valued at 400,000 Swiss Franc.Department of Geography named Esri Canada Centre of Higher Education Excellence
December 15, 2017
The Department of Geography recently signed on to become the 11th Esri Canada Centre of Higher Education Excellence (ECCE).DAN Management study-abroad opportunity “a new model for Western”
December 15, 2017
For seventeen students in the DAN Department of Management & Organizational Studies, the Winter 2018 term will be an experience unlike any other.A strategic partnership to consider the future of manufacturing
December 15, 2017
The Trillium Network for Advanced Manufacturing, a new provincially-funded organization, has set-up shop in the Social Science Centre, with the goal that the collaboration goes beyond just being neighbours.DAN Management receives transformative $5-million gift
December 11, 2017
The Faculty of Social Science has received a $5-million gift from Aubrey Dan, funds that will help re-shape and expand the DAN Department of Management & Organizational Studies.Understanding our place in the world, through community engagement
December 06, 2017
Anthropology students partnered with the South London Neighbourhood Resource Centre to get first-hand experience working with refugees, through a new community engagement initiative.David Calnitsky joins the Department of Sociology
November 27, 2017
David Calnitsky will join the Department of Sociology in January 2018. His recent research focuses of the “Mincome” experiment conducted in Dauphin, Manitoba in the 1970s.Joanna Quinn selected President-Elect of College of New Scholars
November 22, 2017
Western University Political Science professor's two-year term as President of The College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists of the Royal Society of Canada will begin in November 2018.Gender and the gym
November 21, 2017
Are there typically masculine or feminine activities in a gym? Is weight-training only for men? And cardio only for women? Or is it more complex? Stephanie Coen, a postdoctoral associate in the Department of Geography, examined how activities and spaces within gyms become gendered.Walk a mile in my klompen
November 07, 2017
They are an iconic item, a distinctly Dutch shoe, but wearing wooden clogs, or ‘klompen’ may have also resulted in a distinct pattern of damage to Dutch farmers.Recreating the 16th-century, with 21st-century technology
November 03, 2017
While prospective students are visiting Western University on Fall Preview Day, they will also have the opportunity to transport themselves to a 16th-century longhouse, through the use of 21st-century technology.Labatt virtual exhibit highlights work of public history students
October 24, 2017
Students in the Department of History played a major role in a new project highlighting the 170-year history of one of London’s biggest companies.Aging population leading to divergent health and social outcomes, Margolis finds
October 20, 2017
Across Canada and the United States, people are living longer, and their social networks and activities have a major impact on their quality of life.Honouring excellence within the Faculty of Social Science
October 17, 2017
Two of our staff members, Debra Merrifield and Lori Johnson, were recognized by the University, with the 2017 Western Awards of Excellence, the highest honour for staff member achievement.Occupational and Income Mobility in the USA, 1994-2016: Demography Counters Inequality
October 03, 2017
On November 2, Michael Hout, Professor of Sociology at New York University, will discuss the changes in social mobility, as part of the Balakrishnan Distinguished Lecture in Population Dynamics and Inequality at Western University.Study unlocks why public appeals may fall flat with some would-be donors
September 28, 2017
Bonnie Simpson, Professor in DAN Department of Management & Organizational Studies, was lead author into study of why some people are — and aren’t — motivated by public appealsFaculty of Social Science awarded more than $3-million in NSERC and SSHRC grants
September 22, 2017
The Faculty of Social Science has been awarded eight SSHRC Insight grants totaling more than $1.4 million, and six NSERC Discovery grants, totaling more than $1.6 million.Understanding how the brain makes sense of it all
September 22, 2017
Ryan Stevenson, Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology, received both a NSERC grant and a SSHRC Insight grant to investigate questions related to sensory integration.Goodman Lectures to examine popular history and national consciousness
September 18, 2017
As Canada celebrates it sesquicentennial, the Department of History is hosting a lecture series focused on how people understand and interact with Canadian history.Politics, Philosophy, and Economics coming to Western University
September 14, 2017
The Department of Economics is collaborating with Political Science and Philosophy to offer a new limited enrolment program, one with roots at Oxford University.Laura Huey named among emerging generation of scholarly, scientific and artistic leadership in Canada.
