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NeuroEvents

NeuroEvents

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NeuroEvents

Your one stop for all the Neuroscience events happening on campus and throughout the Western community.

Rotman Annual Fall Lecture Series: Agency & AI

Date: Every Thursday, October 1-22, 7-8:30 pm; October 29, 4:30-6 pm

Location: Locations vary

Description: A five-part public lecture series exploring one of the most pressing questions of our time. The series will examine how AI is changing decision-making, responsibility, autonomy, and agency, while bringing together leading scholars and thinkers from a range of disciplines and perspectives. Each lecture will be held at a different community-driven location across London and is open to the public.

View full event details: Rotman Events Page

Perspectives in Neuroscience Speaker Series - November

Date: November 3rd, 9 am,

Location: North Campus Building, 113

Description: "A tale of serotonin's value: From release dynamics to reinforcement learning", Dr. Jean-Claude Béïque - University of Ottawa, Professor, Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine; Assistant Dean, Research and Special Projects

Joint Mental Health Research and Innovation Day 2026

Date: November 24 8:30 am - 4:00 pm

Location: Best Western Plus Lamplighter Inn & Conference Centre 591 Wellington Rd, London, ON N6C 4R3

Registration Link: https://www.sjhc.london.on.ca/joint-mental-health-research-and-innovation-day-2026-0

Description: "At the end of the Joint Mental Health Research and Innovation Day, participants will be able to: Identify and discuss innovative basic, clinical, and population-level mental health and addiction research being conducted locally; Demonstrate enhanced familiarity with research being conducted locally on the etiology, pathophysiology, prevention, intervention, service delivery, recovery and rehabilitation of mental disorders and addiction; Reflect upon diverse methodological approaches to conducting innovative and impactful research in mental health and addiction care; Consider the potential value inherent in academic, healthcare, community, advocacy, and policy partnerships in enhancing mental health and addiction care, research, and service delivery."

Western Epilepsy Research Day

Date: February 5, 2027 8 am - 4 pm

Registration closes November 20 11:59 pm

Location: Somerville House, Great Hall

Registration Link: https://uwo.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6rRiphohzeEi24S?Q_CHL=qr

Description: "The Western Epilepsy Research Group is excited to announce that registration is now open for the Annual Epilepsy Research Day on February 5th, 2027.

This full-day event will feature two keynote speakers, as well as podium and poster presentations. Refreshments and a complimentary lunch will be provided!

If you are interested in presenting your research, please submit your abstract through the registration survey. Please note that abstracts for podium presentations will also be considered for poster presentations. Each abstract should be no longer than 250 words"