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Collaborating with industry leaders to support emerging artists and designers Cover image: Screenshot sample from alum Olivia Aguiar’s Format portfolio website.It’s no secret that cutting-edge portfolio websites are important for artists September 28, 2023
Cory Doctorow opens 2026 DemocracyXChange Summit The April 2026 summit is co-presented by OCAD University, The Open Democracy Project and the Dais at Toronto Metropolitan University. December 5, 2025
DXC26 to explore the economy’s role in democracy Canada’s premier DemocracyXChange summit takes place from April 16 to 18 in Toronto. February 25, 2026
OCAD U Celebrates Student Leadership at 15th Annual Awards OCAD University honoured student nominees and recipients at its 15th annual Student Leadership Awards, celebrating leadership, equity, creativity, wellness, and community impact. March 27, 2026
OCAD University mounts significant presence at TIFF Photo above: OCAD U LiVE’s Elmer Bauman-Enriquez on the red carpet (at right) interviews writer-director James Michael Chiang (centre) and producer Aasttha Khaj September 6, 2023