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Get to know the student running to lead the Social Science student council! The Western Gazette has the full profiles on each presidential candidate—see their goals and ideas ahead of the vote. Read more 👇
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February 2, 2026 at 4:20 PM
Get to know the student running to lead the Social Science student council! The Western Gazette has the full profiles on each presidential candidate—see their goals and ideas ahead of the vote. Read more 👇
westerngazette.ca/news/meet-yo...
westerngazette.ca/news/meet-yo...
Gender, Sexuality and Women’s Studies grad student Ella Brown shares insights on how the TV show Heated Rivalry helped boost NHL ticket sales in a new article on 106.9 The X 📈🏒 Read more: www.1069thex.com/2026/02/01/h...
Heated Rivalry: the NHL and the queer dollar
Does it really take marketing queerness to sell seats at the hockey rink? The hit Crave show Heated Rivalry pr...
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February 2, 2026 at 4:12 PM
Gender, Sexuality and Women’s Studies grad student Ella Brown shares insights on how the TV show Heated Rivalry helped boost NHL ticket sales in a new article on 106.9 The X 📈🏒 Read more: www.1069thex.com/2026/02/01/h...
Long-standing patterns of frustration in heterosexual relationships often reflect deeper historical inequalities, says sociology PhD candidate Meaghan Furlano in this republished Yahoo News Conversation piece. A nuanced look at social dynamics 👇
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February 2, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Long-standing patterns of frustration in heterosexual relationships often reflect deeper historical inequalities, says sociology PhD candidate Meaghan Furlano in this republished Yahoo News Conversation piece. A nuanced look at social dynamics 👇
ca.news.yahoo.com/frustration-...
ca.news.yahoo.com/frustration-...
A Conversation piece by Gender, Sexuality and Women’s Studies professor Cornel Grey digs into how the film Sinners — with its 16 Oscar nods — reflects a growing cultural appetite for imaginative Black cinema. A must-read discussion on representation and impact: theconversation.com/16-oscar-nod...
16 Oscar nods for ‘Sinners’ signals a broader appetite for imaginative Black cinema
The record-breaking recognition of Sinners by the Academy suggests audiences may be more open than expected to culturally specific, imaginative Black films that don’t rely on narratives of suffering.
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February 2, 2026 at 3:54 PM
A Conversation piece by Gender, Sexuality and Women’s Studies professor Cornel Grey digs into how the film Sinners — with its 16 Oscar nods — reflects a growing cultural appetite for imaginative Black cinema. A must-read discussion on representation and impact: theconversation.com/16-oscar-nod...
Quebec is keeping higher tuition for out-of-province and English-language students. History professor and Quebec expert Jeffrey Vacante weighs in on what this means for access and equity in post-secondary education 👉 www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
Quebec maintains tuition hike for out-of-province students at English-language programs
Government says higher fees are meant to prevent taxpayers from subsidizing students not from province
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February 2, 2026 at 3:23 PM
Quebec is keeping higher tuition for out-of-province and English-language students. History professor and Quebec expert Jeffrey Vacante weighs in on what this means for access and equity in post-secondary education 👉 www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
Political science PhD candidate Sam Routley is featured in a Q&A in The Walrus following Pierre Poilievre’s speech at the Conservative convention. Yahoo News also republished his Conversation on why Poilievre survived the leadership review. Read more: thewalrus.ca/pierre-poili...
Pierre Poilievre Needs to Win Over More Voters. What’s His Plan? | The Walrus
He sailed through the leadership review, but that’s not enough to be prime minister
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February 2, 2026 at 3:19 PM
Political science PhD candidate Sam Routley is featured in a Q&A in The Walrus following Pierre Poilievre’s speech at the Conservative convention. Yahoo News also republished his Conversation on why Poilievre survived the leadership review. Read more: thewalrus.ca/pierre-poili...
🎮 How do game developers feel about their careers? Professor Johanna Weststar (DAN) shares insights from IGDA surveys and her book Not All Fun and Games on well-being and creative careers. Read the full interview: markdeuze.substack.com/p/well-being...
