Faculty of Social Sciences

A world of ideas to change the world

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A vibrant community of 10,000 students and over 250 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.

Research at the Faculty of Social Sciences

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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
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Decolonizing, Indigenizing, and Reconciliation

Upcoming events

All events
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Nov 6 to Nov 8

FSS Challenge: Accessing Community Services in the City of Ottawa

Are you ready to put your academic skills to the test? Join us for an immersive, hackathon-style weekend 1.5-credit course designed for students who w…

Accessibility Services On Campus
Nov 9

What you need to know about accessibility services on campus (In English)

Collaborative presentation with several accessibility services on campus. Presentation in English.

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Nov 9

Afghanistan in focus: Human rights, research and possibilities for change

The Human Rights Research and Education Centre (HRREC) is pleased partner with the Joint Chair in Feminist and Gender Studies (University of Ottawa an…

Book Launch
Nov 10

Roundtable and Book Launch: Digital Government and Federal Systems in an Era of Frontier Technology

The Centre on Governance at the University of Ottawa, in collaboration with the Forum of Federations, invites you to the launch of The Forum of Federa…

Jennifer Sano-Franchini
Nov 11

Refusing Generative AI: Critical Perspectives and Pedagogical Possibilities

How do we resist Big Tech’s incursion in our classrooms? In this workshop, Dr. Jennifer Sano-Franchini offers practical strategies to help us negotiat…

Two potential graduate students meeting with GSPIA professor Thomas Juneau
Nov 11

Virtual information session of the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs in English - November 2026

(In English only - you can join us on the same day, on November 11th from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m., for a session in French only.)Join us to learn more about …

Building access

The Social Sciences (FSS) and Vanier (VNR) buildings are open seven days a week from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Contact us

Faculty of Social Sciences

Social Sciences Building
120 University Private
Ottawa, Ontario K1N 6N5
Canada (maps)

Office hours

(In Person and Online)
Monday to Friday
9 a.m. to 12 p.m. & 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
(June to August 21: closed at 3:30 p.m.)

Undergraduate Studies

Room 3010
Reach us virtually : Undergraduate Virtual Services
[email protected]

Graduate Studies

Room 3021
Tel.: 613-562-5732 
[email protected] 

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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.