Professor Emma Duerden joined CBC News to discuss a landmark U.S. jury decision that found Meta and YouTube liable for social media’s addictiveness. https://ow.ly/ANLw50YBURf

Join us for the RICE Research Symposium featuring Dr. Natasha Levinson, who will address "The surprisingly sustaining futility of education." 📆Date: April 16-17 ⏰Keynote Address: April 16 | 9:30 AM 📍Location: FEB 1139 Register here: https://ow.ly/UOig50Ywxl5

Professor Danielle Sirek has been nominated alongside her peers from the Canadian Chamber Choir (CCC), and Cree-Dene composer and vocalist Sherryl Sewepagaham, for Classical Album of the Year (Large Ensemble) at the 2026 JUNO Awards for Where Waters Meet. https://ow.ly/bY8050YyQjZ

When John Walsh Sr. retired from the Faculty of Education, he carried with him a deep sense of gratitude and a desire to give back to the institution that had shaped his life. That commitment lives on today through the John and Helen Walsh Computer Technology Fund. https://ow.ly/U7c550YxKhR

We were happy to welcome Tammie Ashton, Global EVP at VersaBank to visit the Mary J. Wright Child & Youth Development Clinic. We are so grateful for VersaBank’s generous support of the clinic, which helps us deliver mental health services to children and families in the London region.

Tune in to our Faculty Seminar series next week to hear Dr. Barbara Fensei discuss the role of movement in the management of attention-deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD) in children! 📆Date: March 25, 2026 ⏰Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM 📍Location: Online (Zoom) Register now: https://ow.ly/wkZY50YlSVA

Dean Donna Kotsopoulos with co-authors Brandon Dickson and Professor and Dean Ellyn Lyle, recently published an article for The Conversation highlighting research on supports for international students in rural regions and whether those supports are enough to retain them. https://ow.ly/fMuk50YuVWA

Western’s Centre for Research & Education on Violence Against Women & Children has received $3M in funding from the Public Health Agency of Canada to lead a community of practice focused on preventing and addressing child maltreatment. news.westernu.ca/2026/03/west...

🚨 Deadline Approaching Join Western Education's MPEd in the Field of Educational Leadership to become the educational leader who makes a meaningful difference! Learn more at our drop-in session: 📅 Date: March 17 ⏰ Time: 4 p.m. 💻 Zoom Link: https://ow.ly/LGMQ50YrOXK Meeting ID: 954 6451 8533

🚨 Deadline Approaching Join Western Education's MPEd in the Field of Early Childhood Education, the first program in Canada dedicated to the education of pedagogists! Learn more at our info session: 📅 Date: March 16 ⏰ Time: 6:30 p.m. 💻 Zoom: https://ow.ly/h1Bp50YrOFr Meeting ID: 967 7983 5177

🚨 Deadline Approaching Join our MPEd in the Field of Equity, Diversity, and Social Justice to learn how to infuse equity into everyday practices in education and policy. Learn more at our drop-in session: 📅 Date: March 16 ⏰ Time: 1 p.m. 💻 Zoom: https://ow.ly/RugU50YrPfV Meeting ID: 929 3321 2657

🚨 Deadline Approaching Western Education's MPEd in the Field of Teaching Students with Exceptionalities will prepare you to think critically about your workplace issues. Learn more at our drop-in: 📅 Date: March 16 ⏰ Time: 11 a.m. 💻 Zoom Link: https://ow.ly/OVJv50YrNzG Meeting ID: 996 0539 1330

Join us for our Spring Open House on Saturday, March 28, 2026! Explore programs, connect with faculty and staff, and get your questions answered. 📆Date: March 28, 2026 ⏰Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM 📍Location: Western Faculty of Education Bldg (FEB 1044/2035) Register: https://ow.ly/KIlw50YpN79

CBC London published an online Q&A with Professor Emma Duerden exploring why young people are turning to single-use devices like digital cameras to reduce screen use. https://ow.ly/XhFA50YpmMu

Five of Dean Dean Kotsopoulos' research assistants who have gone on to studies and careers in diverse fields - ranging from public policy to research, business and global governance - share how their RA experience contributed to their academic and professional success. https://ow.ly/JQ5R50Ypn8P

🚨 Deadline Approaching Apply today for Western Education's Doctor of Education in the Field of Educational Leadership! Learn more at our virtual info session: 📅 Wednesday, March 11, 2026 ⏰ 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. (EST) 💻 Zoom Link: https://ow.ly/57nY50Ypiff Meeting ID: 941 4126 6643

#WesternU education prof Emma Duerden and postdoctoral fellow Rubina Malik explore why some teens and young adults are trading smartphones for “dumb phones,” cameras and MP3 players – single-use technologies that help avoid digital burnout. 📵

