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Social Science @ WesternU @westernusocsci.bsky.social · 18h

Western celebrates honorary professor & alum Peter Howitt, MA’69, awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize in Economics for his groundbreaking work on innovation-driven growth. A proud moment for #WesternU!
👉 news.westernu.ca/2025/10/pete...
#NobelPrize #Economics #WesternProud

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Social Science @ WesternU @westernusocsci.bsky.social · 17h

Western Economics professors Audra Bowlus and Stephen Williamson shared insights in The Globe and Mail and other outlets, highlighting Howitt’s lasting connections to Western and his influence on economic thought. Read more: www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/art...

Canadian Nobel Prize winner Peter Howitt on building the economy through ‘creative destruction’

Howitt was jointly awarded half of the Nobel Prize for Economics on Monday, for his work on the way disruption fuels growth

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Social Science @ WesternU @westernusocsci.bsky.social · 17h

Howitt’s connections to Western were highlighted on CBC’s Hanomansing Tonight, featuring an insightful interview with Economics Professor David Laidler. Watch the segment here: www.cbc.ca/player/play/...

CBC News Network's Ian Hanomansing speaks with David Laidler

Get the latest on CBCNews.ca, the CBC News App, and CBC News Network for breaking news and analysis.

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Social Science @ WesternU @westernusocsci.bsky.social · 17h

Western University President Alan Shepard was quoted in a Canadian Press article celebrating Canadian economist Peter Howitt’s Nobel win in Economics — a story that reached more than 70 news outlets across the country. Read the full article here: www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/science/drea...

'Dream of a lifetime': Canadian economist Howitt among Nobel winners in economics

Canadian economist Peter Howitt, who is among a group of three researchers to win this year's Nobel Memorial Prize in economics, said he found out about the prize from a

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Social Science @ WesternU @westernusocsci.bsky.social · 17h

This morning’s CBC Business column highlighted an interesting connection — Howitt once taught Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem, MA’84, PhD’89, during his time at Western. 🎓🇨🇦 Hear the full mention here: iqmediacorp.com/ExternalIfra...

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Social Science @ WesternU @westernusocsci.bsky.social · 17h

A proud moment for Western! 🎉 CTV London featured President Alan Shepard’s remarks on Peter Howitt, MA’69 (Economics), who is among this year’s Nobel Memorial Prize recipients in Economics. Congratulations to Dr. Howitt on this incredible achievement! 💜🎓
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‘Proud moment’ as Western alum wins Nobel Prize in Economics

The president of Western University says it is a “proud moment for Western” after learning an honorary professor and grad won a Nobel Prize in Economics.

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Social Science @ WesternU @westernusocsci.bsky.social · 17h

Political Science PhD candidate Noah Vanderhoeven joined CBC Ottawa Morning to explore why the Toronto Blue Jays are often seen as “Canada’s Team.” ⚾🇨🇦 Hear his insights on the national identity behind baseball fandom: iqmediacorp.com/ExternalIfra...

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Social Science @ WesternU @westernusocsci.bsky.social · 18h

Western celebrates honorary professor & alum Peter Howitt, MA’69, awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize in Economics for his groundbreaking work on innovation-driven growth. A proud moment for #WesternU!
👉 news.westernu.ca/2025/10/pete...
#NobelPrize #Economics #WesternProud

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Social Science @ WesternU @westernusocsci.bsky.social · 4d

🍂 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

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Social Science @ WesternU @westernusocsci.bsky.social · 4d

A new StatsCan report shows Canada’s crime rates are getting closer to those of the U.S. Sociology professor Laura Huey shares insights on what might be driving this shift — from policy changes to policing practices. Read more on CTV News: www.ctvnews.ca/canada/artic...

Canada’s crime rate narrowing gap with U.S., StatCan report finds

A new Statistics Canada report comparing crime trends in Canada and the U.S. over the last 25 years reveals that while the U.S. still records higher levels of violent crime and homicide, the gap betwe...

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Social Science @ WesternU @westernusocsci.bsky.social · 4d

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. ⚾🇨🇦
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Social Science @ WesternU @westernusocsci.bsky.social · 4d

🍂 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

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Social Science @ WesternU @westernusocsci.bsky.social · 5d

Meet Our Students: Celebrating Success Stories 🎓
Trinity Yeung’s path in HRM grew from a first-year spark to a Co-op placement, strong community, and the DANCAP Private Equity Award. Read her inspiring story: ssc.uwo.ca/meetourstars...
#WesternU #StudentSuccess

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Social Science @ WesternU @westernusocsci.bsky.social · 5d

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/...