September 13, 2017
Huey, Professor in the Department of Sociology, has been named a member of the Royal Society of Canada’s College of New Scholars, Artists and ScientistsCelebrating 100 years of considering the past
September 13, 2017
2017 marks Canada’s 150th anniversary. It also marks a Century of History at Western.Bruno Salcedo joins the Department of Economics
August 17, 2017
Salcedo joins as an Affiliated Researcher, and will be named an Assistant Professor in January 2018, researching econometrics, industrial/organizational economics, and game theory.Roy Allen joins Department of Economics
August 17, 2017
Allen recently completed his PhD at the University of California, San Diego, with a specialization in Econometrics.In Memoriam – Professor Emeritus Bob Young
August 17, 2017
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing away of Dr. Bob Young. Young developed a reputation for being an excellent teacher and an authority on a broad number of aspects of political science.Western Social Science moves up 57 spots on QS World Rankings to 91
July 27, 2017
The reputation of Social Science at Western University is on an upward move. According to the 2017 QS University Rankings, it is now ranked 91 in the world, and is number four in Canada.Janice Forsyth named Director of the First Nations Studies program
July 24, 2017
Forsyth researches the history of Indigenous physical culture, and how it can be used to understand the history of Indigenous-settler relations in Canada. Her current research is a SSHRC-funded project on physical culture in the Indian Residential School system.World’s largest sleep study launches from Western’s Brain and Mind Institute via
July 10, 2017Western Media Relations
Renowned Western University neuroscientist Adrian Owen has launched the world’s largest sleep-and-cognition study to help researchers learn the effects on our brains of sleep and sleep deprivation.Study suggests why seniors are less able to filter ‘cocktail-party’ noise
July 10, 2017
Older people have difficulty attuning themselves to conversation in a noisy room because their brains have a tougher time tracking speech rhythms and patterns, suggests a new study led by a Western University researcher.Alex Benson is joining the Department of Psychology at Western University as Assistant Professor.
July 03, 2017
Benson’s research focuses on group dynamics, including how groups shape the experiences of individuals, and how individuals can shape group processes.Undergraduate Geography provides unique research opportunities
July 03, 2017
Coming to Western as a Geography student, Destiny Allen-Green let her academic curiosity guide her.Moving research to action to improve health of children
June 23, 2017
The Children's Health and the Environment Workshop & Symposium is bringing together researchers and policy makers from across North America to help move "research to action."Grahn and Lomber named Fellows of the APS
June 23, 2017
Jessica Grahn and Stephen Lomber, Professors in the Department of Psychology at Western University, have been named Fellows of the Association for Psychological Science.Dean Robert Andersen awarded Outstanding Contribution Award by the Canadian Sociological Association
June 22, 2017
Robert Andersen, Dean of the Faculty of Social Science and Professor of Sociology, Political Science, Statistics and Actuarial Science recognized for outstanding scholarly contributions.DAN Department of Management & Organizational Studies renamed in honour of Aubrey Dan
June 22, 2017
The Department of Management and Organizational Studies in Western University’s Faculty of Social Science is now officially known as the DAN Department of Management & Organizational Studies.A time of celebration for Jason and Lori George
June 15, 2017
For Jason George and Lori Kim George, graduating with their Honors Specialization in First Nations Studies is not only a personal success, but is part of their mission to be examples to their family and their communities.Alcantara wins American Political Science Association book award
June 15, 2017
Negotiating the Deal by Christopher Alcantara, Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science, has been awarded the American Political Science Association's S.M. Lipset Best Book Award for 2017.Economist, academic and entrepreneur, David Greenaway, presented with honorary degree
June 15, 2017
In recognition of his accomplished career as an economist, academic and entrepreneur, David Greenaway, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Nottingham, received an honorary Doctor of Laws, honoris causa (LLD), at the Tuesday morning session of Western’s 309th Convocation. During the ceremony, he spoke to graduates from the School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies and the Faculty of Social Science."There is no weight in carrying a language around"
June 07, 2017
For more than 25 years, David Kanatawakhon has worked to increase knowledge of the Mohawk language, teaching courses at Western University and Brock University.Building gender equality in post-conflict Liberia
June 05, 2017
