The ideal political conversation is a lot like a visit to the local coffee shop, says professor Nigmendra Narain.
Political Science
Student lauds residence experience in pandemic
With his family in India and friends scattered around the globe, Moiz Rajwani will always treasure the support he received from his Western family in his home away from home.
New data offer unique insights into voters
New numbers released by the Western-led Consortium on Electoral Democracy (C-Dem) offer everyone from researchers to policy wonks to the general public the deepest insights yet into Canadian thinking during the last federal election.
Toy giant lends hand – and Banz – in COVID-19 fight
Bakugan toys and HedBanz games have become unlikely tools in the fight to contain COVID-19 thanks to global toys and games giant Spin Master.
Will Budget 2020 take the Canadian North seriously?
The upcoming Canadian federal budget is a critical opportunity to begin implementing Canada’s Arctic and Northern Policy Framework.
Students, classes team up for climate change action
Diplomats and scientists representing 20 countries gathered at Western earlier this week to confront the challenges of climate change.
New book eyes rethink of transitional justice
She admits it feels weird to consider the well-worn term – “game-changer.” But what Political Science professor Joanna Quinn and her colleagues have assembled in their latest book may be exactly that when it comes to how the world approaches transitional justice.
Alumnae named among Canada’s Most Powerful
Eleven Western alumnae have been named recipients of the 2019 Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Award, the Women’s Executive Network recently announced.
Experience a retelling of the American story
Turn the page on how you think the United States of America developed as a nation and an idea by wrestling with a recent past when Political Science Chair Matthew Lebo takes a turn on Read. Watch. Listen.
Study: Mandatory voting ups turnout, confusion
A lot happens behind the scenes when a country implements mandatory voting – including inevitably higher turnout. But what if those numbers don’t mean what we think they do?
Results reflect ‘healthy democracy’: de Clercy
It was a win for all the major parties – in large or small ways – and for Canadian democracy itself. That’s how Political Science professor Cristine de Clercy frames the results of Monday’s federal election, as the Liberals attained a minority-government mandate.
Alumna making her mark on e-learning
Crowdmark CEO Michelle Caers, BA’94 (Political Science), stands as one of the country’s leading e-learning entrepreneurs, forging new pathways for educators and students.
Business turns one-time wear into lasting impact
Sisters Jenessa and Madison Olson were running their business long before they even had a business to run.
Democracy project heads SSHRC recipients
Political Science professor Laura Stephenson’s C-Dem project headed a list of 97 Western projects and research areas which will collectively receive $8.4 million in SSHRC grants.
Alumna tapped to lead United Way campaign
Alumna Christy Bacik wants you to be able to connect the dots – with a little help from her United Way team.
Western embracing ‘Change’ in the classroom
In celebration of the Times Higher Education (THE) Teaching Excellence Summit, Western News presents the following series of stories highlighting teaching excellence at Western.
Dimitrov: Unlocking freedom that engages students
Radoslav Dimitrov just throws them in the deep end of some of the world’s most complex issues – and his students love it.
USC celebrates teaching excellence
Nigmendra Narain (Political Science), Philip King (DAN Department of Management & Organizational Studies), Scott Loveland (Ivey Business School) and Mark Baker (Physics and Astronomy) were honoured with the University Student’s Council (USC) Award of Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching
Three named Distinguished University Professors
Three professors are the latest recipients of Distinguished University Professorships (DUP) awards, joining a select group of faculty members recognized for exceptional scholarly careers
Alumna turns French dreams into a travel reality
Jan Chung was chatting about the 32 trips she’s taken to France and thinking ahead to No. 33. “OK, it’s an obsession. But it’s a happy obsession.”