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We contribute to Western’s reputation for excellence in teaching and research across political theory, international relations, Canadian and comparative politics, local government, public administration, and as a leader in research methodology training.

10/06/2026

Dr. Alcantara, a political science professor at Western University, gave an engaging talk to our Grade 5 students about the role of government and how responsibilities are divided among Canada’s three branches of government.

🏦🥴Stressed out about politics? It could be impacting your health!CBC News featured Western’s body Body Politics Lab, and...
09/02/2026

🏦🥴Stressed out about politics? It could be impacting your health!

CBC News featured Western’s body Body Politics Lab, and included interviews with Canada Research Chair in Political Psychology and the lab’s director Amanda Friesen, in a story about the impact politics has on people’s stress levels. The story also included comments from Political Science PhD students and Noah Eliot Vanderhoeven and Cole Stevenson, and Samantha Jones (Psychology).

📸 credit: Meagan Fitzpatrick/CBC

Online feature: https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/video/9.7325261

Broadcast video: https://www.cbc.ca/news/health/politics-stress-study-9.7323243

Radio: https://iqmediacorp.com/ExternalIframeMedia?mediaID=d05c6157-4477-426e-a232-d96458f6a4dc&isRM=false&rawMediaType=Radio&end=true

We’re excited to share the 6th Global Peace Summit opportunity bring held from 20–22 January 2027 at the United Nations ...
09/02/2026

We’re excited to share the 6th Global Peace Summit opportunity bring held from 20–22 January 2027 at the United Nations Conference Centre in Bangkok, Thailand. The Summit provides a meaningful platform for young people to engage in dialogue, exchange perspectives, build connections, and strengthen their capacity to contribute to a more peaceful, inclusive and sustainable world.

Last year’s Summit was a tremendous success, and we were proud to have our own students among the delegates. Students passionate about peace and leadership are encouraged to apply.
The Humanitarian Affairs Asia Peace Summit of Emerging Leaders gives youth the tools to be a champion of peace. Delegates will have the opportunity to learn from world-leading Peace Activists and network with like-minded individuals in the advancement of a more peaceful, inclusive and sustainable world.

We also encourage you to view the video of the 5th Global Peace Summit 2026, which captures the spirit of the Summit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ps1CNWnDC5I

For more information or how to apply visit: https://www.humanitarianaffairs.org/GlobalPeaceSummit/Overview/

Western Political Science is officially on LinkedIn! 🎉Hey Political Science Alumni! We’re excited to connect with you on...
07/08/2026

Western Political Science is officially on LinkedIn! 🎉

Hey Political Science Alumni! We’re excited to connect with you on LinkedIn! Join our group to network, share insights, stay engaged with the community, and let us follow your journey beyond Western. Join us here: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9088521/ - Looking forward to seeing you there.

We’re also building a space for thoughtful conversation and collaboration on LinkedIn! Join our group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9168351/ to connect with peers, share insights, and stay up to date on upcoming initiatives. It’s open to Western Political Science members including students, staff, and faculty. Let’s learn and grow together.

07/08/2026

Meet Our Students: Celebrating Success Stories

Finding your place at university can be life-changing, and for Soumya Ananth, that journey has been shaped by leadership, community, and a passion for helping others succeed.

A second-year Political Science student entering her third year, Soumya has embraced opportunities across the Faculty of Social Science to make a positive impact. As Charity Events Commissioner with the Social Science Students' Council, she helped organize initiatives focused on mental health awareness and community engagement, bringing students together around causes that matter.

Her commitment to supporting others extends beyond student government. As a Residence Soph, Soumya helped first-year students navigate the transition to university life by creating welcoming spaces, building connections, and fostering a strong sense of belonging. This year, she will continue that work as a Social Science Soph, helping incoming students discover opportunities, build friendships, and find their place within the Western community.

Soumya believes some of the most meaningful experiences at university happen when students step outside their comfort zones, get involved, and connect with others. Her story highlights the supportive and vibrant community that makes the Faculty of Social Science such a special place to learn and grow.

Read Soumya's inspiring story:
https://www.ssc.uwo.ca/meetourstars/celebrating_student_stories_soumya_ananth.html

We are thrilled to welcome Dr. İpek Ece Şener as the newest member of our department! Dr. Sener comes to us with a PhD f...
07/08/2026

We are thrilled to welcome Dr. İpek Ece Şener as the newest member of our department! Dr. Sener comes to us with a PhD from Washington University in St. Louis, and more recently from Harvard University’s Department of Government where she was a College Fellow. Her research has been published in top outlets such as the Journal of Conflict Resolution, the Journal of Peace Research, and World Politics.

Dr. Sener conducts research in the area of International Relations, broadly, and has specific expertise on topics such as radicalization, activist-militant relations, state repression and civil conflict. She has three streams of active research: the interaction between activist actions, support for militancy and state actions; the strategy behind militant propaganda; and how international actors and institutions influence civil wars. She is also involved with the Data-driven Analysis of Peace Project.

We are very excited about the contributions Dr. Sener will make to our department. In 2026-7, Dr. Sener will be teaching Politics of the Middle East (PS3329f), Global Security (4408g) and PS9516b (Survey Design).

The Department of Political Science is proud to announce that Dr. Do Young Gong has joined our ranks! Dr. Gong earned he...
07/08/2026

The Department of Political Science is proud to announce that Dr. Do Young Gong has joined our ranks! Dr. Gong earned her PhD in Political Science (2026) and a Master’s in Applied Statistics (2025) at the University of Illinois. Dr. Gong will be delaying her arrival in London by a year to take on a postdoctoral appointment at Harvard University.

Dr. Gong is an expert on political violence, political methodology and conflict management and resolution. Her dissertation research looked at the interdependence between coups and civil wars. Her research has been published in top outlets, including World Development, International Studies Quarterly and the International Review of Public Administration.

We look forward to welcoming Dr. Gong to London in July 2027!

Tomorrow we welcome Professsor Léa Ravensbergen from McMaster University! She be speaking about "Planning the Just Cycli...
04/28/2026

Tomorrow we welcome Professsor Léa Ravensbergen from McMaster University! She be speaking about "Planning the Just Cycling City" as the past of the Urban Horizons lecture of this term.

📆Wednesday, April 29th, 9:30-10:45 a.m.
📍SSC 7220

Professor Ravensbergen's lecture will also be the opening session of the Centre for Urban Policy and Local Governance Graduate Student Research Showcase. The Showcase will run from 10:45am to 4:00pm, also in SSC 7200. The Showcase features a great interdisciplinary lineup of 11 presentations by graduate students from across .

Open to all, lunch is provided, and no registration is necessary. So please consider coming out for a session, or for the day, to support our graduate students and hear about their work!

Congratulations to Professor Adam Harmes who was the 2026 Western University recipient of the Ontario Undergraduate Stud...
04/20/2026

Congratulations to Professor Adam Harmes who was the 2026 Western University recipient of the Ontario Undergraduate Student Alliance (OUSA) Teaching Excellence Award.

The award was presented at the OUSA Partners in Higher Education Dinner at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel in Toronto on 15 April 2026.

(📸 President and Vice Chancellor at Western University - Alan Shepard)

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