Media Relations http://mediarelations.uwo.ca Western Media Relations acts as a link between the University and local, national and international media. Fri, 31 Jul 2026 14:07:20 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.4.19 E-scooters driving ‘huge’ number of child injuries, doctors say: ‘Not toys’ | Global News https://globalnews.ca/news/11995048/escooters-safety-children-canada/#new_tab Fri, 31 Jul 2026 14:07:20 +0000 https://mediarelations.uwo.ca/?p=10931 The post E-scooters driving ‘huge’ number of child injuries, doctors say: ‘Not toys’ | Global News appeared first on Media Relations.

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]]> Powerful earthquake hits southern Japan, partially collapses mall | CBC The National https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/video/9.7288473#new_tab Fri, 31 Jul 2026 13:22:46 +0000 https://mediarelations.uwo.ca/?p=10929 The post Powerful earthquake hits southern Japan, partially collapses mall | CBC The National appeared first on Media Relations.

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]]> Immigrants to Canada have adopted the country’s low-fertility rates, new research finds | National Post https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/immigration-falling-fertility-rates-canada#new_tab Fri, 31 Jul 2026 13:15:46 +0000 https://mediarelations.uwo.ca/?p=10927 The post Immigrants to Canada have adopted the country’s low-fertility rates, new research finds | National Post appeared first on Media Relations.

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]]> Expert insight: LGBTQ+ inclusion in sports faces new challenges as Pride Night debates intensify https://news.westernu.ca/2026/07/pride-nights-professional-sports-lgbtq-inclusion-pressure/#new_tab Tue, 28 Jul 2026 18:31:13 +0000 https://mediarelations.uwo.ca/?p=10925 The post Expert insight: LGBTQ+ inclusion in sports faces new challenges as Pride Night debates intensify appeared first on Media Relations.

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]]> “The Odyssey” movie inspires interest in Homer’s original epic poem | CBS News https://www.cbsnews.com/video/odyssey-movie-inspires-interest-homer-original-epic-poem/#new_tab Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:20:25 +0000 https://mediarelations.uwo.ca/?p=10921 The post “The Odyssey” movie inspires interest in Homer’s original epic poem | CBS News appeared first on Media Relations.

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]]> How neuroimaging unlocks the unconscious | BBC’s the Naked Scientist https://www.thenakedscientists.com/podcasts/naked-scientists-podcast/titans-science-adrian-owen#new_tab Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:15:46 +0000 https://mediarelations.uwo.ca/?p=10919 The post How neuroimaging unlocks the unconscious | BBC’s the Naked Scientist appeared first on Media Relations.

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]]> Amateur astronomer spots ancient crater | Smithsonian magazine https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/an-amateur-astronomer-using-google-maps-spotted-a-strange-indentation-it-turned-out-to-be-a-meteorite-crater-from-390-million-years-ago-180989158/#new_tab Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:11:42 +0000 https://mediarelations.uwo.ca/?p=10917 The post Amateur astronomer spots ancient crater | Smithsonian magazine appeared first on Media Relations.

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]]> Experts available on Trump tariffs and Canada-U.S. trade http://mediarelations.uwo.ca/2026/07/22/western-experts-us-tariffs-canada-trade/ Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:00:33 +0000 https://mediarelations.uwo.ca/?p=10915 Economic impact, trade relations, public opinion and more

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]]> This week, U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed plans to impose steep tariffs on a wide range of Canadian goods starting Aug. 19.

Western University has experts available to speak about the economic impact, trade relations, public opinion and more.

Jennifer Farrell
Assistant Professor, Law

  • Digital services taxes
  • Tax-related World Trade Organization law
  • International tax law

Fraser Johnson
Professor, Ivey Business School; Leenders Supply Chain Management Association Chair

  • Impact of tariffs on supply chains
  • Food prices
  • The automotive sector
  • Manufacturing
  • Shipping
  • Ports

Mahmood Nanji
Lawrence Centre Policy Fellow, Ivey Business School; former associate deputy minister at the Ontario Ministry of Finance

  • Economic development
  • Canadian competitiveness
  • Public policy

Andreas Schotter
Professor, Ivey Business School

  • Canada-U.S. trade relations
  • Impact of tariffs
  • International business
  • Emerging markets

Matthew Lebo 
Professor, Political Science

  • Trump’s governing style
  • American domestic politics
  • The presidency
  • Congressional elections
  • Political parties in Congress

MEDIA CONTACT: Jacquelyn Mitchell, Media Relations Officer, Western University, (226) 386-9683, j.mitchell@uwo.ca

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]]> Expert insight: World Cup video review controversies show why human referees still matter https://news.westernu.ca/2026/07/world-cup-var-controversies-human-referees/#new_tab Mon, 20 Jul 2026 20:33:16 +0000 https://mediarelations.uwo.ca/?p=10913 The post Expert insight: World Cup video review controversies show why human referees still matter appeared first on Media Relations.

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]]> Tornadoes in Maine? A Rare Forecast for Parts of U.S. and Canada | The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/14/weather/maine-vermont-tornado-quebec.html#new_tab Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:01:19 +0000 https://mediarelations.uwo.ca/?p=10911 The post Tornadoes in Maine? A Rare Forecast for Parts of U.S. and Canada | The New York Times appeared first on Media Relations.

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