Congratulations to professor Katina Pollock who has been named the 2026-2028 Faculty Scholar for Western Education for her outstanding contributions in research, teaching and service. https://ow.ly/bvXm50ZMEO3

Congratulations to professor Shannon Stewart who has been elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada.

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A record number of #WesternU scholars were recognized by the Royal Society of Canada this year, with nine Fellows and another three researchers elected to the College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists.

Whether unlocking how kids learn, making vaccines more effective, improving Indigenous planetary health or creating new tech for spinal surgery, these #WesternU researchers are changing lives for the better. As new Fellows of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences, they'll also help inform policy.

CAHS Fellows at Western University top health researchers - Western News

CAHS Fellows from Western University in 2026 are Daniel Ansari, Mansour Haeryfar, Nicole Redvers and Victor Yang, honoured for leadership in health research

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Balance your passion for lifelong learning with your commitment to your professional work through a Master of Professional Education (MPEd). Join us online at an information session to see how an MPEd could deepen your knowledge while growing your professional practice. edu.uwo.ca/events/

Western Education recently hosted delegates from top research-intensive Chinese universities and signed an MoU with Tsinghua's School of Education to enable activities including research collaboration, joint academic activities and the exchange of students and faculty. https://ow.ly/YmBq50ZHXbQ

Congratulations to professor Daniel Ansari, Canada Research Chair in Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience and Learning, for being elected as a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences, one of Canada’s highest honours in health sciences research and leadership. https://ow.ly/8H7350ZGgZF

Western Education congratulates Professor Immaculate Namukasa on her reappointment as Associate Dean, Graduate Education, for a second five-year term. https://ow.ly/3CZO50ZB1n2

#WesternHoco is coming up, September 25 to 27! We can't wait to welcome alumni back to campus for one of Western's most exciting weekends of the year. Homecoming details: buff.ly/iJmPVw8 @westernualumni.bsky.social

Inspired by her mother Winnifred Tew’s, BA'71, commitment to supporting children and families Katherine Tew Darras, BA(Hons)’91 (King’s), has made a generous donation to the Mary J. Wright Child and Youth Development Clinic as a memorial gift. https://ow.ly/e7jb50Zq3UZ

“I’ve seen how powerful it is when individuals come together for a shared cause. Donors have helped me focus on what matters most – learning, serving and leading.” #AllinWesternU donor support gave Academic All-Canadian and multi‑skilled student-athlete Clarissa the freedom to volunteer. #WesternU

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Donors helped multi‑skilled athlete Clarissa focus on what matters most – learning, serving and leading.

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We spoke to career educator Neil Dyal, BEd '96, about how his time at Western Education helped launch a fulfilling career, allowing him to combine his passion for science and music while helping students grow. https://ow.ly/QbIM50Zle4A

Neil Dyal on following his passions and finding purpose

Neil Dyal, BEd '96, shares how teaching and school administration allowed him to combine his love of music and science.

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Professor Emma Duerden was quoted in a CBC London story about the local reaction to the potential social media ban for children under 16. https://ow.ly/I6uT50ZeIUr

London teens, parent weigh in on possible social media ban for kids under 16 | CBC News

As Ottawa prepares to introduce legislation that could ban social media for young people under age 16, some London, Ont., teens and parents say they're skeptical that an outright ban will address issues of online harm.

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We're #PurpleAndProud of Blair Trewartha, BEd’11, who published his second full-length poetry collection "Half-Earth". Learn more about "Half-Earth" and six other summer reads from the Western community. https://ow.ly/BG7450ZeIXF

Seven summer reads from the Western community - Western News

Seven summer reads from Western alumni, faculty and staff include IsThis a Cry for Help? by Emily Austin and My Person by Tea Mutonji.

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Professor Gus Riveros provided expert insight to the Hamilton Spectator in an article regarding the imbalance shaping classrooms, funding and student experience in Hamilton schools. https://ow.ly/sck850ZeISA

Crowded portables, empty classrooms: Why are some Hamilton schools overflowing while others are half empty?

Hamilton school enrolment data shows suburban overcrowding, underused schools and rising reliance on portables

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Western Education is #PurpleAndProud of our 2026 graduate and teacher education award recipients! On June 12, we welcomed our award recipients and their loved ones to the Faculty of Education to celebrate their exemplary academic and professional accomplishments. https://ow.ly/2qvv50ZeItV

The Mary J. Wright Child and Youth Development Clinic has established partnerships with community agencies, including London Health Science Centre and Vanier Children’s Mental Wellness, to address gaps for children and youth struggling to access needed psychology support. https://ow.ly/YKCE50ZcntV

Mary J. Wright Clinic expands psychology acces - Western News

Western University’s Mary J. Wright Child and Youth Development Clinic provides accessible psychological care for children and families in London, Ont.

