Faculty of Social Science at Western University

Faculty of Social Science at Western University Offering undergraduate and graduate programs in various social science disciplines We can’t wait to hear what you have to say!

Eight core Departments – Anthropology, Economics, Geography, History, Management and Organizational Studies, Political Science, Psychology and Sociology

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Happy Labour Day Long Weekend, Faculty of Social Science! 🎉At the Faculty of Social Science at Western University, we ex...
09/04/2026

Happy Labour Day Long Weekend, Faculty of Social Science! 🎉

At the Faculty of Social Science at Western University, we extend our warm wishes to all students, families, faculty, staff, and alumni as we mark Labour Day.

This long weekend is a meaningful opportunity to recognize the contributions of workers across all sectors while also taking time to rest, recharge, and enjoy time with loved ones before the academic year fully begins.

📢 Please note that our administrative offices will be closed on Monday, September 7, in observance of Labour Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, September 8.

Wishing you a safe, restful, and enjoyable long weekend.

OWeek 2026 is Almost Here! 💜📅 September 7 to 12, 2026A new chapter begins this September, and there's no better way to k...
09/01/2026

OWeek 2026 is Almost Here! 💜
📅 September 7 to 12, 2026

A new chapter begins this September, and there's no better way to kick off your Western experience than Orientation Week (OWeek).

Whether you're moving to London from across the country or just across town, OWeek is your opportunity to discover everything Western has to offer while making meaningful connections that can last a lifetime. Throughout the week, you'll explore campus, meet fellow students, connect with upper-year mentors (Sophs), and learn about the many programs and services designed to support your academic success and personal well-being.

With more than 950 dedicated student volunteers, faculty, and staff coming together to welcome the newest Mustangs, OWeek is much more than a series of events. It's the beginning of your university journey and your introduction to a community that will support you throughout the year.

From unforgettable campus-wide celebrations and exclusive experiences to valuable resources that help you thrive in the classroom and beyond, OWeek is designed to help every new student feel confident, connected, and ready for success.

No matter where you're coming from, your OWeek experience is accessible through the OPass, ensuring every incoming student can participate in Canada's leading university orientation experience.

Get ready to create lifelong memories, discover new opportunities, and start building friendships that will shape your university years.

Questions? Contact [email protected]

Photo credit: USC

Meet Our Students: Celebrating Success StoriesThe Faculty of Social Science is proud to celebrate Xavier R. Muller, a gr...
08/28/2026

Meet Our Students: Celebrating Success Stories

The Faculty of Social Science is proud to celebrate Xavier R. Muller, a graduate of the Honours Specialization in Sociology program whose passion for research, commitment to leadership, and dedication to academic excellence have left a lasting impact on the Western community.

Throughout his time at Western, Xavier embraced opportunities to expand his learning beyond the classroom. As a research assistant working with faculty members on a variety of projects and later completing an Honours Thesis, he discovered a passion for research that continues to shape his future goals.

"Engaging in research outside the program's curriculum was an incredibly valuable learning experience that continues to cultivate my interest in sociology," Xavier says.

The mentorship he received from faculty members played an important role in his growth as both a student and researcher. Through these experiences, Xavier developed the ability to think critically, collaborate effectively, and contribute to meaningful research projects.

Outside of academics, Xavier was deeply involved with the Sociology Students' Association, eventually serving as Co-President during his final year. Through the association, he built lasting friendships, strengthened connections within the department, and helped create a welcoming community for fellow students.

Among his many accomplishments, Xavier considers completing his Honours Thesis to be his greatest achievement. His undergraduate journey also included presenting research at conferences across Canada and internationally, contributing to multiple research initiatives, and earning a prestigious Gold Medal in recognition of his academic success.

"Receiving the Gold Medal is an honour and recognizes all the work I have put in over the past four years," Xavier shares. "Completing my thesis is undoubtedly my greatest achievement."

Xavier's journey is a wonderful example of how curiosity, perseverance, and engagement can create meaningful opportunities for learning and growth.

Read his full story:
https://www.ssc.uwo.ca/meetourstars/celebrating_student_stories_xavier_muller.html

A remarkable achievement for Western Psychology and for the future of health science.We are proud to celebrate Daniel An...
08/27/2026

A remarkable achievement for Western Psychology and for the future of health science.

