Western professor Joanna Redden was awarded a competitive fellowship to further her work studying political and social justice implications of artificial intelligence (AI). The Faculty of Information and Media Studies professor, co-director of the …
Faculty of Information and Media Studies
Expert insight: International ‘Love is Blind’ disrupts formulaic reality TV narratives
Reality romance shows that end at the altar promote an idealized view of heterosexual love
In photos: Around the world with Western
Student trips and field research took Western community members all over the globe this summer
Carleigh Bodrug: From ‘Western U’ to PlantYou
With more than 11M followers on social media and two NYT bestsellers, this FIMS grad serves up solutions for a healthier plate and planet
Expert insight: Criminalizing coercive control could further victimize women
Coercive control involves tactics of domination, isolation, manipulation, intimidation and fear
Western prof Luke Stark appointed CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholar
Collaboration, research on generative AI priorities for two-year term
Expert insight: ‘Nostalgia bait’ profits off Millennial and Gen Z’s childhood memories
Our culture is currently obsessed with reboots, re-enactments, sequels and prequels
Western researchers honoured with prestigious Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships
Tania Cañas and Jian Peng are among 70 new recipients
Expert insight: Federal government’s proposed AI legislation misses the mark on protecting Canadians
The public needs to be consulted when developing legislation to regulate artificial intelligence
10 winter reads from the Western community
From musicians and moviemakers to poets musing on the cosmos, this list has something for everyone
Western grad shares Indigenous knowledge at COP28
As a panellist, Serena Mendizabal offers insights on Just Transition and youth-led climate action
Expert insight: Third-party Xbox controller ban could leave disabled gamers excluded
Discussions about accessibility and social exclusion often don’t consider accessible forms of leisure and gaming
Expert insight: ‘The Elephant Whisperers’ payment controversy puts spotlight on documentaries
Lawsuit over payment indicates need for filmmakers to shift away from market-driven motives