Launch of the First ISSI School for Scientometrics and Informetrics

The International Society for Scientometrics and Informetrics (ISSI) is pleased to announce the launch of the first ISSI School for Scientometrics and Informetrics, to be held in conjunction with the ISSI Conference 2027.

The ISSI School will provide high-quality education and training in the theory and applications of scientometrics and informetrics. It is intended for students and early-career researchers, as well as practitioners, librarians, policy analysts, and others wishing to strengthen their knowledge and skills in the field.

Organized on a non-profit basis and designed to keep participation affordable, the School will bring together an international group of participants and instructors. Its programme will combine expert teaching with opportunities for practical learning, intellectual exchange, and engagement with the wider ISSI community.

The ISSI Board will oversee the School and be responsible for its overall development.

The establishment of the School marks an important step in ISSI’s commitment to supporting education, professional development, and international capacity-building in scientometrics and informetrics. The School is expected to become an annual initiative, with every second edition held alongside the biennial ISSI Conference.

Further information about the 2027 School, including its dates, programme, eligibility and selection criteria, fees, and application process, will be announced in due course through the ISSI Conference website and ISSI communication channels.

We look forward to welcoming the first cohort of participants and to creating a new international forum for learning, collaboration, and exchange within the scientometrics and informetrics community.