Erica Lawson, Associate Professor in the Department of Women's Studies and Feminist Research has received a SSHRC grant to research Peace Huts, Gender Equality, and Women’s Post-Conflict Aspirations in Liberia.Digital project to bring cultural artifacts back to Inuvialuit
June 05, 2017
Lisa Hodgetts, Associate Professor in the Department of Anthropology, has received a SSHRC grant to support Co-creating Inuvialuit Digital Archaeology and Heritage.Jeff Hopkins receives CAG Award for Excellence in Teaching Geography
June 05, 2017
The Canadian Association of Geographer’s has recognized Associate Professor Jeff Hopkins for his contribution to teaching in the field of Geography.Gordon McBean honoured for work in meteorology and climatology
May 23, 2017
McBean, professor emeritus with the Department of Geography, has received the sixty-second IMO Prize from the World Meteorological Organization.Money Man: Stephen Williamson is the Stephen A. Jarislowsky Chair in Central Banking
May 16, 2017
The Faculty of Social Science and the Department of Economics at Western University are proud to welcome Stephen Williamson as the Stephen A. Jarislowsky Chair in Central Banking. Williamson is an expert in monetary policy, and most recently held the position of Vice President in the Research Department of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis.Lisa Hodgetts is the 2017 recipient of the Dean’s Award for Excellence in Teaching
May 15, 2017
Lisa Hodgetts, Associate Professor in the Department of Anthropology, incorporates innovative experiential learning into her courses, including working to bring ‘the field’ into the classroom.Data can aid ‘broken’ child-protection system
May 15, 2017
Political Science PhD student Jane Kovarikova’s recent report urges Ontario to take a deeper look at how at it cares for Crown Wards and the resulting outcome of youth who age-out of the system.Chris Ellis recognized for outstanding contribution to archaeology
May 15, 2017
Chris Ellis’ career in archaeology could be defined by his meticulous detail and attention paid to the many Ontario sites he has worked on over the past 40 years. Ellis, a Professor in the Department of Anthropology, was awarded the Smith-Wintemberg Award for his contribution to the field of archaeology.After tough times, pre-teens’ brains are wired for rewards
May 04, 2017
Adversity leads pre-teens to be more impulsive by making their brains more sensitive to rewards, a new Western University study by J. Bruce Morton and Niki H. Kamkar has found.Sean Waite joins the Department of Sociology
May 04, 2017
Sean Waite is joining the Department of Sociology at Western University as Assistant Professor. Waite’s research focuses on labour market stratification and wage inequality, with a particular focus on gender and sexual orientation.Learning about leaders with the Mayors Project
April 20, 2017
Kate Graham, a PhD student in the Department of Political Science and an employee with the City of London, toured Canada to study the role of mayors, and better understand the role in Canada’s unique context.Study shows link between food insecurity and poor mental health
April 11, 2017
In a recent research study published in the journal of Social Science & Medicine, Health Geography PhD candidate Kilian Atuoye, highlights elevated mental distress in heads of households where food insecurity is moderate to high.Western History welcomes high school students with History: It's About Time!
April 07, 2017
On May 17, the History Department will welcome high school students from across the London area to expand their idea of what it means to study history, showcasing history as an interactive and engaging field of study.Recognizing 40 years of engaged education
April 06, 2017
For more than 40 years, Anton Allahar has tried to challenge others. The professor of Sociology at Western University has challenged his students to think outside their comfort zone, and be engaged.Language Training and Immigrants' Success in Canada
April 05, 2017
How does language training impact the success rate of immigrants? George Orlov, a PhD student in Economics, investigated this question and is presenting his findings as part of the university-wide Three Minute Thesis competition.The Sting of Rejection: Why Depressed Individuals Suffer More
April 05, 2017
Katerina Rnic, a PhD student in Clinical Psychology, is researching how depression-prone people respond to social rejection. Rnic is presenting her findings as part of the university-wide Three Minute Thesis competition.Why we should all be tweeting about birds
April 05, 2017
Pavlina Faltynek is a graduate student in Behavioral and Cognitive Neuroscience, researching the responsiveness and resiliency of birds in response to social stressors. She is presenting her findings as part of the university-wide Three Minute Thesis competition.Three Social Science professors named as Faculty Scholars
March 29, 2017
Three Professors in the Faculty of Social Science have been named as 2017 Faculty Scholars: Mark Cleveland, Associate Professor in Management and Organizational Studies, Laura Huey, Associate Professor in Sociology, and Robert MacDougall, Associate Professor in History.Anthropology professors recognized for efforts in collaboration