We are proud to celebrate Daniel Ansari, Professor in the Department of Psychology and the Faculty of Education at Western University, who has been named a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences (CAHS).

The fellowship, announced August 27, is among the highest honours in Canadian health science. It recognizes scholars whose work has made significant contributions to health science and who demonstrate a commitment to advancing the future of the field.

For students considering psychology, neuroscience, education, or research, Professor Ansari’s career offers a powerful example of how curiosity about something we encounter every day—numbers and mathematics—can lead to research with much broader implications for learning and human development.

Professor Ansari is the Canada Research Chair in Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience and Learning and heads Western’s Numerical Cognition Laboratory, where he and his team investigate how numerical and mathematical skills develop over time, including both typical and atypical development.

Their research brings together behavioural research and neuroimaging methods to better understand how we learn, how numerical abilities develop, and what happens when those developmental pathways differ.

And the impact extends far beyond the laboratory.

Professor Ansari has published more than 140 articles in peer-reviewed journals and has been recognized throughout his career for his contributions to psychology, neuroscience, education and health science. He is also a Fellow of the Association for Psychological Science and the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research, and has previously served as a member of the College of the Royal Society of Canada.

The CAHS fellowship recognizes the full breadth of academic health science—from fundamental science to social science and population health. Fellows carry the designation FCAHS (Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences) and a commitment to serving the Academy and contributing to the future well-being of health science.

This recognition is a celebration not only of an accomplished researcher, but of the kind of interdisciplinary scholarship that connects psychology, neuroscience, education and health to help us understand how people learn and develop.

Congratulations, Professor Ansari, on this well-deserved honour and on the continued impact of your research.
https://news.westernu.ca/2026/08/cahs-fellows-western-university-2026/

😂 The Social Science Translator Has Entered the ChatThere are certain phrases you hear differently once you've spent eno...
08/24/2026

😂 The Social Science Translator Has Entered the Chat

There are certain phrases you hear differently once you've spent enough time studying Social Science.

"It's just a group project."
A Social Science student hears: Prepare yourself.

"It's a short reading."
A Social Science student asks: Define short.

"This should only take a few hours."
A Social Science student immediately needs clarification: University hours or actual hours?

And somehow, "Just skim the article" has become one of the most suspicious sentences in the English language. 😂

Because studying Social Science doesn't just change what you learn. It changes how you see the world.

You start looking for context. You question assumptions. You ask for evidence. You notice nuance.

And yes... you may occasionally overanalyze a perfectly innocent sentence.

What should we add to the Social Science Translator?

Meet Our Students: Celebrating Success StoriesThis week, we're proud to celebrate Alison Olarte Angel, a graduating Hono...
08/21/2026

Meet Our Students: Celebrating Success Stories

This week, we're proud to celebrate Alison Olarte Angel, a graduating Honours Double Major student in Biological Anthropology and Sociology whose journey demonstrates the power of curiosity, determination, and discovering where your passions truly lie.

When Alison arrived at Western, she planned to study Sociology and Psychology. But after taking anthropology courses in her first year, she discovered a new passion that would ultimately reshape her academic path.

"After completing that course, my interest in anthropology spiked," Alison shares. "As I reached my third year, I realized psychology was not for me, but the study of evolution and past societies was."

By exploring different disciplines and remaining open to new opportunities, Alison found a field of study that inspired her and aligned with her future goals. Her story is a wonderful reminder to students that it's okay to change direction and pursue what genuinely excites you.

Outside the classroom, Alison became involved with SALSA, Western's Spanish and Latin Student Association, where she developed leadership skills, planned events, and built meaningful friendships that enriched her university experience.

Her hard work and dedication culminated in one of her proudest achievements: graduating with an Honours Double Major and receiving a Gold Medal for achieving the highest overall average in her program.

As a first-generation immigrant and the first woman in her family to complete university, Alison's accomplishment holds special meaning.

"I did not grow up with money or resources, but I did not let that stop me from achieving the goals I set my mind to."

Her success story continues to grow. Alison was recently awarded the Henry Bogal-Szot Scholarship, which will support a research opportunity in Lima, Peru as she works toward her dream of building a career in archaeology.

