From cancer research to communications, Garth Finch loved his time at #WesternU. Now a two-time grad, he reflected on his “phenomenal” time @westernufims.bsky.social. “I’ve never felt that sense of being where I’m meant to be before. I'm absolutely there now.” #WesternClassOf2025

Threads that Unite Us, organized by artist Teresa Cruz and FIMS professor Amanda Grzyb, aimed to foster solidarity and inclusivity among diverse communities by using embroidery as a form of communication and healing. westerngazette.ca/culture/thre...

More than one in four Canadian teens report experiencing technology-facilitated sexual violence, according to new research by FIMS Charlotte Nau, PhD and Sociology PhD student Estefania Reyes, published in @ca.theconversation.com

FIMS Professor Luke Stark joined CBC’s Quirks & Quarks 50th anniversary special, recorded live at the Perimeter Institute. He discussed the history and future of AI and computer technology — part of a look at how the past 50 years of discovery will shape the next 50. www.youtube.com/live/w63qjrD...

It’s official, we are all in! Join us as we continue to drive impactful change for Canada and the world. There's so much to be proud of and so much more to do. #AllinWesternU Learn more: allin.westernu.ca?utm_medium=s...

Canada’s $43B subsidies for critical minerals may be missing the mark. In The Conversation, Chris Arsenault, with co-authors Philippe Le Billon and Raphael Deberdt, examines why processing is the weak link in Canada’s critical minerals strategy. theconversation.com/canadas-43-b...

Grammar vs. grit. Assistant Professor Chris Arsenault breaks down the slip-ups behind NHL team slogans in The Athletic. 🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/663...

#WesternU PhD student Prabu Nadaraja studies digital foodscapes, environments where people engage with food content. "Online communities are already reshaping our economic and political systems, making it essential to study their impact on public health." @westernufims.bsky.social

There may be a dark side to your chatbot friend. FIMS professor Luke Stark, along with education professor Colin King and Western's chief AI officer Mark Daley, share expert insight on the potential psychological harms of building relationships with AI chatbots. nationalpost.com/news/science...

Join #WesternU in celebrating #BlackHistoryMonth — a time to honour and celebrate the legacy of Black Canadians and their communities. Check out details on events hosted by the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion throughout February: blackhistory.uwo.ca

Join the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and @westernualumni.bsky.social in welcoming #WesternU alum Cameron Bailey, CEO of the Toronto International Film Festival, for a #BlackHistoryMonth talk on Wednesday, Feb. 5. Admission is free – reserve a spot: www.eventbrite.com/e/black-exce...

On Thursday, Feb. 6, explore a walk-in exhibit at #WesternU's Weldon Library, celebrating the resilience, strength and unity of the Black community. No registration required - see details here: www.eventbrite.com/e/redefining... #BlackHistoryMonth

#WesternU prof Alissa Centivany discusses the right-to-repair movement in this @thestar.com article, highlighting why advocates are pushing for items to be easier to fix so they are less likely to end up in the landfill. @westernufims.bsky.social