March 23, 2017
Andrew Walsh and Ian Colquhoun, Associate Professor in Anthropology, have offered a unique exchange and learning opportunity for students. Their efforts were recently recognized with the inaugural Vice-Provost (Academic Programs) Award for Excellence in Collaborative Teaching.Revealing the Six Secrets of Social Behavior
March 21, 2017
Erin Heerey, Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology studies face-to-face behavior and interactions. Heerey will be speaking at the London Public Library as part of The Science of Being Human 2017 Lecture Series.Bringing Big Data to Political Science
March 20, 2017
Dave Armstrong has joined the Department of Political Science. His research focuses on methodology, statistics, and quantitative analysis in political science."If I don’t find it interesting, I don’t know how students will find it interesting"
March 16, 2017
Political Science professor Dan Bousfield is the 2017 recipient of the Marilyn Robinson Award for Excellence in Teaching at Western.Postdoc fellow tuning in to rhythmic patterns in brain, music
March 09, 2017
Western postdoctoral fellow Molly Henry,part of Jessica Grahn’s Music and Neuroscience Lab at the Brain and Mind Institute, was recognized with the Association for Psychological Science Rising Star Award.Western University study says wind energy plans should generate more equitable benefits to neighbours
March 02, 2017
The more a community is involved in wind energy planning – including getting direct benefits from nearby turbines – the more likely it is that a development will have local support, says newly published research from Western University.Study: Narcissism and desire to belong leading to deception on social media
March 02, 2017
High levels of narcissism and a weaker sense of peer belonging is leading millions of young adults to take part in deceptive like-seeking avenues on Instagram, a recent Western study revealed."When people learn their language, they have a better sense of identity"
February 22, 2017
For Frazer Sundown, learning the Oneida language and performing traditional powwow music has helped define his identity – and his plans for the future.Western University Anthropology professor and forensic sculptor work to reject Scottish King Robert’s leprosy label
February 16, 2017
A Western University bio-archaeologist and a Western-trained forensic sculptor have laid to rest a pernicious 700-year-old rumour: Scottish warrior-king Robert the Bruce did not have leprosy.Economics Professor leaves lasting legacy
February 15, 2017
Former Western University Economics Professor John Knight, who passed away in January 2016, invested $5.25 million in London Health Sciences Centre’s research with a gift from his estateNew Anthropology hires add to bioarchaeology strength
February 13, 2017
Andrea Waters-Rist will join as an Associate Professor. Jay Stock will initially join as an Adjunct Research ProfessorBank of Canada presents inflation update at Western University
February 09, 2017
Speaking at Western like “speaking on home turf” said Lawrence Schembri, Deputy Governor of the Bank of CanadaPublic History students contribute to unique Canada 150 project
February 08, 2017
Students from Western’s MA Public History Program have contributed to A Driving Force: Women of the London, Ontario, Visual Arts Community 1867-2017, a unique Canada 150 projectShauna Sexsmith changed the world by changing herself via
February 07, 2017Alumni Gazette
Shauna Sexsmith, BA’08 (Philosophy and Political Science), heads International Project Development for the World Education Foundation.History alumna Palvetzian has her finger on the pulse of the GTA via
February 07, 2017Alumni Gazette
Sevaun Palvetzian, earned her BA and MA in History, and is now CEO of CivicAction working to tackle some of the biggest challenges facing the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA).Alumnus’ musical set for Broadway stage via
February 07, 2017Western News
Political Science alumnus Michael Rubinoff is heading the Broadway production of "Come From Away"Book by Geography professor named as Outstanding Academic Title
January 20, 2017
The International Atlas of Mars Exploration Volume 2, by Phil Stooke has been included on the Association of College & Research Libraries annual list of Outstanding Academic Titles.Student organized conference to help "Find Your Way"
January 20, 2017
Billed as “a lecture series on the psychology of everyday life,” graduate students in Clinical Psychology will deliver 12 lectures over four days at the Central Library, as part of “Finding Your Way.”New Reading Room a Signature Space for Social Science Students
January 13, 2017
The Faculty of Social Science and the Social Science Students’ Council have come together to provide students in the Social Science Centre with a new, quiet modern space to study and collaborate.Rachel Calogero joins Department of Psychology
January 12, 2017
Rachel Calogero has joined the Western University Department of Psychology as an Associate Professor. Calogero researches the objectification of women and other relevant gender-related issues.Anna Zajacova joins Department of Sociology
