Rotman Member Mark Daley discusses the push to slow down AI development in a recent CTV News Vancouver Island feature, highlighting the opportunities, risks, and governance challenges of advanced AI. Watch here: tr.ee/M6fFZj2KKU #westernu #artificialintelligence #AItechnology #CTVnews
Rotman Institute member, Physics & Astronomy professor, and director of @westernuspace.bsky.social Sarah Gallagher joined CBC London Morning to discuss the discovery of complex sugar molecules in deep space. 🎧 Listen: Part 1: tr.ee/dhQvYeWGrj Part 2: tr.ee/9bsvzzka4B #westernu #deepspace #research
Rotman member and FIMS faculty member Luke Stark is featured in Western University’s Impact Project, exploring how critical thinking can help us better understand AI and shape the future we want technology to create. Watch now: www.theimpactproject.ca/stories/luke... #AI #WesternU #CriticalThinking
Think Tank Thursdays: “EBM as a Model for AI in Practice” explores how evidence-based medicine can guide responsible AI use in healthcare through the Rotman Institute of Philosophy Think Tank Program. Learn more: rotman.uwo.ca/research/res... #WesternU #ArtificialIntelligence #EvidenceBasedMedicine
Think Tank Thursdays: “AI & Education” explores how AI is reshaping learning, critical thinking, creativity, and equity in Ontario schools through the Rotman Institute of Philosophy Think Tank Program. Learn more: rotman.uwo.ca/research/res... #WesternU #ArtificialIntelligence
“Wicked problems” require more than one perspective. Our recent Summit on Interdisciplinarity brought together scholars worldwide to explore how collaboration across disciplines can help address society’s biggest challenges 🌍 Read more: tr.ee/8QVCNrI-qe #westernu #researchimpact #interdisciplinarity
Media Highlight Rotman member and Physics and Astronomy professor Sarah Gallagher joined QR Calgary July 1 to discuss NASA’s plans to rescue the aging Swift space telescope. 🚀 Listen here: 🎧 Part 1: tr.ee/v8Zx0X4t21 🎧 Part 2: tr.ee/gYkYXG9Xa4 #westernu #nasa @westernuspace.bsky.social
What does it take to make interdisciplinary collaboration truly work? Day 2 of our Summit on Interdisciplinarity explored finding common ground, navigating complexity, and turning misalignment into opportunity—moving from shared insight to impactful knowledge integration. #researchimpact #westernu
Summit Day 1: President's welcome, and global interdisciplinary centre introductions! Panels, presentations, and activities are already sparking ideas for new collaborations and research outputs. We wrapped up with a ⚽viewing party at The Wave. Excited for what’s ahead over the next two days!
One week until our inaugural Summit on Interdisciplinarity at the Rotman Institute. Researchers from around the world will come together to explore how we build and sustain interdisciplinary research—through talks, workshops, and conversation. Learn more: Rotman.uwo.ca/events #westernu #research
Rotman member & Brescia School of Food and Nutritional Studies professor Peggy O’Neil joined a total of 25 CBC morning shows across the country to discuss Canada’s national food security strategy. Listen: tr.ee/tbDtkLKaTE &: tr.ee/lSGXMviGCQ &: tr.ee/hIRQDr5M7F #WesternU #research #foodsecurity
Thank you to everyone who joined us on May 21st for "Translating Knowledge Across Disciplines & Policy Contexts". Great to see such a diverse group of researchers come together to share insights & spark thoughtful, cross-disciplinary conversations. #westernu #research #knowledgetranslation
A huge thank-you to everyone who joined the Rotman Graduate Student Conference 2026 (May 2–3). We were glad to bring together academics from across North America and the UK. Missed a session? Watch on YouTube: youtube.com/playlist?lis... #westernu #graduatestudents #philosophy
Great to 👀 both #TRIDENT lead researcher Jackie Sullivan and Richard Vagnino with other great talks at the @rotmanphilosophy.bsky.social Research Retreat on Knowledge Translation today. Thanks to the organizers, speakers, and participants for such an engaging + collaborative event!👏 #KT@westernu.ca
Engineering professor and Rotman member Atrisha Sarkar joined CBC London Morning to discuss her research exploring cybersecurity solutions for semi-autonomous vehicles. Listen Here: Part 1: tr.ee/zawPKVmdG0 Part 2: tr.ee/QN0QPFlom_ #westernu #research #Cybersecurity #AutonomousCars
Looking forward to the 2026 Rotman Graduate Student Conference at @rotmanphilosophy.bsky.social Western University (UWO) with @danisbassett.bsky.social as a keynote. Registration, program (w all talks!), and zoom link w rsvp below: #philsci #philsky #HPS rotman.uwo.ca/events/2026-...
