News
Ukrainian speakers reflect on 4th anniversary of Russian invasion
By
Kassandra Vidinovski ,The Gazette , March 02, 2026
On Feb. 25, the Departments of History and Political Science brought three Ukrainian speakers to Western to reflect on Russia’s escalated war with Ukraine.
America Has Occupied Canada, in the Creative Mind of a Toronto Artist
By
Shawna Richer ,The New York Times , February 28, 2026
Frank Schumacher, a professor of history and director of the international relations program at Western, focuses on the role of the United States in world affairs and invited Ms. Vandor to bring “Pax Americana” to the university.
The King and AI: A team of international scholars tackles a historical work of epic proportions
By
Sparrow McGowan ,University Affairs , February 11, 2026
History professor William Turkel, one of Western’s Generative AI Teaching Fellows, discusses how emerging AI tools can be used to transform historical research.
The Battle for Disabled Veterans’ Recognition - A Discussion with Dr. Eric Story
By
Battle of the First World War Podcast , February 11, 2026
Dr. Eric Story, a Historian-in-Residence at Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry at Western University in London, Ontario in Canada, and Adjunct Professor at Wilfred Laurier University, discusses the struggles faced by disabled Canadian veterans after the First World War.
Quebec maintains tuition hike for out-of-province students at English-language programs
By
Maura Forrest ,The Globe and Mail , February 01, 2026
Jeffery Vacante, an assistant professor and Quebec historian at the University of Western Ontario, said the policy is meant to “discourage English-speaking people from other provinces from coming to Montreal.”
On the air: Exploring the History of of O-Pee-Chee with Mike Dove
CBCL-FM , January 23, 2026
CBC London Morning spoke with history professor Mike Dove about his research and documentary on the founding of O-Pee-Chee, the iconic London, ...
Expert insight: U.S. withdrawal from WHO could affect global health
By
Mitchell L. Hammond ,Western News , January 21, 2026
Expert insight: U.S. withdrawal from WHO could affect global health Disruption to global disease surveillance is most immediate concern with U.S. departure
‘Packaging Fun’: London professor hoping to take documentary on O Pee Chee Factory to film festivals in 2026
By
Brent Lale ,CTV News , January 21, 2026
A London professor is hoping to take documentary on O Pee Chee Factory to film festivals in 2026.
History of Canada-China Relations on AM980
AM980 , January 16, 2026
On The Morning Show with Devon Peacock on AM980, history professor James Flath shares insights on the long and complex history of...
