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Rotman Institute of Philosophy - Western University We are an interdisciplinary research institute at Western University, integrating core humanities practice into the development & application of science.

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We're excited to launch the Rotman Institute of Philosophy's Trainee Partnership Initiative, a new program that connects...
10/16/2026

We're excited to launch the Rotman Institute of Philosophy's Trainee Partnership Initiative, a new program that connects graduate students with not-for-profit, public-sector, and industry organizations to explore collaborative research opportunities. By bringing together different forms of expertise, the initiative helps foster partnerships that tackle complex challenges and generate real-world impact.

Through a series of trainee profiles, we're showcasing the research interests, skills, and perspectives our graduate students can bring to potential collaborations. We hope these profiles spark new connections and create opportunities for meaningful, mutually beneficial partnerships.

Meet Eden Hoffer, a PhD student in Health Information Science at Western University . Her research focuses on how institutional responses impact intimate partner violence survivors’ experiences, and advocates for survivor-centred, trauma- and violence-informed policy reform and development.

To read their profile and find out more about the program, visit: https://rotman.uwo.ca/opportunities/partners-resources/rotman-trainee-partnership-initiative/eden-hoffer.html

Think Tank Thursdays continues with a deeper dive into our emerging interdisciplinary research. When diverse perspective...
10/15/2026

Think Tank Thursdays continues with a deeper dive into our emerging interdisciplinary research. When diverse perspectives come together, new questions—and new possibilities—emerge. Let's take a closer look.

“Historical Biography and Bibliography at Scale”: Scientific breakthroughs rarely happen in isolation. Using AI-assisted historical analysis, this project maps the people, institutions, and ideas behind the emergence of computer algebra and symbolic computation.

Learn more: https://rotman.uwo.ca/research/research-projects/interdisciplinary-think-tank-projects/historical-biography-and-bibliography-at-scale.html

Join us on October 15 for the third lecture in the 2026 Annual Fall Lectures: Agency & AI series presented by the Rotman...
10/12/2026

Join us on October 15 for the third lecture in the 2026 Annual Fall Lectures: Agency & AI series presented by the Rotman Institute of Philosophy.
Aimee van Wynsberghe will present, "Repairing AI for Environmental Justice," exploring how the environmental impacts of AI development intersect with issues of sustainability, ethics, and environmental justice, and what it would mean to "repair" AI systems to better support vulnerable communities.
📅 October 15, 2026
🕖 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
📍 Innovation Works, Community Room, 201 King Street, London, ON.
This free public lecture is open to the community. No registration required.
Learn more: https://www.uwo.ca/events/2026/10/2026-annual-fall-lectures-agency-and-ai-lecture-3.html

2026 Annual Fall Lectures: Agency & AI with Aimee van Wynsberghe

Rotman member and FIMS faculty member Luke Stark is featured in Maclean’s with his recent article, “The AI Doom Discours...
10/07/2026

Rotman member and FIMS faculty member Luke Stark is featured in Maclean’s with his recent article, “The AI Doom Discourse Only Helps Big Tech.” In the piece, Stark examines how narratives about existential AI risk can shape public conversations and policy, arguing for greater attention to the real and immediate social impacts of AI technologies.

Read the article and explore more from our community: https://tr.ee/sYfQLonPAa

Congrats, Dr. Pascal Rodríguez-Warnier!
10/06/2026

Congrats, Dr. Pascal Rodríguez-Warnier!

Join us on October 8 for the second lecture in the Rotman Institute of Philosophy's 2026 Annual Fall Lecture Series, Age...
10/05/2026

Join us on October 8 for the second lecture in the Rotman Institute of Philosophy's 2026 Annual Fall Lecture Series, Agency & AI.

Carson Johnston will present, "Agency in the Wild: Can We Trust Our Instincts?", exploring the role of instinct, intuition, and decision-making in a world increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence.

📅 October 8, 2026
🕖 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
📍 TAP Centre for Creativity, Bruce B. Johnson Theatre, 203 Dundas St., London, ON

This free public lecture is open to the community. No registration required.

Learn more: https://www.uwo.ca/events/2026/10/2026-annual-fall-lectures-agency-and-ai-lecture-2.html

Welcome to  , where we celebrate the incredible people who make our community thrive.This week, we're featuring Rotman m...
10/05/2026

Welcome to , where we celebrate the incredible people who make our community thrive.

This week, we're featuring Rotman member Farid Saberi, a PhD student in Philosophy at Western University. Visit Farid's website to learn more about his research, publications, academic interests, and current projects: https://faridsaberiphilosophy.blogspot.com/

Want to be featured in a future Member Spotlight? Share your story with us through our short form: https://uwo.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_a48RjOkp9AExmn7

Think Tank Thursdays continues with a deeper dive into our emerging interdisciplinary research. When diverse perspective...
10/01/2026

Think Tank Thursdays continues with a deeper dive into our emerging interdisciplinary research. When diverse perspectives come together, new questions—and new possibilities—emerge. Let's take a closer look.
“EBM as a Model for AI in Practice”: What counts as good evidence when AI helps inform healthcare decisions? Our researchers are examining how medicine's approach to evidence can guide the development of trustworthy AI systems.
Learn more: https://rotman.uwo.ca/research/research-projects/interdisciplinary-think-tank-projects/ebm-as-a-model-for-ai-in-practice.html
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Join us on October 1 for the opening event of the Rotman Institute of Philosophy's 2026 Annual Fall Lecture Series, Agen...
09/28/2026

Join us on October 1 for the opening event of the Rotman Institute of Philosophy's 2026 Annual Fall Lecture Series, Agency & AI. Sharon Stein will present From Agency as Autonomy to Agency in Relation, exploring how AI challenges common ideas about autonomy and what it means to act responsibly in a world shaped by relationships, interdependence, and ecological limits.
📅 October 1, 2026
🕖 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
📍 Wampum Learning Lodge - WesternU, The Dome, 1137 Western Road, London, ON
This free public lecture is the first of five events bringing together scholars, students, professionals, community organizations, and the public for conversations on one of the most important questions of our time: how AI is reshaping human agency.
Learn more: https://www.uwo.ca/events/2026/10/2026-annual-fall-lectures-agency-and-ai.html

Wampum Learning Lodge - WesternU

Rotman member and Kim Solga, professor of Theatre Studies at Western University, is featured in Western University’s Imp...
09/23/2026

Rotman member and Kim Solga, professor of Theatre Studies at Western University, is featured in Western University’s Impact Project, where she explores how creativity, performance, and playfulness can help build empathy, foster collaboration, and spark innovation. Through her teaching and research, Solga demonstrates how bringing together diverse perspectives across disciplines can help students and researchers tackle complex challenges while imagining new ways of learning, connecting, and creating change. Watch the feature: https://www.theimpactproject.ca/stories/kim-solga

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