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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...
November 28, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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...
History professor Oleksa Drachewych shares expert insight on the latest Russia-Ukraine peace talks in The Kyiv Independent, with further analysis in his Conversation piece republished by Yahoo News. Read more: kyivindependent.com/russias-coy-...
Russia's coy game: Why Kremlin won't commit to Trump's peace push
As U.S. President Donald Trump accelerates his push for a settlement in Moscow's war against Ukraine, analysts say Russia's ambiguous stance is clouding the process.
Even though the original peace pl...
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November 28, 2025 at 2:29 PM
History professor Oleksa Drachewych shares expert insight on the latest Russia-Ukraine peace talks in The Kyiv Independent, with further analysis in his Conversation piece republished by Yahoo News. Read more: kyivindependent.com/russias-coy-...
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.
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#ThrowbackThursday #FallPreviewDay @westernuhistory.bsky.social @westernuir.bsky.social
November 27, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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
#ThrowbackThursday #FallPreviewDay @westernuhistory.bsky.social @westernuir.bsky.social
DAN Management professor Mark Cleveland joined CBC London Morning to break down the psychology behind Black Friday — from the tactics retailers use to how consumers make decisions under pressure. Listen to the full segment: iqmediacorp.com/ExternalIfra...
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November 27, 2025 at 2:00 PM
DAN Management professor Mark Cleveland joined CBC London Morning to break down the psychology behind Black Friday — from the tactics retailers use to how consumers make decisions under pressure. Listen to the full segment: iqmediacorp.com/ExternalIfra...
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-...
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November 27, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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-...
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-...
Encouraging young people to vote requires understanding why they don’t
It’s not that youth don’t care enough to vote. It’s that they are turning away from conventional, formal participation in favour of alternative ways of sharing and expressing their views.
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November 26, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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-...
Black Friday stress isn’t accidental. Western’s Mark Cleveland explains how urgency cues, price tricks and social pressure drive impulse buys — and how awareness helps you shop smarter.
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#BlackFriday #ConsumerBehaviour #WesternU
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November 25, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Black Friday stress isn’t accidental. Western’s Mark Cleveland explains how urgency cues, price tricks and social pressure drive impulse buys — and how awareness helps you shop smarter.
Read more: news.westernu.ca/2025/11/blac...
#BlackFriday #ConsumerBehaviour #WesternU
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#BlackFriday #ConsumerBehaviour #WesternU
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...
Dick Cheney funeral: Trump, Vance notably absent | Watch News Videos Online
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November 25, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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...
Marjorie Taylor Greene’s sudden resignation is raising big questions about the future of the MAGA movement. Political science expert Matt Lebo broke it down on The Courtney Theriault Show on 880 CHED in Edmonton. Listen to the full interview here: open.spotify.com/episode/0iXp...
Is MAGA falling apart?
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November 25, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Marjorie Taylor Greene’s sudden resignation is raising big questions about the future of the MAGA movement. Political science expert Matt Lebo broke it down on The Courtney Theriault Show on 880 CHED in Edmonton. Listen to the full interview here: open.spotify.com/episode/0iXp...
History professor Oleksa Drachewych joined CBC London Morning to break down the latest developments in the Russia-Ukraine peace talks, offering insight on what’s driving negotiations and what may come next.
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November 25, 2025 at 2:11 PM
History professor Oleksa Drachewych joined CBC London Morning to break down the latest developments in the Russia-Ukraine peace talks, offering insight on what’s driving negotiations and what may come next.
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Sociology professor Kaitlynn Mendes was featured in a Globe and Mail story calling for the federal government to include AI chatbot regulation in Canada’s online safety bill. Read more here: www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/art...
Ottawa urged to regulate AI chatbots in forthcoming online safety bill
Academic experts, advocates say new bill must take action to rein in the technology, particularly when interacting with children
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November 25, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Sociology professor Kaitlynn Mendes was featured in a Globe and Mail story calling for the federal government to include AI chatbot regulation in Canada’s online safety bill. Read more here: www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/art...
Australia is moving to ban social media for youth under 16. Global National spoke with sociology professor Kaitlynn Mendes on whether a similar move could work in Canada — and what challenges it could bring. Watch the full report: globalnews.ca/video/115419...
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November 25, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Australia is moving to ban social media for youth under 16. Global National spoke with sociology professor Kaitlynn Mendes on whether a similar move could work in Canada — and what challenges it could bring. Watch the full report: globalnews.ca/video/115419...
