Faculty of Social Sciences

A world of ideas to change the world

A vibrant community of 10,000 students and 270 professors is at the heart of the cutting-edge research and events that define the Faculty of Social Sciences. It’s renowned for interdisciplinary studies: its nine academic units offer a wide array of programs in French and in English

Media

Oil & gas key to Canada’s economy and future energy policy, according to new national poll

New survey commissioned by uOttawa’s Positive Energy program shows impact of trade war with the U.S.

Summary:
- Canadians support oil and gas exports to strengthen global energy security
- Canadians see important role for oil and gas in national economy
- U.S. trade/tariff war has Canadians looking to distance themselves from our neighbor’s energy and climate policies

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Research at the Faculty of Social Sciences

Research at the Faculty of Social Sciences is dynamic and aims to produce local and global impact in two cross-cutting research themes – “la francophonie” and Indigenous research – that frame our priorities and guide the way in which research topics are addressed.

Discover the new Research Priorities

Decolonizing, Indigenizing, and Reconciliation

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Upcoming events

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Apr 29

Results-Based Management (RBM) Professional Development Summit 2025

The University of Ottawa's Centre on Governance and PPX invite you to the Results-Based Management (RBM) Professional Development Summit 2025. Join us…

May 5

LIFE Research Institute's 2025 General Meeting

This General Meeting will be focusing on housing affordability.

May 7

Green Gentrification, Environmental Injustice, and Displacement: What Policies May Help?

Come explore the complex intersection of urban sustainability, equity, and development at Green Gentrification, Environmental Injustice, and Displacem…