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New AI tool by OCAD U alum makes videos accessible to people with low vision

ViddyScribe, created by Digital Futures alum Aaditya Vaze, makes videos accessible to people who are blind or who have low vision.

February 2, 2026

AI assisted tool can help farmers make better decisions

OCAD U Associate Professor Dr. Alexis Morris led the development of a new mixed reality tool that uses AI and immersive visuals to make farm data easier to understand and support better decision making.

January 21, 2026

Canada releases world’s first standard on accessible AI

OCAD U Professor Dr. Jutta Treviranus chaired the Technical Committee that developed the new standard, released by Accessibility Standards Canada.

December 5, 2025

OCAD U and UHN collaboration brings dementia-friendly shower room from concept to reality

An idea sparked in the Design for Health graduate studio evolved into collaborative research, led by UHN’s KITE Research Institute, which resulted in a redesigned dementia-friendly shower room at UHN’s Toronto Rehab University Centre.

February 17, 2026

OCAD U research project on creative arts education receives funding

Led by Vice-President, Research and Dean of the School of Graduate Studies, Dr. Ashok Mathur, the project will examine PhD programs in creative arts.

February 11, 2026

New online catalogue provides access to cultural data

The Canadian Cultural Data Catalogue, a result of a collaborative research project co-led by OCAD U President Emerita Dr. Sara Diamond, provides a centralized, searchable tool that connects artists, researchers, policymakers and organizations with cultural data resources across the country.

February 6, 2026

Events and exhibitions happening at OCAD U

Two women: on the left a woman with short hair, wearing sunglasses and white shirt. One the left a woman with long dreadlocks and cream colored sweater.

Andrea Fatona: Making Our Way

February 25, 2026 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Onsite Gallery (RHD)

Onsite Gallery presents its inaugural Black History Month annual guest lecture with curator, Andrea Fatona

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Faceted

February 23, 2026 12 a.m. - February 27, 2026 11:59 p.m.

The Great Hall

3rd Annual Studio Class Assistant Exhibition

Exhibition

Bright green background poster with indigenous jingle boots

In Conversation with Maria Hupfield

March 4, 2026 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.

115 McCaul

A year-long research project that explores the practices of established Canadian artists through three in-depth interviews, led by upper-year OCAD U students.

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Before Language Settles

March 4, 2026 12 p.m. - March 8, 2026 7 p.m.

Ignite Gallery

Yuxuan (Sherry) Lin

Opening reception: March 6, 6:30–8 PM

Exhibition

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DFX 2026

March 26, 2026 12 a.m. - March 30, 2026 11:59 p.m.

Waterfront (WFA)

Digital Futures Graduate Thesis Exhibition

Exhibition

"The Shared Flight" 2025 mural by Diego Santamaría (HIDROCK). An ear of corn in the centre, with Two eagles, white trilliums and orange marigolds, on a black background.

The Shared Flight, Diego Santamaría (HIDROCK)

December 8, 2025 12 a.m. - April 30, 2026 11:59 p.m.

Onsite Gallery (RHD)

In collaboration with Culturans, a Mexico City–based NGO dedicated to reimagining cities as vibrant, inclusive, and sustainable spaces, Onsite Gallery presents a new digital mural by Mexican artist Diego Santamaría (HIDROCK).

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GradEx 111

May 6, 2026 12 a.m. - May 10, 2026 11:59 p.m.

Main Building & Rosalie Sharp Centre for Design (MCA)

OCAD University’s 111th Annual Graduate Exhibition, Toronto’s largest free art and design exhibition, takes place May 6 to 10, 2026, featuring the work of more than 800 emerging artists and designers.

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