January 12, 2017
Anna Zajacova has joined the Department of Sociology at Western University as Associate Professor. Her primary research area is social determinants of health; she focuses on education and health among adults in the United States.Jamie Voogt new Chair of Department of Geography
January 10, 2017
Many incoming undergraduate students are not familiar with Geography, and this represents a challenge for Western University’s Department of Geography, as well as a chance for renewal and rebranding, said incoming Department Chair, Jamie Voogt.Margolis receives €160,000 grant to look at impact of aging populations
December 21, 2016
Rachel Margolis, an Assistant Professor of Sociology at Western University, is part of a team of researchers from five countries studying “Care, Retirement and Wellbeing of Older People across Different Welfare Regimes.”Intensive new MOS program gives graduates leg up
December 19, 2016
Following a successful first year, the Graduate Diploma in Accounting, offered by the Department of Management and Organizational Studies, is aiming to double enrollment.Western professor wants you to share your WorkStory
December 18, 2016
WorkStory is a website where young workers tell the story of their career and their path in the professional world.Perverse pricing, variable voting and criminal conspiracies
December 18, 2016
Al Slivinski, Professor in the Department of Economics, will explore these themes in a mini-lecture delivered during Fall Preview Day.When is a name more than just a name?
December 08, 2016
Karen Pennesi, Associate Professor in the Department of Anthropology, is researching how names impact our understanding of ourselves and others.History Professor helps tell the story of Dr. Oronhyatekha
December 05, 2016
Michelle Hamilton, Associate Professor in the Department of History, worked with First Nations researcher, writer and educator Keith Jamieson to publish Dr. Oronhyatekha: Security, Justice and Equality.Segregation and the Perpetuation of Poverty
December 02, 2016
Douglas Massey, Professor of Sociology at Princeton University, spoke about segregation and the impact is has on poverty, health and economic well being of people and communitiesExamining the impact of student loans on student success
December 02, 2016
Lance Lochner, Professor in the Department of Economics, has been named as the Tier 1 Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Human Capital and Inequality.Filling a gap in bird research
November 28, 2016
It looks like an old-fashion television antenna, but a new device installed on the roof of the Social Science Centre will fill a gap in a continent-wide network used to track bird behavior and movement.Social Science students step up to solve the world’s challenges
November 27, 2016
Robert Celik, a student in the Department of Geography, was a member of the first place team, along with Linta Mustafa and Anisha Khanna, students in the Faculty of Health Sciences. The team looked at addressing the sustainability of contemporary agricultural food systems.Creating a signature space for Social Science students
November 17, 2016
A new space, the Social Science Student Reading Room, will open in January, providing the faculty’s large student population a modern, dedicated and quiet space to call their own.Dyczok investigates media, memory and disinformation
November 14, 2016
Marta Dyczok, an Associate Professor cross-appointed in History and Political Science, is concerned with how people get their information and how this contributes to the development of memories.Mummies, money and medieval beads: high tech scanning in archaeology
November 09, 2016
Andrew Nelson, Professor in the Department of Anthropology, will explore these themes in a mini-lecture delivered during Fall Preview Day.True Histories: Zombies, Vampires and the End of Days
November 09, 2016
Jonathan Vance, Professor in the Department of History, will explore these themes in a mini-lecture delivered during Fall Preview Day.Anthropology students combines creative arts and studies to inspire
November 08, 2016
Aaron Bengall is an entrepreneur, an artist, an author and is dedicated to educating and uniting Type I diabetes communities in London. He does all this while also completing a Master’s degree in Anthropology.Chantelle Richmond featured in Maclean's Magazine
November 03, 2016
Professor in the Department of Geography featured in Maclean's Magazine for her research in the field of health geography, in particular the connection with Indigenous peoples.Department of Economics recognizes 50th anniversary
November 02, 2016
On October 28, and 29, the Department of Economics recognized its 50th Anniversary with a conference and speaker series featuring alumni and former faculty.Western University approves Centre for Urban Policy and Local Governance
October 25, 2016
The Centre will bring together faculty and researchers who conduct local and urban research with a focus on policy implications.Donation from Professor Emeritus creates Sociology speaker series
October 24, 2016
