Meet Professor Laura Stephenson in this week’s Wisdom Wednesdays: Humans of Social Science. From election research to critical citizenship, her story explores how understanding motivation helps us make sense of political life. 🔗 ssc.uwo.ca/humans_ssc/m...

International media outlets including The Straits Times (Singapore), The Print (India) and U.S. News & World Report highlighted a Reuters story quoting Political Science chair Prof. Laura Stephenson on U.S. reactions to PM Carney’s WEF speech. Read more: www.usnews.com/news/world/a...

Political science professor Matt Lebo shared expert insight on Trump’s Davos address on 17 CBC Radio afternoon shows, including CBC Afternoon Drive (part 1 & part 2), and was quoted in the Toronto Star online & print A1. Read more: www.thestar.com/politics/fed...

How are global events shaping the way students learn about politics? CBC London highlights @WesternU Political Science classes where real-world issues bring theory to life. Prof Blair Welsh and students share insights from the classroom and beyond. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Political science professor Martin Horak joined CBC London Morning (part 1, part 2) to discuss why expanding rapid transit in London matters for growth, accessibility and the future of the city. Listen and learn more 👇 iqmediacorp.com/ExternalIfra...

City of London is pursuing provincial funding for a new bus rapid transit route into North London that would extend service to Western University, with insight from Professor Martin Horak on what this could mean for local commuters and growth. Read more: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

R you a recent graduate with a passion for politics? Apply to this transformative internship inside Ontario's legislature. 👉🏽👉🏽https://www.olipinterns.ca/apply-to-olip ⏰Deadline: January 31st! @queenspols.bsky.social @westernupolisci.bsky.social @jlisayoung.bsky.social @matthewlebo.bsky.social

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...

I know you all have your THOUGHTS on LLMs and their application in the social sciences... and I agree with all of them, but here is an extension of a method that uses in-context learning (ICL) to improve annotation of text using LLMs: 
link.springer.com/article/10.1...

The Body Politics Lab/Political Science Speaker Dr. Tobias Rohrbach (Assistant Prof, Dept of Communication & Media Research, Fribourg U, Switzerland) Wed., Jan 14 @ 2:30pm. This workshop is designed to be an overview of the different steps of conceptualizing, conducting, & reporting a meta-analysis.

It's officially out! City Politics in Canada, co-edited with @jacklucas.bsky.social and Martin Horak @westernupolisci.bsky.social is in print and available for course adoption. Thank you to all chapter authors for their contributions. bsky.app/profile/did:...

Western Political Science professors Christopher Alcantara, Laura Stephenson and grad student Craig Mutter explain why boosting youth voter turnout means first understanding why many don’t vote. A thoughtful read on engaging young Canadians: theconversation.com/encouraging-...

Youth civic engagement matters. A new Conversation piece — republished by Yahoo News — highlights research from Laura Stephenson, Chris Alcantara and Craig Mutter on how to better encourage young people to participate in politics. Read more: ca.news.yahoo.com/encouraging-...

TBT to Fall Preview Day 2025. More than 18K visitors explored Western, and the Faculty of Social Science was full of future Mustangs meeting our incredible team. Thank you to all staff, faculty and volunteers. #ThrowbackThursday #FallPreviewDay @westernuhistory.bsky.social @westernuir.bsky.social

The Morning Brew on CHQR Calgary featured Political Science PhD candidate Craig Mutter, who shared insights from his research on youth civic engagement and political participation. Listen to the interview: iqmediacorp.com/ExternalIfra...

Global National covered former U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney’s funeral, noting key political figures — including Trump and Vance — were absent. Political science professor Matt Lebo weighed in on the significance of the moment. Watch the full clip: globalnews.ca/video/115364...

Political science chair Laura Stephenson co-authored an op-ed in Policy Options exploring how party leaders can make or break a party’s electoral success — arguing that leader swaps can dramatically shift a party’s fortunes. Read more: policyoptions.irpp.org/2025/11/lead...

