In August 2019, India took the significant step of ending the autonomous status of Jammu and Kashmir. Articles 370 and 35A of the Indian constitution granted Jammu and Kashmir semi-autonomous status following the territory’s accession to India in …
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Western News looks back: Celebrating 2024
Marking accomplishments and accolades across the university from the past 12 months
Expert insight: What Chrystia Freeland’s resignation means
Resignation comes weeks after steady reporting of internal strife and a looming cabinet shuffle
Mapping memories: Western geography class celebrates 50-year milestone
Western alum Terry Green reflects on five decades of connection with fellow geography grads
10 winter reads by Western faculty and alumni
From history, hockey and current events to politics, poetry and picks for the kids
Expert insight: Benevolent sexism and hypermasculinity in high-stakes campaigns
Polling prompted the Harris campaign to attempt to engage men on women’s rights
Expert insight: Lack of sleep regulations for licensed child-care providers puts children’s health at risk
Few Canadian jurisdictions have sleep requirements for child-care facilities
First World War postcard project launched by Western prof expands to hundreds of small-town schools
More than 10,000 replica postcards being used to educate Canadian youth
Expert insight: Will the NFL reveal a double standard on athlete protest?
There’s little evidence to support the argument that Americans want sports and politics to remain separate
Western grads receive Governor General’s Gold Medal
Prestigious medal awarded for academic excellence at the graduate level
Western students win international undergraduate competition
The Global Undergraduate Awards name both global and regional winners from Western
‘Braiding Sweetgrass’ author Robin Wall Kimmerer’s Western visit a ‘dream come true’
Renowned biologist honoured guest at harvest lunch and field class based on her best-selling book
Expert explainer: How the Electoral College works in U.S. presidential elections
Professor Matthew Lebo explains the U.S. system for voting for president