A generous donation provided by Professor Emeritus T.R. Balakrishnan and Lois F. Leatham will establish a speaker series bringing in well-known researchers in Sociology.The men who made the ‘Golden Era’; Western to honour David Laidler and Michael Parkin
October 24, 2016
For the Department of Economics, the 1980s has been called the “Golden Era”. On Friday, October 28 two of the faculty members who played a prominent role in creating that era, David Laidler and Michael Parkin, will receive honorary degrees, as part of Western University’s 308th Convocation.Internship a great learning and working experience for 4th year Urban Development student
October 23, 2016
Dianne Ramos is a 4th-year student in the Urban Development program. She completed an internship with Jones Lang LaSalle, a leading financial and professional services firm specializing in commercial real estate services and investment management.Economics student inspired to impact world through One Young World Summit
October 23, 2016
Michelle Ampadu is a fourth-year student in the Honors Economics program. Committed to making the world a better place, Ampadu attended the One Young World Summit in OttawaGoodale's findings published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences via
October 19, 2016Media Relations
An international team of neuroscientists has shown that a person’s ability to see fine visual detail can be sharpened by simply staring for a few seconds at a rapidly flickering display.Melaine Stone receives a 2016 Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship via
October 17, 2016Western News
PhD candidate in the Department of Women’s Studies and Feminist Research recently named among 166 recipients of the 2016 Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship.Ryan Stevenson joins Department of Psychology
October 12, 2016
Stevenson’s research is in developmental psychology with a focus on how the brain combines sensory information from multiple senses to perceive it as one unified signal. He applies this specifically to people with different developmental delays, in particular children with autism.The first issue of the Social Newsletter is out via
October 10, 2016The Faculty of Social Science
The Social is the new newsletter for the Faculty of Social Science. Our goal is to keep you up to date on some of the biggest developments in the Faculty of Social Science. We plan to produce two issues a year, one in the fall and one in the winter.Officer-turned-researcher explores police culture via
October 06, 2016
It’s not enough to diversify police forces, stresses Lesley Bikos, a Sociology PhD student at Western. The culture within the forces themselves must change if working conditions are to improve for officers – particularly for women and visible minority officers.Economics Professor Emeritus receives Order of Canada for contribution to free trade debate
October 04, 2016
Ron Wonnacott was just a professor in a small economics department, but his research would trigger a debate that would change the Canadian economy.Craig Boydell named to the Alumni Sports Hall of Fame in the “Builder” category
October 03, 2016
During his 40 year career at Western Craig Boydell has been a leader in the classroom and on the basketball court, developing courses and programs in Social Science, and as a Varsity basketball coachDrought study sounds another ‘wake-up call’ via
September 28, 2016Western News
An unprecedented exploration of historical climate data strongly indicates increasing levels of greenhouse gases have the potential to lock California into drought conditions for centuries to come, according to research by Katrina Moser and partners.Social Science Undergraduates well represented in University Affairs awards
September 22, 2016
Western Social Science was well represented in the 2016 Undergraduate Awards, with three papers recognized as regional winners.Minister of Science Kirsty Duncan speaks at Faculty of Social Science
September 15, 2016
The Faculty of Social Science welcomed the Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science to announce the reinstatement of the Full-time University and College Academic Staff System (FT-UCASS) survey.Abelson shines a light on Canadian Think Tanks
September 14, 2016
Why do ideas developed by think tanks gain more traction than those that come from universities? That is one of the questions that Don Abelson, considers in his new book, Northern Lights: Exploring Canada’s Think Tank Landscape2015 Faculty of Social Science Research Highlight Report via
September 07, 2016The Faculty of Social Science
The Faculty of Social Science has released the 2015 Research Highlight Report, reflecting the wide-ranging research achievements of the Faculty.Sandra Kagango, winner of National Bank Women in Financial Markets Scholarship
September 06, 2016
Sandra Kagango is an incoming student in Western University’s Master of Financial Economics (MFE) program. She was recently selected for the prestigious National Bank Women in Financial Markets Scholarship.Craig Logan, winner of The Montreal Exchange Canadian Derivatives Exchange Scholarship
September 06, 2016
