Western University’s Faculty of Information and Media Studies has launched its first research centre, the Starling Centre for Just Technologies and Just Societies. Starling’s mission is to educate and empower communities on the impacts of digital technologies. With four co-directors at the helm, it aims to integrate diverse perspectives and collaborative approaches to address the challenges posed by digital technologies. The name—which is inspired by the complex movements of starling flocks—symbolizes shifting dynamics, connections, and protection. “So much discussion seems to happen in a way that disconnects technology from the natural world,” said Starling Co-Director Joanna Redden. “We wanted a name that suggests constantly shifting movements, connections and tactics.”
