Meet Our Students: Celebrating Success Stories PhD student and Vanier Scholar Naser Ahmed is advancing research on climate-resilient urban mobility through interdisciplinary work and strong advising support. ssc.uwo.ca/meetourstars... #WesternU #StudentSuccess

The National Post featured insight from political science professor and chair Laura Stephenson in an article on Nunavut NDP MP Lori Idlout being asked to cross the floor and sit in Mark Carney’s caucus. The piece was republished across Postmedia outlets nationwide. nationalpost.com/news/canada/...

Canada’s population numbers tell a deeper story about who we are and where we’re headed. A National Post feature includes expert insight from sociology professors Howard Ramos and Rachel Margolis on demographics, immigration, and identity. nationalpost.com/feature/cana...

Sociology professor Michael Haan joined 14 CBC Radio afternoon shows, including CBC Here and Now, to discuss Canada’s population drop in 2025 and how declining international student numbers are shaping national trends. iqmediacorp.com/ExternalIfra...

The Western Gazette explores the story of Lady Hudson’s tomb, housed in Western’s Social Science Building and cared for by Anthropology Professor and Chair Andrew Nelson. A fascinating look at history, care, and responsibility on campus: westerngazette.ca/culture/the-...

Local young entrepreneurs are scaling their business. Lakeshore Advance profiled BMOS student Malaya Misch and Health Sciences student Bria McCann, who run Grand Bend Student Painters through Student Works. www.lakeshoreadvance.com/news/local-y...

CBC London highlights new research from Western University psychology professor Blake Butler and PhD candidate Rafaela Platkin, exploring how children listen and comprehend information, and what this means for learning and development. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Western alumni recognized in 2026 for local impact. 🌟 Beth Hundey (PhD’14) and Charlotte Cleland (BA’77) were honoured on the London Mayor’s New Year’s Honour List for their environmental, arts, and community contributions. 🔗 news.westernu.ca/2026/01/new-...

CBC Afternoon Drive (Part 1 & 2) spoke with DAN Management and Organizational Studies professor Geraint Harvey on the implications of allowing more flights from Middle Eastern carriers. The interview was replayed on CBC London Morning. iqmediacorp.com/ExternalIfra...

Political Science professor Matt Lebo joined London Live with Mike Stubbs on AM980 to discuss U.S. President Trump’s intentions for Venezuela, offering expert insight on the political implications. Listen here: iqmediacorp.com/ExternalIfra...

Globe and Mail featured DAN MOS professor Julie Aitken Schermer, quoted on practical ways to build a sense of community. The story appeared online and in print (A12). Read more: www.theglobeandmail.com/life/advice/...

From Nazi propaganda studies to creative writing and public health research, the 2025 Western Libraries Undergraduate Research Award recipients show the power of strong library support in undergraduate research. news.westernu.ca/2026/01/west... #WesternUniversity #UndergradResearch #LibrariesMatter

Urban growth meets suburban life! 🏙️🏡 Political Science professor Zachary Taylor weighs in on extending downtown-style zoning to Toronto’s suburbs and what it means for the city’s evolving landscape. Read more: www.thestar.com/news/gta/the...

Will 2026 bring smooth skies or more airline disruptions? DAN Management & Organizational Studies professor Geraint Harvey shares insights on the future of airline labour talks. Read more: www.ctvnews.ca/canada/artic...

Canada’s uranium exports to India raise serious questions about non-proliferation and global security. Political Science Prof. Erika Simpson dives into the implications in this Globe and Mail op-ed: www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...

How does Taylor Swift capture the psychology of romance? Psychology grad student McKell Jorgensen-Wells dives in on The Last Show with David Cooper, airing on Corus radio stations across Canada. Listen here: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/m...

Political Science professor Matt Lebo shared his insights on the U.S. military action in Venezuela across 12 CBC radio morning shows, including CBC Metro Morning in Toronto. Listen here: iqmediacorp.com/ExternalIfra...

Political Science professor Matt Lebo shares his insights on U.S. politics and Canada-U.S. relations. Featured by CBC News, CityNews Toronto, CTV, BNN Bloomberg & CP24. Stay informed with expert analysis: www.cbc.ca/news/world/d...

Social Science PhD candidate Estefanía Reyes provides expert insight on CNN on the capture of Cilia Flores, wife of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Read more: edition.cnn.com/2026/01/03/a...

Honouring a legacy: Geography & Environment adjunct research professor Beth Hundey was posthumously recognized on the 2026 Mayor’s New Year’s Honour List for her lasting impact on London. 🌟 Read more: lfpress.com/news/local-n...

Discover your humour style! 😄 The Daily Mail explores 4 key humour types and highlights the Humour Styles Questionnaire by psychology expert Rod Martin (2003). Which style are you? Find out here: www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/...

CBC Maritime Connection spoke with Sociology Prof. Howard Ramos about why he returned to Halifax and his research on how people in Atlantic Canada perceive change. Listen to his story here: www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...

New Year’s resolutions often fail, but meaningful change does not have to. Applied psychology professor Albert Malkin explains why resolutions backfire and shares practical ways to build lasting habits through realistic goals and small daily changes. news.westernu.ca/2025/12/new-...

Heritage experts, including historian Michelle Hamilton, warned Halton Regional Council about plans to remove heritage artifacts. Via InSauga: www.insauga.com/fate-of-sign...

RCTV National News reported on Canada’s population decline, featuring sociology professor Michael Haan on immigration restrictions and universities. Aired on CP24 and CTV. www.ctvnews.ca/canada/artic...

A South China Morning Post opinion piece explores how Hong Kong can capitalize on Chinese creative destruction, citing Nobel Prize winner and Western alum Peter Howitt, MA’69, and his influential work formalizing the concept. www.scmp.com/opinion/hong...

