“Through football, I've learned so many lessons. The grit, the accountability, the commitment. You learn what it takes to be a leader.” - #WesternU grad Max Von Muehldorfer The support of donor-funded awards eased his financial pressures as a student and athlete. Max's story: buff.ly/778FxHW

This week's Wisdom Wednesdays: Humans of Social Science features Associate Professor Lindsay Bell. Discover how curiosity, observation, and human connection inspire her approach to anthropology and teaching. www.ssc.uwo.ca/humans_ssc/m...

How does memory really work? Psychology professor Stefan Kohler joined London Live on 980 CFPL to discuss the science behind memory and what his latest research reveals. iqmediacorp.com/ExternalIfra...

Western alum Fred Francis, BA’03, is making headlines after announcing his bid for mayor of Windsor. CTV News Windsor noted the city councillor earned a combined history and political science degree at Western. www.ctvnews.ca/windsor/arti...

Long-time Windsor councillor plans to run for mayor

Ward 1 Councillor Fred Francis plans to submit his nomination papers this week.

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Geography and environment professor Laura Chasmer was featured by ARD, Germany’s public broadcaster, sharing insights on what Spain and France can learn from Canada’s experience with wildfires. www.ardmediathek.de/video/weltsp...

World Mirror, August 2, 2026

Spain: Refugees | Greece: High-tech against forest fires | Canada: New strategies against fire | Ukraine: Where does the dispute with Poland come from? | Philippines: Aid for besieged islands | USA: Life like on Mars | China: Business with death

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Political science professor Martin Horak shared his expertise with CBC Toronto and CBC Info on whether Ontario can reverse the trend of declining candidate numbers in elections. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Congratulations to psychology alumnus Andy O'Brien, BA'02! The National Post spotlighted his appointment as head of sports performance for the Toronto Maple Leafs. The story was also picked up by 74 Postmedia publications, including The London Free Press. nationalpost.com/sports/hocke...

Why Maple Leafs made Andy O'Brien head of Sport Performance

The Maple Leafs have added Andy O’Brien as team's new head of Sport Performance. Find out more.

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Ever wonder how pigeons always seem to find their way home? Psychology professor Scott MacDougall-Shackleton weighed in for the Canada Mail on new University of Bonn research uncovering the science behind their remarkable navigation skills. thecanadamail.com/surprising-s...

"Surprising Study Reveals How Pigeons Navigate Home" - thecanadamail.com

Scientists have made a surprising discovery about how pigeons navigate their way home. The remarkable skill of homing pigeons, like Cher Ami during the First World War, has been known for centuries.…

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New research from sociology professors Rachel Margolis and Howard Ramos is making headlines. Featured by The Toronto Star and The Hub, their study explores declining birthrates among newcomers to Canada. www.thestar.com/news/canada/...

Immigrants were expected to solve Canada’s aging crisis. Here’s why birth rates are falling

Researchers see an increasing pattern among immigrants and their children, with implications for population growth.

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Happy Civic Holiday long weekend, Faculty of Social Science! 🎉 Offices at Western University will be closed Mon, Aug 3 and reopen Tues, Aug 4. Wishing you a safe, restful, and enjoyable long weekend! ✨ #WesternU #CivicHoliday

Political science professor Zack Taylor provided expert insight to the London Free Press on why so many candidates are still running for school board trustee across the region, even after Ontario government reforms have reduced trustees' powers. lfpress.com/news/local-n...

Analysis: Despite reduced powers, school trustee races draw candidates

Experts say some candidates still see value in representing their communities despite Queen’s Park’s overhaul.

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Aurora Today profiled Brandan James Cescolini, BMOS’22, who is running for a trustee seat with the York Catholic District School Board. www.auroratoday.ca/2026-municip...

Aurora-educated young entrepreneur seeks Catholic trustee seat

First-time candidate Brandan James Cescolini says he will focus on academics, school safety and restoring faith-based values

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In an op-ed published in The Globe and Mail, political science professor emeritus Andrew Sanction argues Canada's housing crisis could be eased by an overhaul of development charges. www.theglobeandmail.com/business/com...

Opinion: Can fixing development charges fix Canada’s housing crisis?

Municipalities should reduce development charges by expanding borrowing and spreading infrastructure costs out over time

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#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

The National Post published a front-page feature on research led by sociology professors Rachel Margolis and Howard Ramos exploring fertility rates among newcomers to Canada. This story was shared by 50 Postmedia outlets across the country. nationalpost.com/news/canada/...