Craig Logan is a student in the Master of Financial Economics (MFE) program, with plans to graduate in December 2016. He received The Montreal Exchange Canadian Derivatives Exchange Scholarship. The scholarship is a $10,000 research grant for a master’s student pursing research on derivatives.Strength in numbers – Department of Sociology celebrates 50 years as leader in demography
September 05, 2016
The Department of Sociology at Western developed around demography and quantitative analysis, a strength it carries to this day. During the 2016/17 academic year, the Department of Sociology is celebrating its 50th anniversary.A tradition of excellence, a future of success – Western Economics celebrates its 50th anniversary
September 05, 2016
The Department of Economics is celebrating its 50th anniversary during the 2016/17 academic year. During those 50 years, the Department has had a strong international reputation of academic excellence, a path it continues on to this day.Reuber planted the seeds of success for Economics and Sociology
September 05, 2016
The Departments of Economics and Sociology are each celebrating their 50th anniversary this year. The separate development of these departments owe much to the focus and work of Grant Reuber.Department of Psychology strengthens Social Psychology focus
August 29, 2016
The Department of Psychology at Western University is bringing together professors to strengthen the areas of psychology focused on human social behaviour.MOS announces new research clusters
August 29, 2016
The Department of Management and Organizational Studies has organized its faculty into two new research clusters to build on their award winning research and provide guidance for further growth.Helping refugees find the information they need
August 25, 2016
Victoria Esses, Professor in the Department of Psychology at Western University, and three co-investigators have received a SSHRC-Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) grant to research refugee information needs and how refugees receive and use information.Understanding the toll of war on children
August 24, 2016
Mazel El-Baba is bringing together his passion for social justice, and his study of neuroscience, to better both and better his community.Western doctoral student makes mummified mice to better understand ancient diseases
August 18, 2016
Jennifer Willoughby, a doctoral student in bioarchaeology at Western University studies cancer in mummified remains. To help her better identify what a mummified tumor looks like, Willoughby created her own mummies.Community partnership works to revitalize an endangered language
August 11, 2016
Students in the Anthropology course, Language Revitalization in Practice, partnered with the Oneida Language and Cultural Centre to support the Centre’s work in encouraging use of the Oneida language.Pier 21 partnership puts Public History program on the national stage
July 25, 2016
Through the 2015-2016 academic year, students from the MA in Public History program worked with the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 to tell stories of US immigration to Canada.Visiting students help improve cross-cultural understanding
July 25, 2016
What is the value of cultural exchange? That was one of the questions addressed by a group of Anthropology students, working with visiting students from the University of Antsiranana in Madagascar.MOS Professor won the 2016 Hans B. Thorelli award for research on marketing
July 07, 2016
Mark Cleveland won the Hans B. Thorelli award for research on marketing in globalized societies, looking at what factors - ethnic, demographic or psychographic - affect the way people make decisions.Asteroid named after Western's first Geography professor, Edward Pleva
June 30, 2016
The International Astronomical Union accepted a submission by Robert and Peter Jedicke to rename asteroid number 21367 Edwardpleva, in honour of the long-serving Western University professor.Anders Holm joins Department of Sociology
June 29, 2016
Anders Holm has joined Western's Department of Sociology, specializing in quantitative methodology, and contributing to the methodological development of quantitative sociology.Study uses GPS to determine how exposure to junk food outlets influences youth
June 28, 2016
Jason Gilliand, professor in the Department of Geography and Director of the Human Environments Analysis Laboratory (HEAL), used GPS technology to determine when children passed near a junk food outlet, and whether they made a buy, or had food purchased for them.Social Science mourns the passing of Allan Urho Paivio
June 24, 2016
The Faculty of Social Science mourns the passing of Allan Urho Paivio, emeritus professor of psychology.Faculty of Social Science thanks friend and supporter Cecilia Yau
June 23, 2016
Cecilia Yau has been an ongoing supporter of the Faculty, and in particular, the Department of Geography.MOS professors receive Emerald Citations of Excellence
June 17, 2016
Jennifer Robertson and Bonnie Simpson, professors in the Department of Management and Organizational Studies received Emerald Citations of Excellence for 2016.Michael Haan discusses economic and social situation facing Millennials
