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Canada could become a haven for U.S. scientists facing political pressure at home. Political science prof. Matt Lebo explains how the country can attract top talent in this AFP News Agency piece featured in the National Post and other outlets. 🧬🇨🇦 Read the article: pressreader.com/article/281496…

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London Free Press covers the city council’s resourcing review taskforce, which is exploring potential pay raises for councillors. The taskforce is chaired by political science professor Martin Horak. Read more about what’s being considered and why👇: lfpress.com/news/local-new…

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Psychology professor Samantha Joel shared her expert take in a recent The New York Times column on “the ick”—that sudden wave of aversion triggered by a partner’s behaviour, looks, or quirks. Is it a sign to call it quits or just a fleeting feeling? 🧠💔 Read more: nytimes.com/2025/06/23/wel…

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Time Magazine features insight from geography & environment professor emeritus Gordon McBean in a new article on the growing impact of climate change on extreme weather—specifically the rise in intensity of heat domes. A crucial read as summer heats up👇. time.com/7296973/more-h…

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✈️ Should Canada open domestic air travel to foreign airlines? DAN Management professor Geraint Harvey shares his insights on Mornings with Simi on 730 CKNW Vancouver. Catch the full interview here: 🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/3sEwvu… #Aviation #Canada #AirTravel #Policy #CKNW #WesternU

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Western’s new Generative AI Teaching Fellows are here! Prof. William Turkel (Social Science) is building free AI learning modules for all. Starts July 1. 📖 news.westernu.ca/2025/06/genera… #WesternU #GenAI #AIinTeaching

Western’s new Generative AI Teaching Fellows are here! Prof. William Turkel (Social Science) is building free AI learning modules for all. Starts July 1.
📖 news.westernu.ca/2025/06/genera…
#WesternU #GenAI #AIinTeaching
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Western anthropology professor Karen Pennesi shared expert insight with the Toronto Star on why correctly pronouncing names at graduation ceremonies matters—and how mispronunciations can overshadow milestone moments. 🎓🔊 Read more here👇: thestar.com/news/gta/butch…

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An iconic photo capturing Canada's role in the Korean War is the focus of a National Post feature. The story includes insights from Western history professor Jonathan Vance, shedding light on a conflict too often forgotten. 🇨🇦📸 Read more: 🔗 nationalpost.com/news/fear-and-…

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Sociology prof Kaitlynn Mendes joined The Morning Show on AM980 to talk about the effects of Ontario’s cell phone ban in schools. 📵🎒What could this mean for students, teachers, and parents? Part 2 is available separately. Tune in to Part 1 here👉: iqmediacorp.com/ExternalIframe…

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Prof. Gordon McBean, geography & environment professor emeritus, joined the Craig Needles Podcast to discuss climate change and its growing impact on extreme weather and future forecasts. A crucial listen as heatwaves become the new normal. 🎧🌍 🔗 classicrock981.com/blogs/thecraig…

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📚 Western alum Kelley Armstrong (BA’91) returns with Death at a Highland Wedding, a gripping historical mystery set in Victorian Scotland! More summer reads 👇 news.westernu.ca/2025/06/wester… #WesternU #KelleyArmstrong #SummerReads2025 Psychology @ Western

📚 Western alum <a href="/KelleyArmstrong/">Kelley Armstrong</a> (BA’91) returns with Death at a Highland Wedding, a gripping historical mystery set in Victorian Scotland!
More summer reads 👇 news.westernu.ca/2025/06/wester…
#WesternU #KelleyArmstrong #SummerReads2025 <a href="/westernuPsych/">Psychology @ Western</a>
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CBC Ideas featured a panel with Vicki Esses, psychology professor & director of the Network for Economic and Social Trends, discussing a model she co-developed outlining 10 key reasons behind intergroup hatred—and how we can disrupt the cycle. Listen here: cbc.ca/radio/ideas/ci…

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📢 Yahoo News republished a Conversation article by DAN Management prof. Geraint Harvey on the Competition Bureau’s push for more airline competition in Canada. He explores how greater competition could reshape the aviation industry 🇨🇦✈️ Read more👇: ca.news.yahoo.com/competition-bu…

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📢 An op-ed by political science professor Erika Simpson explores PM Carney’s pledge to meet NATO’s new spending target—and the risks it poses. She argues the commitment could lead Canada down a dangerous and expensive path. Read in The Hill Times: hilltimes.com/story/2025/06/…

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Tonight marks the final Climate Conversation at Stratford City Hall, featuring Katrina Eyvindson, prof of geography & environment and department chair. Don’t miss this important dialogue on our future 🌍 🕕 Happening tonight 📍 Stratford City Hall 🔗 stratfordtoday.ca/local-news/fin…

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London summers are getting hotter—and more dangerous. 🌡️ Fanshawe’s 106.9 The X spoke with Western geography & environment professor emeritus Gordon McBean about the rising temps and the role of climate change. Read more here: 1069thex.com/2025/06/25/lon…

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Adrienne Crowder took a free climate change course at Western—and it sparked something bigger. Hear how a community of ordinary Canadians came together to learn, connect, and act. 🌍💬 🎧 Listen now: cbc.ca/listen/live-ra… #ClimateAction #WhatOnEarth #WesternU

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Meet Our Students: Celebrating Success Stories Tanvi Chada turned fear into fuel—landing a BMO internship after just one year in Finance at Western. 📖 Read her story: ssc.uwo.ca/meetourstarts/… #WesternU #StudentSuccess DAN Management

Meet Our Students: Celebrating Success Stories
Tanvi Chada turned fear into fuel—landing a BMO internship after just one year in Finance at Western.
📖 Read her story: ssc.uwo.ca/meetourstarts/…

#WesternU #StudentSuccess <a href="/WesternUDANMOS/">DAN Management</a>
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🌡️ CBC London Morning spoke with Western’s Prof. Emeritus Gordon McBean on how climate change is intensifying extreme heat. He breaks down the science behind our scorching weather and what it means for the future. 🎙️ Listen to the interview: iqmediacorp.com/ExternalIframe…

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Happy Canada Day from the Faculty of Social Science! 🇨🇦 Our offices will be closed Tues, July 1. Take this time to rest, recharge, and enjoy the holiday. Back July 2! #CanadaDay #WesternU #SocialScienceWestern Western Geography & Environment DAN Management Western Economics Social Sci @WesternU

Happy Canada Day from the Faculty of Social Science! 🇨🇦 Our offices will be closed Tues, July 1. Take this time to rest, recharge, and enjoy the holiday. Back July 2!
#CanadaDay #WesternU #SocialScienceWestern
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