Immigrants to Canada have adopted the country's low-fertility rates, new research finds

While immigrants have higher fertility than native-born Canadians, the divide is shrinking and will continue to do so, new research finds.

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Sociology professor emeritus Paul Whitehead provided expert insight in a London Free Press article about the region’s crime severity index. lfpress.com/news/local-n...

London region’s crime severity index rises for first time in five years

Police chief cites gang violence, child sexual abuse investigations and drug enforcement as key drivers of the increase.

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A Conversation piece written by political science PhD candidate Noah Eliot Vanderhoeven examined how pride nights at sporting events, meant to foster an environment of inclusion, are facing increased pressure. theconversation.com/pride-nights...

Pride Nights built LGBTQ+ inclusion in pro sports over three decades. That progress is now under pressure

Pride Nights have always drawn both celebration and backlash. The latest flashpoint featuring the San Francisco Giants shows how unsettled that balance has become.

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Political science professor Matt Lebo provided expert insight in a Canadian Press article shared by outlets across the country, including the Toronto Star and CTV News, about how President Trump is influencing Republicans’ views on Canada-U.S. relations. www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/national/tru...

Congratulations to 15 Faculty of Social Science researchers awarded SSHRC Insight Development Grants! Their innovative projects span AI, housing, autism, Indigenous knowledge, finance, sustainability, history and more. #WesternU #SSHRC #ResearchExcellence #SocialScience

The National Post included expert comment from political science professor and chair Laura Stephenson in an article about three upcoming federal byelections. This story was republished in more than 70 Postmedia outlets, including the Windsor Star. nationalpost.com/news/this-qu...

Why this Quebec byelection is the race to watch next month

Two other by-elections will take place in the Toronto riding of Beaches—East York and in the B.C. riding of North Vancouver—Capilano.

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Gender, sexuality and women’s studies PhD student Kaya Anderson wrote a piece in The Conversation exploring the challenges internationally educated professionals face with having their qualifications recognized. theconversation.com/my-grandfath...

My grandfather kept his rejected degree for 50 years. Decades later, Canada still deskills immigrants

As Canada continues to welcome newcomers, we should remember that behind every immigration policy are people whose knowledge, experiences and contributions deserve to be recognized.

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Federal grants support 74 diverse projects across almost all faculties news.westernu.ca/2026/07/west...

Political science professor Zack Taylor was quoted in a London Free Press article about Ontario’s financial rules for municipal elections. lfpress.com/news/local-n...

What to know about campaign money ahead of London’s civic election

A look at who can donate, spending limits and what happens to leftover campaign funds.

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Sociology professor Howard Ramos joined CBC Maritime Connection as part of a panel responding to listeners’ questions and comments about social media addiction. iqmediacorp.com/ExternalIfra...

The Early Edition on AM 1150 in Kelowna interviewed psychology professor Stefan Kohler about his research on human memory with a focus on déjà vu. iqmediacorp.com/ExternalIfra...

Sarnia News Today reported six students from the region received Anne McFadyen Scholarships, including incoming Western Social Science student Katie Brooks. sarnianewstoday.ca/sarnia/news/...

Six GLSS grads receive Anne McFadyen Scholarships

The scholarships recognize students who demonstrate academic achievement, leadership, community involvement, and financial need.

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Political science professor Matt Lebo was interviewed about Canada’s reaction to U.S. President Trump’s latest tariff threats on 10 CBC Radio shows, including CBC London Morning. iqmediacorp.com/ExternalIfra...

Meet Our Students: Celebrating Success Stories Thomas Horn, BMOS CAM grad (Distinction), earned a Gold Medal and credits Aviation Law + mentorship for shaping his path. Read more: www.ssc.uwo.ca/meetourstars...

Congratulations to 11 Faculty of Social Science researchers awarded prestigious SSHRC Insight Grants! Their innovative projects will advance knowledge, inform policy, and strengthen communities in Canada and beyond. 👏 #WesternU #SSHRC #SocialScience #Research

Sociology professor Howard Ramos provided expert insight in a segment on AM 800 CKLW in Windsor about Canada’s restrictions on American alcohol sales and “buy Canadian” sentiment. iqmediacorp.com/ExternalIfra...