Rotman Institute of Philosophy - Western University

Rotman member and Brescia School of Food and Nutritional Studies professor Peggy O’Neil joined a total of 25 CBC morning shows across the country, including CBC Metro Morning and CBC Quebec AM (part 1, part 2), to discuss the unveiling of Canada’s national food security strategy.
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Thank you!
A sincere thank-you to everyone who joined us on May 21st for "Translating Knowledge Across Disciplines & Policy Contexts". It was inspiring to see such a wide range of internal researchers come together, representing diverse disciplines and perspectives.
We’re grateful for the thoughtful conversations, shared insights, and collaborative spirit that made the event such a success. We look forward to continuing these connections and building on the momentum together.

Congratulations, Dr. Junyu Ke!

Congratulations, Dr. Clair Baleshta!

A huge thank-you to everyone who joined us for the Rotman Graduate Student Conference 2026 on May 2nd & 3rd. It was a pleasure to bring together academics from institutions across North America and the UK, creating space for a wide range of perspectives and ideas.

We are so proud of our graduate students for putting together such a productive and well-organized event! We appreciate the engagement and thoughtful conversations throughout.

If you missed any sessions, recordings are available on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkMaaEPd7InIQUcCyKtPq3KbaXd2gSIn6&si=V5x35HXmsLx8NaTo

Engineering professor and Rotman member Atrisha Sarkar joined CBC London Morning to discuss her research exploring cybersecurity solutions for semi-autonomous vehicles.
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Part 1: https://tr.ee/zawPKVmdG0
Part 2: https://tr.ee/QN0QPFlom_

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, and also his testimony at the Standing Senate Committee on Human Rights. Watch the full interview here: https://tr.ee/6Wqn9xbyZD

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 with Devon Peacock on AM980 to discuss what the Artemis II mission means for Canada’s future in space. 🌌
🎧 Listen here: https://tr.ee/v_NoEcIZfF
Institute for Earth and Space Exploration at Western University

Knowledge in the 21st Century
📅 May 21, 2026 | 📍 WIRB 3000
Join the Rotman Institute of Philosophy for a one-day research retreat exploring how knowledge moves across disciplines and policy contexts. Through short talks, panel discussions, and interactive conversations, this event brings together researchers from across campus to reflect on the role of knowledge translation in contemporary research. Full event details: https://rotman.uwo.ca/events/2026/research-retreat-translating-knowledge-across-disciplines-policy-contexts.html

Our new website is now live!
Explore our research, discover opportunities, and connect with us—all in one place.
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