January 30, 2026 at 6:10 PM
🎮 How do game developers feel about their careers? Professor Johanna Weststar (DAN) shares insights from IGDA surveys and her book Not All Fun and Games on well-being and creative careers. Read the full interview: markdeuze.substack.com/p/well-being...
Canada’s economic strategy examined by Nobel laureate & Western alum Peter Howitt, MA’69. His new memo explores “creative destruction” and why openness is key to Canada’s growth. Read more: cdhowe.org/publication/...
January 30, 2026 at 5:55 PM
Canada’s economic strategy examined by Nobel laureate & Western alum Peter Howitt, MA’69. His new memo explores “creative destruction” and why openness is key to Canada’s growth. Read more: cdhowe.org/publication/...
The Telegraph Journal included expert insight from Political Science Chair and Professor Laura Stephenson on how Canadians are reacting to Prime Minister Mark Carney’s speech at the World Economic Forum. Read the full piece:
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Henry Srebrnik: How serious a danger to Canada is Trump?
Henry Srebrnik: How serious a danger to Canada is Trump?
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January 30, 2026 at 5:44 PM
The Telegraph Journal included expert insight from Political Science Chair and Professor Laura Stephenson on how Canadians are reacting to Prime Minister Mark Carney’s speech at the World Economic Forum. Read the full piece:
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Comments from Political Science PhD candidate Noah Vanderhoeven were featured in a Global News story exploring a U.S. skeleton athlete’s claim that the Canadian team blocked her 6th Olympic bid. Read more: globalnews.ca/news/1163951...
Skeleton scandal: U.S. racer says Canadian team blocked her 6th Olympic bid - National | Globalnews.ca
U.S. skeleton athlete Katie Uhlaender was hoping to be the first woman to compete in the Winter Games six times for the U.S., but fell short of qualifying. She's not giving up.
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January 30, 2026 at 5:39 PM
Comments from Political Science PhD candidate Noah Vanderhoeven were featured in a Global News story exploring a U.S. skeleton athlete’s claim that the Canadian team blocked her 6th Olympic bid. Read more: globalnews.ca/news/1163951...
French national paper Le Monde quoted political science PhD candidate Noah Eliot Vanderhoeven on the upcoming #FIFAWorldCup and tensions between host nations, highlighting how Canada is trying to assert itself amid global scrutiny 👇
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Coupe du monde 2026 : face à Donald Trump, le Canada tente d’exister en tant que nation hôte
Coorganisateur de la compétition avec les Etats-Unis et le Mexique, le Canada accueillera 13 matchs cet été. Mais dans le pays, la ferveur attendue pour cet événement est en partie éclipsée par son vo...
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January 30, 2026 at 5:07 PM
French national paper Le Monde quoted political science PhD candidate Noah Eliot Vanderhoeven on the upcoming #FIFAWorldCup and tensions between host nations, highlighting how Canada is trying to assert itself amid global scrutiny 👇
www.lemonde.fr/sport/articl...
www.lemonde.fr/sport/articl...
The Western Gazette examines Trump’s plan to move Venezuelan oil, with expert insight from Western political science professors Adam Harmes, Bruce Morrison, and Matt Lebo. Read the analysis: westerngazette.ca/news/western...
Western profs weigh in on Trump’s plan to move Venezuelan oil
Amidst the surprise U.S. take-over of Venezuela and Carney’s trade talks with China, Western professors weigh in on what this means for the political state of Canada.
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January 30, 2026 at 5:03 PM
The Western Gazette examines Trump’s plan to move Venezuelan oil, with expert insight from Western political science professors Adam Harmes, Bruce Morrison, and Matt Lebo. Read the analysis: westerngazette.ca/news/western...
Canada’s cost-of-living crisis is very real, not a mirage. A @TorontoStar business column highlights widening wealth disparities, citing a @CBC interview with Nobel laureate Peter Howitt on how affordability pressures are hitting Canadians hard. Read more: www.thestar.com/business/opi...
Why does it feel everything is more expensive than ever?
The Economist recently declared that “America’s affordability crisis is (mostly) a mirage.” But many continue to experience food, housing and income insecurity.
www.thestar.com
January 30, 2026 at 4:52 PM
Canada’s cost-of-living crisis is very real, not a mirage. A @TorontoStar business column highlights widening wealth disparities, citing a @CBC interview with Nobel laureate Peter Howitt on how affordability pressures are hitting Canadians hard. Read more: www.thestar.com/business/opi...
