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Undergraduate students explore Canada’s declining population through migration research
August 04, 2026
Western USRI students are researching migration under the direction of sociology professor Michael Haan
Immigrants to Canada have adopted the country's low-fertility rates, new research finds
July 29, 2026
The National Post published a front-page feature on research led by sociology professors Rachel Margolis and Howard Ramos exploring fertility rates.
Meet Our Students: Celebrating Success Stories | Meaghan Furlano
July 15, 2026
This edition features Meaghan Furlano, a second-year PhD student in Sociology whose work explores contemporary anti-feminist movements and digital ...
March 27, 2026
Ted Hewitt on why Canada should strengthen trade ties with the Mercosur bloc
Experts weigh in on Canada’s fluctuating population growth
February 28, 2026
Michael Haan was interviewed by CTV about how Canada’s population likely won’t grow in 2026
Meet Our Students: Celebrating Success Stories | Era Rana
February 02, 2026
This edition features Era Rana, a PhD student in Sociology whose work explores some of the most urgent and complex social issues of our time.
Meet Our Faculty: Humans of Social Science | Kaitlynn Mendes
February 02, 2026
Curiosity has a way of leading people exactly where they are meant to be—even when the path isn’t planned.
Expert insight: Why Canada should avoid Australia’s teen social media ban
December 19, 2025
Western researchers Kaitlynn Mendes and Christopher Dietzel call for better solutions
Music listening parties: The new concert alternative
October 15, 2025
Whether inflated by dynamic pricing on Ticketmaster or greedy resellers, concertgoers are often being outbid.