Rotman Institute of Philosophy @rotmanphilosophy.bsky.social · 07/10/2026Rotman member and FIMS faculty member Luke Stark challenges the AI hype cycle in his Maclean’s article, “The AI Doom Discourse Only Helps Big Tech.” Read more and explore our community's work: tr.ee/sYfQLonPAa #westernu #AI #ResearchImpact 010
Rotman Institute of Philosophy @rotmanphilosophy.bsky.social · 06/10/2026Join Carson Johnston for Lecture Two of our Agency & AI Fall Lecture Series - Agency in the Wild: Can We Trust Our Instincts? Full event details: www.uwo.ca/events/2026/... #WesternU #Philosophy #AI 000
Rotman Institute of Philosophy @rotmanphilosophy.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Think Tank Thursdays cont.: "EBM as a Model for AI in Practice." What counts as good evidence when AI informs healthcare decisions? This project explores how evidence-based medicine can help shape trustworthy AI systems. Learn more: rotman.uwo.ca/research/res... #WesternU #AIinHealthCare #ThinkTank 000
Rotman Institute of Philosophy @rotmanphilosophy.bsky.social · 28/09/2026What does agency mean in an AI-shaped world? Join Sharon Stein on Oct. 1 for the opening lecture in the Rotman Institute’s five-part Agency & AI series. Learn more: www.uwo.ca/events/2026/... #AgencyAndAI #WesternU #AI #Philosophy 001
Rotman Institute of Philosophy @rotmanphilosophy.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Rotman member & Theatre Studies professor Kim Solga is featured in Western University’s Impact Project, where she explores how creativity and performance can bring diverse perspectives together to tackle complex challenges. www.theimpactproject.ca/stories/kim-... #WesternU #InterdisciplinaryResearchtheimpactproject.caHow performance fuels creativity | The Impact ProjectJoin us as we uncover what it takes to make positive change in our world – featuring Kim Solga, Program Director, Professor, Theatre Studies, Western University. 000
Rotman Institute of Philosophy @rotmanphilosophy.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Join us this October for Agency and AI, a public lecture series exploring how AI is changing the way we think about agency, responsibility, and human life. Open to all. View the full speaker lineup and schedule: rotman.uwo.ca/events/2026-... #westernu #InterdisciplinaryResearch #philosophy #AI 010
Rotman Institute of Philosophy @rotmanphilosophy.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Our first #MemberMonday spotlight features Carolyn McLeod, Distinguished University Professor in Philosophy at #WesternUniversity. Explore her latest publication on trust and belonging: www.researchgate.net/publication/... Want to be featured? Click here: uwo.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_... 001
Rotman Institute of Philosophy @rotmanphilosophy.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Is Legal Interpretation Exceptional? Join this interdisciplinary workshop exploring law, legal inquiry, and interpretation through perspectives from law, philosophy, and related fields. Sept. 25, 2026 | 9:00 AM–5:30 PM | WIRB 3000 Register: www.uwo.ca/events/2026/... #Law #PhilosophyOfLaw #WesternU 000
Rotman Institute of Philosophy @rotmanphilosophy.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Can AI Support Territorial Futures? Explore climate adaptation, generative AI, and Indigenous-informed research with Dr. Elizabeth Sumida Huaman. Sept. 21 | 9 AM - 12 PM | WIRB 3000. Details & registration: uwo.ca/events/2026/09/can-ai-support-territorial-futures.html #AI #Climate #WesternU 000
Rotman Institute of Philosophy @rotmanphilosophy.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Think Tank Thursdays continue: "AI in Education" —Can AI support learning while preserving curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking? Our researchers are exploring AI’s role in classrooms with educators & policymakers. Learn more: rotman.uwo.ca/research/res... #AIinEducation #ThinkTank #WesternU 001