History offers lessons for today’s politics. Professor Emeritus Luz María Hernández-Sáenz explains why Donald Trump’s reference to the Monroe Doctrine echoes past eras and global power dynamics. A thoughtful perspective on history and foreign policy: www.elperiodico.com/es/internaci...
Años 30 o siglo XIX: ¿A qué otra época histórica se parecen estos tiempos de Trump?
Los historiadores resaltan las analogías en política interna con el nacionalsocialismo alemán de preguerra y con las esferas de influencia del siglo XIX en política exterior
www.elperiodico.com
January 30, 2026 at 4:51 PM
History offers lessons for today’s politics. Professor Emeritus Luz María Hernández-Sáenz explains why Donald Trump’s reference to the Monroe Doctrine echoes past eras and global power dynamics. A thoughtful perspective on history and foreign policy: www.elperiodico.com/es/internaci...
Meet Our Students: Celebrating Success Stories
PhD student Era Rana’s work on refugee resettlement, immigration, and advocacy highlights the strength of Western Sociology’s research community and mentorship. Read her inspiring story: www.ssc.uwo.ca/meetourstars...
PhD student Era Rana’s work on refugee resettlement, immigration, and advocacy highlights the strength of Western Sociology’s research community and mentorship. Read her inspiring story: www.ssc.uwo.ca/meetourstars...
January 30, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Meet Our Students: Celebrating Success Stories
PhD student Era Rana’s work on refugee resettlement, immigration, and advocacy highlights the strength of Western Sociology’s research community and mentorship. Read her inspiring story: www.ssc.uwo.ca/meetourstars...
PhD student Era Rana’s work on refugee resettlement, immigration, and advocacy highlights the strength of Western Sociology’s research community and mentorship. Read her inspiring story: www.ssc.uwo.ca/meetourstars...
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Our "In Conversation with..." series continues! Join @martadyczok.bsky.social as she discusses her new book "Ukraine, not the Ukraine".
Feb 11 | Noon–1 p.m. | Scholars Lab
Bring your lunch & drop in!
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Feb 11 | Noon–1 p.m. | Scholars Lab
Bring your lunch & drop in!
www.uwo.ca/events/2026/...
@westernuhistory.bsky.social #WesternU
January 23, 2026 at 3:06 PM
Our "In Conversation with..." series continues! Join @martadyczok.bsky.social as she discusses her new book "Ukraine, not the Ukraine".
Feb 11 | Noon–1 p.m. | Scholars Lab
Bring your lunch & drop in!
www.uwo.ca/events/2026/...
@westernuhistory.bsky.social #WesternU
Feb 11 | Noon–1 p.m. | Scholars Lab
Bring your lunch & drop in!
www.uwo.ca/events/2026/...
@westernuhistory.bsky.social #WesternU
What does the U.S. withdrawal from the WHO mean for global health? Western expert Mitchell L. Hammond warns that disrupted disease surveillance could weaken outbreak response and vaccine coordination worldwide. Read more: news.westernu.ca/2026/01/u-s-...
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January 29, 2026 at 3:50 PM
What does the U.S. withdrawal from the WHO mean for global health? Western expert Mitchell L. Hammond warns that disrupted disease surveillance could weaken outbreak response and vaccine coordination worldwide. Read more: news.westernu.ca/2026/01/u-s-...
#GlobalHealth #PublicHealth
#GlobalHealth #PublicHealth
Early math struggles don’t have to last a lifetime. Western’s Daniel Ansari developed the free Numeracy Screener to support early intervention, helping children build confidence with numbers and stronger futures.
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#ResearchImpact #Numeracy #EarlyLearning
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#ResearchImpact #Numeracy #EarlyLearning
How to build kids’ math skills | The Impact Project
Join us as we uncover what it takes to make positive change in our world – featuring Daniel Ansari, Co-creator, Numeracy Screener, Professor, Psychology and Education, Western University.
