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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 alum heads to Hollywood for Oscars

Charles Marchand played a key creative role in the Oscar-nominated short: Perfectly a Strangeness.

March 12, 2026

OCAD U LiVE hosts inaugural public screening of Short Film Grant productions

March 20 showcase features six short films and a television pilot created by grant recipients.

March 11, 2026

OCAD U hosts AI hackathon centered on Latin American voices

The summit explored AI-powered solutions that benefit marginalized voices.

March 4, 2026

Events and exhibitions happening at OCAD U

Weaving the Unseen

March 11, 2026 12 p.m. - March 15, 2026 7 p.m.

Ignite Gallery

Sophia Kyungwon Kim
Reception March 12 14:00-16:00 pm

Exhibition

Vessels of Light: Introspective Architectures

March 12, 2026 12 p.m. - March 15, 2026 7 p.m.

Ignite Gallery

Tavleen Lall
Reception March 12, 2PM, followed by a Sound immersive experience by Lisa Boon, Mississauga Sound Therapy at 3 PM

Exhibition

Ceiling of the great hall with lighting rigs

Exhibition: Form & Motion

March 13, 2026 12 a.m. - March 16, 2026 11:59 p.m.

The Great Hall

An exhibition featuring student work from the Integrated Media Studio Practice.

Exhibition

Proof of residence

March 25, 2026 12 p.m. - March 30, 2026 7 p.m.

Ignite Gallery

Maria Khan
March 25, 5:00pm

Exhibition

Two people looking at an art installation

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).

Exhibition

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.

Event