Rotman Institute of Philosophy @rotmanphilosophy.bsky.social · 03/09/2026Copilot said: Think Tank Thursdays: “Is Law Exceptional?” - Is law fundamentally different from other ways of understanding the world? This Rotman Institute project explores what makes law unique and why it matters. Learn more: rotman.uwo.ca/research/res... #westernu #justice #law #legalknowledge 000
Rotman Institute of Philosophy @rotmanphilosophy.bsky.social · 28/08/2026Rotman member and FIMS professor Alissa Centivany is featured in Western University’s Impact Project, discussing the Right to Repair movement and why people should have access to the tools, parts, and information needed to fix the products they own. Watch: www.theimpactproject.ca/stories/alis... 000
Rotman Institute of Philosophy @rotmanphilosophy.bsky.social · 27/08/2026Think Tank Thursdays: "Wicked Easy" asks: what if the key to solving wicked social problems is finding solutions already within reach? This project explores practical, ethical, and effective ways to tackle complex social challenges. Learn more: rotman.uwo.ca/research/res... #westernu #research 010
Rotman Institute of Philosophy @rotmanphilosophy.bsky.social · 20/08/2026Think Tank Thursdays: “Historical Wargames and AI Simulation” explores how decisions are made under pressure and what happens when AI takes part. Using historical wargames, the project examines decision-making, ethics, and crisis escalation. rotman.uwo.ca/research/res... #westernu #research 001
Rotman Institute of Philosophy @rotmanphilosophy.bsky.social · 31/07/2026Rotman 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 000
Rotman Institute of Philosophy @rotmanphilosophy.bsky.social · 28/07/2026Rotman 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 020
Rotman Institute of Philosophy @rotmanphilosophy.bsky.social · 27/07/2026Rotman 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 000
Rotman Institute of Philosophy @rotmanphilosophy.bsky.social · 23/07/2026Think 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 000
Rotman Institute of Philosophy @rotmanphilosophy.bsky.social · 16/07/2026Think 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 001
Rotman Institute of Philosophy @rotmanphilosophy.bsky.social · 13/07/2026“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 012
Rotman Institute of Philosophy @rotmanphilosophy.bsky.social · 02/07/2026Media 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 021
Rotman Institute of Philosophy @rotmanphilosophy.bsky.social · 26/06/2026We’ve wrapped up the Summit on Interdisciplinarity with a focus on what comes next! From synthesizing key insights to exploring investment in collaborative research, Day 3 highlighted strong momentum for advancing interdisciplinary work. STAY TUNED! Thank you to all who joined us. #westernu #impact 001
Rotman Institute of Philosophy @rotmanphilosophy.bsky.social · 25/06/2026What 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 000
Rotman Institute of Philosophy @rotmanphilosophy.bsky.social · 24/06/2026Summit 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! 020
Rotman Institute of Philosophy @rotmanphilosophy.bsky.social · 17/06/2026One 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 000
Rotman Institute of Philosophy @rotmanphilosophy.bsky.social · 15/06/2026Rotman 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 000
Rotman Institute of Philosophy @rotmanphilosophy.bsky.social · 12/06/2026Thank 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 011
Rotman Institute of Philosophy @rotmanphilosophy.bsky.social · 27/05/2026A 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 041
Reposted by Rotman Institute of PhilosophyTRIDENT Preclinical Trials @tridentpct.bsky.social · 21/05/2026Great 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 012
Rotman Institute of Philosophy @rotmanphilosophy.bsky.social · 01/05/2026Engineering 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 001
Reposted by Rotman Institute of PhilosophyLauren Ross @laurennross.bsky.social · 29/04/2026Looking 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-... 2278
Rotman Institute of Philosophy @rotmanphilosophy.bsky.social · 24/04/2026Western 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 010
Rotman Institute of Philosophy @rotmanphilosophy.bsky.social · 17/04/2026What’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 000