We're incredibly proud of all she has accomplished and look forward to seeing where her journey takes her next.

Read Alison's full story:
https://www.ssc.uwo.ca/meetourstars/celebrating_student_stories_alison_olarte_angel.html

For generations, stories, knowledge and cultural traditions have been carried through the voices, memories and lived exp...
08/17/2026

For generations, stories, knowledge and cultural traditions have been carried through the voices, memories and lived experiences of communities. Today, those stories have a new digital home.

We're proud to celebrate Professor and Chair Lisa Hodgetts from Western University's Faculty of Social Science, whose collaborative research partnership has reached an extraordinary milestone with the launch of the Inuvialuit Living History Project website.

Developed over nine years through a community-led partnership, the project was created alongside the Inuvialuit Cultural Centre, Inuvialuit Communications Society, Simon Fraser University, Ursus Heritage, Parks Canada, and the Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre, with support from two SSHRC Insight Grants.

Rather than telling the story of the Inuvialuit people, the project ensures those stories are shared by the Inuvialuit themselves.

Working as facilitators, Professor Hodgetts and co-project director Natasha Lyons collaborated closely with Cultural Centre staff, Elders and community members from across the Inuvialuit Settlement Region, following their guidance every step of the way. The result is a rich digital resource that celebrates Inuvialuit history, culture and identity from an Inuvialuit perspective.

The website brings together an incredible collection of community-created materials, including videos, photographs, oral histories, audio recordings and historical documents. It also reconnects ancestral belongings housed in museums around the world with the communities and landscapes they came from through an interactive digital map, helping restore important cultural relationships across time and place.

This project is a powerful example of what research can achieve when it is built on trust, respect, long-term collaboration and community leadership. It demonstrates how universities and communities can work together to preserve cultural heritage while making it accessible for future generations.

Congratulations to Professor Lisa Hodgetts and all of the partners whose dedication, knowledge and collaboration made this remarkable achievement possible.

🌐 Explore the Inuvialuit Living History Project: https://inuvialuitlivinghistory.ca/
📺 CBC coverage: https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/video/9.7265236
▶️ Inuvialuit Communications Society coverage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0C5t0JapWeU

🤫 Okay... we’re opening the files.Welcome to Social Science Confessions — where we admit the things we probably shouldn'...
08/17/2026

🤫 Okay... we’re opening the files.

Welcome to Social Science Confessions — where we admit the things we probably shouldn't admit.

The forgotten assignments.
The "I'll start tomorrow" promises.
The suspicious amount of time spent making notes look pretty.

Be honest: did you feel a little too seen? 👀

Meet Our Students: Celebrating Success Stories – Toni GuntonToni Gunton, a Bachelor of Arts student in Criminology (3-ye...
08/14/2026

Meet Our Students: Celebrating Success Stories – Toni Gunton

Toni Gunton, a Bachelor of Arts student in Criminology (3-year program), has turned her passion for justice and the law into a meaningful academic journey at Western University.

From the beginning, Toni was driven by a desire to understand inequality, crime, and the justice system. “In high school, I developed a strong interest in justice and the law,” she shares. “I wanted to better understand inequality, crime, and the factors that shape our justice system.”

Throughout her studies, Toni built strong critical thinking, writing, and analytical skills through the Faculty of Social Science. She emphasizes that one of her biggest takeaways was learning how to evaluate complex ideas rather than simply memorizing content.

A key part of her journey was the support she received through academic advising. During her third year, her advisor helped her carefully review her academic plan and guided her through an important decision about her degree path, giving her confidence in her next steps.

Toni also participated in the Social Science Co-op Program, which allowed her to gain real-world experience while continuing to connect her academic learning to workplace skills.

Beyond the classroom, she took on leadership roles as AVP Internal on the Social Science Student Council and as Wellness Equity Outreach Director with the University Students’ Council, where she supported accessibility and inclusion initiatives.

Her achievements include acceptance to Western Law and receiving the Gold Medal Award for the highest academic standing in her program.

Read her full story here:
https://www.ssc.uwo.ca/meetourstars/celebrating_student_stories_toni_gunton.html

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