Western University's Chief AI Officer and Rotman Member Mark Daley interviews with CBC's Andrew Brown monthly on topics of AI. This month, Mark discusses Mythos, an advanced "frontier" AI model from Anthropic. Watch here: tr.ee/6Wqn9xbyZD #westernu #artificialintelligence #research #mythos
What’s next for space exploration in Canada after Artemis II? 🚀 Pauline Barmby—physics and astronomy professor, and Rotman and Space Institute member—joined The Morning Show on AM980 to discuss what the Artemis II mission means for Canada’s future in space. 🌌Listen here: tr.ee/v_NoEcIZfF #westernu
Join the Rotman Institute of Philosophy on May 21, 2026, for Knowledge in the 21st Century, a one-day research retreat at Western University exploring how knowledge is translated across disciplines and policy contexts. Learn more: rotman.uwo.ca/events/2026/... #westernu #research
Our new website is now live! Explore our research, discover opportunities, and connect with us—all in one place. Visit: rotman.uwo.ca #westernu #interdisciplinary #research #website #makeover
What can Artemis II teach us about the future of space exploration? 🚀 Sarah Gallagher—Director of the Institute for Earth and Space Exploration and Rotman member—sat down with Mike Stubbs on AM980 to talk all things Artemis II. 🎧 Listen here: tr.ee/ka5P8dsPVn #westernu #research #artemisII
Thank you to everyone who joined us for Agency & AI on Thursday, April 2nd. Hosting such a diverse audience with a wide range of knowledge made the event a success. We appreciate the engagement and look forward to our next event. #westernu #interdisciplinary #research #artificialintelligence #ai
Join us Wed. Apr. 1st for “Communicating Early Cancer,” exploring how narratives and pathology reports shape risk perception and treatment decisions. Details: www.uwo.ca/events/2026/... #westernu #interdisciplinary #research #cancer #cancerresearch
Join us April 2, 10:00AM - 12:00PM in WIRB 3000 for “Agency & AI,” an interdisciplinary panel exploring how AI shapes human agency. Featuring speakers from Western across philosophy, engineering, business, and more. In‑person & virtual. All welcome! Full event details: www.uwo.ca/events/2026/...
Rotman Member Mark Daley interviews with CBC's Andrew Brown monthly on topics of AI. This month's topic: the impact AI is having on the development of robots. Watch the full interview here: tr.ee/QzGnPyV-0R #westernu #artificalintelligence #research #robotics
Join us for a Research & Media Workshop! Co-hosted with the Institute for Earth & Space Exploration, it will focus on strengthening academics’ engagement with media + journalists. When: March 4th, 1:30 – 3:00 pm Where: Weldon Library, Scholar's Square Learn more: www.rotman.uwo.ca/event/resear...
Join us for “Measuring Falsehood,” a work‑in‑progress workshop with Maya Goldenberg on misinformation and ecological validity. Come be part of the discussion and idea-sharing. Learn more & register: www.rotman.uwo.ca/event/maya-g... #westernu #interdisciplinary #research #bioethics #philosophy
Thank you to everyone who joined our talk on philosophy–STEM collaboration, and a special thanks to Kathryn Plaisance for her insight and expertise. Your questions and discussion made the event a great success! #westernu #interdisciplinary #research #philosophyofscience #STEM
Undergraduate Summer Research Internship 2026 Applications are live! See details below. #westernu #undergraduate #internships #interdisciplinary #research
