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Which of the world's most pressing issues should we tackle next? The Western Academy for Advanced Research brings together teams of scholars, community leaders, and industry experts who committed to discovering solutions to global challenges.

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We would like to extend a very warm welcome to our newly appointed director, Grace Parraga!

30.07.2025 19:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Possibilities for Peace

In recent years, the international community has seen considerable threats to peace and security. Why?

How do we achieve peace in the 21st century? Can international law help?

Our current research theme explores these questions & more. Learn more: possibilitiesforpeace.ca

23.07.2025 14:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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We are excited to welcome back Dr. Uzma Rashid from the University for Peace (UPEACE)! Learn more about #UPEACE's commitment to peace education, here: upeace.org

15.07.2025 12:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Arctic Governance in the Face of Climate Change | Ideas from the Western Academy
YouTube video by Western Academy for Advanced Research Arctic Governance in the Face of Climate Change | Ideas from the Western Academy

Watch her full talk, here: youtu.be/zSoW3nNeeYk

23.06.2025 15:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
What could happen with the Arctic?
YouTube video by Western Academy for Advanced Research What could happen with the Arctic?

The Arctic is a contested zone. So, who governs it?

Carol Dyck (Western Law) proposes a solution that could lead to international co-operation. www.youtube.com/shorts/Gs7aS...

23.06.2025 15:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Can the United States really annex Canada? | Unravelled
YouTube video by TVO Today Can the United States really annex Canada? | Unravelled

Can the United States annex Canada? Visiting Fellow Sabine Nรถlke sheds light on Trump's annexation threats and what they could mean for Canada. #TVO #WesternU

youtu.be/2zamxJsU5kA?...

19.06.2025 16:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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05.06.2025 15:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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05.06.2025 15:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Global alliances are shifting. How can art and storytelling help us navigate this current moment?

Western Academy postdoc Pascal Michelberger explores speculative art and what it can teach us about conflict and resistance.

02.06.2025 13:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Text:  Exploring possibilities for peace in the 21st Century.  Lex Pacificatoria.  Sponsored by Western Academy for Advanced Research.

Text: Exploring possibilities for peace in the 21st Century. Lex Pacificatoria. Sponsored by Western Academy for Advanced Research.

Find this episode of Lex Pacificatoria on YouTube, Spotify, Apple, and Amazon!

29.05.2025 18:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Episode 4: Defending the International Legal Order with guest Sabine Nรถlke
YouTube video by Lex Pacificatoria Episode 4: Defending the International Legal Order with guest Sabine Nรถlke

"When it works people don't see it."

Visiting Fellow Sabine Nolke discusses international law and its enduring importance in an age of rapidly shifting alliances. www.youtube.com/watch?v=7y2s...

29.05.2025 18:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Image of Valerie Oosterveld in front of a purple graphic.

How can we empower survivors of gender-based violence?Read legal scholar & Western Academy Fellow Valerie Oosterveld's Impact Story: www.theimpactproject.ca/stories/vale.... #WesternU @westernuresearch.bsky.social

27.05.2025 20:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Former diplomat and Western Academy Visiting Fellow Sabine Nรถlke spoke with CBC's Natasha Fatah on the joint Canada-UK-France statement on Gaza.

20.05.2025 17:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Text:  Complex problems require new ways of thinking.

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Text: Complex problems require new ways of thinking. Bottom centre: Western Academy for Advanced Research logo with shield.

Complex problems require new ways of thinking. Learn about us: uwo.ca/academy/inde...

20.05.2025 15:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

What makes Canada a sovereign state? Visiting scholar Sabine Nรถlke explains the meaning of sovereignty.

25.04.2025 19:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security Canadian leaders must situate Donald Trumpโ€™s dangerous rhetoric in the language of international law and state-to-state relations.

From the Western Academy for Advanced Research's Possibilities for Peace theme, Sabine Nolke writes for @theconversationca.bsky.social:

Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security theconversation.com/like-dictato...

14.02.2025 15:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

TODAY!

24.04.2025 12:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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17.04.2025 15:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Engage Western 2025 We've got it here. London makes the difference.

Visit our booth at this year's Engage Western!
Register here: www.ledc.com/event/engage...
#WesternU #ldnont

16.04.2025 15:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Teal background with image of globe and a dove. Text, "Exploring possibilities for peace in the twenty-first century"

Our current research theme is "Exploring possibilities for peace in the twenty-first century." Learn more: uwo.ca/academy/them...

15.04.2025 19:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Western Academy for Advanced Research - Western University The Western Academy for Advanced Research brings together interdisciplinary and international teams of scholars to address major issues facing humanity through periods of dedicated focus.

We are very delighted to join the Bluesky community!

Curious to know more about the Western Academy? Find us, here: uwo.ca/academy/inde...

15.04.2025 18:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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