📢 Apply now! @westernu.ca Political Science offering MA & PhD Fellowship w/ Drs. Alcantara & Stephenson’s @sshrc-crsh.canada.ca project on “The Determinants of Public Support for Indigenous Reconciliation Policies”🪶 Deadline: Feb 1, 2026 #WesternU #Reconciliation #Research #ldnont #Grads #Indigenous

🏅We are proud to announce that William Poirier has been awarded the Dr. Harold D. Clarke Graduate Quantitative Research Methodology Fellowship for his demonstrated ability & interest in Quantitative Research Methodology. Congratulations on a well-deserved award! #westernu #quant #research #methods

Members from the @westernu.ca Political Science department attended the 11th Annual Toronto Political Behaviour Workshop (Nov. 7-8) at the Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy (UofT). #cdnpoli #politicalbehaviour #workshop #grads #uoft #politicaleconomy #tpbw #western 📸credit: Inaara Savani

👩🏽‍💻🧑🏽‍💻 @jplewis.bsky.social & team can't wait to see yr proposal pop up ⏰Submit before the day is over! ➡️ shorturl.at/AgUow #CPSA_ACSP26 @queenspols.bsky.social @westernupolisci.bsky.social @jlisayoung.bsky.social @mcgillpolisci.bsky.social @devoncantwell.bsky.social @matthewlebo.bsky.social

👀 Think young Canadians aren’t political? Think again. From social movements to digital activism & community impact, research shows they’re leading change in unexpected ways ⬇️Watch now or ➡️ read more: news.westernu.ca #WesternU #WesternResearch #YouthPolitics #CanadianActivism #tiktokdebut #polisci

Meet Our Students: Celebrating Success Stories From a Co-op with the Ontario Liberal Party to founding WULA & leading the Leadership and Democracy Lab, Devon Jarovi is shaping his future in politics. 🔗https://ssc.uwo.ca/meetourstars/celebrating_student_stories_devon_jarovi.html #WesternU

Tomorrow at noon! Join APSA’s Careers Diversity Committee for Advising and Mentoring Political Science PhDs for Careers Beyond the Academy, a virtual discussion on challenges #polisci #faculty & #graduateadvisors face when advising doctoral students for careers beyond the academy. buff.ly/cnx2otv

A Canadian Press story on the U.S. government shutdown after President Trump & Congress failed to reach a deal features insight from Political Science professor Matthew Lebo on how it could impact Canada. Read more here: www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/national/tru...

📢 Advance voting is reshaping the way federal election campaigns are run in Canada. The Hill Times highlights insights from Political Science professor & chair Laura Stephenson on what this trend means for parties & voters. Read more here: www.hilltimes.com/story/2025/0...

Political Science professor Matt Lebo joined 15 CBC afternoon radio programs, including The Homestretch in Calgary, to unpack the implications and impacts of a potential U.S. government shutdown. Listen to his insights here: iqmediacorp.com/ExternalIfra...

Political Science professor Matt Lebo shared insights with the Toronto Star on how the U.S. government shutdown could impact borders and travel for Canadians. Read the full article here: www.thestar.com/news/canada/...

Political Science professor Joseph Lyons, Director of Western’s Local Government Program, shared his expert insight with The National (U.A.E.) on the growing adoption of the four-day work week across the country’s public and private sectors. 👇Read here: www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/202...

Political Science professor Martin Horak, chair of a task force reviewing how municipal politicians should be compensated, spoke with CTV London about why the group concluded city councillors should treat their roles as full-time positions. 👉 Read more: www.ctvnews.ca/london/artic...

Yahoo News republished a Conversation piece by Political Science PhD candidate Noah Eliot Vanderhoeven, exploring how the Toronto Blue Jays are showing that America’s pastime can also be a stage for Canadian nationalism. ⚾🇨🇦 Read more 👇 ca.news.yahoo.com/toronto-blue...

Political Science professor Joseph Lyons, Director of Western’s Local Government Program, shared his insights with the Hamilton Spectator on the integrity commissioner process — discussed in light of a recent investigation in Tillsonburg. Read more: www.thespec.com/news/canada/...

Political Science PhD candidate Noah Eliot Vanderhoeven joined six CBC Radio morning shows, including CBC London Morning, to unpack the Blue Jays’ playoff run amid tense U.S.-Canada relations — exploring what the team’s success means beyond the field. ⚾🇨🇦 iqmediacorp.com/ExternalIfra...

Where are the youth in Canadian politics? 🇨🇦A new study led by Western political science professors Laura Stephenson and Christopher Alcantara, commissioned by the Max Bell Foundation, reveals how young people are engaging with politics in meaningful ways. news.westernu.ca/2025/10/yout...

