Cogniva Information Science Research Institute

The Cogniva Information Science Research Institute (CISRI) is a premier international centre for the study of information science. Home to renowned researchers with a broad spectrum of expertise, the Institute intends to act as a centre of excellence and a catalyst for collaborative, interdisciplinary research. By supporting and networking talented minds from academia, industry and public institutions, CISRI aims to expand the horizons of information science through its innovative and pioneering research.

Role and nature of information

CISRI researchers explore the role and nature of information in complex organizations and investigate new approaches and methods for modelling organizational information flow, monitoring information compliance and designing new semantic technologies. The Institute seeks to provide leadership on complex challenges in today’s information economy regarding the production, use, sharing and preservation of its vast and growing body of digital content. Through its findings, CISRI will help organizations of all kinds bridge the gap between theoretical research and pragmatic application.

Collaborative information management research

As an advocate of collaborative research, CISRI is affiliated with a range of academic institutions and research bodies, including the Canadian National Research Council, the University of Montreal, the Université du Québec, Carleton University, the University of Ottawa, the University of Technology of Troyes in France, CNAM in Paris, and is a member of the Language Technology Research Centre.

Funding

On September 20th, 2011, Mr. Yves Marleau, president of Cogniva, announced a five-year funding agreement with the CISRI.  Until 2016, Cogniva has agreed to invest 15% of its net profit in the CISRI.  CISRI is also funded from private entities and public bodies and programs.  Please visit the CISRI Web site for more information.