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Meet Our Students: Celebrating Success Stories
BMOS student Rogina Kazemian exemplifies purpose-driven leadership through research, community service, and creativity at Western. Read her inspiring journey ➡️https://ssc.uwo.ca/meetourstars/celebrating_student_stories_rogina_kazemian.html
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BMOS student Rogina Kazemian exemplifies purpose-driven leadership through research, community service, and creativity at Western. Read her inspiring journey ➡️https://ssc.uwo.ca/meetourstars/celebrating_student_stories_rogina_kazemian.html
#WesternU
November 24, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Meet Our Students: Celebrating Success Stories
BMOS student Rogina Kazemian exemplifies purpose-driven leadership through research, community service, and creativity at Western. Read her inspiring journey ➡️https://ssc.uwo.ca/meetourstars/celebrating_student_stories_rogina_kazemian.html
#WesternU
BMOS student Rogina Kazemian exemplifies purpose-driven leadership through research, community service, and creativity at Western. Read her inspiring journey ➡️https://ssc.uwo.ca/meetourstars/celebrating_student_stories_rogina_kazemian.html
#WesternU
Psychology professor David Dozois shares insights with Reader’s Digest on how to cope with seasonal depression as winter approaches. From light therapy to daily routines, he breaks down what really helps during the darker months. Read more: www.readersdigest.ca/health/healt...
6 Ways to Ease Seasonal Affective Disorder Symptoms
If you suffer from seasonal affective disorder—or if the darker, colder months just get you down—there are many ways to brighten your mood.
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November 24, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Psychology professor David Dozois shares insights with Reader’s Digest on how to cope with seasonal depression as winter approaches. From light therapy to daily routines, he breaks down what really helps during the darker months. Read more: www.readersdigest.ca/health/healt...
Groat weighs in on the Vatican’s return of Indigenous artifacts, raising questions about whether they should truly be seen as “gifts.” The Canadian Press story, also picked up by CTV News, explores the deeper meaning behind the gesture.
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Vatican’s return of Indigenous artifacts applauded, but is it really a gift?
When the Vatican announced this month that Pope Leo was giving a “gift” of 62 Indigenous artifacts to Canadian bishops, to be returned to their original communities, some Indigenous leaders celebrated...
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November 24, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Groat weighs in on the Vatican’s return of Indigenous artifacts, raising questions about whether they should truly be seen as “gifts.” The Canadian Press story, also picked up by CTV News, explores the deeper meaning behind the gesture.
www.ctvnews.ca/canada/artic...
www.ctvnews.ca/canada/artic...
History and Indigenous Studies professor Cody Groat offers expert insight in a Canadian Press story after courts approved Hudson’s Bay’s plan to auction its historic royal charter, with an $18M bid expected. Full story: www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/business/cou...
Court approves Hudson's Bay plan to auction its royal charter; $18M bid expected
TORONTO - The royal charter that created Hudson’s Bay in 1670 is on its way to the auction block.
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November 24, 2025 at 2:11 PM
History and Indigenous Studies professor Cody Groat offers expert insight in a Canadian Press story after courts approved Hudson’s Bay’s plan to auction its historic royal charter, with an $18M bid expected. Full story: www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/business/cou...
Western launches one of Canada’s first Black Studies majors, highlighted by CBC London. Professors Erica Lawson and Miranda Green-Barteet discuss its impact and future. Read more: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Meet the people launching one of Canada's first Black Studies majors | CBC News
Western University celebrated the launch of what one of the first Black Studies major programs in Canada this week, with students, staff and faculty attending a launch event to mark the milestone.
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November 24, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Western launches one of Canada’s first Black Studies majors, highlighted by CBC London. Professors Erica Lawson and Miranda Green-Barteet discuss its impact and future. Read more: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
📉 Fewer holiday jobs are available this season as the labour market cools in the London region. Western economics professor Audra Bowlus tells the London Free Press the slowdown reflects broader hiring caution heading into winter. Full story: lfpress.com/news/fewer-h...
Fewer holiday jobs available as labour market cools in London region
Londoners looking to earn a few extra bucks this holiday season have had to stare down at a softer, more challenging labour market.
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November 24, 2025 at 2:00 PM
📉 Fewer holiday jobs are available this season as the labour market cools in the London region. Western economics professor Audra Bowlus tells the London Free Press the slowdown reflects broader hiring caution heading into winter. Full story: lfpress.com/news/fewer-h...