A deep dive into the integrity commissioner process

With the reports from two separate complaints to the Town of Tillsonburg’s integrity commissioner being released at the Sept. 22 meeting, it was the first time this process occurred in

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Social Science @ WesternU @westernusocsci.bsky.social · 5d

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. ⚾🇨🇦
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Toronto Blue Jays: Amid Canada-U.S. tensions, ‘Canada’s team’ is excelling at America’s pastime

The Blue Jays’ post-season run as Donald Trump continues to threaten Canada gives the team perhaps its best opportunity ever to fulfil its role as Canada’s team.

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Social Science @ WesternU @westernusocsci.bsky.social · 5d

Psychology grad student Helena Qin joined The Last Show with David Cooper (1:01:47) on Corus radio to discuss her research on how being in a romantic relationship can influence our well-being — and what happens when that dynamic shifts. 🎙️💞 Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/3P02...

FULL EPISODE: Matter Thirsty Rogue Planet - October 8, 2025

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Social Science @ WesternU @westernusocsci.bsky.social · 6d

USRI student Niibin Pitawanakwat’s research on Indigenous patients at the former Ontario Hospital was so impactful the Anishinabek Nation will share it as an official report. Read more: ssc.uwo.ca/news/2025/in...
#WesternUSRI #WesternU

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Social Science @ WesternU @westernusocsci.bsky.social · 7d

The Gazette recently explored the rise of microtrends — from Y2K to “labubus” — and what they reveal about consumer culture. 💭 DAN Management professor Mark Cleveland shares insight on how these fast-moving fads shape identity and the economy. Read here: westerngazette.ca/culture/y2k-...

Y2K and Labubus: Inside the microtrend economy

From Labubus to the Maison Margiela Tabi ballet flats, microtrends are spreading worldwide — and so is overconsumption.

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Social Science @ WesternU @westernusocsci.bsky.social · 7d

To mark the 200th anniversary of the Great Miramichi Fire, CBC News featured insight from History professor Alan MacEachern — author of The Miramichi Fire: A History — on the lasting impact of one of Canada’s most devastating wildfires. 🔥
Read more: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

10 things to know about the Great Miramichi Fire of 1825 | CBC News

Here’s what scholars, scientists and artists continue to find captivating about this flashpoint in provincial history which consumed woodland and homes across an estimated one-fifth of New Brunswick.

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Social Science @ WesternU @westernusocsci.bsky.social · 7d

Yahoo News reposted a Conversation article by Sociology PhD student Estefania Reyes & FIMS PhD candidate Charlotte Nau. Their research found over a quarter of Canadian teens reported experiencing at least one form of tech-facilitated sexual violence: ca.news.yahoo.com/more-quarter...

More than a quarter of Canadian teens have experienced sexual violence online

A new survey reveals that almost a third of youth have been exposed to technology-facilitated sexual violence. Better protective and educational measures are needed.

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Social Science @ WesternU @westernusocsci.bsky.social · 8d

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...

Task Force Chair: Future city councillors should ‘hit pause’ on careers and focus on city hall full-time

On Friday, London’s Council Resourcing Review Task Force wrapped up months of work by unanimously agreeing to 16 recommendations about how much money municipal politicians should be paid and the resou...

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Social Science @ WesternU @westernusocsci.bsky.social · 8d

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...

UAE private sector more convinced by flexible hours than four-day week | The National

Companies say productivity improves but there are drawbacks

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Social Science @ WesternU @westernusocsci.bsky.social · 11d

Meet Our Students: Celebrating Success Stories

Finance student Ananya Juneja took a leap of faith to study at Western—and found her purpose in impact investing. Discover her inspiring journey of curiosity, courage & belonging:
www.ssc.uwo.ca/meetourstars...
#WesternU #SocialScience

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Social Science @ WesternU @westernusocsci.bsky.social · 11d

Public historian & Civil War reenactor Joseph McGill Jr. shared insights on reclaiming history through the Slave Dwelling Project. The event was opened by Laurel Shire, associate history prof & co-director of American Studies. Read in @westerngazette.bsky.social: westerngazette.ca/culture/jose...

Joseph McGill Jr. reclaims history, brings Slave Dwelling Project to Western

Public historian Joseph McGill Jr., founder of the Slave Dwelling Project, made his first-ever visit to Canada, speaking at Western to share stories of slavery, preservation and truth-telling across h...

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Social Science @ WesternU @westernusocsci.bsky.social · 11d

Economics professor Audra Bowlus shared her expertise in a recent London Free Press article on Amazon’s addition of 800 seasonal jobs in the London region—offering valuable insight into what this means for the local economy and workforce. Read more here: www.pressreader.com/canada/the-l...

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