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Working Groups
Working groups are institute-assembled and aim to bring together different communities of scholars and partners working at the intersection of a specific topics aligned to the institute research priorities. Meetings are planned and organized by hosts in collaboration with institute leadership and staff. The duration and frequency of meetings will be set by the host and may vary from group to group.
Meetings typically serve as a mechanism to share knowledge, explore synergies, find mutually beneficial opportunities among participants, and support the development of a research path that will advance a research agenda and accelerate progress towards research excellence.
Inclusivity and interdisciplinarity participation is welcome. Diverse academic backgrounds or disciplinary expertise (e.g., philosophy, psychology, law, public health), sectorial proficiency, and lived experiences provides richness in viewpoints. Learnings from interactions may progress into research project meetings, formal events, or grant development work.
Current Working Groups
Human-AI Relationships Working Group |
This working group has been active since spring 2025 and includes 75 members from across Western.
If you have questions or would like to join the contact list, please contact Paul Arnold (parnold6@uwo.ca).
Knowledge Translation Working Group |
This working group will be formed following the Research Retreat on Knowledge Translation in spring 2026.
If you have questions or would like to join the contact list, please contact Paul Arnold (parnold6@uwo.ca).