Today we acknowledge our founding in 1878! Wear your #WesternU gear proudly, attend research webinars, save 18.78% on Western gear and more. Learn more: buff.ly/99XNoVw

Professor emeritus and TVDSB trustee Marianne Larsen provided expert comment in an article in The Local about the funding model for school boards and the provincial government’s move to take over Ontario’s biggest school boards. https://ow.ly/3yRO50YpmI0

🚨 Deadline Approaching Don’t miss your chance to apply to Western Education's MPEd program in the field of Global and International Education! To learn more, join our info session: 📅 Tuesday, March 10, 2026 ⏰ 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. (EST) 💻 Zoom Link: https://ow.ly/OLXt50Yp983 Meeting ID: 934 6287 1262

The 2026 Robert Macmillan Symposium in Education is happening this week on March 5 & 6! Register to see a showcase of education-related projects from our graduate students and two keynote speeches from Professors Jacqueline Specht and Nicole Neil. Learn more and register: https://ow.ly/Ka9750YoaWW

Join us for our Public Talk event next week, where visiting speaker Agnes Kukulska-Hulme will explore the costs and benefits of hybrid and mobile learning! 📆Date: March 5, 2026 ⏰Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM 📍Location: Faculty of Education Bldg (FEB 1139) Register now: https://ow.ly/26Jp50YlSIm

Professor Emma Duerden joined CBC Just Asking to answer listeners’ questions about social media addiction and a call to hold tech giants accountable for the design of their social media platforms. https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/audio/9.7101298

Join us for this week's Faculty Seminar Series, where Dr. Gus Riveros and Dr. Paul Tarc will explore school pedagogy from an 'immanent' perspective! 📆Date: February 25, 2026 ⏰Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM 📍Location: Faculty of Education Bldg (FEB1139) Register now: https://ow.ly/O04i50Yl0CG

As part of a segment on the trial against Meta for harms against youth, CBC’s The Current interviewed education professor Emma Duerden about her research exploring the impact of social media use on the youth brains. https://ow.ly/WAzV50YkhgS

Professor Danielle Sirek, arts coordinator at Western Education appeared on CBC London Morning to discuss her participation in the JUNO nominated Classical Album of the Year "Where Waters Meet: Sherryl Sewepagaham & the Canadian Chamber Choir". https://ow.ly/eL3E50YhHVo

Have you registered for Digital Dangers: Discussing Tech-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence Through School Experiences? Register for our FREE webinar to explore deepfakes, and their consequences & concrete strategies to address this growing concern: bit.ly/DigitalDange...

Professor Emma Duerden and postdoctoral fellow Rubina Malik published an editorial for the Conversation exploring why young people are turning back toward single-use devices such as basic mobile phones and digital cameras. https://ow.ly/8pVw50Yhluo

Katreena Scott, director for Western’s Centre for Research and Education on Violence Against Women and Children, spoke to CBC London for an article about how to speak to children about about the Tumbler Ridge mass shooting. https://ow.ly/aorf50Yhlms

Professor Cynthia Miller-Idriss, director of the Polarization and Extremism Research and Innovation Lab (PERIL) at American University explored how misogyny leads to violent extremism at the 2025 Peter Jaffe Lecture on Ending Domestic Violence. https://ow.ly/J4qR50Y9qqH

Professor Emma Duerden joined Global National to discuss a lawsuit against major social media platforms alleging youth addiction harms. https://globalnews.ca/video/11640838/meta-youtube-head-to-landmark-u-s-trial-over-social-media-addiction-claims

This year, #WesternU is celebrating #BlackHistoryMonth with the theme Black Joy, Glory and Reclamation, inviting community members to embrace moments of joy, uplift Black excellence & reclaim narratives that affirm Black identity. 🔗 See details on the event lineup: blackhistory.uwo.ca

Professor Jacqueline Specht spoke to CBC's The Current in a segment about the need for and efficacy of inclusive classrooms. https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-63-the-current/clip/16193589-do-inclusive-classrooms-work

Professor Albert Malkin spoke to Global News about why New Year's resolutions often fade by the end of January and how we can set attainable goals. https://globalnews.ca/video/11620838/why-new-years-resolutions-fade-by-the-end-of-january/

For 38 years, Anna Zuber, special advisor teacher education impacted countless colleagues and students with her wisdom, care and guidance. As she retires in February, the Anna Zuber Award in Education will support students for years to come. Support the award: ow.ly/ZNg150Y3Zak

New research from the Working to Enhance Brain and Body Research (WEBB) Lab, led by education professor Barbara Fenesi, offers hope for children who are unable to pursue medication as a treatment option due to side effects or other factors. https://ow.ly/spHF50Y3ZJt