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Dec 9, 2024 Dr. Silva writes about violence, injuries in college football
In the aftermath of a violent brawl in a college football game and the death of a player from injuries suffered in another, Dr. Derek Silva, Associate Professor of Sociology, has co-written several articles about the human cost of the sport. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Nov 26, 2024 King's alumnae trying to get more domestic violence education into Ontario schools
The CBC has provided coverage on how King’s psychology grads Lucy Fisher, Sofi Kotilehti, and Jessica Mitchell are taking the Agnes Penner Prize-winning “Breaking the Cycle” project which teaches youth about intimate partner violence, and trying to get it into school curriculums. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Nov 20, 2024 Dr. Newman discusses municipalities' role in supporting vulnerable populations
In an article for the CBC, Dr. Jacquetta Newman, Professor of Politics and International Relations, discussed the issues, both from the province and local outcry and concern, that municipalities face in supporting their vulnerable populations. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Nov 15, 2024 Dr. Birnbaum has article published on access to justice and modernization of the family law rules
The Law360 Canada website has published an article, co-written by Dr. Rachel Birnbaum, Co-Director, Research Institute with Children, based on a research study, illustrating the diverse, and often conflicting, perspectives on how the family law rules could be modernized to meet the needs of litigants. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Oct 23, 2024 King's grad embraced opportunities to become a leader
In an article for Western News, Misko Kicknosway '24 discusses how leadership opportunities she had through King's and Western has helped her land a position at the University of Manitoba, as assistant to the director of Indigenous leadership programming. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Oct 15, 2024 Dr. Kerr asks: Is it time to reform parental leave?
In a Global News story, Dr. Don Kerr, Professor of Sociology, discussed how increasing Employment Insurance benefits for maternity and paternity leave could help ease financial concerns for Canadians wanting to have children. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Oct 9, 2024 Dr. Preston discusses delays in online booking system for LTC paratransit service
Dr. Jeff Preston, Associate Professor of Disability Studies, contributed his knowledge and experience to a CBC article about delays to the implementation of an online booking system for London's paratransit service. "This has turned into a bit of a moving goal post situation," Preston said. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Oct 3, 2024 Dr. Kerr discusses London's coming population boom
The population of the London region is expected to increase by more than 50 per cent over the next 25 years. In a London Free Press article, Dr. Don Kerr, Professor of Sociology, said this would be a "robust" pace of growth, compared to historical standards for the area. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Sep 27, 2024 Dr. Don Kerr talks to media regarding Canada's record-low fertility rate

Dr. Don Kerr, Professor of Sociology, discussed the contributing factors behind Canada's record-low fertility numbers with Canadian media, including in an informative interview with Global News.
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Sep 11, 2024 Dr. Malleson wins award for book on reducing inequality

Congratulations to Dr. Tom Malleson, Associate Professor of Social Justice and Peace Studies, for winning the 2024 American Political Science Association Michael Harrington Book Award for their book, “Against Inequality: The Practical and Ethical Case for Abolishing the Superrich." This award recognizes books that demonstrate how the study of political science contributes to a more democratic and egalitarian society.
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Sep 9, 2024 King's London Interfaith Peace Camp means more this year

The Catholic Register has published an article on this year's London Interfaith Peace Camp, which lets Christian, Muslim and Jewish students build friendships across faiths and learn about peace between the Abrahamic religions, and how this year's camp took on new meaning in the wake of the October 7 attacks.
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Aug 7, 2024 Dr. Kerr on raising Canada's retirement age

Dr. Don Kerr, Professor of Sociology, spoke to Global News about the possibility of Canada raising the retirement age, and the reasons behind such a move.
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Aug 1, 2024 Drs. Ellis and Hutchinson share research on parenting teenagers in a digital era
Drs. Wendy Ellis and Lynda Hutchinson, both Associate Professors in King's Department of Psychology, have an article in The Conversation about their extensive research into the role of the family and technology in adolescent development. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Jul 23, 2024 Dr. Barušs discusses after-death communications
Dr. Imants Barušs has co-authored an article in Psychology Today about after-death communications (ADCs), the apparent communication of the deceased with the living. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
May 6, 2024 Navin Droom looking for seat on London's Diversity Committee
BA candidate Navin Droom, seeking a seat on London's Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Community Advisory Committee, was included in a CBC News article focusing on three candidates. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Apr 29, 2024 Dr. Kerr: Canada's population growth is exploding. Here's why
Dr. Don Kerr, Professor of Sociology, has contributed an article to TheHub.ca website explaining why Canada's rate of population growth is the highest of the G7 countries. Dr. Kerr says the 2023 rate of population growth is like adding a new Saskatchewan to Canada’s total population in slightly less than a single calendar year. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Apr 26, 2024 Dr. Kerr on why Londoners keep working past 65
In an article for the London Free Press, Dr. Don Kerr, Professor of Sociology, discussed the reasons behind why a record number of Londoners continue working past the age of 65. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Apr 23, 2024 Forecasting tool can help make informed patient transfer decisions
London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) published an article about a research team, which included Dr. Felipe Rodrigues, Assistant Professor, Operations Management and Analytics, and members from LHSC and Ivey Business School that, during the COVID-19 pandemic, developed a simulation model to help inform decisions about hospital capacity and patient transfers. Facebook Twitter Linkedin