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The department enjoys an excellent reputation both nationally and internationally, and is ranked among the top one hundred history departments in the world. Our faculty is large, diverse, and distinguished. Our course offerings are rich and varied in both geographic focus and methodological approach. We have deep strengths in Canadian history, the history of international relations and conflict, e
06/17/2026
Please join us in congratulating Uesio da Gama Santos who successfully defended his thesis this afternoon. The title of his thesis is: "The Emergence of Neurodiversity.”
Congratulations Dr. da Gama Santos!
06/16/2026
Call for participants! https://bit.ly/mappingmemory26
06/11/2026
Congratulations to our many graduates, including Dr. Sara Khorshid and Dr. Carla Joubert!
06/10/2026
Please join us to support PhD candidate, Uesio da Gama Santos at his upcoming public lecture:
The Emergence of Neurodiversity
Wednesday, June 17th, 2026
10:00am (EST)
RSVP to [email protected] for the zoom link
All are welcome!
05/26/2026
Look at where our MA Public History students are completing their summer internships!
05/21/2026
04/29/2026
We're excited to welcome Dr. Michelle Hamilton on May 2 for a lecture on London's SoHo neighbourhood! Come learn about the people who lived in this vibrant London community. Register here: https://eldonhouse.ca/product/the-village-soho-project/
04/27/2026
The Department of History invites you to attend the following event: Book Celebration featuring Professors Cody Groat and Oleksa Drachewych - May 20, 2026 - 2:00pm - Conron Hall, UC 3110
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04/13/2026
Our public history project with the City and the London & Middlesex Historical Society is in today's Western News:
Western students, local historians bring London’s stories to life through Forest City Facts Through Forest City Facts, Western’s MA public history field is helping to uncover stories that have shaped - and continue to shape – the city.
04/08/2026
Join PhD candidate, Khrystyna Nyshchei as she speaks on the untold story of Korea's royal legacy in the 20th century - the final chapter of the Joseon Dynasty - through the life of Prince Yi Ku, grandson of Emperor Gojong, and his Ukrainian wife, Julia Mullock. This story is about the class of tradition & modernity for Korea's last royal family and the balancing of duty, identity and love across continents. April 9th - 4:00pm - Lawson Hall 1218. All are welcome!
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