Institute for Science, Society and Policy
The Institute for Science, Society and Policy is a cross-faculty Institute at the University of Ottawa exploring the links between science, society and policy.
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ISSP Training Hub
The Training Hub is a novel resource developed and maintained by the ISSP to help emerging and established leaders develop the knowledge and skills at…
Confluences: Navigating where science, society & policy come together in Canada
A new ISSP Knowledge Mobilization Initiative.
Democratizing Risk Governance
A new ISSP book, the centerpiece of the Institute’s research project @Risk: How to Strengthen Risk Governance in Canada.
Events
Mar 31
2026 Bromley Memorial Lecture: Dr. Eric M. Meslin
On Tuesday, March 31, 2026, the Institute for Science, Society and Policy (ISSP) will host the Bromley Memorial Lecture at the University of Ottawa. T…
Feb 11
AI and Robotics: A Confluences Action Dialogue
On Wednesday, February 11, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 1:15 PM ET, the Institute for Science, Society and Policy (ISSP) is hosting the latest in its serie…
Dec 3
The State of Science, Technology, and Innovation in Canada 2025: A Confluences Action Dialogue
On Wednesday, December 3, 2025, the Institute for Science, Society and Policy (ISSP) hosted the latest in its series of action dialogues addressing gr…
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Research and innovation
Why the Economics of Scientific Publishing Need Urgent Reform
Institute for Science Society and Policy
A Preview of the ISSP’s Research, Teaching and Outreach in 2025-2026
Institute for Science Society and Policy
A Preview of the ISSP’s Research, Teaching and Outreach Activities in 2024-2025
Contact us
Institute for Science, Society and Policy
120 University Private
Social Sciences Building
15th Floor
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
K1N 6N5
Tel.: 613-562-5800, ext. 3911
issp@uOttawa.ca