Meet Our Students: Celebrating Success Stories From BMOS to Political Science, Emily Valitutti found her passion for advocacy & leadership. Published in The Social Contract & leading UWO Dance Force, she’s making her mark. ssc.uwo.ca/meetourstars...

Political science PhD candidate Noah Vanderhoeven joined Sarah Crosbie on QR 770 in Calgary to discuss the strong overlap between politics and sports, especially with Game 7 of the Blue Jays series coinciding with Calgary’s 2025 municipal election. ⚾🗳️ iqmediacorp.com/ExternalIfra...

Essay Contest Alert! 🚨 Students across 🇨🇦: share your research on #YouthCivicEngagement for a chance to win $500 + present at Western! Deadline: Jan 16, 2026. Details ➡️ www.ssc.uwo.ca/news/2025/in... #WesternU #MaxBellFoundation @westernupolisci.bsky.social

Get the inside track! 🎯 Here’s a sneak peek at the 8 workshops that will define #CPSA_ACSP26👇🏾 DEADLINE NOV 10 25 shorturl.at/AgUow @amyjanzwood.bsky.social @bigcitypolitics.bsky.social @jlisayoung.bsky.social @devoncantwell.bsky.social @emmettmacfarlane.com @pgi-wpsa.bsky.social @uottawa.ca

🎥Pulling back the curtain✨Meet the section heads who are crafting an unforgettable #CPSA_ACSP26 experience-They're ❤️beat of the conference! 👉🏽 shorturl.at/AgUow @annadrake.bsky.social @joannaeveritt.bsky.social @qalbaugh.bsky.social @karenlynnbird.bsky.social @raulpachecovega.bsky.social

Join former federal ministers Anne McLellan & Lisa Raitt at Western on Nov 27, 2:30 PM for a conversation on “What does a better Canada look like?”🍁 Presented by the Coalition for a Better Future and Shell Canada in Partnership with Political Science.

Coming in December from @uoftpress.bsky.social: City Politics in Canada: 40 Years of Continuity and Change, co-edited with Martin Horak (@westernupolisci.bsky.social) and @jacklucas.bsky.social! utppublishing.com/doi/book/10....

🍂 Happy Thanksgiving from the Faculty of Social Science! Take this time to rest, reflect, and celebrate with loved ones. 🧡 Offices closed Oct 13, reopening Oct 14. #WesternU #FSSWestern

📢 CCQSS Talk: The Gender Gap in Political Power: Causes, Consequences, & Paths Forward. Why are women still underrepresented in politics and what can be done about it? Join Diana Z. O’Brien (WashingtonU, St. Louis) for an evidence based talk on barriers women face. 🗓️ Oct 17, 2025 🕑 10:30AM 📍SSC 7200

We have a winner! 🎉 Big congratulations to Farah Rana, winner of our logo design contest! Stay tuned 👀 new PS merch featuring the design is coming soon! 👕✨

Just *published* our paper with @westernupolisci.bsky.social PhD student, Hunter Driggers, on LLM bias from party cues in annotation tasks. We extend a previous study showing annotation bias from human coders in the presence of party cues… LLM show similar bias 🧵: rdcu.be/eIKCj

In 2024, we surveyed US scholars about how, when, why they do (or don’t!) personally participate. We find a few patterns, some differences by subfield and variation in our attitudes toward the place of personal politics in our work, especially the impacts on our credibility with the public.

A new deep dive in The Hub by Political Science PhD candidate Sam Routley unpacks the complexities of Canadian conservatism—its roots, tensions, and evolving coalition. A must-read for anyone interested in the country’s political landscape. 🔗 thehub.ca/2025/09/27/d... @westernupolisci.bsky.social

Political science professor emeritus Andrew Sancton was quoted in The Spec on Hamilton Mayor Andrea Horwath’s decision to step down from the city’s police services board, citing scheduling conflicts. Read the full story here: www.thespec.com/news/hamilto... @westernupolisci.bsky.social

🗳️ Supported by Max Bell Foundation, CDEM @westernu.ca to explore YCE in Canada. Profs @laurastephenson.bsky.social & Chris Alcantara collaborating w/ students, to help build a more inclusive, participatory civic environment for young Cdns 📄 Full report/summary: www.maxbell.org/about-us/res...

The New York Times What to know about the North American summit taking place without the U.S. As leaders of Canada and Mexico met this week to discuss trade, Professor @svallejovera.bsky.social Vallejo Vera explains what the meeting aims to accomplish. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/18/w...