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🚨New AQ changes provide greater flexibility in engagement with professional learning! ASPirE at Western Education is pleased to share that the Collaborative Inquiry (CI) Project is no longer a required component of our Additional Qualifications (AQ) courses. 🔗Learn more: https://ow.ly/xeYK50Z7ZCG

Now's your chance to learn more about our International Baccalaureate Educator Certificate and the application process! Join one of our upcoming information sessions: 📅 June 11 | 9:00–10:00 AM 📅 July 16 | 11:00 AM–12:00 PM 📅 August 13 | 10:30–11:30 AM 🔗https://www.edu.uwo.ca/events/

On May 20, we had the privilege of connecting with over 100 alumni and supporters of Western Education at our annual Teacher's Night at the London Children's Museum. Thank you to all who joined us! https://ow.ly/Bqzs50Z5ke2

Congratulations to Professor Daniel Ansari, Canada Research Chair in Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience and Learning, who has been recognized as the recipient of the 2026 Pickering Award for Outstanding Contribution to Developmental Psychology in Canada. https://ow.ly/Lxyc50Z5jRW

Professor Daniel Ansari recognized for contributions to developmental psychology

Professor Daniel Ansari has been recognized as the recipient of the 2026 Pickering Award for Outstanding Contribution to Developmental Psychology in Canada.

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Interested in growing your career with the Faculty of Education? Applications are now open until June 9 for a Limited-Duties (Part-Time) Appointment in Summer 2026! 🔗 Job postings: https://ow.ly/2saP50Z4RHL 📝 Apply here: https://ow.ly/9VkY50Z4RHM ❓Questions? Contact edu-facultyrelations@uwo.ca

This Mental Health Month, we're sharing how mental health programming in our Bachelor of Education program is helping to prepare teacher candidates with the skills to help struggling students and support their own well-being. https://ow.ly/s9qJ50YXNAm

🎓Join us online for our Public Lectures, where Doctor of Education candidates will share their doctoral work. Students' expertise will be on display as an amazing collection of exciting learning opportunities. All are welcome! Lecture schedule: 🔗https://ow.ly/4APR50YW5K3

Kathy Hibbert, distinguished university professor, wrote an op-ed for the Conversation about what is needed in Ontario schools to improve literacy in response to the Ontario Ministry of Education’s newly introduced Putting Student Achievement First Act. https://ow.ly/YrQl50YTeAa

🚨We're hiring! We are now accepting applications until May 29 for Fall/Winter 2026/27 Part-Time (Limited Duties) Faculty Positions with Graduate Education and Teacher Education. Visit our website and submit an application via the Working at Western web portal: 🔗https://ow.ly/7Nqb50YUBsI

New research from the Developing Brain Lab, led by professor Emma Duerden, Canada Research Chair in Neuroscience and Learning Disorders, explores that relationship between screen time and self regulation in neurodiverse children aged 4-16 years. https://ow.ly/IWw550YUA1W

Study explores screen time and self regulation in neurodiverse children

A new study that set out to assess screen time and the relationship to self regulation in a real-world sample of children revealed that children aged 4-16 years are far exceeding recommended daily screen time guidelines.

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Education lecturer Betsy Reilley joined The Morning Show with Devon Peacock on AM980 to discuss her work with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in London that helps to boost early literacy and improve family reading habits. https://ow.ly/P0nf50YSZKb

CBC Manitoba included expert insight from professor Emma Duerden, Canada Research Chair in Neuroscience and Learning Disorders about Manitoba’s proposed plan to restrict youth’s use of AI chatbots and social media. https://ow.ly/XcSN50YS2Lj

Join our Doctor of Education (EdD) candidates for the culmination of their doctoral journeys as they present their dissertations in practice. All are welcome to attend the 2026 EdD Public Lectures occurring from May 1 - May 14. https://ow.ly/vc4m50YQIp5

Our Master of Professional Education (MPEd) in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) is currently welcoming applications! 📅 Sept. 2026 Intake: Late applications accepted 📅 Jan. 2027 Intake: Applications are now open 🔗 Learn more and apply: https://ow.ly/IFP850YO9Iu