Halton Hills Today reports that Halton Region is moving ahead with plans to dismantle its heritage services division, renewing public concern. The story includes comments from history professor Michelle Hamilton. Read more: www.haltonhillstoday.ca/local-news/o...

Yahoo News republished a Conversation article co-authored by sociology grad Dianne Lalonde, PhD’25, examining why language matters and how we can rethink how we talk about gender-based violence. Read more: theconversation.com/whats-in-a-l...

Psychology professor Carrie Branch joined Okay, But… Birds Podcast to explore the concept of bird monogamy and challenge common assumptions about pair bonding in nature. Listen here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=aq3V...

Political Science professor and department chair Laura Stephenson was quoted by BBC News on MP Michael Ma’s decision to cross the floor and align with the Liberal Party, sharing expert insight on Canadian politics. www.bbc.com/news/article...

Meet Our Students: Celebrating Success Stories Urban Development student Tyson Hamilton is shaping his future through Co-op experience, field-based learning, and campus leadership. Read his journey: ssc.uwo.ca/meetourstars... #WesternU #SocialScience

Wishing you a joyful holiday season from all of us at #WesternU! ✨ Our #PurpleAndProud community continues to use their talents to make the world a better place. Thank you for being part of it. 💜

Meet Our Students: Celebrating Success Stories Economics student Arnav Kukreja shines through academic excellence, leadership at The Spoke & ACE Western, a standout Ontario Government Co-op, & entrepreneurial success. ssc.uwo.ca/meetourstars... #StudentSuccess @westernuEcon

Air Transat pilots have reached a tentative deal with the Air Line Pilots Association, averting a potential holiday strike. HR Reporter covered the story and featured insights from DAN Management & Organizational Studies professor Geraint Harvey. www.hrreporter.com/focus-areas/...

CTV Toronto News at Six highlighted a proud Western moment — the King of Sweden presented the Nobel Prize in Economics to Western grad and former faculty member Peter Howitt, MA’69. He credits Western for shaping him as a productive scholar. www.youtube.com/watch?v=KYKa...

Explore Canada’s rich architectural history through Canadian Architectural Styles: A Field Guide by Western grad Don Mikel. With 1,100+ photos and 40+ styles, it’s a must-read for heritage and design lovers. news.westernu.ca/2025/12/west...

Australia is moving to ban social media for everyone 16 and under — and CBC Kids reached out to Western Sociology professor Kaitlynn Mendes to unpack what this could mean for youth, safety, and digital wellbeing. Read the full story: www.cbc.ca/kidsnews/pos...

A tentative deal between Air Transat and its pilots’ union has made national headlines, with insights from DAN Management & Organizational Studies professor Geraint Harvey featured across major outlets. Read more: www.theglobeandmail.com/business/art...

Insightful global coverage: Major outlets including France 24, RFI, RTL, the National Post, and Hindustan Times highlighted AFP’s story featuring Professor Cody Groat on the return of Indigenous cultural items from the Vatican to communities in Canada. nationalpost.com/news/canada/...

How climate, capitalism and inequality shape our food systems — and why local, creative, inclusive solutions may be the key to future food security. Powerful research from Western experts. 🌾 👉 magazine.westernu.ca/politics-of-... #FoodSecurity #ClimateChange #WesternU #Sustainability

History and Indigenous Studies professor Cody Groat spoke with APTN and 18 CBC afternoon shows about the return of Indigenous artifacts from the Vatican. His insights were also featured in Veja, CNN Español, and the Toronto Star. Watch: www.aptnnews.ca/videos/assis... @westernuhistory.bsky.social

DAN Management professor Geraint Harvey shared expert insights on the potential impacts of the Air Transat pilots’ strike across major media, including multiple CBC radio shows, CBC The National, Global News, and more. Read the CBC story: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Honouring Western grad Sarah Kaufman, MA’09, as she concludes 15 years of leadership at the Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum. Niagara-on-the-Lake Local highlights her impact and Public History roots at Western. notllocal.com/arts-culture...

History professor Jeffery Vacante offers important insight in his new Toronto Star op-ed, exploring the evolving debate over the state of the French language in Quebec. A thoughtful read on identity, policy, and public discourse. www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...

History and Indigenous Studies professor Cody Groat shared expert insight with CNN and CBC News Network on the meaningful return of Indigenous cultural items from the Vatican to communities in Canada. Read more: www.cnn.com/2025/12/08/e...

Young people face growing online harms, from threats to AI deepfakes. Western’s Dr. Kaitlynn Mendes launched DIY: Digital Safety to help youth understand risks, build resilience, and know their digital rights. More: www.theimpactproject.ca/stories/kait... #DigitalSafety #WesternU #CyberWellbeing

Meet Our Students: Celebrating Success Stories Discover how BMOS student Felix Amyot found his passion for sociology, built community through sophing, & grew with the support of Social Science advisors: ssc.uwo.ca/meetourstars... #WesternU #StudentSuccess

Political Science Professor Emeritus Andrew Sancton offers insight into the City of Hamilton’s decision to dismiss 17 managers and senior staff this term. Read the full story: www.thespec.com/news/council...

Sociology professor Kaitlynn Mendes joined CBC News Network (part 1 & 2) to explore whether Australia’s ban on social media for those under 16 could work — and what it might mean for Canada. Watch the discussion here: iqmediacorp.com/ExternalIfra...

Western grad Olivia Ferney, BMOS’22, is making global waves. As a social media creator and CMO at luxury travel brand Top Tier Travel, she’s been named to Forbes’ Top 30 Under 30. An incredible milestone and inspiring achievement! www.forbes.com/profile/oliv...