May 30, 2016
Michael Haan, Professor in the Department of Sociology and Canada Research Chair in Migration and Ethnic Relations was part of a panel on The Agenda on TVO, "Measuring Generation Millennial."$2-million gift puts Western at the forefront of Central Banking Teaching and Research
May 30, 2016
The Faculty of Social Science has received a $2-million donation to establish the Stephen A. Jarislowsky Chair in Central Banking in the Department of Economics.Archaeology field school teaches students the art of not digging
May 26, 2016
You could call it a non-field school. This spring, students in Anthropology 3396A - Site Management and Service are taking a different approach to standard archaeology, learning how not to dig up a site.Kevin Lynch, former top public servant, receives honorary doctorate
May 25, 2016
Kevin Lynch, a Canadian economist, served as Clerk of the Privy Council and Secretary to the Cabinet, Canada’s most senior civil servant, and is an Officer of the Order of Canada. He can now add Doctor of Laws, honoris causa (LLD) to his list of accomplishments, as he received an honorary doctorate as part of the 307th Western University Convocation ceremony.World-renowned political scientist Janice Stein presented with honorary doctorate
May 25, 2016
Janice Stein, a world-renowned political scientist and international relations expert, is the Belzberg Professor of Conflict Management in the Department of Political Science and was the founding Director of the Munk School of Global Affairs at the University of Toronto received an honorary doctorate from the Western University as part of the Social Science convocation in June 2016.Internationally renowned Social Science alumni receives honorary doctorate
May 25, 2016
Yue-Man Yeung completed his MA at Western University in 1966. He continued his studies and received his PhD from the University of Chicago in 1972. Yeung was recently recognized for his achievements, with an honorary degree of Doctor of Laws, at Western University's Hong Kong convocation ceremony.Robert MacDougall wins international award for latest book
May 25, 2016
Professor Robert MacDougall received the 2016 Albert B. Corey Prize for his latest book The People's Network: The Political Economy of the Telephone in the Gilded Age.Western Professor Jason Gilliland Speaks at Parliament Hill
May 19, 2016
Western Geography Professor and Human Environments Analysis Lab (HEAL) Director Jason Gilliland was at Parliament Hill speaking on "Pediatric Research and Child Health in Canada".Student art projects on display at Museum of Ontario Archaeology
April 22, 2016
Students in their first year of the First Nations Studies program at Western are showcasing what they learned, with an art display at the Museum of Ontario Archaeology.Western University’s Sustainable Archeology project contributes to AGO exhibit
April 22, 2016
A member of the Faculty of Social Science has contributed to an international investigation into the construction of miniature art, led by the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO), The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.Alcantara wins Petro-Canada Young Innovator Western award to study political myths and assumptions in Canada
April 21, 2016
Christopher Alcantara is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science. He recently received the Petro-Canada Young Innovator Western award.Faculty of Social Science awarded more than 15 SSHRC & NSERC grants.
April 15, 2016
The Faculty of Social Science has been awarded nine SSHRC Insight grants totaling more than $1.6 million and eight NSERC Discovery grants, totaling more than $370,000.Grahn and Richmond named as 2016 Faculty Scholars
April 15, 2016
Congratulations to Jessica Grahn, Department of Psychology and Chantelle Richmond, Department of Geography, two of the recipients of this year’s Faculty Scholar awards.First winners of the Social Science Dean’s Excellence Award for Teaching
April 15, 2016
We are pleased to announce the inaugural winners of the Social Science Dean’s Award for Excellence in Teaching: Andrew Sancton, Jeff Hopkins, and David Sherry.Jennifer Robertson receives Emerald Citations of Excellence Award
November 20, 2024
Jennifer Robertson receives Emerald Citations of Excellence Award for research on the influence of leaders on employees’ environmentally responsible behaviors.Bonnie Simpson receives Emerald Citation of Excellence award
November 20, 2024
Bonnie Simpson receives Emerald Citation of Excellence award for research into influencing sustainable consumer behaviourAir Canada calls for government intervention should pilot contract talks fail via
November 20, 2024The Globe and Mail
The Globe and Mail (online and print, A1) quoted DAN Management & Organizational Studies professor Geraint Harvey in an article about Air Canada calling for the federal government to intervene as contract talks with its pilots break down. Harvey also joined CBC Afternoon Drive to discuss the changing nature of work as more employees move from remote work back into the workplace. This interview was rebroadcast on CBC London Morning.
