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The London Free Press quoted education lecturer Betsy Reilly in a story about books culled from H.B. Beal secondary school being found in a thrift store. lfpress.com/news/local-news/…

Education professor emeritus Peter Jaffe was featured in CTV documentary Victim 1: The Survivor about the 2020 mass casualty event in Nova Scotia. youtube.com/watch?v=dztxSHat…

🎓 Join us for the first Faculty Seminar Series of 2026! We're excited to feature Assistant Professor Dr. Nikki Rotas. 🔗 Register: edu.uwo.ca/events/research/f… 👤 Learn about Dr. Rotas: edu.uwo.ca/about/faculty-pro…

Adjunct professor & CREVAWC researcher Adriana Berlingieri discussed women’s safety in Toronto's nightlife scene on the This is Toronto podcast. cbc.ca/listen/cbc-podcasts/1…

CBC Today interviewed professor Emma Duerden about Australia’s social media ban for teens and what it could mean for children and families in Canada. cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-4…

After a 30 plus year career, retired music educator Mary Gillard, BA ’82, BEd ’83, continues to empower musicians and build community through conducting the New Horizons Band. edu.uwo.ca/news-events/trans…

⏰ Application deadline approaching! Questions before you apply? Connect with our team: edrecruit@uwo.ca 💬 Drop-in Q&A: Tuesday, January 13, 2026 🕛 12:00–1:00 p.m. EST (GMT-5) — London, ON 🔗 westernuniversity.zoom.us/j/…

We're #PurpleAndProud of Brenda Zadorsky, Dip Ed’75, for being recognized on the Mayor of London's New Year's Honour List in the arts category. Learn more about Brenda and other Western alumni appointed to the Order of Canada and the Mayor's Honour List. news.westernu.ca/2026/01/new…

Professor Albert Malkin spoke to Western News about why new year’s resolutions aren’t the best way to change. news.westernu.ca/2025/12/new…

📢 Interested in teaching in our graduate programs? Applications are now open for 3 limited duties positions during the intersession/summer period. 🔗 View job postings: edu.uwo.ca/about/employment/… ❓Have questions? Email us! edu-facultyrelations@uwo.ca

Good news! 🎉 We’ve extended the deadline for our Master of Professional Education (MPEd) in the field of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) to January 31st, 2026. ✍️ 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆? 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲'𝘀 𝗮 𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲: edu.uwo.ca/graduate-educatio…

Professor Emma Duerden provided expert insight in a Hamilton Spectator article exploring the TikTok ‘do nothing challenge’ trend, which challenges people to embrace boredom. Read the article: insidehalton.com/news/tiktok…

Colin King, Amy Rzezniczek, and Rachel Krahn, have published an article for the Conversation about how the use of tailored storybooks, combined with evidence-based strategies, can enable parents to support children experiencing anxiety. Read the article: theconversation.com/5-storyb…

As the winter break approaches, we're sending holiday greetings from all of us at the Faculty of Education. We wish you and yours a peaceful holiday season filled with joy and kindness.

We are proud to see our PhD candidate Carlos Eduardo Barzotto featured in Western's Inspiring Minds Showcase! 🧠 Learn more about Carlos and his research: grad.uwo.ca/academics/inspir…

New op-ed highlights how screen time is reshaping young brains — and why Canada needs a national plan. Featuring Associate Professor Emma Duerden as one of the contributors bringing research and urgency to this issue. thestar.com/opinion/contribu… via @torontostar

🎉 𝗪𝗲’𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝗳 𝘼 𝙍𝙚𝙨𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙘𝙝 𝘼𝙜𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙖 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙄𝙣𝙘𝙡𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙀𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣! Join our launch session for 35% off the book—plus a chance to win one of 3 free copies! 📚 🔗edu.uwo.ca/events/research/f…

Join us to learn more about the program structure, admission requirements, and the application process. Bring your questions - we’re here to help! 🗓️ November 25th, 2025 🕗 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. EST 🔗 Zoom link: westernuniversity.zoom.us/j/…

📢 We are currently seeking applications from Indigenous candidates for a limited-duties instructor position. 🔗 View full job posting: edu.uwo.ca/about/employment/… 📝 Apply here: uwo.ca/hr/working/staff/inde… ❓Have questions? Email us! edu-facultyrelations@uwo.ca