Science Policy Research Unit (SPRU) | 902 followers on LinkedIn. SPRU is internationally recognised as a leading centre of research in science, technology and innovation policy. | Over 50 years, the Science Policy Research Unit (SPRU) at the University of Sussex has developed a reputation as a leading academic centre at the forefront of thinking on science, technology and innovation. SPRU’s world-renowned, multi-disciplinary research has helped policy makers to address real-world problems. The innovative and collaborative approach taken by the SPRU team has seen contributions to both theory and practice, and also inspired countless researchers and students.