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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 KMb Initiative
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ISSP KMb Initiative

Confluences: Navigating where science, society & policy come together in Canada

A new ISSP Knowledge Mobilization Initiative.
ISSP Book Publication
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ISSP Book Publication

Democratizing Risk Governance

A new ISSP book, the centerpiece of the Institute’s research project @Risk: How to Strengthen Risk Governance in Canada.
Energy Research Cluster
Positive Energy - Building Consensus: What Work? A Case Study on The National Round Table on the Environment and the Economy
Energy Research Cluster

Building Consensus: What Works? The National Round Table on the Environment and…

A case study from Positive Energy assessing the work of the National Round Table on the Environment and the Economy (NRTEE) to address conflict in the…

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Oct 24

Rebuilding the Science-Society Relationship to Address Grand Challenges: A Confluences Action-Dialogue

On Thursday, October 24th, the Institute for Science, Society and Policy (ISSP) is hosted the first in a series of action dialogues featuring Dr. Jeff…

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Sep 24

Inclusive Innovation Speaker Series Presents: Shobita Parthasarathy

On September 24, 2024, Shobita Parthasarathy, Professor of Public Policy and Women’s and Gender Studies, and co-founder and Director of the Science, T…

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May 23

Food for Thought: Risk Perception and Public Participation in Energy Decision-Making

On May 23, 2024, the Institute for Science, Society and Policy hosted a Food for Thought panel discussion featuring Dr. Duane Bratt, Professor, Depart…

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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

Indigenous Affirmation

We pay respect to the Algonquin people, who are the traditional guardians of this land. We acknowledge their longstanding relationship with this territory, which remains unceded. 

We pay respect to all Indigenous people in this region, from all nations across Canada, who call Ottawa home. 

We acknowledge the traditional knowledge keepers, both young and old. And we honour their courageous leaders: past, present, and future. 

Learn more about the Indigenous Affirmation.