Rotman Institute of Philosophy @rotmanphilosophy.bsky.social · 15/04/2026Join 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 011
Rotman Institute of Philosophy @rotmanphilosophy.bsky.social · 13/04/2026Our 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 021
Rotman Institute of Philosophy @rotmanphilosophy.bsky.social · 09/04/2026What 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 001
Rotman Institute of Philosophy @rotmanphilosophy.bsky.social · 08/04/2026Thank 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 030
Rotman Institute of Philosophy @rotmanphilosophy.bsky.social · 17/03/2026Join 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 000
Rotman Institute of Philosophy @rotmanphilosophy.bsky.social · 13/03/2026Join 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/... 001
Rotman Institute of Philosophy @rotmanphilosophy.bsky.social · 12/03/2026Rotman 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 001
Rotman Institute of Philosophy @rotmanphilosophy.bsky.social · 18/02/2026Join 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... 000
Rotman Institute of Philosophy @rotmanphilosophy.bsky.social · 13/02/2026Join 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 000
Rotman Institute of Philosophy @rotmanphilosophy.bsky.social · 10/02/2026Thank 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 010
Rotman Institute of Philosophy @rotmanphilosophy.bsky.social · 06/02/2026Undergraduate Summer Research Internship 2026 Applications are live! See details below. #westernu #undergraduate #internships #interdisciplinary #research 011
Rotman Institute of Philosophy @rotmanphilosophy.bsky.social · 21/01/2026📢 Guest Seminar at the Rotman Institute! Join us Feb. 9, 10:30–12:00 p.m. for a talk by Dr. Katie Plaisance (UWaterloo) on philosophy–STEM collaborations, followed by Q&A. 📍Mission Control, WIRB. All welcome! 021
Rotman Institute of Philosophy @rotmanphilosophy.bsky.social · 08/01/2026Rotman Associate Director & Health Studies Professor @maxwellsmith.bsky.social shared expert insights on Global News about the CDC’s updated child vaccine recommendations—what they mean for families and public health. Watch here: tr.ee/fwWbdPdi-_ #westernu #research #publichealth #vaccines 021
Reposted by Rotman Institute of PhilosophyDan Lizotte @danlizotte.bsky.social · 19/12/2025Hi again #PhilSky, We are also seeking internationally-residing postdoctoral candidates for Canada Impact Research Training awards: nserc-crsng.canada.ca/en/news/laun... (note priority areas.) To be considered, please send CV to @rotmanphilosophy.bsky.social e-mail: rotman.institute at uwo dot ca.nserc-crsng.canada.caLaunch of new Canada Impact+ Research Training AwardsAs announced in Budget 2025 - 042
Reposted by Rotman Institute of PhilosophyDan Lizotte @danlizotte.bsky.social · 19/12/2025Dear #PhilSky, We are seeking established international scholars to join @westernu.ca and @rotmanphilosophy.bsky.social y.bsky.social. www.uwo.ca/research/can... Philosophers of technology (including AI), health, and other areas (see link) are welcome. Please share widely + DM if interested!uwo.caCanada-Impact-Plus - Research - Western University 0311
Rotman Institute of Philosophy @rotmanphilosophy.bsky.social · 19/12/2025Warm holiday wishes from the Rotman Institute of Philosophy! Thank you for a year of inspiring work, collaboration, and community support. We look forward to continuing our shared pursuits in 2026! #westernu #interdisciplinary #research 000
Rotman Institute of Philosophy @rotmanphilosophy.bsky.social · 17/12/2025Did you catch yesterday's CBC segment featuring Rotman member & @westernu.ca's Chief AI Officer, Mark Daley? He offers perspectives on the current state of AI and shares some great tips on how to spot AI‑generated images - especially as they become increasingly convincing www.cbc.ca/player/play/...cbc.caCan you tell if an image is AI-generated anymore?Advances in AI-generated images have made it increasingly difficult to distinguish what's real from what is fake, and when it comes to journalism, politics, and public trust, the stakes are rising. Th... 011