CBC World Report features insight from history and Indigenous Studies professor Cody Groat as HBC moves to auction some of its most valuable paintings while awaiting a court decision on its royal charter. Full story: iqmediacorp.com/ExternalIfra...
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November 24, 2025 at 1:58 PM
CBC World Report features insight from history and Indigenous Studies professor Cody Groat as HBC moves to auction some of its most valuable paintings while awaiting a court decision on its royal charter. Full story: iqmediacorp.com/ExternalIfra...
Meet Our Students: Celebrating Success Stories
BMOS student Rogina Kazemian exemplifies purpose-driven leadership through research, community service, and creativity at Western. Read her inspiring journey ➡️https://ssc.uwo.ca/meetourstars/celebrating_student_stories_rogina_kazemian.html
#WesternU
BMOS student Rogina Kazemian exemplifies purpose-driven leadership through research, community service, and creativity at Western. Read her inspiring journey ➡️https://ssc.uwo.ca/meetourstars/celebrating_student_stories_rogina_kazemian.html
#WesternU
November 24, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Meet Our Students: Celebrating Success Stories
BMOS student Rogina Kazemian exemplifies purpose-driven leadership through research, community service, and creativity at Western. Read her inspiring journey ➡️https://ssc.uwo.ca/meetourstars/celebrating_student_stories_rogina_kazemian.html
#WesternU
BMOS student Rogina Kazemian exemplifies purpose-driven leadership through research, community service, and creativity at Western. Read her inspiring journey ➡️https://ssc.uwo.ca/meetourstars/celebrating_student_stories_rogina_kazemian.html
#WesternU
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Western’s Dr. Victoria Esses leads Pathways to Prosperity, helping communities across Canada support newcomers through evidence-based tools and the Welcoming Communities program. Read her story: theimpactproject.ca/stories/vict...
#WesternU #Belonging #Immigration #P2P
#WesternU #Belonging #Immigration #P2P
November 19, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Western’s Dr. Victoria Esses leads Pathways to Prosperity, helping communities across Canada support newcomers through evidence-based tools and the Welcoming Communities program. Read her story: theimpactproject.ca/stories/vict...
#WesternU #Belonging #Immigration #P2P
#WesternU #Belonging #Immigration #P2P
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...
Can swapping leaders really change election outcomes?
Leadership changes can redefine a party’s brand. Survey data show how leaders like Mark Carney reshaped voter perceptions.
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November 19, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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...
Western’s Dr. Victoria Esses leads Pathways to Prosperity, helping communities across Canada support newcomers through evidence-based tools and the Welcoming Communities program. Read her story: theimpactproject.ca/stories/vict...
#WesternU #Belonging #Immigration #P2P
#WesternU #Belonging #Immigration #P2P
November 19, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Western’s Dr. Victoria Esses leads Pathways to Prosperity, helping communities across Canada support newcomers through evidence-based tools and the Welcoming Communities program. Read her story: theimpactproject.ca/stories/vict...
#WesternU #Belonging #Immigration #P2P
#WesternU #Belonging #Immigration #P2P
Global warming will continue for decades, even if emissions hit zero. Western’s Dr. Gordon McBean shares why COP30 must drive urgent, collective action to protect our planet. 🌍
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#COP30 #ClimateAction #WesternU
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#COP30 #ClimateAction #WesternU
November 18, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Global warming will continue for decades, even if emissions hit zero. Western’s Dr. Gordon McBean shares why COP30 must drive urgent, collective action to protect our planet. 🌍
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#COP30 #ClimateAction #WesternU
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#COP30 #ClimateAction #WesternU
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Western students Julia Piskunowicz (Social Science) and Sydney Burns are bringing smart tech to the stable with StableInsights, tracking horse health in real time. 🐴
Read more: news.westernu.ca/2025/11/stud...
#WesternU #Innovation #StableInsights #StudentStartups
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#WesternU #Innovation #StableInsights #StudentStartups
November 17, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Western students Julia Piskunowicz (Social Science) and Sydney Burns are bringing smart tech to the stable with StableInsights, tracking horse health in real time. 🐴
Read more: news.westernu.ca/2025/11/stud...
#WesternU #Innovation #StableInsights #StudentStartups
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#WesternU #Innovation #StableInsights #StudentStartups