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January 29, 2026 at 3:49 PM
Early math struggles don’t have to last a lifetime. Western’s Daniel Ansari developed the free Numeracy Screener to support early intervention, helping children build confidence with numbers and stronger futures.
theimpactproject.ca/stories/dani...
#ResearchImpact #Numeracy #EarlyLearning
theimpactproject.ca/stories/dani...
#ResearchImpact #Numeracy #EarlyLearning
Meet Professor Jesus (Jesse) Chavarria in this week’s Wisdom Wednesdays: Humans of Social Science. From addiction research to critical thinking, his work explores how understanding motivation helps us make sense of human behaviour. 🔗 ssc.uwo.ca/humans_ssc/m...
January 29, 2026 at 3:48 PM
Meet Professor Jesus (Jesse) Chavarria in this week’s Wisdom Wednesdays: Humans of Social Science. From addiction research to critical thinking, his work explores how understanding motivation helps us make sense of human behaviour. 🔗 ssc.uwo.ca/humans_ssc/m...
An exceptional showcase of applied learning at the MMASc Ogilvy Health Canada Case Competition. Over 48 hours, students delivered strategic, confident solutions to real-world health challenges. Thank you to our judges and partners.
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#MMASc #ExperientialLearning
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January 27, 2026 at 5:21 AM
An exceptional showcase of applied learning at the MMASc Ogilvy Health Canada Case Competition. Over 48 hours, students delivered strategic, confident solutions to real-world health challenges. Thank you to our judges and partners.
#westernuSocSci
#MMASc #ExperientialLearning
#westernuSocSci
#MMASc #ExperientialLearning
Economics professor Juan Carlos Hatchondo Couture weighs in on the idea of countries uniting to sell U.S. holdings as a response to U.S. tariffs in a Financial Post story. Read more on the feasibility and risks: financialpost.com/investing/se...
January 23, 2026 at 5:52 PM
Economics professor Juan Carlos Hatchondo Couture weighs in on the idea of countries uniting to sell U.S. holdings as a response to U.S. tariffs in a Financial Post story. Read more on the feasibility and risks: financialpost.com/investing/se...
The C.D. Howe Institute just released an interview with Nobel Prize–winning economist Peter Howitt on AI, U.S. tariffs and Canada’s economy. Great insights on innovation and productivity challenges ahead. Watch and learn 👇
cdhowe.org/publication/...
cdhowe.org/publication/...
January 23, 2026 at 5:43 PM
The C.D. Howe Institute just released an interview with Nobel Prize–winning economist Peter Howitt on AI, U.S. tariffs and Canada’s economy. Great insights on innovation and productivity challenges ahead. Watch and learn 👇
cdhowe.org/publication/...
cdhowe.org/publication/...
Anthropology professor Karen Pennesi breaks down why names like Walter and Karen are dropping in popularity in a fascinating new CBC documentary. A great look at how culture shapes naming trends and what it tells us about society 👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDZq...
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January 23, 2026 at 5:38 PM
Anthropology professor Karen Pennesi breaks down why names like Walter and Karen are dropping in popularity in a fascinating new CBC documentary. A great look at how culture shapes naming trends and what it tells us about society 👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDZq...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDZq...
Political science professor Amanda Friesen offers insight on coping with political anxiety tied to current U.S.–Canada relations. If recent headlines have you feeling uneasy, this Globe and Mail piece helps break down what’s really going on: www.theglobeandmail.com/life/article...
January 23, 2026 at 5:05 PM
Political science professor Amanda Friesen offers insight on coping with political anxiety tied to current U.S.–Canada relations. If recent headlines have you feeling uneasy, this Globe and Mail piece helps break down what’s really going on: www.theglobeandmail.com/life/article...
CBC London Morning spoke with history professor Mike Dove about his research and documentary on the founding of O-Pee-Chee, the iconic London, Ont. confectionery and trading card company. Listen to both parts here 👉 iqmediacorp.com/ExternalIfra...
January 23, 2026 at 4:55 PM
CBC London Morning spoke with history professor Mike Dove about his research and documentary on the founding of O-Pee-Chee, the iconic London, Ont. confectionery and trading card company. Listen to both parts here 👉 iqmediacorp.com/ExternalIfra...