We are so excited and honoured to congratulate #FIMS professor and historian Daniel J. Robinson on winning the 2023 Business History Book prize for his novel Cigarette Nation: Business, Health, and Canadian Smokers, 1930-1975 (McGill Queens University Press, 2022).💙 Western University

Discrimination is a more pressing concern from advancing artificial intelligence than human extinction, says the EU's competition chief. bbc.com/news/technolog…

A message from #WesternU President Alan Shepard: standing in solidarity against gender-based violence.

We were thrilled to host 250 1st year @westernu students in Arts & Humanities Arts & Humanities & FIMS Faculty of Information & Media Studies (FIMS) for the Orientation Serves (#OServes) Community Zine Project. With over 160 submissions, the OZine Project connects students with the London arts & culture community!

Join us for a community screening of the documentary film Reel Injun, followed by a discussion with Office of Indigenous Initiatives, Western U's Sara Mai Chitty and Indigenous filmmaker & Faculty of Information & Media Studies (FIMS) faculty Sally Kewayosh. Register free online or onsite at Forest City Gallery! #ldnont westernuniversity.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Today, September 30 is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, and is also recognized as #OrangeShirtDay, an Indigenous-led grassroots commemorative day inspired by the story of residential school survivor Phyllis Webstad.

A new chair in ethics and technology has been established at #WesternU thanks to a $1.5M gift from alum Tim Duncanson. As #AI reaches ever deeper into our lives, bringing an ethical lens to these emerging technologies is more critical than ever. brnw.ch/21wDGCj

“It’s a very interactive experience that might be different than what people call to mind when thinking of a literary festival.” – Josh Lambier coordinator of #WesternU public humanities Words Fest, the Literary & Creative Arts Festival, runs Nov. 3-12. news.westernu.ca/2023/11/words-…

Join us for a conversation between playwright Emil Sher, who is writing a play based on Max Eisen's By Chance Alone, and Western University's Amanda Grzyb, who was crucial in shaping Eisen's award-winning memoir of surviving the Auschwitz. Registration is free! ➡️ wordsfest.ca/events/2023/em…

Join us TODAY for a visit with author Emma Donoghue & Western University Professor Chris Roulston Museum London to discuss their new books on the historical figure of Anne Lister. Register to join us online ➡️ westernuniversity.zoom.us/webinar/regist… Register to join us onsite ➡️ eventbrite.ca/e/emma-donoghu…

This afternoon I attended the “Building a Creative Community”Workshop at the Weldon Library at Western University. Sponsored by wordfest.ca — we have such a strong creative community in London, but they need so much more support!

This evening I attended the Ting Festival opening at the TAP Centre for Creativity. Lots of wonderful historic and contemporary displays. Full program for the festival running until May 11th at londontourism.ca/events/2024-ti…

🙌Dive into the future of AI and The Singularity with Prof. Nick Dyer-Witheford at the Accelerated Ad(E)vent: Subjectivity & Aesthetics Approaching the Singularity. Explore The Singularity's impact and the idea of a tech-driven future. 👉accadvnt.com Western University

So sorry to hear the news of the passing of Dan Smoke, a transformative educator, activist, journalist & broadcaster who dedicated his life to uplifting the voices of Indigenous peoples. My condolences to Mary Lou, his family, friends, and relations. He'll be missed by all.

To all of this talk of Canada as the 51st state, I respond with Greg Curnoe's iconic series of paintings of America, where he created maps of North America that eliminate the United States and stitch Canada together with Mexico. Sadly more relevant now than ever. #ldnont

Join us for a webinar with acclaimed essayist and cartoonist Gabrielle Drolet to talk about her new book, Look Ma, No Hands, a debut memoir about chronic pain, accessibility, and young adulthood. Registration is free to all! ➡️ eventbrite.ca/e/gabrielle-dr…

Gabrielle Drolet stopped by - with Pidgey! - to talk about Look Ma, No Hands, her debut memoir about chronic pain, accessibility & young adulthood. Gabrielle is also an alumna of Western University & Western Gazette! Our visit is now available on YouTube! #ldnont ➡️ youtu.be/3fJNAZVF7ds

Join us to explore how the art world can navigate North American free trade during a time of trade war. #LdnOnt Western University's Sarah EK Smith will join Ruth Skinner & Judith Rodger to talk about Canadian culture, the arts, and free trade. 🎟️ Register free: eventbrite.ca/e/sarah-ek-smi…

Coming up this week at Museum London! Our event will be hybrid: you can join us onsite at Museum London or online via Zoom Webinar! Your registration here is good for either an online or onsite ticket. Register here: eventbrite.ca/e/sarah-ek-smi…

Do you love live music? Want to learn about the art of songwriting? Join us for Words & Music, a celebration of Canada's first UNESCO #CityofMusic, featuring Sarah MacDougall, Anddre Mafra, Patrick James Clark, John Fellner, and Ammoye. Register free ➡️ eventbrite.ca/e/words-music-…