Rotman Institute of Philosophy - Western University

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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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

Join us for Thursdays in October for Agency and AI, the Rotman Institute of Philosophy's 2026 Annual Fall Lecture Series...
09/21/2026

Join us for Thursdays in October for Agency and AI, the Rotman Institute of Philosophy's 2026 Annual Fall Lecture Series.

Featuring leading scholars and conversations open to all, the series explores how AI is changing the way we think about agency, responsibility, decision-making, and human life.

See the full schedule and speaker lineup: https://rotman.uwo.ca/events/2026-annual-fall-lecture-series-agency-and-ai.html

We're excited to launch our new Member Spotlight series, celebrating the incredible people who make our community thrive...
09/21/2026

We're excited to launch our new Member Spotlight series, celebrating the incredible people who make our community thrive. Each feature will highlight a member's work, achievements, and unique contributions, giving you a chance to get to know the faces behind the impact.
Our first feature is Carolyn McLeod, distinguished university professor in the Department of Philosophy.
Check out here latest publication here: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/393377382_Trust_and_belonging
Want to be featured? Fill out our short form and share your story. Great work deserves a great audience!​‌
https://uwo.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_a48RjOkp9AExmn7

Is Legal Interpretation Exceptional? Join us for a one-day interdisciplinary workshop exploring the nature of law, legal...
09/18/2026

Is Legal Interpretation Exceptional?
Join us for a one-day interdisciplinary workshop exploring the nature of law, legal inquiry, and legal interpretation through perspectives from law, philosophy, and related fields.
- September 25, 2026
- 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM
- WIRB 3000
- Details and Register: https://www.uwo.ca/events/2026/09/is-law-exceptional.html

Western Law

Can AI Support Territorial Futures? Join us for a keynote and conversation on community-directed climate adaptation, gen...
09/17/2026

Can AI Support Territorial Futures? Join us for a keynote and conversation on community-directed climate adaptation, generative AI, and transdisciplinary collaboration, featuring Dr. Elizabeth Sumida Huaman (University of Minnesota).

- September 21, 2026

- 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

- WIRB 3000

- Details and Register: https://www.uwo.ca/events/2026/09/can-ai-support-territorial-futures.html

Think Tank Thursdays continues with a deeper dive into our emerging interdisciplinary research. When diverse perspective...
09/17/2026

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.
“AI in Education: Can AI enhance learning without weakening independent thinking, curiosity, and creativity? Our researchers are working with educators and policymakers to better understand AI's role in today's classrooms.
Learn more: https://rotman.uwo.ca/research/research-projects/interdisciplinary-think-tank-projects/ai-in-education.html

Welcome to Think Tank Thursdays, a weekly spotlight on the bold ideas, collaborative research, and emerging findings sup...
09/03/2026

Welcome to Think Tank Thursdays, a weekly spotlight on the bold ideas, collaborative research, and emerging findings supported through the Rotman Institute of Philosophy's Think Tank Program, catalyst funding for interdisciplinary research teams.
“Is Law Exceptional?”: Is law fundamentally different from other ways of understanding the world? This interdisciplinary project explores whether law is truly exceptional—and what that means for society
Learn more: https://rotman.uwo.ca/research/research-projects/interdisciplinary-think-tank-projects/is-law-exceptional.html

Congrats, Dr. Jack Johnson!
08/31/2026

Congrats, Dr. Jack Johnson!

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