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Jan 31, 2025 King's MSW student's research celebrated by Western

As part of Western University's Inspiring Minds, King's MSW candidate Ameena Abid is being celebrated for her research project " Longing for Home: Exploring Second-Generation Immigrant Identity with Nostalgia" on the relationship that children of immigrants for their parents' homeland. (Image provided by the School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies at Western University.)
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Jan 27, 2025 Dr. Harris discusses political grief after U.S. election
Dr. Darcy Harris, Professor of Thanatology, explained the roots and effects of political grief in a Salon magazine article about the after-effects of the election of Donald Trump as U.S. President. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Jan 17, 2025 Dr. Kerr says expect London's population growth to slow
In a London Free Press article, Dr. Don Kerr, Professor of Sociology, says London's near-record growth in 2024 will not be sustainable due to Canada's lowered immigration targets and that growth will begin to slow this year. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Jan 14, 2025 Dr. Liboni part of Western team using math to decipher how machine learning works
Dr. Luisa Liboni, Assistant Professor in the School of Management, Economics, and Mathematics, is part of a team of Western researchers who developed a novel technique using math to understand how neural networks make decisions. Western News has posted an article outlining the importance of their work. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Jan 8, 2025 Dr. Tieku shares expertise on African Union Commission leadership
Dr. Thomas Tieku, Professor of Politics and International Relations, shares expert analysis in The Reporter Magazine on the critical role of the African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson ahead of an upcoming leadership vote. He explains how leadership within the AUC influences African governance and international relations. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Jan 7, 2025 Dr. Kerr talks Gen Beta with Global News
Dr. Don Kerr, Professor of Sociology, discussed Gen Beta (those born between 2025 and 2039) with Global News. Dr. Kerr spoke about the consequences the low birth rate and being raised by older and potentially more economically-established parents will have on the generation. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Dec 17, 2024 Dr. Kerr comments on the four-day work week's effects on Canada's fertility rate
Dr. Don Kerr, Professor of Sociology, contributes his insights to an article in the Toronto Star about factors contributing to Canada's stagnating fertility rate, and how a four-day work week could affect it. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Dec 13, 2024 Dr. Muller discusses Alberta's plan for border crime
Dr. Ben Muller, Professor and Program Coordinator of Migration and Border Studies, appeared on CBC's Edmonton AM to discuss the Alberta government's plan to send sheriffs, drug patrol dogs and surveillance drones to the province's border with the United States. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Dec 12, 2024 Dr. Dean adds expertise to article about impact of U.S. tariffs
Dr. Jason Dean, Associate Professor of Economics, provided his expertise in an article for WWNY about the impact a tariff imposed by the U.S. on Canadian goods could have on relations between the two countries. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Dec 9, 2024 Dr. Silva writes about violence, injuries in college football
In the aftermath of a violent brawl in a college football game and the death of a player from injuries suffered in another, Dr. Derek Silva, Associate Professor of Sociology, has co-written several articles about the human cost of the sport. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Nov 26, 2024 King's alumnae trying to get more domestic violence education into Ontario schools
The CBC has provided coverage on how King’s psychology grads Lucy Fisher, Sofi Kotilehti, and Jessica Mitchell are taking the Agnes Penner Prize-winning “Breaking the Cycle” project which teaches youth about intimate partner violence, and trying to get it into school curriculums. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Nov 20, 2024 Dr. Newman discusses municipalities' role in supporting vulnerable populations
In an article for the CBC, Dr. Jacquetta Newman, Professor of Politics and International Relations, discussed the issues, both from the province and local outcry and concern, that municipalities face in supporting their vulnerable populations. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Nov 15, 2024 Dr. Birnbaum has article published on access to justice and modernization of the family law rules
The Law360 Canada website has published an article, co-written by Dr. Rachel Birnbaum, Co-Director, Research Institute with Children, based on a research study, illustrating the diverse, and often conflicting, perspectives on how the family law rules could be modernized to meet the needs of litigants. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Oct 23, 2024 King's grad embraced opportunities to become a leader
In an article for Western News, Misko Kicknosway '24 discusses how leadership opportunities she had through King's and Western has helped her land a position at the University of Manitoba, as assistant to the director of Indigenous leadership programming. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Oct 15, 2024 Dr. Kerr asks: Is it time to reform parental leave?
In a Global News story, Dr. Don Kerr, Professor of Sociology, discussed how increasing Employment Insurance benefits for maternity and paternity leave could help ease financial concerns for Canadians wanting to have children. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Oct 9, 2024 Dr. Preston discusses delays in online booking system for LTC paratransit service
Dr. Jeff Preston, Associate Professor of Disability Studies, contributed his knowledge and experience to a CBC article about delays to the implementation of an online booking system for London's paratransit service. "This has turned into a bit of a moving goal post situation," Preston said. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Oct 3, 2024 Dr. Kerr discusses London's coming population boom
The population of the London region is expected to increase by more than 50 per cent over the next 25 years. In a London Free Press article, Dr. Don Kerr, Professor of Sociology, said this would be a "robust" pace of growth, compared to historical standards for the area. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Sep 27, 2024 Dr. Don Kerr talks to media regarding Canada's record-low fertility rate

Dr. Don Kerr, Professor of Sociology, discussed the contributing factors behind Canada's record-low fertility numbers with Canadian media, including in an informative interview with Global News.
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